SEO domain name construction

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by Vigor, Nov 27, 2006.

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    I wanted to get peoples opinions on the following:

    When choosing a domain name, is it more SE friendly to use a hyphen ( - ) when seperating two words or simply sticking the two words together with no seperation. ie:

    www.my-site.com
    or
    www.mysite.com

    Does anyone know if either has any SE disadvantages? Any variations between SEs?

    thx
     
    Vigor, Nov 27, 2006 IP
  2. manish

    manish Peon

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  3. dhruv37

    dhruv37 Well-Known Member

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    Its better to use - www.mysite.com

    This can also help your users to remember and type.
     
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  4. Vigor

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    I agree that no hyphen urls are easier to type for returning visitors. I would expect SEs to prefer no use of hyphens. Does anyone have any reliable sources on this topic?

    Its so important to get the domain name perfect for your site.
     
    Vigor, Nov 27, 2006 IP
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    seojig Well-Known Member Affiliate Manager

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    if your domain name contain more keywords than it is advisable to use (- ). cow it will work as a keyword saperator.
     
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    doesn't make any difference from my experience
     
    amnezia, Nov 27, 2006 IP