Subdomain Finer (2024)

FAQs

Are subdomains bad for SEO? ›

Subdomains aren't directly bad for SEO, but they're not always the most strategic choice.

Google bots can find and index pages on a subdomain in the same way they do on a subdirectory. Subdomains also have several advantages in terms of what Google looks for in an authoritative website.

The short answer is yes, Google can and will index and rank subdomains unless you explicitly take steps to ensure they're excluded from its index. Google's entire business model is based on discovering content. The same goes for all search engines.

Each domain name can have up to 500 subdomains. You can also add multiple levels of subdomains, such as info.blog.yoursite.com. A subdomain can be up to 255 characters long, but if you have multiple levels in your subdomain, each level can only be 63 characters long.

Typically, subdomains are used if there is content that is distinct from the rest of the site. For example, blog.examplesite.com and shop.examplesite.com are subdomains of www.examplesite.com.

According to Google, subdomains and subdirectories are seen as equal when it comes to indexing and ranking. That said, real-world case studies show that subdirectories tend to rank faster and more effectively than subdomains on the first page of the search engine results page (SERPs).

If you don't already own a custom domain and aren't ready to buy one, you can create a free subdomain (like "mybusiness. square. site") for your Square Online site. This helps with getting you up and running quickly while you continue creating your website and building your brand.

Let's say you are making a pitch to a client to create their new website. You can create a subdomain that is specifically intended for them to give an idea of what their new website might look like. This is hosted on your own main domain, while retaining ownership of the subdomain.

Rather than registering a new domain name, you can always create a subdomain using your existing domain name. A subdomain is an addon to your primary domain with its unique content. It is a separate part of your website that operates under the same primary domain name without you purchasing a new domain.

org, and the second-level domain (SLD) is the unique part of the domain name, often a business or brand name. In the hubspot.com example, com is the TLD and hubspot is the SLD. The subdomain is what goes before the SLD.

How do I get all DNS records for a domain including subdomains? ›

Using a terminal and the command nslookup is the most effective way to search a domain's DNS records. On almost all operating systems, this command works perfectly and displays all DNS records for the domain. To show how to use the command, here's a sample nslookup command for each record type.

People use subdomains for things like blogs, country-specific locations, or any time it feels like there are substantial resources on a topic, and they don't want to build out the main site. One example would be a help center like support.google.com. In all cases, subdomains help to organize the content by theme.

Use ICANN Lookup

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is a non-profit organization that collects domain information. Use the ICANN Lookup tool to find your domain host. Go to lookup.icann.org. In the search field, enter your domain name and click Lookup.