keyword forms which one is better for SERP ranking?

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    example forms

    which one is better for ranking ?
    or are they all same?
    1. realestate
    2. real estate
    3. real_estate
    4. real-estate

    thanks,
     
    wacamoi, Apr 5, 2009 IP
  2. Canonical

    Canonical Well-Known Member

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    I'm guessing you are asking in relation to keyword rich folder names or page names in URLs. If so Google prefers hyphens as in real-estate (http://www.google.com/support/webmasters/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=76329). Note the 2nd paragraph:

    As far as domain names, I prefer to run the words together like realestate because it makes it easier to type and shorter.

    Definitely avoid using spaces and underscores in URLs if at all possible...
     
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    I agree with Canonical, I would drop hyphens and underscores in domains but use hyphens in page names of the website.
     
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    It does not matter when it comes down to it, all you need is strong back link support.
     
    webbuilder71, Apr 5, 2009 IP