This is a real newbie question, I've looked for a thorough explanation everywhere from this board to other sites, but all I get is short definitions with no examples. What exactly makes a type-in domain? Most definitions state its a domain people type directly into their browser instead of going to a search engine.
Lets take hybrids.com, what do people type in, is it hybrids? hybrids.com? www.hybrids? www.hybrids.com?
I keep reading that browsers default to the .com extension if someone doesnt type one in, today all the browsers I checked seem to take you to some kind of search page which has whatever the sponsor/browser company wants to put on it- original type-in .com is not even listed there. So how will the type-in person end up at your .com thats parked and hopefully click on a banner or link?
What about multiple word type-ins? Ive seen programs that convert overture keywords into domain names by connecting the words and adding a .com, does that mean people actually get rid of the spaces and type in something like freecellphone into their browser? Why are two word type-said to be better than lets say 3, 4, or 5 word type-ins?
Is there any way to check the popularity of a type-in domain that you dont actually own and have stats for? Again, the overture keyword checker with its overture score- how does that reflect the popularity of a "type-in" domain, whether its a single word or multiple words- I dont see the connection between the domain name .com and the score.
What about other extensions? Doesnt that mean someone would have to type in the exact address for this to work? For example, cars.org, why would anyone type in that combination unless they wanted to see if the domain was for sale or available? Not sure I understand why these domains are said to have traffic, unless they have existing advertising/links or old ones.
I realize thats a lot of questions but if even one gets an answer (or if someone points me in the right direction- link, etc) that will make it worthwhile.
Thanks!
Lets take hybrids.com, what do people type in, is it hybrids? hybrids.com? www.hybrids? www.hybrids.com?
I keep reading that browsers default to the .com extension if someone doesnt type one in, today all the browsers I checked seem to take you to some kind of search page which has whatever the sponsor/browser company wants to put on it- original type-in .com is not even listed there. So how will the type-in person end up at your .com thats parked and hopefully click on a banner or link?
What about multiple word type-ins? Ive seen programs that convert overture keywords into domain names by connecting the words and adding a .com, does that mean people actually get rid of the spaces and type in something like freecellphone into their browser? Why are two word type-said to be better than lets say 3, 4, or 5 word type-ins?
Is there any way to check the popularity of a type-in domain that you dont actually own and have stats for? Again, the overture keyword checker with its overture score- how does that reflect the popularity of a "type-in" domain, whether its a single word or multiple words- I dont see the connection between the domain name .com and the score.
What about other extensions? Doesnt that mean someone would have to type in the exact address for this to work? For example, cars.org, why would anyone type in that combination unless they wanted to see if the domain was for sale or available? Not sure I understand why these domains are said to have traffic, unless they have existing advertising/links or old ones.
I realize thats a lot of questions but if even one gets an answer (or if someone points me in the right direction- link, etc) that will make it worthwhile.
Thanks!