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    • alibeef
      alibeef last edited by

      what kind of URL should we use?

      www.keyword.net/keyword-city or www.keyword.net/city which URL you would prefer?

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      • AdamThompson
        AdamThompson last edited by

        Either should be fine from an SEO perspective. I'd decide based on what would make most sense to users - probably the second.

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        • JordanJudson
          JordanJudson last edited by

          Between those two I would choose the second, the first one just seems like you are trying too hard to stuff those keywords in the URL.

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          • alibeef
            alibeef last edited by

            thanks guys one more question:

            www.keyword.net/keyword-city or www.keyword.net/keywords-city (plural)

            is this helpful to use to add the plural form?

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            • KeriMorgret
              KeriMorgret last edited by

              I'd go with the second, again because you don't want to look keyword-stuffed, and the second option is shorter, which helps when you're wanting to share your URL in social areas and if people are typing in your URL.

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              • pepsimoz
                pepsimoz @alibeef last edited by

                Usually you won't need the plural form. As for your main question, I agree with previous responders: Option #2!

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