Importance of Filenames in SEO

One of the simplest methods to improve your search engine optimization is to look at the way you name your files.

File Naming Style:

• The filename should preferably be short and descriptive. Its always good to use same keywords in file name as well as in page title.
  
• Don't use file names like service.htm or job.htm. But use actual service name in your file name like computer-repairing.htm
  
• Don't use more than 3-4 words in file name and separate them with hyphens rather than underscores. Try to use 2 keywords if possible.
  

File Name Example:

Here are some file names which should be preferred from SEO as well as from user point of view.

slazenger-brand-balls.html wimbledon-brand-balls.html wilson-brand-balls.html

Notice that keywords are separated by hyphens rather than underscores. Google sees file names as follows:

seo-relevant-filename as seo relavant filename(good)

But Google sees

seo_relevant_filename as seorelevantfilename (not good)

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