The Web Copywriter hits #1

For the first time, on pages from the web, The Web Copywriter is ranked #1 on Google for “web copywriter”. Since this is possibly a momentary glory, forgive me if I record it for posterity.

If I achieve nothing else in life, I'll always have this.

Dropping the Domain hyphen delivers

I wrote previously about the spectacular effect on rankings of dumping the dash from my domain name. In moving from web-copywriter.com.au to webcopywriter.com.au I went from #29 on “pages from Australia” to #1 – before dropping back to second. At that point, I was third on pages from the web.

Pages from the Web versus Pages from Australia

But today I had the pleasant surprise of seeing The Web Copywriter on top of the pile for pages from the web. My ranking on pages from Australia remained #2. Why the difference? I’d welcome any explanations.

PageRanks lost in the transition

What is weird is that while the PageRanks for the new domain were initially maintained, they have now gone – at least for the moment. But without affecting the Google search ranking obviously. All the literature says you’ll maintain your PageRanks with a 301 Permanent Redirect, so I’ll watch this with interest.

High Google ranking of secondary importance

This is nice and all. If you’re a web copywriter, it’s better to rank well on Google rather than being an also-ran. But ultimately it’s about delivering sales. So, I’ve done my bit. Now you do yours. The number to call is 0423 653 756 or email The Web Copywriter.