Large Merchant

Many domains pointing to one site

[eljacko]

I have just noticed that a large merchant has a number of different domains pointing to what looks like thier only site but towards different countries. Do you think this can increase ranking or is it jusimply for brand awareness?

I am thinking of doing it to my site but am scared that it might get counted as duplicating a site.

[edited by: Hawkgirl at 12:55 pm (utc) on Jan. 10, 2006]
[edit reason] No specifics, please. Per TOS. [/edit]

[martinibuster]

If it's a recognizable brand that someone in Japan or Brazil may actually type into a browser, like example.jp or example.com.br, then it's probably best to create a localized website to address that audience.

Not everyone in Japan or Brazil or wherever is going to appreciate visiting a website in a language they can't understand.

Pointing ccTLD's to your website will not help your rankings in any way.

[eljacko]

thanks, is trhere any way of dominating the top 5 when people search for your company name

[martinibuster]

Yes, but it depends on the particulars of your niche. Generally speaking, it revolves around "friendly" non-affiliated websites.