Do Sub-Domains Rank?

Lemonzer

10 years ago

do a sub-domain. if you have a solid plan why not use specific country TLD ?

for ex,
.CO.UK
.US
.CA
.De

etc..

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Max BNC

10 years ago

Sure subdomains rank. They can even out rank domains. I had the case with a client one day, he got hit by a penalty, we advised him to create a subdomain and to rebuild his website on the subdomain. Appeared on the 1st page of Google within a month.
About creating a subdmain for geotargeting works pretty well but make sure to host your subdomain in the city/region you target.

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htgriff

10 years ago

Originally Posted by Max BNC

About creating a subdmain for geotargeting works pretty well but make sure to host your subdomain in the city/region you target.

Thanks for the advice, but how would I do this? I understand what you're saying, but the hosting companies that I know of with a local presence are just re-sellers for larger hosting agencies. Am I wrong in thinking this? Also, since I work mostly local, would I be better off getting everything hosted locally, because I'm with Hostgator and 1&1 for my sites now?

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Max BNC

10 years ago

Originally Posted by htgriff

Thanks for the advice, but how would I do this? I understand what you're saying, but the hosting companies that I know of with a local presence are just re-sellers for larger hosting agencies. Am I wrong in thinking this? Also, since I work mostly local, would I be better off getting everything hosted locally, because I'm with Hostgator and 1&1 for my sites now?

It is definetely an advantage to host things locally. Check out Site 5 they offer a wide range of servers based in different cities.