Which is better in a subdirectory, index.html or subject.html?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by Michaelaray, Jul 28, 2009.

  1. #1
    Which is a better way to go?

    I can use Pittsburgh_Photography.html or index.html

    Which do you think google values more?

    Thanks
     
    Michaelaray, Jul 28, 2009 IP
  2. Techno-Man

    Techno-Man Peon

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  3. DoDo Me

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    #3
    here we go

    domain.com/sub/index.html
    domain.com/sub.html

    I go the second one, because more shorter. Google like short thing
    and.. less sub directories.
     
    DoDo Me, Jul 28, 2009 IP
  4. angilina

    angilina Notable Member

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    Google do not give too much importance to file names. Just do what is best for the users of the site. I personally will go with index.html
     
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  5. Michaelaray

    Michaelaray Peon

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    Okay, thanks... Now, would /sub.HTML or /sub/index.HTML be better?
     
    Michaelaray, Jul 28, 2009 IP
  6. newlogo

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    i also prefer index.html
     
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  7. Abhik

    Abhik ..:: The ONE ::..

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    I'll suggest you to go with index.html.
    You should use that for inner page of your site.
     
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  8. Michaelaray

    Michaelaray Peon

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    My site is about photography. Would I be better off putting all my articles in the root dir, or should I make sub dirs for catagories like portrait photography, wedding photography, sports photography, food photography...?
     
    Michaelaray, Jul 28, 2009 IP
  9. manpasand

    manpasand Well-Known Member

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    I always go with index.html.

    I would suggest you to make subject related category and then put all the articles. Don't mess up your root.
     
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  10. pandigila

    pandigila Greenhorn

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    if you asking I prefer index also .. it's common .. but if you want experimenting I suggest you try the the other option :D
     
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  11. thelogicfactory

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    Hello
    Index.html is batter for my advice. compare to subject.html
     
    thelogicfactory, Jul 29, 2009 IP