Keywords in the domain or url, or both? for SEO...

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by elvirs, Jan 6, 2008.

  1. #1
    I have this question that I could not find an answer in Google.
    For SEO to have the keyword you target in the URL is good, right?
    so if I target "Cool Moments in -keyowrd- Movie" (just an example)
    and I use www.thecoolmoments.com domain.
    what should my URL structure be for best SEO?
    www,thecoolmoments,com/movie-name or
    www,thecoolmoments,com/cool-moments-gladiator-moviee ?(commas are put for forum software not to generate links)
    I know its important to have keywords in the url but also Google is said to not like long and keyword rich URLs.
    The thing is I already have half of the keywords in the domain itself.
    So, does having part of the target phrase in the domain and other part in the url work well? Which one should I choose?
    Thanks
     
    elvirs, Jan 6, 2008 IP
  2. snowbird

    snowbird Notable Member

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    #2
    My preference is: www,thecoolmoments,com/movie-name

    It's easier for your visitors to read and does not duplicate cool moments in the url. IMO this is the best choice not only for SEO, but for you and your visitors.
     
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  3. TechMaster

    TechMaster Peon

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    #3
    Keywords in URL or page name is good but it is not as important as in Title/Description.
     
    TechMaster, Jan 6, 2008 IP
  4. rcj662

    rcj662 Guest

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    Use coolmoments/movie. Make sure to use keywords you use in meta tag for page
     
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  5. Yeldarb

    Yeldarb Active Member

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    Agreed, coolmoments.com/movie is the best in my opinion.
     
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  6. sultanofseo

    sultanofseo Notable Member

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    #6
    NOT True. keyword in the URL is more important. not only it represents your product with related keyword, you cannot edit the URL either. where its easy to edit the title/description. anything easy to manipulate carries less weight
     
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  7. ericajoieake

    ericajoieake Guest

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    #7
    having a keyword on your domain is an advantage!
     
    ericajoieake, Jan 7, 2008 IP
  8. WPOSolutions

    WPOSolutions Active Member

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    #8
    Having the keywords in your domain will certainly help with seo, but keep them quite short and memorable for your visitors.
     
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  9. elvirs

    elvirs Active Member

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    thank you everyone, really appreciate your help.
     
    elvirs, Jan 7, 2008 IP
  10. pedring

    pedring Banned

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    #10
    yes! keyword in URL really helps on SEO. But you must have to target your keyword if you really want to get on top in SERP...
     
    pedring, Jan 7, 2008 IP
  11. corlock

    corlock Banned

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    you can take it as a challenge by not putting your keyword on the domain. after all, there are still many ways to get a boost in ranking...
     
    corlock, Jan 7, 2008 IP