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Does the URL you choose help with Search Engine Optimization...?

  • If I have, say, for example, a web design / graphic design company, does it help if I have words related to the company in the URL... smart-webdesign.com as opposed to ...show more

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    Yes, If you can, use your keywords in the domain name. If your purpose is branding, then you must use the company name. I've got a site ranked no 1 in google for the keyword i choose. The trick is use the keyword as the domain name. In my case, i use the hyphened version. Regards, Fairuz Talib http://www.Quick-Page-Generator.com

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The web address and file name can help. Keep in mind that this is one of more than a hundred factors that go into ranking on the major search engines. Here is a good tool to help you find an available domain - http://www.webhero.com/?aff_id=14747 Don't get too hung up on finding the perfect name. Be sure to build optimized pages and then promote them. Here are some tips: http://www.richkahmer.com/build-a-website.html

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Hi, In optimization those things count little, very little. That's known as onpage optimization, the important is offpage optimization. Adding websitedesign, to smart is better for your website visitors cause they understand more what your site is about. Karl http://www.machgoo.ws

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Google looks at keywords and their relevancy so having keywords in the url isn't a bad idea. It really won't make much of a difference in SEO but if the url is an accurate representation of the website then I believe there will be increase in targeted traffic.

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