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Domains vs Subdomains what should I use?

by mackayjames
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Hi,

I am wanting to create a series of mini websites that target different niches, but due to my budget (IM Beginner), I am wanting to know how to keep my costs to a minimum.

I want to create each mini site with YouTube Videos and articles for a particular niche/product then refer to Amazon for purchasing the product.

If I buy Domains for each niche that will run up costs quicky, what I am wondering if subdomains will work?

For example:
1. Create a domain called amazonproductreviews.com
2. Have mini niche products I want to promote that can be diverse for example
- Lawnmowers
- Kitchen Appliances
- Rubix Cube
- Calculators
- Car Parts
3. Can I create each wordpress mini site to be:
lawnmowers.amazonproductreviews.com
carparts.amazonproductreviews.com
etc.

4. Root domain will be nothing or generic. Not sure how to implement?

- Would I be able to get SEO benefits as I understand that each subdomain will be treated as unique?
- Would these rank in the Search Engines?

5. Any other considerations or comments?

Thank you for answering, and I am sure there are many other warriors out there that could find this information useful....
#domains #subdomains
  • Profile picture of the author Gambino
    Sounds like you're just trying to create one large review website. That's fine.
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  • Profile picture of the author RichardF
    Why are you so set on creating a whole bunch of sites right from the get-go? How about building ONE site in a small niche like Lawnmowers and focusing 100% on that one until you see some progress. If/when it makes some money, take some of it to buy another domain and start scaling it up. If later you want to make a bigger site, you can always merge them or let them sit and start on a more ambitious project.

    Trying to build a huge, general review site (or dozens of smaller ones) right from the start seems like a recipe for disaster.
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  • Profile picture of the author mackayjames
    Thank you for the replies. I agree with your comments, but I am planning to start off small but I am concerned with creating "unrelated" products within each subdomain all under a umbrella domain (main domain name). Does this hurt/help ranking and SEO when I do this?
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    • Profile picture of the author Gambino
      Originally Posted by mackayjames View Post

      Thank you for the replies. I agree with your comments, but I am planning to start off small but I am concerned with creating "unrelated" products within each subdomain all under a umbrella domain (main domain name). Does this hurt/help ranking and SEO when I do this?
      I don't think it helps or hurts SEO rankings necessary. What you're going to need a plan for is your growth and how you transition from the first review into a large review site.

      Are you going to start with a lawnmower review, then add a kitchen appliance review? Or are you going to review a bunch of lawnmowers, then a bunch of weed eaters, then a bunch of weed killers, etc. Or understand there may be a weird period where you're visitors say "what the hecks up with this site?"

      The transition is going to be slow. For user trust-ability, it could be odd to see a site with a bunch of reviews between the time you start and the time you're somewhat developed.

      Personally, I like large review mega-site. But, you'll either need to create a ton of content before launching it. And/or higher reviewers to create a significant amount of reviews.
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      • Profile picture of the author Devilfish168
        Originally Posted by Gambino View Post

        I don't think it helps or hurts SEO rankings necessary. What you're going to need a plan for is your growth and how you transition from the first review into a large review site.

        Are you going to start with a lawnmower review, then add a kitchen appliance review? Or are you going to review a bunch of lawnmowers, then a bunch of weed eaters, then a bunch of weed killers, etc. Or understand there may be a weird period where you're visitors say "what the hecks up with this site?"

        The transition is going to be slow. For user trust-ability, it could be odd to see a site with a bunch of reviews between the time you start and the time you're somewhat developed.

        Personally, I like large review mega-site. But, you'll either need to create a ton of content before launching it. And/or higher reviewers to create a significant amount of reviews.
        What do you mean by Large review Mega site? aka a lot of different products been ad on it? this is what you mean?
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        • Profile picture of the author Gambino
          Originally Posted by Devilfish168 View Post

          What do you mean by Large review Mega site? aka a lot of different products been ad on it? this is what you mean?
          Yes, exactly.
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