Multiple sites - subdomains or new domains?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by eepruls, Feb 18, 2007.

  1. #1
    Hi,

    We are about to create a few websites that are similar in what they do, but are different in what they offer and talk about. Okay, that's confusing! It's like, they'll all be about 'fruit' and have similar structure but one will be specific to apples, one to bananas, one to pears, etc.

    With regards to SEO, we know that keywords in the URL is ranked high. So is it better to go with a new domain name for each fruit such as:

    www.apple-fruit.com
    www.banana-fruit.com
    www.pear-fruit.com

    ...or is it okay to go with subdomains like:

    apple.fruit.com
    banana.fruit.com
    pear.fruit.com

    Is there a difference? Are subdomains ranked lower than keywords in the main domain name? Is unique content more important on subdomain sites?

    Your thoughts are appreciated!
     
    eepruls, Feb 18, 2007 IP
  2. boldy

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    #2
    if you have a very good old domain then you can create subdomains on it and develop it.

    but newer domains takes more time and effort than subdomains i guess.

    Ultimately the Content and way of promoting it is very important
     
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  3. eepruls

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    Would the domain name version rank higher than the subdomain one? That is, would our 'apple.fruit.com' be considered lower than if someone had www.apple-fruit.com? What are the advantages and disadvantages?

    Thanks!
     
    eepruls, Feb 18, 2007 IP
  4. darkcrunk

    darkcrunk Banned

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    i think it all depends on how you promote it and where you put the links .. and which links, the subdomain or the domain ..

    wordpress.com has a pr8 ( or 9 now maybe not sure .. ) but blogs under it have 5,6,7 ..
     
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  5. sweetfunny

    sweetfunny Banned

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    I think a bigger factor then keyword rich URL's is other websites are less inclined to link to subdomains like apples.fruit.com and alot of directories will flat out refuse your submission.
     
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  6. eepruls

    eepruls Peon

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    I was not aware of that. For starting out I guess it's best to do separate domains. We didn't want to get off on the wrong foot.

    Thanks.
     
    eepruls, Feb 19, 2007 IP
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    Both if used correctly. Google gives + for keyword in TLD.
     
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    browntwn Illustrious Member

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    They are easier to sell if they are on separate domains.
     
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