There’s a fantastic post on Noupe.com showcasing various geo domain names which have been developed in to tourism websites. The article focuses mostly on design, but if you’re the owner of a geo domain you can gain an insight in to the functionality and structure employed to bring life (and revenue) to the your domain name.
We’d all love to own a category-killer geo domain, the likes of London.com, NewYork.com, Rio.com, Vancouver.com, however that’s not always graspable (unless you have a multi-million dollar budget). But, keep heart, you don’t need a category-killer domain to make a money from a geo domain! Take a look at the post on Noupe, with the exception of a few domains (Baltimore.org, Vancouver.com, Denver.org, Spain.info), the majority use extra keywords such as visit, go, travel.
Development – Where to Start?
So you have a geo domain, now you want to develop. Where to start on the development road?
If you’re on a limited budget, there’s a helpful post on dnforum where domainers share which scripts they are using for their geo developments. WordPress with all its plugins is another sound option.
If you can afford custom web development, then that’s the way to go. It’s expensive but you can look through a site like Sortfolio.com to find a local company with a great portfolio and reputation.
Geo Domain Development – What to Include?
Once you’ve pin-pointed the geo domain name to develop, it’s time to plan what to include. News, weather, hotel room search, a business directory are all great features that a geo website should contain. The main ingredient which turns a good geo website in to a great one is interactivity. People love talking, sharing knowledge and getting involved, especially when it’s their hometown. Listing upcoming local events is a great way to build up a returning visitor base and goes a long way to becoming the main hub for residents and visitors.
Here’s the link to the inspiring article: http://www.noupe.com/showcases/showcase-of-tourism-website-designs.html
So, what are your favourite geo websites?
