domain vs. subdomain or hosted

zcx · 09-09-2009, 04:16 PM

Does having a blog or site in its own keyword specific domain have a significant effect on SERP ranking? I know using the keyword in the URL is important, but you could also get the keyword into the URL with something like blogger ("blogger.widgetaccessories.com") or as a subdomain ("bluewidgets.com/widgetaccessories"). Would having the site at widgetaccessories.com be a substantial SEO advantage?

09-09-2009, 04:16 PM	#1
zcx HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 100 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	domain vs. subdomain or hosted - effect on SERP ranking? Does having a blog or site in its own keyword specific domain have a significant effect on SERP ranking? I know using the keyword in the URL is important, but you could also get the keyword into the URL with something like blogger ("blogger.widgetaccessories.com") or as a subdomain ("bluewidgets.com/widgetaccessories"). Would having the site at widgetaccessories.com be a substantial SEO advantage?