Advice needed...

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by Davey Crocket, Mar 29, 2006.

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  1. #1
    What does everyone think about using a Dash vs using "the" these are two examples:


    Hawaii-Forum.com or TheHawaiiForum.com


    by the way this is just an example of the keywords...I'm using different ones.

    Thanks
     
    Davey Crocket, Mar 29, 2006 IP
  2. neosite

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    #2
    If one of the sites might qualify as a type in.
    I would develop[ the one with The since it fits in naturally with the way people think. And i would either park the other one and point it towards the 'The' domain. Or create a home page on it that has links that lead to the 'The' domain.

    Having them both up might create a situation where you can effectively target more of your main keywords from your home pages, as you could split them in priority between the 2 sites.
     
    neosite, Apr 14, 2006 IP
  3. EGS

    EGS Notable Member

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    I'd say the dash. It's easier to remember surprisingly in this case and also it will be ranked higher in search engines. :D
     
    EGS, Apr 16, 2006 IP
  4. MaTrIxLoVeR

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    Well think of it this way. Dashes are better for SE, non dashes are better for people.
     
    MaTrIxLoVeR, Apr 17, 2006 IP
  5. eric8284

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    I think dashes would be a good start for Se.
     
    eric8284, Mar 28, 2007 IP
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    same as eric8284:)
     
    prof_site, Mar 28, 2007 IP
  7. Sharon25

    Sharon25 Active Member

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    Using a dash is good in many ways

    1. SE friendly

    2. Its very eye catching to separate a 2 word domain with a "dash" rather than putting 2 words all together

    3. Easy to read and understand

    4. Very easy to remember

    But on the other hand having a one word/phrase Domain name is quite good too, since i have very positive experience i can tell you both ways work fine (for me) but having a dash make it little easy for the eye

    Don't Spend another dime on domain name registration
     
    Sharon25, Mar 28, 2007 IP