Hyphen (-) or Under Score (_)?

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  1. boyponga

    boyponga Banned

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    #21
    hyphens but if I am to be asked, I never use both hyphen and underscores.
     
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    #22
    Hyphen (-) is good; my friend.

     
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    #23
    Yes, hyphens are always better than underscores.
     
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    #24
    as for me, hyphens are better
     
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    Underscores don't count as a separator to Search Engines but hyphens do. Always use hyphens when naming URL's. (I used to use underscores until I understood this. Here's a good explanation of Hyphens vs Underscores in URL's.
     
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    thanks! as a noob graphic designer trying to learn about SEO, this is really useful :D
     
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    #27
    - = space
    _ = phrase

    seo-help = seo help
    seo_help = seo_help

    It depends what you are looking for, but 98% of cases, its better to use -
     
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    #28
    Exactly. :)
     
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    I really don't know the reason but I also use hyphen. I read somewhere that it is better in search engines.
     
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