I started blogging way back, four years ago. At the time there were only one or perhaps two of us on the internet blogging in Westchester County. Even today a small handful of agents are blogging. Back then I named my blog "Westchester County Real Estate Blog" I choose the name because it was simple and clearly indicated what the blog would be about. I also went around the internet to see what other bloggers around the country were doing and many had used the nae of their community and addred "real estate blog".
I bought the domain and pay for it.
Now there ae two other bloggers that use the name. I have checked all around the country on those original bloggers to see if anyone in their area is doing what these two other bloggers are doing and it seems they are not. In other areas bloggers have come up with their own original identities. They nurture their audiences. They are not trying to up their rankings on someone else's back. They maintain their own internet space no stepping on toes.
I would never do this. I want my own identity. I don't want to copy or ride someone elses SEO. In other areas around the country individual bloggers have come up with all sorts of clever names to brand themselves. Don't know why these two bloggers here couldn't do the same.
So, remember there is only one original "Westchester County Real Estate Blog".
It happens. How many "homefinders" would you think are across the country. I tried to trade name Homefinders back in 1997 but they said the name was already in common use. Oh well.
He with the best SEO will be at the top. You're doing fine.