is CountryCode.domain.com ok to target a location for G search

Discussion in 'Google' started by bclassic, Jun 22, 2008.

  1. #1
    example
    can in.mylongdomainname.com target India market
    or
    can uk.mylongdomainname.com target uk market
    or
    can mylongdomainname.com/uk/ target uk market

    thanks
     
    bclassic, Jun 22, 2008 IP
  2. feras80

    feras80 Well-Known Member

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    #2
    you can target any market you want.
     
    feras80, Jun 22, 2008 IP
  3. joffer

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    I think the best way is countrycode.domain.com as in example #1 because the PR will be easier to improve.

     
    joffer, Jun 22, 2008 IP
  4. astup1didiot

    astup1didiot Notable Member

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    #4
    Targeting geographically is done with a few different methods, below is a list of them.

    1. Using CC-TLDs (country-coded domain extensions)
    2. Hosting Geograhically (Hosting in the country\region you want to rank in)
    3. Local Language (Using the country\regional language for your content)
    4. Geo-Targeting inside Google Webmasters Central
    5. Building backlinks from that geographical area.

    Now, you don't need to do all of them, but the more the merrier. ;)
     
    astup1didiot, Jun 22, 2008 IP
  5. feras80

    feras80 Well-Known Member

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    and also, targeting a geographical keywords

     
    feras80, Jun 22, 2008 IP
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    how about the simple solution?
    Google Webmaster Central : GeoLocation
     
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    brian65 Active Member

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    I'd go with the simplest solution and start with a .com domain using Google Webmasters tool to target a region. Whatever you do don't start with a country specific domain extension, e.g. .co.uk, or you'll make it difficult to target other countries in the future.
     
    brian65, Jun 22, 2008 IP