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Why are hyphens bad in domain names?
Using hyphens should be avoided at all costs. As much as they do not directly affect SEO, you need to have a credible brand. Using hyphens makes your brand look spammy and this makes users have a negative brand perception. Negative brand perception will make it difficult for your site to get backlinks too.
Can there be duplicate domain names?
That said, it IS permitted to have multiple domains pointing to the same content BUT it may only be done via the use of a Permanent 301 Redirect being applied to the secondary domains, e.g. typing in the URL for any of the secondary domains will redirect you to the main site.
Can domain name have space?
All domain name rules include that you cannot have underscores or spaces in a domain name. If you search for a domain name with capital letters you’ll notice that it automatically defaults to all lowercase letters in the search results.
Who controls the domain name system?
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is the non-profit organization that oversees the assignment of both IP addresses and domain names.
Do you need a hyphen for a domain name?
The debate surrounding hyphenated domain names (a dash between words making up the name) rages on; and whether or not you should choose a domain name with a hyphen really depends on your particular circumstances. The following is a list of some advantages and disadvantages of using hyphenated domains for your consideration.
Is a hyphen or dash good or bad?
Dash in Domain Name: Is a Hyphen or Dash Good or Bad? silktide did an SEO challenge where they used 3 different domain names and web sites and saw if nonsensical content or real keyword rich content would rank better. They used three different domain names: — frictionlessowls.com – site had content rich with relevant keywords.
Do you separate words in a domain name?
Once you own the main domain, you can create any number of subdomains that you want. It’s important to note, however, that there are both advantages and disadvantages to separating words in a domain name. Since I have already discussed this matter at length in my article Tips on Choosing a Good Domain Name , I will not repeat myself here.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of hyphens?
Harder to advertise on radio or through word of mouth. If you decide to register an unhyphenated name, it doesn’t hurt to also register the equivalent website address with a hyphen (or vice versa) to help deter cybersquatters who could potentially do damage to your brand in the future. What about using underscores instead of hyphens?