abc.com or a-bc.com..which one is better in both and why?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by manoj.kapoor, Jun 12, 2012.

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    I want to know which domain is better with hypen or without hypen.

    abc.com or a-bc.com..which one is better in both and why? is there any -ve effect of using hypen in domain name?
     
    manoj.kapoor, Jun 12, 2012 IP
  2. master-yoda

    master-yoda Well-Known Member

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    I would say abc.com is better as it would be easier for people to remember.
     
    master-yoda, Jun 12, 2012 IP
  3. manoj.kapoor

    manoj.kapoor Greenhorn

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    I know its easier to remem abc.com but I also want to know is there any -ve effect in ranking if we take domain with hypen "a-bc.com" ?
    I want to buy a domain but that is already taken by another person and same domain name with hypen is available..so I want to confirm will it rank better on SERP's or not?
     
    manoj.kapoor, Jun 13, 2012 IP
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    nikhilrajr Peon

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    use of hyphens in domain names is not a bad thing as far as i am concerned. But if you are looking to fill keywords in the domain with hyphen like keyword1-keyword2-keyword3.com then there is a chance of bad mark. 1 hyphen is ok but with more than 1 hyphen there is a chance of spam filter applied to the site.
     
    nikhilrajr, Jun 13, 2012 IP
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    C.Rebecca Active Member

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    It really does not matter... But if you are asking I would say, domains with hyphens will break your domain name into keywords and may give you added benefit.
     
    C.Rebecca, Jun 14, 2012 IP
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    I agree with rebecca.., having hyphens will be added advantage if your domain is keyword based one..,
     
    uday11, Jun 14, 2012 IP