When to Use a Subdomain
A subdomain is great for use under the following circumstances:
- You want to create a website that has something to do with the original site, but only indirectly.
- An example of this would be www.MyStory.ProjectSWAG.org. My original www.ProjectSWAG.org website is a free service for educators. MyStory is just that - my story of how I was able to build Project SWAG through the use of Wealthy Affiliate. So, my subdomain is related to my original domain, but is of an entirely different topic and it wouldn't really be appropriate on the original site.
- You want to create a new and different project under the same organization, but don't want it to be all lumped together.
- An example of this would be Nerd Fitness. The original site www.NerdFitness.com is an amazing free fitness blog. www.Academy.NerdFitness.com is a paid-for membership site where members can access the Academy lessons. www.Camp.NerdFitness.com is a website that gives information about an upcoming camp experience that is being arrange by Nerd Fitness.
- Another good example would be when creating an e-store that's related to your website in an instance where you don't want to have it directly on your site, such as www.Shop.DallasCowboys.com is the online shop for www.DallasCowboys.com.
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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
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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
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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
