Domain with or without dash (-) ?

Discussion in 'Google' started by French Directory, Jan 16, 2010.

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Do you prefer a domain name:

  1. With one or more dashs

    2 vote(s)
    7.7%
  2. Without dash

    24 vote(s)
    92.3%
  1. ukhotels

    ukhotels Peon

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    #21
    I think no difference there.
     
    ukhotels, Jan 17, 2010 IP
  2. sanrajkr

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    #22
    I agree.
    Always first try to get domain without slash.
     
    sanrajkr, Jan 17, 2010 IP
  3. sally gomes

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    #23
    domains without dashes are more preferred...and if thats not available then i would chose domain with at most one dash and not more than that
     
    sally gomes, Jan 17, 2010 IP
  4. tonsblogger

    tonsblogger Active Member

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    #24
    I think one dash is good, the keyword targeting must be considered although. I believe it's a big factor for search engine's if your targeted keyword is part of your domain name.
     
    tonsblogger, Jan 18, 2010 IP
  5. barbrine

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    #25
    Whether has dash or not, it doesn't matter as long as releated keywords are included in your url.
     
    barbrine, Jan 18, 2010 IP
  6. idgnarn

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    #26
    If your domain is too long, try with dashes, otherwise without.
     
    idgnarn, Jan 18, 2010 IP
  7. 86854848

    86854848 Peon

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    #27
    domain without dash......................i think so
     
    86854848, Jan 18, 2010 IP
  8. sunpoint

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    #28
    Sometimes, it's not up to you. Depends if it's available or not. Personally , I prefer with dash.
     
    sunpoint, Jan 18, 2010 IP
  9. homepagewanted

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    #29
    We can see a lot of brands using without dashes. So I guess that's better.
     
    homepagewanted, Jan 18, 2010 IP
  10. joebert

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    #30
    I like without dashes because almost nobody actually types a domain name other than Google into the address bar these days so the dashes are just extra characters.
     
    joebert, Jan 18, 2010 IP