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Subdomains vs Subfolders vs Categories for content structure

by Captain Speaking
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Hi all!

I am actually working on a web project for an authority site that will feature certain type of information regarding cities in WordPress.

I would appreciate some input from fellow warriors regarding which path to take with content structure.
Each city will have 10+ posts and probably grow with time.


  • One option will be to use a subdomain for each city, i.e.: chicago.mydomain.com with a new WP installation for each city.
  • Another option could be to create those new WP installations as subfolders: mydomain.com/Chicago/
  • And the last thing I can think of on this sunday is to post all city posts to the main domain blog and use categories or tags to structure content.
Thing is, I want the best config to maximize SEO and the overall visitor experience.

What you guys think about it?

Dan.
#categories #content #structure #subdomains #subfolders
  • Profile picture of the author Captain Speaking
    really? nobody?

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  • Profile picture of the author Rick Rodd
    Hey Captain, Just keep it simple. Categories/tags works just fine. Is this a travel website of some sort?
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  • Profile picture of the author kurtbai
    I personally prefer subdomains, they look professional and you have more flexibility in terms of design and structures because it's like an independent domain
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  • Profile picture of the author Highway55
    If you're doing a plethora of different cities, my preference would be sub domains. If it's good for Craigslist, it's good for me.
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  • Profile picture of the author Shane N
    I'm not sure it makes TOO much of a difference from an SEO standpoint, however,
    for the user experience part, I think subdomains are easier for everyone and better
    for different cities especially...
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    • Profile picture of the author kurtbai
      I can't agree more.

      Originally Posted by Shane N View Post

      I'm not sure it makes TOO much of a difference from an SEO standpoint, however,
      for the user experience part, I think subdomains are easier for everyone and better
      for different cities especially...
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