How Shoud I Use Keyword In URL for SEO?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by topmentor, Jun 23, 2008.

  1. #1
    What is the best way to use your keyword in your URL for SEO purposes?

    A) /creditcards.html

    B) /credit-cards.html

    C) /credit_cards.html

    Any thoughts or ideas which format I should use for best SEO for a URL when creating a targeted page for a specific keyword?

    Thanks in advance for the help!
     
    topmentor, Jun 23, 2008 IP
  2. M3rC

    M3rC Peon

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    #2
    hmm, never consider about would it make a difference if you used a hypen, underscore or just stick em together. would be intersteting to find out for myself too, just curious!

    well I use underscores (something_anything.html) for more of my pages and I think google assumes an underscore as an equivalent to a space - can someone verify this?
     
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  3. Australianfranchises

    Australianfranchises Peon

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    #3
    this is better.........credit_cards.html
     
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  4. absseo

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    #4
    Let me be very clear with underscores and hypens. Underscore is treated as a character and hypen is treated as a space by the search engines so if you search with credit cards and credit-cards it will almost yield the same result but if your search with credit_cards the result will be different search engine will show results from sites that have the exact phrase credit_cards... so go for creditcards.html without any hesitation.

    For more clarification read this

    http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/dashes-vs-underscores/

    Thanks
     
    absseo, Jun 23, 2008 IP
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  5. Azher Memon

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    #5
    C one will work well than A and B Option.
     
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  6. absseo

    absseo Peon

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    #6

    Underscore is treated as a charater and hypen as space you can check the results in google type with credit cards then credit-cards and finally credit_cards and see the difference in the competition.

    Thanks
     
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  7. Bloomtools

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    #7
    yes..C one will work well than A and B Option.
     
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  8. nairbuoyevoli

    nairbuoyevoli Active Member

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    i love.. A coz it is usual and easy to remember..
     
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  9. topmentor

    topmentor Active Member

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    #9
    Looks like some mixed opinions...absseo looks to be on the right track.

    I never thought about testing the actual search combinations in the search engines and because "credit-cards" gives practically the same results as "credit cards" it appears the dashes would be the choice.

    Using an underscore is definitely a no-go because the result are not good compared to just "credit cards" as the search.

    absseo, thanks for pointing me in the right direction to the answer to this question...I'm sure it will help others as well.
     
    topmentor, Jun 24, 2008 IP
  10. absseo

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    #10

    Welcome...:)
     
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  11. everythingisplanned

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    #11
    u can use B option, google consider this as a separate keywords
    B) /credit-cards.html
     
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  12. e-marketing guru

    e-marketing guru Active Member

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    Yes I agree with you for B) /credit-cards.html
     
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  13. jacky123

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    #13
    Before choosing anyone must view their searchability of the keywords in the different search engines
     
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  14. gregishere

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    #14
    I always use A and B, never use C
     
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  15. ketunchy

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    #15
    Hi,

    Keywords in the url will help you get the targeted traffic to the website. So search for the targeted keywords and their formats, pick the keywords with low competition and high search volumes. Then use them in the construction of your url.

    Ketunchy.
     
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  16. enous

    enous Well-Known Member

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    I thinks the B is best
     
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  17. Loy Maben

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    #17
    using hyphens is more general method that most SEOs use
     
    Loy Maben, Jun 24, 2008 IP
  18. seomanualsubmission

    seomanualsubmission Well-Known Member

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    #18
    Any one of three can be fine if you optimize your site according to your primary keywords "credit cards".

    SEs would be notice them easily according to your site contents.

    Thanks :)
     
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  19. websavy

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    #19
    As per Good SEO point of view "B) /credit-cards.html" is the right option for you.
     
    websavy, Jun 24, 2008 IP
  20. Aryans

    Aryans Well-Known Member

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    #20
    I'm always go with creditcards.html
     
    Aryans, Jun 24, 2008 IP