Please Note
Here are a few thoughts to keep in mind with regards to creating subdomains:
- Do NOT use a subdomain if it has nothing to do whatsoever with the original domain and you are simply looking for a way to save money!
- From what I understand, subdomains do not in any way affect the ranking of the original domain.
- This tutorial is not all inclusive and I am not claiming to be an authority on subdomains. I noticed that there was a lack of information about this within the community and decided to help out with whatever information I had.
- If you have any questions or additions regarding subdomains, please comment below or send me a PM so that I can make changes to this guide as necessary.
- And last but not least, if you found this tutorial helpful, please 'Like' and let me know that I was able to help by doing my little bit by contributing to the WA community!
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PLEAffiliate
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Thanks for the lesson. I've been trying to figure out the best way to do a Malay version of my niche site and while it is a lot of work to do my own translation Think the subdomain track is the way to go. The so-called translator plug-ins simply don't do the job effectively.
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pianobenjjam
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You helped me. Thank you.
As an SEO, I've had it pounded into my brain for years that if you're trying to decide between subdomaintopic.site.com and site.com/subdomaintopic, go with the second option in most cases if SEO is a major concern. For my purposes, the topic I'm going for is different enough from my main domain that I think a subdomain will work out better for my needs. Thanks for explaining how to do it in WA.
As an SEO, I've had it pounded into my brain for years that if you're trying to decide between subdomaintopic.site.com and site.com/subdomaintopic, go with the second option in most cases if SEO is a major concern. For my purposes, the topic I'm going for is different enough from my main domain that I think a subdomain will work out better for my needs. Thanks for explaining how to do it in WA.
Lesanne
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I really do love this community. There are answers to everything. I only have to think... what about........and there is usually an answer. Best value for money monthly subscription ever.... and I've spent a lot over the last 2 years. lol. Thank you Travel Hacker for an easy to understand answer.
swhittington
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Love this post.. I have a product that is somewhat related to my site and I have written reviews.. Have been looking into landing pages , but I think this is a better way to go and then make the sub a landing page.. thanks for the wisdom.. will give it a try after the storm..if you have any other advice, I'd love to hear it.. Many Thanks! have bookmarked..!
TammyLM
Premium
Hi swhittington, how did it go with using the subdomain as a landing page? I am researching doing the same thing for an ebook that I wrote.
mbani
Premium
HI! great info. Can you help me with Skimlinks?
i already went over to namecheap (where i bought my domain name) to do this but they send me back to WA to set this up. I see how to set up a subdomain name here but it ends there --
these are their instructions. (thanks ahead)
You must setup your CNAME record before you enable this setting. Read the instructions below to guide you through the process.
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Firstly, you need to add a CNAME record with your domain name server provider, this will often be your domain registrar rather than your hosting company, but they may both be the same company. Go to DNS settings or Name Server Records section of your admin panel, and add a new CNAME record with the following values:
Name / record:
We suggest 'go' or 'go.healthyemerald.com' (depending on your provider's setup)
Value / data of:
redirect.skimlinks.com. (note the final '.' this is required by most systems)
TTL of:
300
i already went over to namecheap (where i bought my domain name) to do this but they send me back to WA to set this up. I see how to set up a subdomain name here but it ends there --
these are their instructions. (thanks ahead)
You must setup your CNAME record before you enable this setting. Read the instructions below to guide you through the process.
Hide Instructions
Firstly, you need to add a CNAME record with your domain name server provider, this will often be your domain registrar rather than your hosting company, but they may both be the same company. Go to DNS settings or Name Server Records section of your admin panel, and add a new CNAME record with the following values:
Name / record:
We suggest 'go' or 'go.healthyemerald.com' (depending on your provider's setup)
Value / data of:
redirect.skimlinks.com. (note the final '.' this is required by most systems)
TTL of:
300
Alrehawi
Premium
I think you need to make DNS server for WA in the Domain you bought
and then back to WA to make hosting and make Website .there is training by Kyle to do that : WA Hosting - Setting Up Your Domain DNS
and then back to WA to make hosting and make Website .there is training by Kyle to do that : WA Hosting - Setting Up Your Domain DNS
