Is there any effect of domain name on ranking?

[shahbaz419]

Is there any effect of domain name on ranking? e.g if am going to make a music site having a domain name music.com or fun.com ,is there any effect to choose the first or the second one?
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[pumice]

yes, the keyword in domain or in url helps in better rankings -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[blogmaster]

Originally Posted by pumice

yes, the keyword in domain or in url helps in better rankings

Exactly. Besides ranking, it would be easier for someone who would be looking for a music related site to remember music.com than fun.com -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[upsonians]

ya absolutly right ...u should try to get the most simplist domain name so that one can remember it for ever -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --

[RockStar]

I've seen some crazy names making it big, but I agree, related keywords in names are good, especially for niche sites. -- This message may have been cut off and the rest will only be shown to members. To become a member, click here --