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How Best to Spell Multi-Word Domain Names

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I would like to create a new blog page for my law office.

I have found a domain name that I like ... that is available ... and is made up of two or more words.

The question thus becomes ... is it better to combine the words ... followed by .com ...?

Or would it be better to separate the words using hyphens ...?

So using the Fastlane Forum as an example:

If the site were being launched brand new today ... would it be better to host the forum at thefastlaneforum.com ... or the-fastlane-forum.com ...?

Thoughts ...?
 
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Not a good idea to use hyphens in a domain name, especially if branding is high on the priority list.

When talking on the phone and you need a new client to visit your website, go ahead and vocalize it for them. MyLawOffice.com is 100X better than My-HYPHEN-Law-HYPHEN-Offfice.com.
 

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Agreed with the hyphens, don't use them.

I have a domain name i'm pondering, it's not available without hyphens in .com, but it is available in .me.

A law-based website might seem less legit with anything other than a .com so do what you think is right. Or else, buy both domain names and have one redirect to the other.
 

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Just use the name...no hyphens

And def don't use the .org as a law site...lesson learned lol
 
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Well ... if MJ says no hyphens ... then I will take that for Gospel ... and so it shall be.

Thanks! :)
 

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