"To keyword or not to keyword" in the URL string?
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We are debating on whether to use primary keywords in the URL for every page for a new client for the sake of SEO. What is the feeling in the Community on which version is smarter?
Version 1: www.abccompany.com/miami-moving-company/about-us
www.abccompany.com/miami-moving-company/contact-us
etc. etc.
Version 2: www.abccompany.com/about-us
Thank you for your thoughts!
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I would not add it to every page - Also it looks very spammy to have it that long
Use keywords in urls to signal google what the page is about
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Version 2.
Keywords in the URL can help, but Version 1 looks forced. And it lengthens the URL.
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