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**SEO_Expert** · 01-13-2009, 06:33 PM

Here is some information about URL Rewriting:

URL rewriting not only adds relevant keywords to your forum URLs but also consolidates multiple (different) URLs into ONE URL for EACH unique resource. This second benefit enhances your site's internal linking structure by creating a network of consistent links that allow search engines to properly find and index your site's unique content. A consistent link structure also ensures incoming links ALWAYS "create value" by pointing to main content pages and never to secondary or duplicate entries, thus increasing relevancy for your core content with each back-link.

The following is directed to anyone that is currently using SEF URLs or has used SEF URLs, and has a clear understanding on the topic of URL rewriting.

"_" Vs. "-" Vs. "." Vs. "/"

Which do you prefer when confronted with the option to select between the (2) two option above?

In terms of SEO; what seems to work best for everyone that uses URL rewriting to generate SEF URLs, dash"-" | underscore "_" | dot "." | frontslash "/" ...?

Has anyone had better results using one compared to the other?

If you have any information, questions, resources, and/or ideas topic, feel free to post it.

**copper** · 01-13-2009, 08:09 PM

Not too sure about SEO purpose, but, for some unknown reason...
Cpanel File Manager seem to favor underscore (_) over dash (-).
File Manager sometimes do not work with file names that contain dash.

So, I favor underscore lately.

However, as you said, many SEF tend to go with dash including...
All in one SEO - most used wordpress plugin for SEO
sh404SEF - most used joomla SEF

Perhaps it doesn't matter which?

**SEO_Expert** · 01-13-2009, 09:16 PM

I have been having mixed results myself, but it does depend on how the .htaccess file is confiured for url rewriting.

Having problems with; or a missconfigured .htacess files can cause problems with the way search engine bots handle URL rewriting when they craw your website.

**harleyx** · 01-16-2009, 02:24 AM

Dash is still interpreted the same as space in SE eyes. Until that changes, dash wins.

**NameCharger** · 01-21-2009, 03:39 PM

dash gets my vote

01-13-2009, 06:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
SEO_Expert Platinum Lifetime Member Name: Brett Topovski Last Online: 10-30-2009 05:36 AM iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 135 DNF$: 10 Location: Wooster, Ohio Country:	About URL Rewriting Here is some information about URL Rewriting: URL rewriting not only adds relevant keywords to your forum URLs but also consolidates multiple (different) URLs into ONE URL for EACH unique resource. This second benefit enhances your site's internal linking structure by creating a network of consistent links that allow search engines to properly find and index your site's unique content. A consistent link structure also ensures incoming links ALWAYS "create value" by pointing to main content pages and never to secondary or duplicate entries, thus increasing relevancy for your core content with each back-link. The following is directed to anyone that is currently using SEF URLs or has used SEF URLs, and has a clear understanding on the topic of URL rewriting. "_" Vs. "-" Vs. "." Vs. "/" Which do you prefer when confronted with the option to select between the (2) two option above? In terms of SEO; what seems to work best for everyone that uses URL rewriting to generate SEF URLs, dash"-" \| underscore "_" \| dot "." \| frontslash "/" ...? Has anyone had better results using one compared to the other? If you have any information, questions, resources, and/or ideas topic, feel free to post it. __________________ Brett Topovski - SEO Expert \| Learn SEO Quick - SEO Forums - Forums to Learn More About SEO

01-13-2009, 08:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
copper CrossLogix.com Last Online: Today 04:44 PM iTrader: (65) Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,238 DNF$: 2,167 Location: Matthews, NC. U	Not too sure about SEO purpose, but, for some unknown reason... Cpanel File Manager seem to favor underscore (_) over dash (-). File Manager sometimes do not work with file names that contain dash. So, I favor underscore lately. However, as you said, many SEF tend to go with dash including... All in one SEO - most used wordpress plugin for SEO sh404SEF - most used joomla SEF Perhaps it doesn't matter which? __________________ Domain Names For Sale

01-13-2009, 09:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
SEO_Expert Platinum Lifetime Member Name: Brett Topovski Last Online: 10-30-2009 05:36 AM iTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 135 DNF$: 10 Location: Wooster, Ohio Country:	I have been having mixed results myself, but it does depend on how the .htaccess file is confiured for url rewriting. Having problems with; or a missconfigured .htacess files can cause problems with the way search engine bots handle URL rewriting when they craw your website. __________________ Brett Topovski - SEO Expert \| Learn SEO Quick - SEO Forums - Forums to Learn More About SEO

01-16-2009, 02:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
harleyx Platinum Lifetime Member Last Online: 03-10-2009 11:58 PM iTrader: (1) Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 259 DNF$: 0 Location: michigan	Dash is still interpreted the same as space in SE eyes. Until that changes, dash wins. __________________ If it sounds too good to be true, post it on DNForum and you'll find some suckers!

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01-21-2009, 03:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
NameCharger Platinum Lifetime Member Name: Ryan Last Online: 11-04-2009 02:42 PM iTrader: (18) Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 384 DNF$: 0 Location: United States Country:	dash gets my vote

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