Keyword domain for search engine, hyphen vs no hyphen

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by kiwin, Sep 16, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hello seo experts,

    Got a question regarding keyword domains and the way they are positioned and hyphens.

    Say for a search on keyword "black bag" will the search engine rank blackbag.com or black-bag.com any different? what about on blackbag.com and bagblack.com?

    Your insights regarding this one is well appreciated.
     
    kiwin, Sep 16, 2009 IP
  2. rogerrnicholas

    rogerrnicholas Peon

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    I've heard that non-hyphenated domains position higher in SEs, but If i want to choose a domain, my last choice is with hyphen.
     
    rogerrnicholas, Sep 16, 2009 IP
  3. philly387

    philly387 Active Member

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    Out of 333,000,000 Search Results for a keyword phrase,

    I am ranked #7 for a hyphenated domain name. I have had this website for only 2 months.
     
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  4. kiwin

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    alright thanks for the info so what about their wordings then?
     
    kiwin, Sep 16, 2009 IP
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    unna Well-Known Member

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    using - we can easily see the keywords in domains. so i think use of - is good for seo.
     
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  6. treemonster19

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    there might be minor difference between SEO rankings of black-bag, blackbag or bagblack but most important you want domain name to be smart sounding and easy to remember for users. This last factor will outsmart all three.
     
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  7. kiwin

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    thanks treemonster19, was having the dilemna of every good word is taken and was thinking of different wordings?
     
    kiwin, Sep 16, 2009 IP