Which Is Best? – Absolute Or Relative URLS

This is another one of those areas in SEO or website development that you shouldn’t be concerned about. My advice would be to keep it consistent.

Which Is Better? – Absolute Or Relative URLS?

I prefer absolute urls. That’s just a preference. Google doesn’t care so neither do I, really. I have just gotten into the habit of using absolute urls.

  • What is an absolute URL? Example – http://www.hobo-web.co.uk/search-engine-optimisation/
  • What is a relative URL? Example – /search-engine-optimisation.htm

Relative just means relative to the document the link is on. Move that page to another site and it won’t work. With an absolute URL, it would work.

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Written by Shaun Anderson

2 Responses to “Which Is Best? – Absolute Or Relative URLS”

  1. Marius says:
    July 20, 2008 at 8:58 am

    I prefer too absolute URL’s. Is easier to make changes on the website and also I get a backlink from scrapers LOL. Is much easier to change things on the website later and not worry about the 404 pages.

  2. Personal Injury Solicitor says:
    October 30, 2008 at 12:50 pm

    Absolutely! :)

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