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missmaxime · 4 years

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Tag game #2

Was tagged by my fellow non-native English speaker @bourbon-ontherocks to fill out this little questionnaire. Tag game!Non-Native English speaker asks because I’m curious as to how your brains work when it comes to writing or interacting with the fandom.Tag other creators whose first language isn’t English! How many languages do you speak? Fluently two, a little more haphazardly another two, and a little Spanish. What’s your native language? Dutch. Incomprehensible to foreigners, so I’m told. And if you live in the Netherlands and want to learn it anyway, we’ll just talk to you in English because nobody has time or patience for your sincere effort of learning a foreign language. Which language you’re most comfortable with? Outside of my native language, most definitely English. I’ve been invested in really learning it since I was like eleven, and especially during high school I really made a conscious effort to at one point call it my second language. Where or how did you learn English? In the Netherlands English is a mandatory language during your 4, 5 or 6 years of high school - but sometimes it’s taught as early as primary school (but that depends on the school). So when you suck at it as a Dutch person, in general you can still hold up the most basic of conversation. And something else that @bourbon-ontherocks mentioned is that growing up in The Netherlands - as opposed to some other countries - we see a lot of media and content that’s English spoken (and subtitled). Even in the nineties and early 2000s, when I grew up, there were a lot of cartoons and live action kids series on TV that were either British, Australian (still get hyped by the begin tune of Ship to Shore) or American. As a teen I got really bored in high school so I made it some sort of personal mission to actively learn English, to a level exceeding the curriculum. So what I did was watch a DVD of English spoken series, first with the Dutch subtitles, followed by watching the same episodes with English subtitles. And around the same I time discovered fanfiction - so reading that with a dictionary (yes, like paper things, online dictionaries weren’t the best then) made me learn how to build sentences, understand expressions and jokes better. What also really helped me is that I was a part of this RPG Message Board with mostly English natives, and writing stories with them made me get to their level a lot faster. One thing I would love to learn to be better at is talking in English. In February I was in Liverpool for a convention and when you’re constantly surrounded by English natives it comes naturally more easily. But like day to day life if I converse in English it’s in emails (or here or in fic obviously), so I don’t really have opportunity to get more fluent at it. When outlining a fic, which language are you thinking in? Let’s define outline, haha? Outline is notes in my phone in bullet points. But to answer your question, I do that in English. When we’re talking like just thoughts, I could get an idea in Dutch, but when I write it down it’s always English. When planing a fic, which language are you thinking in? You’re making me think real hard about this, haha. I never consciously paid attention to this, but I think the vast majority is in English, if not all. I feel this weird disconnect to the source material if I write something down in Dutch about it? If it gets technical it could happen I do my research at least partly in Dutch. I did that to research how XTC is made, distributed and costs for Wild at Heart. Or what the technical terms are in the TV Industry in America vs Dutch (there’s a lot of similar words for different functions - it’s insanely annoying) for the Reality TV AU. But I end up converting that to English pretty fast. Is the first draft in your native language, or is it in English? Never in Dutch, always in English. I think my drafts are already so close to the finished work - I’d be shooting myself in the foot doing it in Dutch first, and it really sounds like double work. I also feel like in Dutch I write differently - it’s a bolder, chunkier, rougher language to work with. In my perception English is the other way around; it flows better, it’s a little softer, I find the bouquet of different words more interesting. As a writer you have opposing challenges with these two different languages in my experience. What do you [THINK?, red] of your English? I think it’s pretty good overall. I hadn’t written fanficiton in years before I started writing Good Girls fanfiction, so it’s been a lot of fun exploring the language again. When I look at my earlier work in this fandom I can definitely see I was rusty when I started, I think I’ve improved a lot over the past year. I don’t it will ever not be a challenge to really capture nuance, humor and tone - because it can be really delicate (even in my own language). But I’m pretty confident all together. I think a lot of non-native speakers were already tagged, but maybe: @delicatelingon

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crisiscrafted · 5 years

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TENETS

These are the guidelines and rules for interacting with me. It’s good to at least skim through them before doing anything, just in case there is something we don’t agree on.

CONTENT:

This blog will contain violence and possibly graphic violence.

This blog contains a muse from an extremist Omnic rights organization and will delve into such themes as discrimination.

This blog will contain discussions and depictions of physical and mental trauma and indoctrination.

This blog is fine with handling and will handle NSFW if it comes up.

This blog will contain a lot of ooc.

This blog is fully headcanon based until Michael Chu personally tells me the facts of this character.

This blog will contain swearing.

This blog will contain possible mentions of religion.

BASICS/MAIN RULES:

No godmodding. So no taking control of my characters for me, and no being invulnerable.

No partaking in violent or sexual content under 18. People and muses under 18 years of age should not ask or partake in any sexual or otherwise graphic content and will be blocked for attempting to do so. That is non-negotiable. This counts for both text and image.

Don’t force ships. Let them progress naturally, and don’t assume. This will prevent a lot of awkward moments for the both of us and our muses.

No noncon, incest, bestiality, or pedophelia. I refuse to interact with people who rp incest, bestoality, and/or pedophelia. You will be blocked and possibly reported where necessary and viable.

Don’t reblog threads you aren’t a part of.

Don’t be a jerk to me or other role players for no good reason. That ain’t cool. This involves: No hate/phobia towards GSM(gender and sexual minorities)/LGBT+/MOGAI(Marginalized Orientations, Gender identities, And Intersex)/SAGA(Sexuality and Gender Acceptance), no abelism, no toxicity, and so on. I honestly can’t believe I have to even clarify all of this for some people.

GENERAL CONDUCT/ETIQUETTE:

I will not rp with non-rp blogs.

Personals and other non-rp blogs are welcome to follow, but don’t reblog threads, ooc posts, ic posts, or ask answers to asks you didn’t send. The only exception is those tagged with #ok to rb or #personals welcome.

Do not reblog asks without ever sending something. That’s just rude. Not to say you must always send something, but at least space your reblogs so my activity isn’t flooded and/or send something so you’re not just that guy using me as meme archive whom I may block because it’s annoying me. If we never talk and all you do is reblog ask memes, you might as well not follow me is all I am saying.

You can post as much ooc as you like, just try to tag it.

I generally dislike passwords, so if you have a password, it is likely I will not follow. If you do and you follow me first, it is safe to assume that I have read your rules and bio before following back, as I dislike following back without doing so. If the page is on a post, I will like the post to show I have read it. This rules page has no password. I assume all who follow have read and agreed to the rules.

You may remind me of threads via IM, or discord if you have me added there, but limit it to one reminder a week and be polite. If I sense any form of manipulation, I will not continue the interaction.

You need not notify when a thread is dropped. It is nice to be notified, but that’s it. Besides, I really don’t mind if people forget threads either. If a thread is really old, maybe even a year, it’s fine to ask to continue.

INTERACTION:

This is a single-muse side blog to bluesunsdusk. All follows will come from there. If willing to deal with multi-muse, one is welcome to just send asks for mystery/nameless omnic there instead of here.

This blog is not mutuals only but is semi selective.

I will rp crossovers and AUs. If there is a fandom I have no verses for which you want to rp in, let me know.

I will rp with duplicates if we get along ooc. I am no fan of dupes, but they are bound to exist and I’m not about to be a dick about it. That being said, unless we’re bros, I won’t follow one.

I have restrictions on ship dynamics. Toxic ships will only be available for people I talk to ooc and whom I can tell if it’s at a point I find uncomfortable. Cheating plots are a no go. Anyone I hold the right to say when a muse is too young for mine. I do not do teacher/student ships. No dd/lg stuff in my Shambali Minecraft server. If you call Set daddy, you’re blocked. I jest on the last one, but please only use it jokingly or familially.

I don’t tend to do exclusives. With ships, that would only happen if we’ve both agreed to it. I may do mains, however.

This blog is multi-ship. Any ships will be separate from each other in their own little timeline.

OCs are welcome! I love OCs. Give your omnic ocs especially. There aren’t enough of them.

If you have some headcanons that conflict with mine, it does not mean we cannot rp together, we could just do a compromise or something.This character is very much headcanon-based due to only having a crumb of information shown in canon. Nothing is set in stone and things may have to change whenever the OW dev team announces new info.

EXTRA INFO:

I currently do not use a thread tracker.

I do not interact with muses from media such as Steven Universe.

I don’t know much beyond the Mass Effect, Dragon Age, Elder Scrolls, Dynasty Warriors, Doctor Who, Overwatch, Fallout, and Fable franchises at all.

Don’t rush yourself with responding. Taking your time is fine.

Multi-ships will be AU.

Feel free to suggest headcanons and theories, if you want.

Links and link page still to be made.

Any Sigma blog run my non-Dutch-speakers may ask questions regarding the language and the Netherlands itself. Keep in mind, however, that I was raised bilingual from birth, unlike many other Dutchmen.

MUN SPECIFIC:

Mun is 24 years old as of August 2019.

Mun speaks Dutch and English.

Mun is in one of the European timezones.

Mun has no triggers, but ask that one tags graphic imagery, irl violence/news, and sexual content.

Mun may not follow people who post too much too often, as it clutters the dash and makes it overstimulating.

Mun is currently in college and has limited time to be online.

The mun is shy, has other hobbies, is still studying, isn’t very talkative to most, and is forgetful.

Mun is not always active. Muses do not always cooperate. Do not take my slow response time personally, and don’t worry about how I’d react if you reminded me of a thread.

Mun =/= muse. I do not condone everything my characters do/have done, and their behavior should not reflect on mine. Do not mistake their hostility to your muse as hostility from me to you.

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shannrussell-blog1 · 5 years

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When I was planning my recent visit to Europe, the capital of the Netherlands was top of my list. I had always been interested in visiting this city and exploring the winding canals and rich cultural history.

If you’re planning your own visit to Amsterdam, then in this guide I talk you through everything I learned during my stay, so hopefully, it helps you with planning your own trip to this historic, beautiful, serene yet wild European metropolis.

If you want to know what it’s like to visit Amsterdam, then read on.

The best way to get there from Europe

The great thing about Europe is that getting from one place to the next is relatively easy and affordable. You have a variety of options for transport including by bus, train, car hire or plane, depending on how quickly you want to arrive and how much money you want to spend.

I flew into Amsterdam direct from London with KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines) because the hour and 10-minute flight was just too tempting to pass up. I wanted to take advantage of my limited time exploring the city.

It’s easy to fly into Amsterdam or catch a train from Europe.

The airport and customs

Amsterdam airport is very clean and the amenities are outstanding in my opinion, it definitely is a well-kept city. Upon arrival, you will need to go through customs and answer a few questions about your stay. It’s a fairly straightforward process and the officers are friendly.

One thing you’ll notice about this place is how clean and well kept it is.

Do i need a visa to visit the Netherlands?

A visa is not required if you are an Australian citizen, which is great news for Aussies. If you are not an Australian citizen, I’d suggest checking if your country is one of the 90 required to purchase a visa before arriving, which you can view on the list here.

For more on general advice about travelling to the Netherlands, I’d recommend checking out Smartraveller.

The best way to get to your hotel from the airport

I love using Uber but I found that catching the train to my hotel was a more convenient and affordable option. The trains in Amsterdam give you the option to buy tickets for the 1st class or 2nd class cabins. Not knowing how much room I needed with my luggage, I booked a 1st class ticket in the hope that I would have more space.

As soon as I boarded the train, I thought it wasn’t worth the cost for the short travel time to get to my stop because there was plenty of room in the 2nd class cabins, even during peak times.

Hotel Meininger is an option that’s located right next to the Sloterdijk train station.

Where I stayed in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is a relatively expensive city, so I found that the cost of accommodation was quite high, particularly for a solo traveller. I opted to stay in the Meininger hotel because it is the perfect combination of a hotel and hostel, something that interested me as I didn’t want to share a room.

For roughly A$168.00 per night at the time of writing this, I was able to get a single room with a TV and my own private bathroom. I also had the option to cook my own meals and do my washing in the hotel. The added bonus was that I got to meet lots of other travellers from all over the world.

Oh, and it’s located right next door to a convenience store and the Amsterdam Sloterdijk train station which can take you directly into Amsterdam Centraal Station – the heart of the city.

My accommodation was a great mix of a hotel and a hostel.

Other accommodation options in Amsterdam

There are multiple hotels around Amsterdam depending if you can afford to spend a little more and stay somewhere more luxurious and historic. A couple of popular hotels include the 19th-century Manor Amsterdam and Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam which are both located quite close to the city centre.

Be aware though, that there is a city tax for accommodation which is an extra 5% per night that you must pay upfront upon check-in. Amsterdam uses this tax towards the upkeep and maintenance of the city, which is likely why it is so clean and beautiful there.

Park Plaza Victoria is a more luxurious accommodation option when in Amsterdam.

What is the best neighbourhood to stay at in Amsterdam?

There are many neighbourhoods in Amsterdam that offer a different experience of the city. I stayed west of the city just near Sloterdijk, because I wanted a relatively quiet and safe place to stay outside of the hustle and bustle, plus it was more affordable for me.

If you have a little bit more money and are looking to spend your nights out partying then you’ll want to be closer to Amsterdam Centrum and the Red Light District (De Wallen). However, if you’re looking for more of a serene and quieter experience with local markets, cafes and vintage shopping, I’d suggest staying in neighbourhoods like Jordaan and De Pijp.

Alternatively, if you’re into museums and luxury brands then you’ll want to be closer to the Museum Quarter, otherwise known as Museumkwartier.

The good news is that it is very easy to get around in Amsterdam, as you have a multitude of transport options, so you won’t miss out on exploring a lot of the city even in a short period of time.

You can explore the neighbourhoods of the city with ease, even on a shorter trip.

Is Amsterdam safe for solo travellers?

As a solo female traveller, I want to mention that I felt pretty safe walking around during the day, even in the Red Light District. Amsterdam is a beautiful and touristy city, however, I didn’t feel as comfortable walking around at night time on my own, although I tended to stay in.

I did pick up quickly that when the sun sets in Amsterdam, particularly around the Red Light District, it can get a bit wilder than during the day. But it’s nothing too out of the ordinary compared with nightlife in Australia, aside from a few factors.

Even if you’re on your own, you’ll likely feel very safe when walking around.

What do I need to know before I go to Amsterdam?

Be aware of the bike lane

There are literally more bikes than people in Amsterdam due to the fact that cycling around the city centre is a faster and easier option.

Amsterdamers ride on the right-hand side of the road, which was an adjustment for me coming from London. Be aware that the bike lane is not only for cyclists but for scooters and even some smaller vehicles! So, you can imagine they can pick up speed quite quickly.

Make sure you are always on the pedestrian crossing when walking around because the bike lane is further from the road and sometimes not obvious… well for a tourist anyway. Just make sure you aren’t in the way because cyclists will resist moving for you!

Be aware of the bike lane when walking on the street!

Break your notes up before you go!

I exchanged my Aussie cash for a variety of different euro notes before leaving, but upon arrival, I found it very difficult to break up my one hundred euro notes if I was just buying dinner or something of small value. There were a few times I nearly had to beg them to take it because they were hesitant to give me large amounts of change.

It’s worth having smaller notes with you, as locals can be a little bit suspicious of tourists paying with larger notes. Organise your money before leaving and request for notes no larger than fifty euros. Your stay will be a lot simpler if you do.

Try to carry smaller notes to make it easier to pay for things in shops.

Can you avoid brothels and cannabis cafes?

Soft drugs, such as Marijuana and magic mushrooms are legal in Amsterdam to purchase for recreation. Some shops and cafes are more explicit about selling their goods but some are hard to completely avoid because they will seem like your run-of-the-mill coffee shops upon entering.

Marijuana smoke in the air cannot be avoided either. Amsterdam is a holiday escape for a lot of Europeans so you will likely see people in groups here and there smoking, along with locals. It isn’t overpowering but it is noticeable.

With regards to prostitution, areas such as the Red Light District will openly display women in shop windows as it is a legal activity. Thankfully, the Red Light District is a distance away from the main shopping area, so if you avoid this neighbourhood you will naturally avoid brothels and cannabis cafes a lot more.

How touristy is Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is a very touristy city, which I personally found quite comforting as a solo traveller. It made it easier to ask for help, such as when the next boat pickup was or where they purchased tickets from. Plus it’s great for when you want to ask for someone to take your photo.

Amsterdam does have a lot of tourists, which is great if you’re travelling solo.

Is WIFI readily available?

Free WIFI is quite common around the city and on the trains but it’s not strong enough for you to stream or download apps. It is good, however, for instant messaging and uploading a few images to social media, particularly when taking a breather on public transport.

Do people speak English in Amsterdam?

As Amsterdam is a popular tourist destination, a lot of people will speak English. In fact, English is much more prevalent than I would have thought.

Apparently, Dutch people have the highest English speaking proficiency in the world – 9 out of 10 people speak English as a second language which is helpful for tourists like me.

If you need a helping hand, most Dutch people speak English which is comforting to know.

Should I pay for things in cash or by card?

Cash is my preference when I travel as I feel that it is a safer option than using my card. I did, however, use my debit card once when I purchased more than I expected in a department store. I had to sign rather than enter a pin, which was a little shocking to me. Basically, if I lost my card, thieves could go to town with it.

It’s a personal choice really but like for me, it was a great backup in that scenario. I’d suggest finding out a bit more about your card with your bank, including how to protect it and what fees you could be forking out if you do decide to use it.

Just use your common sense and avoid using it where you’re less protected, like in the Red Light District.

A bike is a great way to see the city.

What are the top things I should do in Amsterdam?

1. Hop on hop off bus and boat

When I travel, the first thing I look for is what Hop On Hop Off tours are available in the city I’m visiting. They allow you to explore the city at your own leisure which is definitely worth it in Amsterdam. You can buy 24 or 48-hour tickets from the booth next to Amsterdam Centraal Station, where you can get a map of the routes and ask any questions you may have.

There are a few different tour companies in Amsterdam but I liked this particular one because it came with the option to travel on the bus or boat as much as I liked. You can get more information about the Hop On Hop Off boat here and the bus here.

The Hop On Hop off tours gives you the choice to see the streets by bus or boat.

2. Anne Frank’s House

If you are a bit of a history buff and appreciate learning about World War II, then Anne Frank’s House is a must-visit while in Amsterdam.

If you don’t have a copy of Anne Frank’s diary, make sure to watch a movie on YouTube which is based on her experience. I’d recommend downloading it to watch before your tour to get a real understanding of what life would’ve been like in there cooped up. You certainly gain more of an appreciation from it.

At the end of the tour, you can pick up multiple editions of her diary in the gift shop, along with other collectibles.

Anne Frank’s House is a must-visit when exploring the Netherlands.

Book your Anne Frank House tickets ahead and expect to wait before getting access to the website. It can often be overloaded with people but at least you will be told where you sit in the queue. Tickets for busier periods, such as in the warmer months, will be booked out sooner so get in early!

80% of tickets for any date are released exactly two months in advance. The remaining 20% are released on the website on the day. Tickets are currently between 10-15 euros (plus booking fee) depending on when you book. Read up on the rules of the tour, particularly on the bag size you can bring with you.

Make sure to print your ticket out. I prefer displaying purchased tickets on my phone because it saves printing, but it really is one of those times you’ll benefit by printing it out to show security.

The lines can get quite long in the busy periods.

The best way to get to the Anne Frank Museum

The best way to get there is by Hop On Hop Off boat tour because it takes you directly out the front. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time to get there because the boat ride is pretty cruisy.

You may only enter the house within your 15-minute interval, which is accessible around to the right side of the building. Depending on your pace, I’d allow 60-80 minutes to complete the tour. You begin with an audio tour, entering the museum, which eventually leads up the stairs towards the secret annexe.

Make sure to get to the line early because if you miss your window, you miss out.

The best way to get to Anne Frank’s House is via the Hop On Hop Off Tour.

Out of respect, you cannot take images on the tour and you will not be allowed access into the attic. They have mirrors on the stairs positioned so that you can get an understanding of what it looks like up there, but that is as far as you can go. Anne Frank’s Dad, Otto, wanted to preserve it which is the main reason why it cannot be accessed.

If you ever saw the scene from the movie The Fault in Our Stars, it was actually a reconstructed attic the actors went through for the take. Although disappointing to not have access, it is still a very worthwhile tour.

The truth is, it’ll be slightly crowded and you’ll have to take one step at a time while walking through the secret annexe. In saying that, it has been set up so that you can read and view preserved personal artefacts as you move through, which is a surreal experience.

3. Heineken experience

If you’re a beer drinker, then the original Heineken brewery experience located in the city centre should be top of your list! Here you can go on a tour of the former brewery, get an insight into the history of the company and of course do a tasting… two perfectly chilled beers to be exact!

For beer lovers, you can visit the original Heineken brewery.

4. Van Gogh Museum

If you’re more interested in art, the Van Gogh Museum is worth checking out. Here you can see the world’s largest collection of the legendary Dutch artist’s work, including Sunflowers, The Potato Eaters and The Yellow House (The Street). Plus, other work from his friends and other contemporaries.

The museum is open daily but book tickets ahead of time because they are only available to purchase online.

Grab your ticket for the Van Gogh Museum online before you get there.

5. Moco Museum – Banksy

They have a range of works from the infamous street artist Banksy on display here, along with signature merchandise you can buy in the gift shop.

Most of the pieces are remakes of his work but there are a few original pieces that they rescued from the rubble of torn down buildings, which is worth a visit if you are a fan.

Tickets can be purchased at the door but if you purchase online prior, you receive a discount.

You can see some of Banksy’s work on display at the Moco Museum.

Should I visit the red light district?

The activity that goes on in the Red Light District is a kind of self-expression that is very much welcomed in Amsterdam.

There are numerous sex shops and shows, and women standing in windows encouraging customers to say hello. I found it to be a little awkward walking past, but I was fascinated to see how freely they were about their bodies, particularly during the day.

I was too curious not to visit but I’m glad I did because it wasn’t as seedy as I originally thought it would be. But, It is certainly not for everyone.

The infamous Red Light District in the city.

Is there Uber in Amsterdam?

You can use Uber when in Amsterdam, but the public transport system is far quicker and cheaper. Most times, catching a boat or hiring a bike is actually the best way to get around.

I spent most of my time riding on the boats, especially because I could sit back and admire the beautiful surroundings along my journey.

You can catch Uber, but the train system is a lot more efficient and affordable.

What should I eat in Amsterdam?

There is a range of different foods to snack on in the city like ice cream, pizza slices, and fries which are very popular there to eat whilst on the go. And, of course, many cuisines of cafes to choose from.

If you’re after a real Amsterdam experience, try delicacies such as bitterballen (ground meat croquettes), herring (fish) and stroopwafel (a sweet treat), to name a few.

I visited Amsterdam in the summertime and I always found locals to be sitting on the canal banks sipping alcohol and having a picnic with a variety of Dutch cheeses, deli meats and breads as they watched the sun go down. An experience I will be sure to have next time I visit.

You can easily grab some food and have a picnic instead of eating in a cafe.

What’s the best time of the year to visit Amsterdam?

I visited Amsterdam in the middle of July, which is the peak of summer and the most common time for tourists to visit. On average the warmer months are around 17°C and the colder months are around 3°C.

Whenever I travel, I weigh up how much I need to bring, how easily it will be to get around and what events are on during that time. The majority of the time, I like to visit cities during the warmer months, but as Amsterdam doesn’t get too cold, it is a city you can travel to comfortably all year round.

The European summer months are a great time to explore this city.

Those are all of my tips!

There is so much to see and do in Amsterdam that I have only just covered the tip of the Iceberg on what you can experience there.

In the future, I plan to spend more time exploring the windmills and flower beds, including other areas of the Netherlands, but certainly not without another visit to the capital wondering the streets and soaking up the atmosphere.

So, I hope you get to experience this amazing city one day. It certainly has a culture that you won’t find anywhere else.

What do you plan to experience whilst in Amsterdam? Let us know in the comments.

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aarafox · 6 years

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"hi i'm not from the us" asks! i wanna ask a bunch so here xD 1, 2, 4-10, 13-22, 24, 26, 28, 29

Ahhahahahah omg thank you so much Myrsky!! This is gonna be a super long post xD I sent you a bunch so we can work on our answers at the same time ;)

“hi, I’m not from the US” ask set

1. Favourite place in your country?

I really like the Veluwe!! It’s a beautiful place of nature and there are lots of deer!!!!!!!! We go on vacation with our family there once in a while and I’ve always loved it :) and I also really like our small islands in the north! We go to one of them almost every year and they’re very beautiful and peaceful, lots of nature and no flats, so yeah those places I really love!

2. Do you prefer spending your holidays in your country or travel abroad?

Actually, I do like going on vacation here! It’s close to home, everyone speaks our language, and as I said in the previous question we often go on vacation with our family in the Netherlands, so that’s also why I like it :D I think going abroad also stresses me out a little more for some reason, but I do like other countries as well

4. Favourite dish specific for your country?

FRIKANDEL!!! This is a meat-y piece of meat that I’ve only encountered in other countries at places where lots of Dutch people visit! They’re super delicious and I’ll probably always love them haha xD

5. Favourite song in your native language?

Ooooooooooooo heck let me think… I really have no idea tbh, I don’t really listen to many Dutch songs, but one that I enjoy singing with my music partner is called “Het Regent Zonnestralen” (”It Rains Sunshine”) by Acda & De Munnik :D

6. Most hated song in your native language?

Oh blegh, so many!! But there’s this one that’s called “drank en drugs” (”alcohol and drugs”) and it’s just… why would you make a song like that >

7. Three words from your native language that you like the most?

Heck, uhmmmm, “schitterend”, “tinkelen” and “broeder” I think XD they mean “shining/wonderful”, “tinkle” and “brother” lol

8. Do you get confused with other nationalities? if so, which ones and by whom?

Hmmm not in my experience? Maybe German bc some people can’t see the difference between Dutch and German :p when I speak English they don’t often guess I’m Dutch I think

9. Which of your neighbouring countries would you like to visit most/know best?

I love Great Britain the most I think!! Wonderful nature and the accents are great; I probably know it best too bc I’m studying English Literature and Culture xD so yeah I want to visit it again!

10. Most enjoyable swear word in your native language?

KUT lmao, or poep

13. Does your country (or family) have any specific superstitions or traditions that might seem strange to outsiders?

Answered in this ask! :D

14. Do you enjoy your country’s cinema and/or TV?

Actually I do! By far not everything, many movies are cliche and always feature the same actors, but we’ve had some awesome shows and series here! “Flikken Maastricht” (”Police Maastricht”) is my fave series and “Zondag met Lubach” (”Sunday with Lubach”) and “Wie is de Mol” (”Who is the Mole”) are two of my fave shows!

15. A saying, joke, or hermetic meme that only people from your country will get?

Answered in this ask as well! :D

16. Which stereotype about your country you hate the most and which one you somewhat agree with?

The one I hate the most is that everyone smokes weed bc nooooooo we don’t! Tho Amsterdam smells like weed at many places lol; I agree with the one about the mills bc we have a lot of mills and I like mills xD

17. Are you interested in your country’s history?

Hmmm, not necessarily, I’m more interested in the way our history is taught in schools, bc the Netherlands have a history of slavery but we hardly get it taught in schools and I think that’s wrong. For the rest I care about the history of specific places, such as Utrecht or the north, where there were Vikings in the Middle Ages! So I like those :D but not the kind of history everyone always hypes about

18. Do you speak with a dialect of your native language?

Nope!

19. Do you like your country’s flag and/or emblem? what about the national anthem?

I like the flag I guess tho I don’t know what exactly the colours? I don’t really like our anthem bc in it we sing that we honour the king of Spain and have German blood and all, and since none of those countries mention the Netherlands in their anthem I think we shouldn’t mention them in ours xD an eye for an eye folks! We don’t have to go all nationalistic and shit but I think by now we could make something more fitting haha

20. Which sport is The Sport in your country?

Football I think >.> everyone always goes wild during the world championships or European championships haha

21. If you could send two things from your country into space, what would they be?

A mill! XD and a frikandel!

22. What makes you proud about your country? what makes you ashamed?

It makes me proud that we’re the first country in the world to legalise same-sex marriage! Every time I’m reminded of it I go yaaaaay Netherlands!!! I’m less proud about these extreme right people who comment dumb stuff on Facebook and vote for one of the biggest idiots of our country and who don’t think of other people; and those who think their own needs and traditions are more important than minorities being hurt or refugees seeking a safe place to stay

24. What other nation is joked about most often in your country?

Belgium XDDDDDDDD without a doubt hahaha

26. Does your nationality get portrayed in Hollywood/American media? what do you think about the portrayal?

Also answered in this ask! :D

28. Does your country have a lot of lakes, mountains, rivers? do you have favourites?

Some lakes, no mountains, many rivers! The lakes are mostly men-made tho, and in the south of our country we have many hills which are beautiful :D we also have some forests and boy do I love forests!!

29. Does your region/city have a beef with another place in your country?

I don’t know what that means xD is “have a beef” mean that you’re fighting or something? If that’s the case not really I think, tho we did have a clash with Amsterdam in the Middle Ages, I discovered last Friday xD but ehhh, no we only have fights with other cities when it’s about football -_-

Haha thanks Myrsky!! Really enjoyed this ^0^ enjoy the questions I sent you! ;)

#thank youuuu hahaha!#long post #pimeydenreuna #Dorigens askbox

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wo weeks ago, a group called Cheollima Civil Defense uploaded a forty-second video to YouTube with a caption that read, in Korean, “To the people of North Korea.” In the video, a baby-faced Asian man, speaking accented but fluent English, identifies himself as Kim Han-sol, a North Korean and a member of “the Kim family.” He holds a North Korean passport up to the camera—most of the document’s identifying details were blocked out before the video was released—as if to prove his identity. Finally, the young man says, in a calm voice, “My father has been killed a few days ago. I’m currently with my mother and my sister. And we’re very grateful to”—here, again, the video was edited, the audio removed and the man’s lips blocked out, presumably to obscure details of his location and associates—“and we hope this gets better soon.” Soon after the video surfaced, the South Korean National Intelligence Service publicly confirmed that the man was, in fact, Kim Han-sol, a nephew of Kim Jong-un, North Korea’s leader, and believed to be the eldest son of Kim Jong-nam, the leader’s half brother, who was murdered last month at an airport in Kuala Lumpur. The circumstances of Kim Jong-nam’s death—two women rubbed his face with VX nerve agent—attracted international attention, while both the Malaysian authorities and the South Korean government accused Kim Jong-un of ordering the hit. North Korea responded not only by denying any role in the death but also by denying that the incident had anything to do with the Kim family. According to North Korea, the victim was a North Korean citizen named Kim Chol (a pseudonym Kim Jong-nam had used to travel incognito), and he had died of a heart attack. That a member of the Kim family would come forward to rebut the official narrative was unprecedented, and that his video statement was addressed to the nation as a whole, despite the fact that the Internet is forbidden to most of its citizens, was extraordinary. Kim Han-sol, who is in his early twenties, was educated in Macau, Bosnia, and France, and has spent much of his life outside North Korea. On their own, these facts can’t be used to form any conclusions about his politics—Kim Jong-un was educated in Switzerland and is as committed an authoritarian as exists on Earth. The media, however, has focussed on an interview that Kim Han-sol gave to a Finnish TV station in 2012, in which he comes across as eloquent, reasonable, and open-minded. Much has been made of Kim Han-sol’s reference to Kim Jong-un as a “dictator” in this appearance—but that may well have been a slip of the tongue from a teen-ager giving his first sit-down interview in front of a camera. More notable, in my opinion, is that he spends most of the interview discussing the value of the international community at his schools in Macau and Bosnia, and of the things he learned from his Libyan roommate, who told him about the revolution in his country. “Because of the multiculturalism that the school has and the diversity in the classrooms, it is easier for all of us to expand on our topics in the class and share our opinions on various topics,” Kim Han-sol says. “And through that I think we can come to a better understanding with no boundaries, and I think that’s a very crucial thing for building a more peaceful community.” He speaks of everyone having “very similar core human values”; of his future hopes, he says, “I would like to engage in more humanitarian projects and also work to contribute to building world peace, and especially back home. . . . I’ve always dreamed that one day I will go back and make things better and make it easier for the people there.” In 2011, I spent six months undercover in Pyongyang, teaching English and gathering reporting for my book about the country. My students, who were nineteen or twenty years old, were the sons of North Korea’s élite, and Kim Han-sol reminds me of them. South Korean media outlets have followed his postings on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter for years. Sometimes his comments have been supportive of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, while at other times he has declared sympathy for democracy. My students were often similarly conflicted. What distinguishes Kim Han-sol is his lineage. His father was the first son of the previous Great Leader, Kim Jong-il, which means that Han-sol can claim a direct line of descent from North Korea’s founding leader, Kim Il-sung. In North Korea, the Great Leader concept blends several ideas that run through Korean history: an almighty God, the Confucian worship of a parent, and a king with the Mandate of Heaven. The Great Leader myth was also built around what North Koreans call the Baekdu hyultong, or Baekdu bloodline, named after Mt. Baekdu, the tallest mountain in Korea and a symbol of Korean nationalism, which has supposedly blessed the Kim family with its holy energy. The Kims keep their family tree deliberately obscure—children and wives are often concealed from public view—and Kim Han-sol’s mother has sometimes been referred to in the press outside North Korea as a mistress instead of a wife of Kim Jong-nam, who had children with at least two women. Still, an argument can be made that Kim Han-sol is more entitled to the position of Great Leader than Kim Jong-un, who is Kim Jong-il’s third son, and whose mother was born in Japan. According to the North Korean caste system, called songbun, people born in Japan or South Korea, the nation’s archenemies, are categorized in a lower class—Kim Jong-un’s heritage on his mother’s side would be considered “impure.” By apparently having Kim Jong-nam—a fellow-beneficiary of the bloodline—killed, Kim Jong-un has further damaged the Baekdu hyultong myth. The significance of the group called Cheollima Civil Defense is still unclear. Is it a North Korean defector group, a South Korean outfit, or something else? Kang Cheol-hwuan, a former North Korean political prisoner and the founder of the human-rights group North Korean Strategy Center, told me that Cheollima Civil Defense could be a front group for individuals who coördinate contact between foreign governments and high-ranking North Korean officials. “They must be highly specialized brokers or agents,” he said. “It doesn’t seem feasible that they are a civilian group.” Cheollima refers to a mythical flying horse that is commonly used as a propaganda symbol in North Korea. Originally used as the name for Kim Il-sung’s postwar economic push to increase the country’s productivity (he wanted workers to produce goods at cheollima speed), the term has since been used for a Pyongyang subway line, a cigarette brand, and the country’s national soccer team. Images of cheollima are found on postage stamps and coins. A bronze statue of cheollima stands in the middle of Pyongyang. The group’s Web site consists of just a single page, and its Korean is oddly stilted, as if the statements there had been drafted first in a different language, then translated. The page features a mission statement addressed “To the People of North Korea,” which says, “If you want to escape or share information, we will protect you. This would be possible no matter what country you are in. We will safely escort you to wherever you want. We, who have already helped several North Koreans, do not expect any payment.” Below this, the group has posted the testimony of “a high-ranking North Korean official” who claims to have escaped with the group’s assistance, and describes a James Bond-esque operation involving “fancy cars and airplanes.” The last thing on the page is the group’s statement claiming responsibility for Kim Han-sol’s escape to an undisclosed location, for which the group thanks the governments of the Netherlands, the United States, China, and an “unnamed” country. The only individual they mention by name is Lody Embrechts, the current Dutch Ambassador to both Koreas. (Embrechts refused a request for comment for this article.) An e-mail address is listed, and the group asks that any donations be made in bitcoin.

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Domain names and their influence on SEO

We often get questions from people asking about the influence of domain names on SEO. Is there any relation at all? Does it help to include keywords like product names in your domain name? Is the influence of domain names different per location? And what’s the use of using more than one domain name for a site? In this article, I’ll answer all these questions and more.

What’s a domain name?

Let’s start at the very beginning. A domain name is an alias. It’s a convenient way to point people to that specific spot on the internet where you’ve built your website. Domain names are, generally, used to identify one or more IP addresses. So for us, that domain name is yoast.com. When we are talking about www.yoast.com, which we rarely do, the domain name is yoast.com and the subdomain is www.

Note that I deliberately included “.com” here, were others might disagree with that. In my opinion, most common uses of the word “domain name” include that top-level domain.

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Where “yoast” is obviously our brand, the .com bit of our domain name is called TLD (or top-level domain). In the early days of the internet:

.com was intended for US companies,

.org for non-profit organizations,

.edu for schools and universities and

.gov for government websites.

We’re talking 1985. Things have changed quite a bit. For the Netherlands, we use .nl, but lots of companies are using .com instead, for instance, when the .nl domain name they wanted was already taken. Things have gotten quite blurry. These days, TLDs like .guru and .pro are available. Automattic bought .blog a while back. And what about .pizza? We call these kind of TLDs generic TLDs.

Country code TLD (ccTLD)

I’ve already mentioned the .nl TLD. We call these kinds of TLDs country code or country specific TLDs. Years ago, Tokelau – an island in the Southern Pacific Ocean – started giving away their .tk TLD for free, and thousands of enthusiasts claimed their .tk. If I would have claimed michiel.tk, there would have probably been nobody in Tokelau who could have pronounced my domain name well. It’s like .cc, which you might have heard of, because it was once promoted as the alternative to .com. It’s actually a country specific TLD belonging to the Cocos (Keeling) Islands, although the people of Cypres might disagree.

This brings me to the first statement about domain names and SEO:

ccTLD or subdirectory?

If your website is available in multiple languages, you might be wondering what the best solution is: domain.com/uk/ and domain.com/de/ (subdirectories or subfolders) or domain.co.uk and domain.de (ccTLDs).

For SEO, the subdirectory makes more sense. If you use a subdirectory, all links will go to the same domain. Marketing is easy because you have one main domain. If there are language differences per subdirectory, use hreflang to tell Google about that. If you include all in one (WordPress) install, maintenance is easier. Just to name a few advantages.

Note that a subdomain, like the “www” I mentioned, is something totally different than a subdirectory. Google actually considers kb.yoast.com to be a different website than yoast.com, even though I’m sure they can connect the dots.

Age of a domain

These days, the age of a domain – referring to how long your domain already exists – doesn’t matter as much as it did before. It’s much more about the content, the site structure and basically how well your website answers the query people used in Google. To become the best result and rank top 3 for a query, you’ll have to be the best result.

As a matter of fact, John Mueller of Google confirmed just a few weeks ago that domain age doesn’t matter:

@_newsbulletin @methode no

— John ☆.o(≧▽≦)o.☆ (@JohnMu) April 12, 2017

Is it that black and white? No, it’s not. Domain age as such might not influence ranking, but older domains probably have a nice amount of backlinks, pages in the search result pages etc. And obviously, that might influence ranking.

Exact Match Domain (EMD)

BuyCheapHomes.com is probably an existing domain name. This is an example of an Exact Match Domain name. In 2012, Google introduced what we now call the EMD Update. Google changed it’s algorithm, so websites that used domain names like that wouldn’t rank just for the simple fact that the keyword was in the domain name. And yes, that used to be the case, before the update.

So, after this update, does it still pay off to use a domain name that includes a keyword? Only if the rest of your website adds up. Homes.com works pretty well :) And in the Netherlands, the Dutch equivalent of cheaploans.com, goedkopeleningen.nl, probably gets a decent amount of traffic. But that’s because Google is better in English than Dutch (but catching up on that).

My advice: if you managed to build a brand around that EMD, and you still get lots of traffic, keep up the good work. If your money is still on BuyCheapHomes, please make sure your branding is absolutely top notch. You’re in the hen house and a fox might be near.

More on EMD in Moz’s The Exact Match Domain Playbook: A Guide and Best Practices for EMDs.

Branding

Following the EMD update, branding became even more important. It makes so much more sense to focus on your brand in SEO and your domain name – as opposed to just putting a keyword in the domain name – that a brand name would really be my first choice for a domain name. LEGO.com, Amazon.com, Google.com. It’s all about the brand. It’s something people will remember easily and something that will make you stand out from the crowd and competition. Your brand is here to stay (always look on the positive side of things).

Make sure your brand is unique and the right domain name is available when starting a new business. By the way, this might be the reason to claim yoast.de even if you’re mainly using yoast.com – just to make sure no one else claims it ;)

By the way, I mentioned that a (known) brand is usually easier to remember. For the same reason, I’d prefer a short domain name over a domain name like this. Pi.com was probably already taken.

Read more: ‘5 tips on branding’ »

More than one domain name for the same website

Does it pay off to claim multiple domain names and 301 redirect all the domains to the main domain name? In terms of branding: no. In terms of online ranking: probably not. The only valid reason I can think of to actively use multiple domain names for the same website, is offline and sometimes online marketing. If you have a specific project or campaign on your website that you’d like to promote separately, a second domain name might come in handy to get traffic straight to the right page on your website.

“Actively” is the main word in that last paragraph. As mentioned, feel free to register multiple domain names, just make sure not to confuse Google. Besides that, actively using multiple domain names for the same website will diffuse the links to your website. And that isn’t what you want, as mentioned at the subdirectory section as well.

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I feel I have to mention domain authority here as well, as you hear a lot about it nowadays. Domain Authority is a score that predicts how well your website will rank on the search results pages. It’s based on data from the Mozscape web index and includes link counts, MozRank and MozTrust scores, and dozens of other factors (more than 40 in total). Source: Moz.com. It’s Moz-specific, so if you are using Moz, go check it out. And if you are a heavy user of domain authority, please elaborate why in the comments, as it’s not a metric I use, to be honest :)

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Domain names and their influence on SEO

What’s a domain name?

Note that I deliberately included “.com” here, were others might disagree with that. In my opinion, most common uses of the word “domain name” include that top-level domain.

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Buy now » Info Top-level domain (TLD)

Where “yoast” is obviously our brand, the .com bit of our domain name is called TLD (or top-level domain). In the early days of the internet:

.com was intended for US companies,

.org for non-profit organizations,

.edu for schools and universities and

.gov for government websites.

Country code TLD (ccTLD)

This brings me to the first statement about domain names and SEO:

ccTLD or subdirectory?

Age of a domain

As a matter of fact, John Mueller of Google confirmed just a few weeks ago that domain age doesn’t matter:

@_newsbulletin @methode no

— John ☆.o(≧▽≦)o.☆ (@JohnMu) April 12, 2017

Exact Match Domain (EMD)

More on EMD in Moz’s The Exact Match Domain Playbook: A Guide and Best Practices for EMDs.

Branding

By the way, I mentioned that a (known) brand is usually easier to remember. For the same reason, I’d prefer a short domain name over a domain name like this. Pi.com was probably already taken.

Read more: ‘5 tips on branding’ »

More than one domain name for the same website

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Domain names and their influence on SEO

What’s a domain name?

Note that I deliberately included “.com” here, were others might disagree with that. In my opinion, most common uses of the word “domain name” include that top-level domain.

Optimize your site for search & social media and keep it optimized with Yoast SEO Premium »

Buy now » Info Top-level domain (TLD)

Where “yoast” is obviously our brand, the .com bit of our domain name is called TLD (or top-level domain). In the early days of the internet:

.com was intended for US companies,

.org for non-profit organizations,

.edu for schools and universities and

.gov for government websites.

Country code TLD (ccTLD)

This brings me to the first statement about domain names and SEO:

ccTLD or subdirectory?

Age of a domain

As a matter of fact, John Mueller of Google confirmed just a few weeks ago that domain age doesn’t matter:

@_newsbulletin @methode no

— John ☆.o(≧▽≦)o.☆ (@JohnMu) April 12, 2017

Exact Match Domain (EMD)

More on EMD in Moz’s The Exact Match Domain Playbook: A Guide and Best Practices for EMDs.

Branding

By the way, I mentioned that a (known) brand is usually easier to remember. For the same reason, I’d prefer a short domain name over a domain name like this. Pi.com was probably already taken.

Read more: ‘5 tips on branding’ »

More than one domain name for the same website

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Keep reading: ‘SEO friendly URLs’ »

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Domain names and their influence on SEO

What’s a domain name?

Note that I deliberately included “.com” here, were others might disagree with that. In my opinion, most common uses of the word “domain name” include that top-level domain.

Optimize your site for search & social media and keep it optimized with Yoast SEO Premium »

Buy now » Info Top-level domain (TLD)

Where “yoast” is obviously our brand, the .com bit of our domain name is called TLD (or top-level domain). In the early days of the internet:

.com was intended for US companies,

.org for non-profit organizations,

.edu for schools and universities and

.gov for government websites.

Country code TLD (ccTLD)

This brings me to the first statement about domain names and SEO:

ccTLD or subdirectory?

Age of a domain

As a matter of fact, John Mueller of Google confirmed just a few weeks ago that domain age doesn’t matter:

@_newsbulletin @methode no

— John ☆.o(≧▽≦)o.☆ (@JohnMu) April 12, 2017

Exact Match Domain (EMD)

More on EMD in Moz’s The Exact Match Domain Playbook: A Guide and Best Practices for EMDs.

Branding

By the way, I mentioned that a (known) brand is usually easier to remember. For the same reason, I’d prefer a short domain name over a domain name like this. Pi.com was probably already taken.

Read more: ‘5 tips on branding’ »

More than one domain name for the same website

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Domain names and their influence on SEO

What’s a domain name?

Note that I deliberately included “.com” here, were others might disagree with that. In my opinion, most common uses of the word “domain name” include that top-level domain.

Optimize your site for search & social media and keep it optimized with Yoast SEO Premium »

Buy now » Info Top-level domain (TLD)

Where “yoast” is obviously our brand, the .com bit of our domain name is called TLD (or top-level domain). In the early days of the internet:

.com was intended for US companies,

.org for non-profit organizations,

.edu for schools and universities and

.gov for government websites.

Country code TLD (ccTLD)

This brings me to the first statement about domain names and SEO:

ccTLD or subdirectory?

Age of a domain

As a matter of fact, John Mueller of Google confirmed just a few weeks ago that domain age doesn’t matter:

@_newsbulletin @methode no

— John ☆.o(≧▽≦)o.☆ (@JohnMu) April 12, 2017

Exact Match Domain (EMD)

More on EMD in Moz’s The Exact Match Domain Playbook: A Guide and Best Practices for EMDs.

Branding

By the way, I mentioned that a (known) brand is usually easier to remember. For the same reason, I’d prefer a short domain name over a domain name like this. Pi.com was probably already taken.

Read more: ‘5 tips on branding’ »

More than one domain name for the same website

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Domain names and their influence on SEO

What’s a domain name?

Note that I deliberately included “.com” here, were others might disagree with that. In my opinion, most common uses of the word “domain name” include that top-level domain.

Optimize your site for search & social media and keep it optimized with Yoast SEO Premium »

Buy now » Info Top-level domain (TLD)

Where “yoast” is obviously our brand, the .com bit of our domain name is called TLD (or top-level domain). In the early days of the internet:

.com was intended for US companies,

.org for non-profit organizations,

.edu for schools and universities and

.gov for government websites.

Country code TLD (ccTLD)

This brings me to the first statement about domain names and SEO:

ccTLD or subdirectory?

Age of a domain

As a matter of fact, John Mueller of Google confirmed just a few weeks ago that domain age doesn’t matter:

@_newsbulletin @methode no

— John ☆.o(≧▽≦)o.☆ (@JohnMu) April 12, 2017

Exact Match Domain (EMD)

More on EMD in Moz’s The Exact Match Domain Playbook: A Guide and Best Practices for EMDs.

Branding

By the way, I mentioned that a (known) brand is usually easier to remember. For the same reason, I’d prefer a short domain name over a domain name like this. Pi.com was probably already taken.

Read more: ‘5 tips on branding’ »

More than one domain name for the same website

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$ 199€ 199 - Buy now » Info Domain Authority (DA)

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http://ift.tt/2pXYrIl

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Domain names and their influence on SEO

What’s a domain name?

Note that I deliberately included “.com” here, were others might disagree with that. In my opinion, most common uses of the word “domain name” include that top-level domain.

Optimize your site for search & social media and keep it optimized with Yoast SEO Premium »

Buy now » Info Top-level domain (TLD)

Where “yoast” is obviously our brand, the .com bit of our domain name is called TLD (or top-level domain). In the early days of the internet:

.com was intended for US companies,

.org for non-profit organizations,

.edu for schools and universities and

.gov for government websites.

Country code TLD (ccTLD)

This brings me to the first statement about domain names and SEO:

ccTLD or subdirectory?

Age of a domain

As a matter of fact, John Mueller of Google confirmed just a few weeks ago that domain age doesn’t matter:

@_newsbulletin @methode no

— John ☆.o(≧▽≦)o.☆ (@JohnMu) April 12, 2017

Exact Match Domain (EMD)

More on EMD in Moz’s The Exact Match Domain Playbook: A Guide and Best Practices for EMDs.

Branding

By the way, I mentioned that a (known) brand is usually easier to remember. For the same reason, I’d prefer a short domain name over a domain name like this. Pi.com was probably already taken.

Read more: ‘5 tips on branding’ »

More than one domain name for the same website

Become a technical SEO expert with our Technical SEO 1 training! »

$ 199€ 199 - Buy now » Info Domain Authority (DA)

Keep reading: ‘SEO friendly URLs’ »

http://ift.tt/2pXYrIl

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Domain names and their influence on SEO

What’s a domain name?

Note that I deliberately included “.com” here, were others might disagree with that. In my opinion, most common uses of the word “domain name” include that top-level domain.

Optimize your site for search & social media and keep it optimized with Yoast SEO Premium »

Buy now » Info Top-level domain (TLD)

Where “yoast” is obviously our brand, the .com bit of our domain name is called TLD (or top-level domain). In the early days of the internet:

.com was intended for US companies,

.org for non-profit organizations,

.edu for schools and universities and

.gov for government websites.

Country code TLD (ccTLD)

This brings me to the first statement about domain names and SEO:

ccTLD or subdirectory?

Age of a domain

As a matter of fact, John Mueller of Google confirmed just a few weeks ago that domain age doesn’t matter:

@_newsbulletin @methode no

— John ☆.o(≧▽≦)o.☆ (@JohnMu) April 12, 2017

Exact Match Domain (EMD)

More on EMD in Moz’s The Exact Match Domain Playbook: A Guide and Best Practices for EMDs.

Branding

By the way, I mentioned that a (known) brand is usually easier to remember. For the same reason, I’d prefer a short domain name over a domain name like this. Pi.com was probably already taken.

Read more: ‘5 tips on branding’ »

More than one domain name for the same website

Become a technical SEO expert with our Technical SEO 1 training! »

$ 199€ 199 - Buy now » Info Domain Authority (DA)

Keep reading: ‘SEO friendly URLs’ »

http://ift.tt/2pXYrIl

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Domain names and their influence on SEO

What’s a domain name?

Note that I deliberately included “.com” here, were others might disagree with that. In my opinion, most common uses of the word “domain name” include that top-level domain.

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Where “yoast” is obviously our brand, the .com bit of our domain name is called TLD (or top-level domain). In the early days of the internet:

.com was intended for US companies,

.org for non-profit organizations,

.edu for schools and universities and

.gov for government websites.

Country code TLD (ccTLD)

This brings me to the first statement about domain names and SEO:

ccTLD or subdirectory?

Age of a domain

As a matter of fact, John Mueller of Google confirmed just a few weeks ago that domain age doesn’t matter:

@_newsbulletin @methode no

— John ☆.o(≧▽≦)o.☆ (@JohnMu) April 12, 2017

Exact Match Domain (EMD)

More on EMD in Moz’s The Exact Match Domain Playbook: A Guide and Best Practices for EMDs.

Branding

By the way, I mentioned that a (known) brand is usually easier to remember. For the same reason, I’d prefer a short domain name over a domain name like this. Pi.com was probably already taken.

Read more: ‘5 tips on branding’ »

More than one domain name for the same website

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Domain names and their influence on SEO

What’s a domain name?

Note that I deliberately included “.com” here, were others might disagree with that. In my opinion, most common uses of the word “domain name” include that top-level domain.

Optimize your site for search & social media and keep it optimized with Yoast SEO Premium »

Buy now » Info Top-level domain (TLD)

Where “yoast” is obviously our brand, the .com bit of our domain name is called TLD (or top-level domain). In the early days of the internet:

.com was intended for US companies,

.org for non-profit organizations,

.edu for schools and universities and

.gov for government websites.

Country code TLD (ccTLD)

This brings me to the first statement about domain names and SEO:

ccTLD or subdirectory?

Age of a domain

As a matter of fact, John Mueller of Google confirmed just a few weeks ago that domain age doesn’t matter:

@_newsbulletin @methode no

— John ☆.o(≧▽≦)o.☆ (@JohnMu) April 12, 2017

Exact Match Domain (EMD)

More on EMD in Moz’s The Exact Match Domain Playbook: A Guide and Best Practices for EMDs.

Branding

By the way, I mentioned that a (known) brand is usually easier to remember. For the same reason, I’d prefer a short domain name over a domain name like this. Pi.com was probably already taken.

Read more: ‘5 tips on branding’ »

More than one domain name for the same website

Become a technical SEO expert with our Technical SEO 1 training! »

$ 199€ 199 - Buy now » Info Domain Authority (DA)

Keep reading: ‘SEO friendly URLs’ »

http://ift.tt/2pXYrIl

#Domain names and their influence on SEO

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