edgematch
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- May 24, 2010
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Yes but I see just the opposite 100 times more. So I may say an url without hypen is better than others with one or more
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hyphens in URL bad?
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Yes but I see just the opposite 100 times more. So I may say an url without hypen is better than others with one or more
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jerrymc
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Just like what others told you here, hyphens are recognized as a separator (or space), so they should be used in instances where search engines may not correctly discriminate your keywords.
For example, expertsexchange.com - is that experts-exchange or expert-sex-change? In all other instances hyphens are unnecessary, as search engines will correctly parse out the keywords.
We are finding that keywords in your domain name play a larger role than we expected with Google, especially for low competition keyword phrases.
Either way, you should focus on the branding aspect of your name - i.e. stick with one that is short, simple, and easy to remember, as that will pay off most with your visitors in the long run. Remember - cater to your visitor first, not the search engine.
via Alex Schenker
For example, expertsexchange.com - is that experts-exchange or expert-sex-change? In all other instances hyphens are unnecessary, as search engines will correctly parse out the keywords.
We are finding that keywords in your domain name play a larger role than we expected with Google, especially for low competition keyword phrases.
Either way, you should focus on the branding aspect of your name - i.e. stick with one that is short, simple, and easy to remember, as that will pay off most with your visitors in the long run. Remember - cater to your visitor first, not the search engine.
via Alex Schenker
verilix
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Yes but I see just the opposite 100 times more. So I may say an url without hypen is better than others with one or more
I disagree. People choose not to go with hyphenated URLs because they don't have to, not because they don't want to. It's easier to just go with the .COM. I only use hyphens when necessary, but I have always, and still continue to rank them just as easily as non-hyphenated URLs.
rubberjohnny
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- May 27, 2010
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Using a hyphen in a domain name is OK as long as you're not just using it because the one you want is already taken - eg abc-123 will rank below abc123 all other things being equal (links, content etc).
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Just keep adding more hyphens. Like 8---------D.com
webhostingproviders
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I would say both freegames or Free-Games both have value as it all depends on the CONTENT.
theauthorityblog
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I tend to steer away. It may impact CTR rates in both ways - if you get highlited mentions in search engine, it is easier to read with hyphens compared to words joined together. Would only do it for short two word combos
bigbrothers
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alexistheboss15
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but it's not spamy, and I believe it's easier to read
