underscore vs dash in URL

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by baron999, Jul 1, 2009.

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    Hi Everybody,

    I am a new member. I am creating my website.

    My question is that : which one is better in case of URL's underscore or dash ?

    Regards
    Baron Smith:)
     
    baron999, Jul 1, 2009 IP
  2. kleszcz

    kleszcz Member

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    Underscores and dashes are recognized as a space in common search engines but dash is preferred way to separate each word as long as SEO is considered.
     
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    premiershipnews Peon

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    defo a dash over an underscore.
     
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  4. baron999

    baron999 Peon

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    Hi,

    Thank you. Please give some more detail.
     
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    promo Well-Known Member

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    You can not use underscores in domain names...You can only use dashes..

    In regards to creating custom URLs it makes no difference for google, they read both as space.. But for users its harder to input an underscore, so if you want users to type in the address go with dash.
     
    promo, Jul 2, 2009 IP