one domain.com, several languages, several regions - auto-redirect? SEO?

Discussion in 'Google' started by Multiplexor, Nov 23, 2009.

  1. #1
    Hello,

    I have one website hosted by one domain, which is great in terms of SEO.

    Now I want to upgrade and offer more languages and serve more than one region (offering distinct products and articles for different regions).

    The challange now is to implement the whole link structure in a user- and SEO-friendly way.


    My idea is to have a region and language select on the frontpage domain.com, which contains a dynamic meta-tag-redirect to the appropriate folder depending on recognized browser language and country of the IP address.

    E.g. I visit domain.com an see the language/region select page for a blink of an eye. The paramaters are recognized and I will be redirected to domain.com/region1/engl or domain.com/region2/engl.

    Is this a good solution in terms of SEO?
     
    Multiplexor, Nov 23, 2009 IP
  2. AirForce1

    AirForce1 Peon

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    I think such an automatic redirection would have negative impact on your SEO. Why not just let the visitors choose where to go? :)

    Have a nice day,
     
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  3. Multiplexor

    Multiplexor Greenhorn

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    Because I do not want users to select their region every time they visit the page. How annoying would that be?
     
    Multiplexor, Nov 24, 2009 IP
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    erezson Active Member

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  5. SEO_WatchDog

    SEO_WatchDog Well-Known Member

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    This is a bit wrong thread to past your issue at - but here is my answer: You would ideally want to have separate subdomains - they are easier to manage and more seo friendly.
     
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