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Are Using Sub Domains A Waste Of Time And Effort?

by Jon Tees
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Lets say you already own a decent domain to sell a particular product but want to sell similar or related products as well. Would it be better to just use the same domain and create sub domains or to create an entirely different domain for each product you want to sell even if they are similar or related?

Suppose the domain is TheOrgasmReport.com your main product is something that helps men give women more frequent and better quality orgasms. Your secondary product is something that helps prevent premature ejaculation. And the third product allows for better quality and longer lasting erections. Would it be necessary to use independent domains for the other two products when they are oddly connected to the primary product in a way?
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  • Profile picture of the author so11
    Originally Posted by Jon Tees View Post

    Lets say you already own a decent domain to sell a particular product but want to sell similar or related products as well. Would it be better to just use the same domain and create sub domains or to create an entirely different domain for each product you want to sell even if they are similar or related?
    Hello,

    technically speaking, it doesn't matter...

    the only reason you would want to have separate domains is marketing/branding -- You want your domain name reflect as much as possible your product.
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  • Profile picture of the author Bruce NewMedia
    If you have any plans down the road to sell the website, I would not set it up on a sub-domain.
    Outside of that, I've been able to rank those sites and sell off of them just as well as primary domains.
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    • Profile picture of the author Michael Shook
      I use subdirectories and that works pretty well for me. I have an overall brand, and I create various products that fit under that brand without stretching too far.

      Maybe if your main domain was something a little less specific but still in the overall niche market it might be a little easier to make new products fit.
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  • Profile picture of the author WeavingThoughts
    Aren't sub domains easier to manage and update? Or are there plugins for minisites and auto syndication of the theme as well?
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  • Profile picture of the author gpwilson
    It would be better if you create each domain for each product if they are not different.
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  • Profile picture of the author flx89
    Don't think it's a waste of time.. Seen sites ranking high with subdomains
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  • Profile picture of the author Sheila Ross
    Sub domains always have some disadvantages and they are not liked by google as much as domains are liked. Only exception is blogger's subdomain. Google loves any blog in blogger platform and if it contain some good contents, it will definitely get some visitors from organic search results.
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  • Profile picture of the author Randall Magwood
    Sub domains makes your URL look relevant and professional. But it always isn't necessary depending on what you're trying to do.

    If i were owning an "orgasm" course that was followed up by "love-making" or "relationship" products... i probably wouldn't create subdomains for them. I'd create and put them into my root directory.
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  • Profile picture of the author hatcheck
    It just depends upon what you're trying to accomplish. Keep in mind, a subdomain is generally considered a separate "domain" from the main domain where SEs are concerned.
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