Naming a folder properly

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by belangerinc, Dec 2, 2005.

  1. #1
    I want to create a folder on my website that includes my two keywords. So my question is which method is better in your opinion for SEO?

    w w w.url.c o m/keyword1_keyword2
    w w w.url.c o m/keyword1keyword2

    When people search for these keywords they would seperate them with a space. So that's why I thought "_" might be appropriate.

    Also, am I being too picky? I just heard everything helps when it comes to SEO and I wanted to be sure. ;)
     
    belangerinc, Dec 2, 2005 IP
  2. mdvaldosta

    mdvaldosta Peon

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    #2
    use a dash

    w w w.url.c o m/keyword1-keyword2

    keyword1_keyword2 counts as one word
    keyword1keyword2 counts as one word
    keyword1-keyword2 counts as two separate words
     
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  3. belangerinc

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    It does? :eek:

    Wow, good to know. I guess I should go with
    url.c o m/keyword1-keyword2

    Thanks
     
    belangerinc, Dec 2, 2005 IP
  4. stuw

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  5. Bompa

    Bompa Active Member

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    Why not do some testing with Google search allinurl:kw-kw and allinurl:kwkw ?

    Personally, I think keyword1keyword2 looks better, is easier to remember, easier to
    type, and is found by SEs just as well.


    Bompa
     
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  6. wrmineo

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    #6
    Solid reference Stu.

    Bompa makes a great point too though - a little personal research can go a long way, especially since information, bots, algos et al are ever-changing, especially with Google.
     
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    Yes I agree, I read that article its great !
     
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  8. belangerinc

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    well it turns out I get the most results from

    allinurl:kw-kw

    So I guess I should go with that right? More competition but more potential.
     
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  9. Blogmaster

    Blogmaster Blood Type Dating Affiliate Manager

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    I myself keep everything one word because that is how Google and their employees name their sites. And it makes more sense to me on any other level than search engine optimization.
     
    Blogmaster, Dec 3, 2005 IP