It’s common knowledge that hyphenated names are not nearly as desirable as their non-hyphenated equals. I’ve owned a hyphenated domain name or two in my time and had some success, but nothing worth blogging about. I would take a solid keyword domain any day over anything with a hyphen. That said, there are companies that have built their brands on their hyphenated domain names. Sometimes it’s a hyphenated keyword, other times it’s an actual brand name and they just don’t want to make the sweeping change.
Regardless, it tells me something when I see a keyword domain name pointing to another name. It tell’s me “These guys get the importance and the value of a keyword domain name.” I might not agree with the strategy of keeping their website hosted on a hyphenated name, but at least they are leveraging a great name to their benefit.
Which name would you host your site on if it was your business?
Here are 9 keyword domains pointing to inferior hyphenated domains:
| Domain Name | Points to… |
| 1. dormdecor.com | https://dorm-décor.com |
| 2. ssl.io | https://www.je-eigen-domein.nl/ssl-certificaten.php |
| 3. presskits.com | https://press-kits.com |
| 4. guitaramps.com | http://hughes-and-kettner.com |
| 5. papershredder.com | https://www.lynde-ordway.com/paper-shredders |
| 6. testosterone.com | https://www.t-nation.com |
| 7. shredders.com | https://www.lynde-ordway.com/paper-shredders |
| 8. moviescreens.com | https://www.outdoor-movies.com/inflatable-movie-screen/ |
| 9. touchups com | https://benjamin-walk.com |
| 10. constructionsoftware.com | https://www.construction-software.com |
