Hyphens vs Underscore in urls

[Kalpart]

Which is more preferable Hyphens vs Underscore in URL? Is there any SEO benefit to use any one of them.

 

[Geoffrey]

I don't think I've ever seen an underscore in a url.

As for hyphens, it comes down to situation I think. I think you should try to avoid using one (don't use more than one) but if the only way you can get your forum name/keywords into the url, a hyphen isn't all bad.

 

[Sarvodya]

Hyphens is best way to optimized URL.

 

[Nikunj]

We have to use hyphens rather than underscores because it make easier for Google to identify what the page is about.

 

[MasterA]

Hyphens would be better but I think it wouldn't make much of a difference which one you use in terms of SEO. Other factors such as quality of content is much more important.

 

[Reverse Flash]

I think hyphens look better. Never seen an underscore in a URL.

 

[tech001]

Always use "hyphens" instead underscore as Search engines always prefer "Well structured URL".

 

[b.tadman21]

Yes Hyphens is best way to optimize URL for search engine..

 

[geeksremote24-7]

See my website There is hyphen in my URL.It really works for me for my website visualization in search engines.