Sub-domain vs Root domain
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I have recently taken over a website (website A) that has a domain authority of 33/100 and is linked to from 39 root domains. I have not yet selected any keywords to target so am currently unsure of ranking positions.
However, website A is for a division of a company that has its own separate website (website B) which has a domain authority of 58/100 and over 1000 legitimate linking root domains.
I have the option of moving website A to a sub-domain of website B. I also have the option of having website B provide a followed link to website A.
So, my question is, for SEO purposes, is my website better off remaining on its own existing domain or is it likely to rank higher as a sub-domain of website B?
I am sure there are pros and cons for both options but some opinions would be much appreciated.
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Thanks Gaston Riera. Just the answer I was looking for.
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Hi loganr
Thanks for your reply. Your answer has confirmed what I expected. I will leave the site on its existing domain.
Thanks again.
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Hi!
Given the fact that the sites have already linking sites and (surely) have their own ranking I'd advice you not to move site B.
Also, as loganr says, subdomains are considered as sites on its own. E.g. aa.site.com and site.com are different totaly sites.In a SEO perspective, i'd create a follow link from site A to Site B, or otherwise.
Hope this helps you.
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Hi,
Moving website A to a sub-domain of website B is going to be counterproductive, in that search engines hold different metrics for sub-domains than they do for their bigger brother, the primary domain. It's near impossible to advise what to do without any knowledge of the client and their division. But strictly from an SEO perspective, you stand to gain more by relocating website A to website B, but as a sub-directory rather than sub-domain - so long as the migration follows best-practices for such a task.
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