Long Domain Name - Subpage URL Question
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I have a long domain name, so domainname/services/page title can get pretty lengthy.
I have a services page, as a summary page since there's a few of htem, with more detailed on the actual page.
In this situation, would it be better to do
domainname.com/services/service-name which can exceed the suggested 70 characters, or would it be a better idea to do domain.com/service-name and just have hte m under the services menu?
Is there any advantage/disadvantage to going out 2-3 tiers? or having the sub pages of those services off the domain instead of a child of the root child page
Please let me know if any clarification is needed.
Thanks!
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I mean i have a long domain in the deregulated energy market, but it's an older domain and i have it performing well. But as anything, everything can be better. So if I'm treading down a dark path here, let me know. I always operate under the premise everything can be better and nothing is non negotiable. Clearly I'm posting here for a reason
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Sorry posted on an account i use for a client.
Anyway, the domain in question is houstonhouseinspection.com -> Given that it's good for the niche market of home inspections. So shortening it i don't think would be a good idea.
But the url structure i think could be reshaped and the www. could be trimmed out and i could easily keep things in the 65-75 range.
Would this be an effective measure? .. My only issue is all the www. referrals i have from multiple directory listings that have been registered. Multiple local ones and chambers and what not. So ultimately with what my goals here a reshaping of the actual sub directory names would be more efficient.
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how many characters is your domain name. the longer the worse, is this an established site, if not consider getting a shorter domain that's easier for people to type in.
without knowing your product and categories complexity it's hard to give advice on what your structure should be. but exceeding 70 characters is no big deal.
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I hear you, I think I'm not in too deep yet, so probably shortening is a good idea to sooner rather than later. Thanks for your input today, been insightful to say the least
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I have done it both ways. The shorter the better, but sometimes you have to make it longer to get the information in. I like to use at least 1 sub directory to help with organization and this also helps with analytics in organizing how things are reported. You have to also look at the URL and think - Can I parse this with an analytic tool and get the information I need?
This is where the art comes in with the science.
Good luck!
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