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GuestMarch 13, 2026 at 1:25 pmIt will not boost your authority because that name is mentioned in forums and other places.
Exact matches certainly have their SEO benefits, but on the other hand if you are using other marketing channels and want people to search for you by brand name, you might have a hard time showing up for those searches.
Now if you can rank it at the top, great. But until then, your brand may be unfindable.