Does a dash in a domain name affect search engine rank?

Deleuze · 04-12-2008, 02:22 PM

I know people avoid it because it is not as snappy and memorable, but does it affect the way search engines will rank your site? thanks

PornBlogger · 04-12-2008, 03:09 PM

hey there

yes, a hyphen has an affect.. but the typical question is "is it negative or positive". just look at it this way, SE's build indexes of webpages using (keywords, titles, meta info, etc)..

so depending on the characters used, the keywords, etc. in a domain, sure it will have some weight in the overall indexing process, but DO NOT worry on it.

i did a search for "escorts" and on the first page were 2-3 websites with hyphens in the domain name. so, just from that simple search you can see that a hyphen won't prevent you from placing well, it's waaaaaaay waaaaay much more than that. it's just a small piece of the big puzzle.

peace

fsudirectory · 04-12-2008, 09:13 PM

Ive used them before without any problem. You may not get the type in traffic but google will still do you good.

Wiggles · 04-13-2008, 09:17 AM

its definately not as strong as a domain with no dash, bu its better then a domain with no keywords in it too

tigermom · 04-13-2008, 10:09 AM

Don't fret about it when it comes to SEO. As mentioned, other factors matter much more. If you can get the domain without a dash, even better, because it's more brandable. For SEO, it makes little difference if at all.

micho · 04-13-2008, 01:27 PM

i don't thing it makes difference

markz08 · 04-21-2008, 01:48 PM

Yes, it has an effect because it serves as a separator for the keywords.

Paul&John · 04-21-2008, 04:27 PM

Haven't got a problem with that.. got a blog with 3 keywords -> kw1-kw2-kw3.com and its on the top for many good terms!

04-12-2008, 02:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Deleuze Candy is dandy but sex doesnt rot ya teeth Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 88 Points: 465	Does a dash in a domain name affect search engine rank? I know people avoid it because it is not as snappy and memorable, but does it affect the way search engines will rank your site? thanks __________________ The Best Big Tits and Milf Sponsor - Here

04-12-2008, 03:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
PornBlogger I see you baby.. shakin that Ass! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Costa Rica Posts: 444 Points: 1,120	hey there yes, a hyphen has an affect.. but the typical question is "is it negative or positive". just look at it this way, SE's build indexes of webpages using (keywords, titles, meta info, etc).. so depending on the characters used, the keywords, etc. in a domain, sure it will have some weight in the overall indexing process, but DO NOT worry on it. i did a search for "escorts" and on the first page were 2-3 websites with hyphens in the domain name. so, just from that simple search you can see that a hyphen won't prevent you from placing well, it's waaaaaaay waaaaay much more than that. it's just a small piece of the big puzzle. peace __________________ The "I Like" Network - www.ilikenetwork.com - Pura Vida!

04-13-2008, 09:17 AM	#4 (permalink)
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04-13-2008, 10:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
tigermom Yes, that's a Harry Potter book Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 2,996 Points: 883	Don't fret about it when it comes to SEO. As mentioned, other factors matter much more. If you can get the domain without a dash, even better, because it's more brandable. For SEO, it makes little difference if at all. __________________ Glass Mannequin real amateurs, real kinkiness and non-saturated - now with AWESOME blog feeds! Gay Traffic? ZBuckz high conversions

04-13-2008, 01:27 PM	#6 (permalink)
micho HardStyle!!! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: C Europe Posts: 769 Points: 3,045	i don't thing it makes difference __________________ Want link exchange? Hit me up, I have the following blogs niche to trade with: Anal-Pornstar-Babes-Lesbian-BigButt-BigTit-Webcam-Amateur-Dogging Best Niche Sponsors: Pornstars \| Brazil Ass \| Anal \| Webcam \| Facials

04-12-2008, 09:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
fsudirectory I get paid(hopefully) to watch porn Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 387 Points: 2,000	Ive used them before without any problem. You may not get the type in traffic but google will still do you good.

04-21-2008, 01:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
markz08 Lets all help Meat find a wife Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 277 Points: 1,005	Yes, it has an effect because it serves as a separator for the keywords. __________________ Andrew Blake Cash

04-21-2008, 04:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
Paul&John www.shittywork.com Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ~~~ SEE SIG ~~~ Posts: 18,682 Points: 298	Haven't got a problem with that.. got a blog with 3 keywords -> kw1-kw2-kw3.com and its on the top for many good terms! __________________ also check out the my best sponsor: RageCash

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