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Does a Hyphen Matter In A Domain Name? - HeatherWhite - 04-22-2011
Does using a hyphen in a domain matter? I am planning to purchase this domain name but unfortunately, it is not available at all. i am planning to put a hyphen on instead. What do you think guys?
Does a Hyphen Matter In A Domain Name? - zach - 04-23-2011
It depends why you are purchasing it.
If the domain is keyword rich for SEO, the hyphen might even help. If you're branding, then it's generally a bad thing to have a hyphen in it.
Zach
Does a Hyphen Matter In A Domain Name? - DomainAuctionsScript - 04-24-2011
It definitely decreases its value if you are attempting to resell these domains. It all depends on its use, for SEO its not a big problem, but it does affect its resale value.
Does a Hyphen Matter In A Domain Name? - HeatherWhite - 05-01-2011
Thank you Zach.
Does a Hyphen Matter In A Domain Name? - HeatherWhite - 05-01-2011
DomainAuctionsScript Wrote:It definitely decreases its value if you are attempting to resell these domains. It all depends on its use, for SEO its not a big problem, but it does affect its resale value.
I am planning to start a beauty site. But of course, all the basic keywords with good daily searches are taken.
Thanks for the answers guys.
Does a Hyphen Matter In A Domain Name? - wsdomain - 05-09-2011
Yeah it may decrease it value but if you really want a specific domain on a certain extension then you can always use special characters. I don't think it will affect your SEO benefits.
Does a Hyphen Matter In A Domain Name? - HeatherWhite - 05-09-2011
That is exactly my point. I really want this keyword but it is not available. So I am planning to put a hyphen instead.