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Forum Setup - which way?

Discussion in 'Forum Management' started by marketjunction, Feb 26, 2006.

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    Hi all,

    I am adding a forum to one of my websites. In terms of SEO, which way do you think is best:

    1. forum.me.com
    2. me.com/forum/

    Putting it on its own domain is not an option because it's not too user friendly and takes away from the main site.

    Thanks
     
    marketjunction, Feb 26, 2006 IP
  2. Dekker

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    doesn't matter
     
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  3. Brad Callen

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    If you want to build more internal links to your main domain, then the second options is probably better.

    As SE's will treat subdomain as its own entity.

    I personally have mine set up through the second way.

    Brad
     
    Brad Callen, Feb 26, 2006 IP
  4. marketjunction

    marketjunction Well-Known Member

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    Ok. Thanks.

    I really could not make up my mind so this is more of a "which way do you like" question.

    :D
     
    marketjunction, Feb 26, 2006 IP
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    I personally prefer forum.domainname.com. To me it makes the site look more organised.
     
    lyndonw, Feb 27, 2006 IP
  6. ResaleBroker

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    My preference is for option #2 (Directory vs. Subdomain).
     
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  7. Arizona Web Design

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    If your forum might get a little spammy, option 2 is good because it is not treated as the same domain. A second domain will still feed some popularity into the main domain.

    For SEO purposes, a large relevant site beats a small relevant site with a feeder domain, so option 2 is your best bet.
     
    Arizona Web Design, Feb 27, 2006 IP