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Websites with different languages. Subfolder or Subdomain?

Discussion in 'Content Management' started by ryonn, Dec 29, 2013.

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    Hi guys,

    Firstly, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year =)

    I have a website which has different languages in it.
    The structure for each language is:

    domainname.com/en
    domainname.com/zh

    For the SEO, which one is better? Subfolder or Subdomain?

    Please advise.

    Thanks in advance.

    Regards,
    R
     
    ryonn, Dec 29, 2013 IP
  2. Joe@AdPatron

    Joe@AdPatron Member

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    Haven't seen anyone use a subdomain yet, all folders.
     
    Joe@AdPatron, Jan 3, 2014 IP
  3. Julien@Hostabulous

    Julien@Hostabulous Active Member Affiliate Manager

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    There is many sites that use subdomains for alternative language. From an SEO PoV it won't make much difference, depending on how you link your sites together.
     
    Julien@Hostabulous, Jan 3, 2014 IP
  4. rakesh kumar

    rakesh kumar Active Member

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    Why you are using so many website to serve the same contents. Just add Google Translation to select a language and google translator will automatically convert your content into that language automatically.
     
    rakesh kumar, Jan 10, 2014 IP
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    masterB Well-Known Member

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    Definitely a subfolder for each language is the most used.
    About SEO, I think there is no difference. But referring to the structure of the site is easier and more organized in this way.
     
    masterB, Jan 10, 2014 IP