_ vs -

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by popoman, Jun 20, 2006.

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    For google to see and seperate the keywords in a folder name in the yrl what is better, "_" or "-" ?

    Thanks.
     
    popoman, Jun 20, 2006 IP
  2. CrankyDave

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    If you use the underscore Google will treat the words separated by it as a single word. If you use the dash, they will be treated as separate words.

    Dave
     
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    Thanks man.
     
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    No prob. :)

    Dave
     
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    You can read more about in this blog


    "www.mattcutts.com/blog/dashes-vs-underscores/"
     
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