URL structure - which one is better?
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We are creating a new website and got stuck while deciding the URL structure.
Our concern is which url is better in terms of SEO i.e. pune.fabogo.com/spa or fabogo.com/pune/spa and why.
Also which one would rank faster if someone searches for **spas in pune if both **pages are same.
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Hi,
I would go with the structure without the subdomains. Usually there is barely any good way of using subdomains as it will prevent you from using the domain authority from the root domain. The new folders will make sure that you can still use the HREF language tags but will also benefit from having the domain authority instead of basically having to start all over again.
Martijn.
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