Optimal SEO-friendly URL folder structure for a large database-driven website?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by pkmehta, Feb 28, 2010.

  1. #1
    The site we're building contains several thousand company profiles with each profile containing numerous sub-topics of information driven by our dbase. Wondering what is the optimal URL structure from an SEO perspective of the choices outlined below given that we'll have thousands of such profiles? If none of the below, open to other suggestions.

    Option 1


    * www.xyz.com/tesla-motors
    * www.xyz.com/tesla-motors/management-team
    * www.xyz.com/tesla-motors/products
    * www.xyz.com/tesla-motors/financial-performance

    Option 2

    * www.xyz.com/tesla-motors
    * www.xyz.com/tesla-motors-management-team
    * www.xyz.com/tesla-motors-products
    * www.xyz.com/tesla-motors-financial-performance

    Option 3 & 4

    same as above but in a directory called companies

    * www.xyz.com/companies/tesla-motors/management-team (option 3)
    * www.xyz.com/companies/tesla-motors-management-team (option 4)

    I believe it is option 2 as the keywords are prominent and close to the main domain name, but I've seen lots of conflicting advice so hoping someone can help. Thanks.
     
    pkmehta, Feb 28, 2010 IP
  2. aadam

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    Just get as many keywords in as you can without overdoing it :)
     
    aadam, Mar 1, 2010 IP
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    abhijit Notable Member

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  4. Rapid_SEO

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    in my opinion both are good. but 2nd is very good
     
    Rapid_SEO, Mar 1, 2010 IP