What Are Subdomains? The Difference Between a Subdomain and a Subdirectory | The Journey

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00:00 – Introduction
00:21 – What is a subdomain?
01:10 – What is a subdirectory?
01:29 – When would you use a subdomain versus a subdirectory?
02:15 – How do subdomains and subdirectories impact SEO?
02:50 – Wrap up

Domain names can seem like a complicated topic, but after you finish this video, you’ll have the foundation necessary to make intelligent decisions related to subdomains.

A subdomain is an optional part of a URL that creates a completely separate section of your website. If a URL has a subdomain, it will precede the domain name with a period.

Websites might use subdomains to test or stage web development, to create new directories to separate and store web files, or to communicate unique segments of a website to the end user.

For example, Tumblr uses subdomains for each of its users.

In the two addresses above, Example. and Example2. are both subdomains that Tumblr uses to store and display unique pages to its visitors. As you can see, both websites use the same domain name, with a unique subdomain.

In our previous example, www. — which stands for the World Wide Web — serves as a subdomain. Many domains have started dropping the www. subdomain, while others still use it.

It’s important to know that web servers do see these two versions of a website differently. You must set up proper redirects to your canonical domain if you want to resolve any issues between www and non-www subdomains for your URL.

Understanding domain names and the ancillary components are important steps when deciding on the perfect domain name.

It’s not enough to know what a domain name is — you need to understand why the domain name can help you grow your business and how to register that domain name.

The Journey is what everyday entrepreneurs, like you, need to follow in the pursuit of online success. Our experienced GoDaddy Guides are here to take you through all the steps, both big and small, that you encounter every day.


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[AnthonyMcqueen]

Subdomains are gold for ethical hackers where the critical bugs are located.

[emildimitrov]

very nice and pleasant explanation, thanx!

[leninha-carioca]

Interesting! I am using a Directory theme and want to have a subdomain for login and other for community interaction. Do I need to install the same theme (Directory theme) on the subdomains? Thank you.

[taverngamingguild]

Looking to add a subdomain to our website, however it seems that we need our IP. I can't seem to find it anywhere in the dash and all of the articles related to finding it are outdated. Can you help me please? ❤

[digitalbyshoaib]

Hey, Nice Video!
I have a one query related to used of subdomains in my website. I want to use subdomains in my website industry targeted landing pages. Should I organise my URL structure into subdomains? I have read a lot of articles but I can't figure out what strategy is needed in this case.

[Hermosabeachmarketing]

Qualifying Example. Look at them. Do you think they look at your insurance company in West Palm Beach, and move your blog away from your site by hand. 78 posts they moved. This is the 9th time they did it, because for some reason people love the information in Boise, Idaho. And that decision to waste your money crushed your business in the wrong direction with frivolous traffic. No. Cuz he wouldv'e said that. If you had a product in WPB that could be sold in Boise, Idaho; then that was a great idea. But you don't have a certificate to sell insurance to the 3 people living abroad in South America. It is a crucial business decision that dumps money compared to marketing your business in a straight line fashion with disciplined advertising to back it up.?

[HealthyDisrespectforAuthority]

customer service needs a kick in the pants.. still waiting to find out why, on the palemoon browser, the sign in page is blank..no header - nothing. If I can't sign in.. what's the point of renewing domains?

[Hermosabeachmarketing]

The reason is if you interview me. I would tell you the answer immediately. Neither one of these two people have run 25 different company sites for 5 years or more. THEY WOULDNT HAVE ANY EXPERIENCE AS TO WHAT THE REASON IS... Do not listen to these people just ask me depending on what type of business you are running. It is THE MAIN REASON YOU DONT BLOG UNLESS ITS ON A SUBDOMAIN. Zero value. It's important because you'll lose a ton of customers over years on making that mistake.

[Hermosabeachmarketing]

Note: The other reason is simple. The programming language of a search engine is complexual. Before you get started saying SEO, you should stare at their ability to program, then their ability to write. Then there is only one God, and that is Photoshop. If they don't have the ability to program with photoshop to benefit your business, OR never ran a business before... there is a risk to being you. Not their fault they went to school for it instead of doing sales, couldn't make their office bills, didn't learn employee costs, never went broke during the holidays, and now want to work in the marketing department for your business. That's your fault.

[Hermosabeachmarketing]

I would SERIOUSLY TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION of NO LONGER OFFERING BOTH OF THEM EMPLOYMENT. Not an authority.

[Hermosabeachmarketing]

This is horrible information from godaddy. Why don't they just know the answer. It's very simple.