Sub-domain vs file folder in cPanel for SEO

windwalker · 07-13-2009, 02:37 PM

For SEO purposes, is it better to use a sub-domain name (with keyword) or a file folder under main domain (with keyword) or does it make any difference to the search engines?

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Istvan Horvath · 07-13-2009, 02:43 PM

The difference might be in the fact the subdomains (i.e. subdomain.example.com) are seen by the SEs as separate sites while the subfolders (example.com/subfolder) are considered as part of the main example.com site.

Sean Kelly · 07-13-2009, 02:56 PM

Not only are subdomains seen as separate domains by search engines, folders are sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much easier and quicker to set up

Sean

AverageGuy · 07-13-2009, 03:11 PM

if possible, had better use a seperated domain on a different hosting, then link to each other. it is a better practice for security reason too.

david

windwalker · 07-13-2009, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sean Kelly

Not only are subdomains seen as separate domains by search engines, folders are sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much easier and quicker to set up

Sean

Thanks
I was just wondering if it made a difference to the search engines or does anyone know? Making folders would be much easier and I could change the keyword (folder name) as needed. Where as with a sub-domain I would need to delete it if the keyword wasn't working. I am looking to see if anyone has tested this. It does make sense that the sub-domain would rank higher.
Windwalker

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AverageGuy Not Jr. Warrior Member War Room Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: LA, CA, USA. Posts: 2,185 Thanks: 12 Thanked 41 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Sub-domain vs file folder in cPanel for SEO if possible, had better use a seperated domain on a different hosting, then link to each other. it is a better practice for security reason too. david
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