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Why Distinctive Brand Names Trump Generic Keyword Domains in 2025

It might be tempting to name your website something like LeicesterPlumbingServices.co.uk to show up in local searches. After all, it seems obvious — put your service and location in the domain name and customers will find you, right? Not so fast. According to Google’s John Mueller, this approach could actually be holding your business back. 1. The Pitfalls of Generic Keyword Domains While...
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