Are hyphens in domain names a good thing?

mars guitars · 11-21-2007, 11:13 AM

I'm thinking of registering some new domain names for new sites. I know that to have keywords in the domain name is a good thing (i.e. Google likes it!), but should keywords be separated by hyphens?

I won't mention the actual domains I have in mind, for obvious reasons, but as an example say I was setting up a site about breeding pedigree dogs...

Is www.breedingpedigreedogs.com
better than
www.breeding-pedigree-dogs.com ??

In the first one, would Google still recognise "breeding", "pedigree" and "dogs" as keywords in the domain name?

Thanks in anticipation
Paul

mit · 11-21-2007, 11:35 AM

I think you should go with the second one. It clearly shows what it is all about. Even, we can say it - Search engine and User-friendly domain.

Tresyw · 11-21-2007, 01:54 PM

They look better without hyphens.

aira · 11-21-2007, 02:47 PM

The link is clearer with the hyphens in between keywords..

death-gfx.co.uk · 11-21-2007, 03:53 PM

mine has a hyphens in it, it can go either way to be honest.

but i think people prefer them, as it makes the site easier to see, remember and retype

Resonate · 11-21-2007, 05:29 PM

I recommend not using hypens, Google's launguage technology can tell different words apart its also better for SEO. Try domaintools & enter a domain with out hyphens to see what i mean it spells the meanings to you

Take my domain on domain tools look how it separates the letters correctly

mars guitars · 11-21-2007, 08:00 PM

Thanks Resonate, a useful link... but I have this strange feeling of deja vu!

jumpenjuhosaphat · 11-22-2007, 06:53 AM

If you have the option, do it both ways.....Using hyphens is helpful to seperate words for search engines, not using them is easier for your potential vistors to type in correctly.

mars guitars · 11-22-2007, 07:43 AM

I went for http://www.guitarstringguide.com/

Nothing on it yet, but watch this space

jenny · 11-24-2007, 07:07 AM

If the domain name is easy to remember, i would prefer without hyphens. Orelse, the hyphen will do for SEO purpose.

Resonate · 11-24-2007, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mars guitars

Thanks Resonate, a useful link... but I have this strange feeling of deja vu!

Dont have a clue what you mean

sumer · 11-30-2007, 12:08 PM

better not to buy domain with hyphen

t.ch3n · 12-26-2007, 03:37 PM

yep, hyphen is not good, but once the keyword combined domain (without -) already regged, with hyphen is still a good choice. I have heard that google search engine recognize the name with hyphen well.

marcusa007 · 12-26-2007, 05:36 PM

If you get the chance do both it is only a few $ a year and you can go on without having to worry about it to much

Logic · 04-30-2008, 02:10 AM

Hello Logic here.
I do not own a single domain name with a hypen in it. This is just our ways of buying.
We do have a lot of names only .com of course. I just try to buy these names as clean as possible for the value over the long term 5 to 10 years out. keywords are great that you are buying.
Hey if the 2 names are both available, names are cheap today compaired to 10+ years ago so buy them both?

Been buying daily for just over 10 years now and this has been fruitful keeping the names clean.

Logic...

11-21-2007, 11:13 AM	#1
mars guitars Junior Guru Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 742	Are hyphens in domain names a good thing? I'm thinking of registering some new domain names for new sites. I know that to have keywords in the domain name is a good thing (i.e. Google likes it!), but should keywords be separated by hyphens? I won't mention the actual domains I have in mind, for obvious reasons, but as an example say I was setting up a site about breeding pedigree dogs... Is www.breedingpedigreedogs.com better than www.breeding-pedigree-dogs.com ?? In the first one, would Google still recognise "breeding", "pedigree" and "dogs" as keywords in the domain name? Thanks in anticipation Paul __________________ Guitar strings and accessories, Rotosound bass strings, Guitar Capos and Guitar Gifts from Mars Guitars UK . . . .under development.. guitar string guide

11-21-2007, 11:35 AM	#2
mit Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: India Posts: 427	Re: Are hyphens in domain names a good thing? I think you should go with the second one. It clearly shows what it is all about. Even, we can say it - Search engine and User-friendly domain. __________________ Search engine optimization company Offshore software development Raksha Bandhan

11-21-2007, 01:54 PM	#3
Tresyw Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 58	Re: Are hyphens in domain names a good thing? They look better without hyphens.

11-21-2007, 02:47 PM	#4
aira Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 91	Re: Are hyphens in domain names a good thing? The link is clearer with the hyphens in between keywords.. __________________ SEO Australia\| Australian Education

11-21-2007, 03:53 PM	#5
death-gfx.co.uk Newcomer Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 10	Re: Are hyphens in domain names a good thing? mine has a hyphens in it, it can go either way to be honest. but i think people prefer them, as it makes the site easier to see, remember and retype

11-21-2007, 05:29 PM	#6
Resonate Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: A Remote server Posts: 225	Re: Are hyphens in domain names a good thing? I recommend not using hypens, Google's launguage technology can tell different words apart its also better for SEO. Try domaintools & enter a domain with out hyphens to see what i mean it spells the meanings to you Take my domain on domain tools look how it separates the letters correctly __________________ Seo Consultancy W3Seo Search engine optimization & Web development forums

11-21-2007, 08:00 PM	#7
mars guitars Junior Guru Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 742	Re: Are hyphens in domain names a good thing? Thanks Resonate, a useful link... but I have this strange feeling of deja vu! __________________ Guitar strings and accessories, Rotosound bass strings, Guitar Capos and Guitar Gifts from Mars Guitars UK . . . .under development.. guitar string guide

11-22-2007, 06:53 AM	#8
jumpenjuhosaphat Forum Admin Contributor Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 4,459	Re: Are hyphens in domain names a good thing? If you have the option, do it both ways.....Using hyphens is helpful to seperate words for search engines, not using them is easier for your potential vistors to type in correctly. __________________ Storage Sheds Lost Forum

11-22-2007, 07:43 AM	#9
mars guitars Junior Guru Contributor Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 742	Re: Are hyphens in domain names a good thing? I went for http://www.guitarstringguide.com/ Nothing on it yet, but watch this space __________________ Guitar strings and accessories, Rotosound bass strings, Guitar Capos and Guitar Gifts from Mars Guitars UK . . . .under development.. guitar string guide

11-24-2007, 07:07 AM	#10
jenny Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 117	Re: Are hyphens in domain names a good thing? If the domain name is easy to remember, i would prefer without hyphens. Orelse, the hyphen will do for SEO purpose. __________________ Free PSP Games Download Top eBooks, Software and Information Downloads

11-30-2007, 12:08 PM	#12
sumer Smurf Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 26	Re: Are hyphens in domain names a good thing? better not to buy domain with hyphen

12-26-2007, 03:37 PM	#13
t.ch3n Smurf Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 18	Re: Are hyphens in domain names a good thing? yep, hyphen is not good, but once the keyword combined domain (without -) already regged, with hyphen is still a good choice. I have heard that google search engine recognize the name with hyphen well.

12-26-2007, 05:36 PM	#14
marcusa007 Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: cage-fights.com Posts: 195	Re: Are hyphens in domain names a good thing? If you get the chance do both it is only a few $ a year and you can go on without having to worry about it to much __________________ tattoo directory \| perfume store

04-30-2008, 02:10 AM	#15
Logic Smurf Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Palm Springs, California Posts: 28	Re: Are hyphens in domain names a good thing? Hello Logic here. I do not own a single domain name with a hypen in it. This is just our ways of buying. We do have a lot of names only .com of course. I just try to buy these names as clean as possible for the value over the long term 5 to 10 years out. keywords are great that you are buying. Hey if the 2 names are both available, names are cheap today compaired to 10+ years ago so buy them both? Been buying daily for just over 10 years now and this has been fruitful keeping the names clean. Logic... __________________ Logic is the corporate mascot for Viper Logic. Advanced Technology Engineering Company Email Marketing Software

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