Which domain is better for SEO?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by Skribblez, Mar 25, 2007.

0
  1. #1
    For example: Lets say I wanted to start a site about bad breath with affiliate links leading to products that would treat bad breath.

    BadBreath.com is taken, but BadBreath.net and .org are available.

    Bad-Breath.com is also available.

    I have heard that .org's are good for SEO and I've also heard that domains with a dash aren't so bad either, so I'm stuck now and don't know which domain to go with.

    Which domain will be better for SEO?

    .net? .org? or .com with a dash?

    Appreciate any help that is given.
     
    Skribblez, Mar 25, 2007 IP
  2. rsek

    rsek Peon

    Messages:
    597
    Likes Received:
    3
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #2
    google will see bad-breath as 2 words and it will bring up more results when you search. imo you should go with .net or with the .com with -
     
    rsek, Mar 25, 2007 IP
  3. Gnet

    Gnet Peon

    Messages:
    5,340
    Likes Received:
    529
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #3
    Not particularly rsek.

    Google gives authority to coms and nets
    ORGs are usually for Opensource Projects
    EDUs and GOVs are authority pages

    thats the break down
    go head with any domain ya want, but link back to it with the right words.
    You'll do fine with it ;)
     
    Gnet, Mar 25, 2007 IP
  4. maxed

    maxed Peon

    Messages:
    128
    Likes Received:
    1
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #4
    Yea i have to agree with Gnet, Coms and nets are the way to go, i would prefer the - especialy since people would be searching for two words (bad breath) and not badbreath.
     
    maxed, Mar 25, 2007 IP
  5. WebGeek182

    WebGeek182 Active Member

    Messages:
    510
    Likes Received:
    28
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    95
    #5
    .com's are preferred by customers, but search engines don't care at all. .org's are good if you want to establish your site as a reference or library of resources in your field. Use dashes only if you have to, but it doesn't make that much difference. People prefer sites without them, and ultimately people are the ones who will link to your site, and inbound links are the single most important factor in your search engine success.
     
    WebGeek182, Mar 25, 2007 IP
  6. julie_a

    julie_a Peon

    Messages:
    37
    Likes Received:
    2
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #6
    I agree that search engines don't care if you use .com, .net, or .org, but customers do. I think it helps a lot if they see a .com, it tells them much about the credibility of the company.

    But using hyphens in a domain is NOT recommended in SEO. Consider adding another keyword to your domain, say for example, badbreathsolutions.com or fightbadbreath.com, badbreathinfo.com or something like that. :D
     
    julie_a, Mar 25, 2007 IP
  7. sji2671

    sji2671 Self Made Mind

    Messages:
    1,991
    Likes Received:
    146
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    170
    #7
    Please forget about using the hyphen, if you are successful you'll only end up regretting it down the line and have to negotiate the purchase of the non hyphen.
    TLD's like org/com/net are all fine for organic serps.
     
    sji2671, Mar 25, 2007 IP