{"id":14534,"date":"2026-01-02T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/?p=14534"},"modified":"2025-11-25T20:55:15","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T15:55:15","slug":"what-is-a-subdomain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-subdomain\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is A Subdomain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-subdomain\/#Introduction_To_Domains_SubDomains\" >Introduction To Domains &amp; SubDomains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-subdomain\/#What_Is_A_Subdomain\" >What Is A Subdomain<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-subdomain\/#Claim_Your_Space_Online\" >Claim Your Space Online<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-subdomain\/#EXAMPLES\" >EXAMPLES<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-subdomain\/#How_Subdomains_Work\" >How Subdomains Work:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-subdomain\/#Difference_between_Subdomain_and_Subdirectory\" >Difference between Subdomain and Subdirectory:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-subdomain\/#Common_Use_Cases_for_Subdomains\" >Common Use Cases for Subdomains<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-subdomain\/#How_to_Set_Up_a_Subdomain\" >How to Set Up a Subdomain:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-subdomain\/#Power_Your_Website_with_ARZ_Host\" >Power Your Website with ARZ Host<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-subdomain\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-subdomain\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-subdomain\/#Can_I_make_multiple_subdomains_under_one_domain\" >Can I make multiple subdomains under one domain?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-subdomain\/#Do_subdomains_cost_extra\" >Do subdomains cost extra?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-subdomain\/#Are_subdomains_sharing_domain_authority_with_the_main_site\" >Are subdomains sharing domain authority with the main site?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-subdomain\/#Is_it_possible_to_use_sub_domains_with_different_businesses\" >Is it possible to use sub domains with different businesses?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-subdomain\/#What_is_the_time_required_for_DNS_propagation\" >What is the time required for DNS propagation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-subdomain\/#What_are_the_advantages_of_using_subdomains\" >What are the advantages of using subdomains?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/what-is-a-subdomain\/#Do_subdomains_affect_SEO\" >Do subdomains affect SEO?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction_To_Domains_SubDomains\"><\/span><strong>Introduction<\/strong> To Domains &amp; SubDomains<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A domain name consists of three main parts TLD, SLD, and the subdomain. Each element performs a certain function on where a web site resides on the web. The extension at the end, such as.com,.org, or.net is the top-level domain. It assists in classifying websites in terms of their type or purpose. The unique name that is registered by the owner of the site like \u201cexample\u201d in example.com is the second-level domain and the combination of SLD and TLD is the main domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That combination is preceded by a subdomain that serves as its extension, but you may ask yourself, What Is A Subdomain?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You see subdomains everywhere like blog.google.com, store.apple.com, docs.microsoft.com. That little prefix to the main domain is not merely adornment. It is a sub domain, a means of arrangement and control of various sections of a site by a single address.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subdomains have a significant influence on content, traffic, and SEO of the sites. They are characterized by the Domain Name System (DNS) and could contain regional websites to testing environments. Understanding their functionality will enable you to organize your web site better and keep all the processes in order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_A_Subdomain\"><\/span><strong>What Is A Subdomain<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Subdomain is a prefix<\/strong> before the root domain separated by a dot. As an example, in the domain blog.example.com, the word blog is a subdomain but refers to a different part of the website, however, it is under the same root domain. Knowing how these components are joined, makes it easier to take control of site structure and DNS settings in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the hierarchy of DNS, subdomains are created by adding a record that references a particular server \/ IP address. That record informs the internet of where to get the content associated with that subdomain. When a browser opens a page, it tries to find out the hostname in the DNS and gets the IP address, then the right server is connected to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Subdomains are also commonly employed to divide large sites into easily manageable bits or individual projects without creating a new domain name. As an example, they are used by companies to have blogs, stores or regional sites so that each area may be focused on and not as difficult to maintain. It serves as a means of organising the web presence and maintaining all things under the same root identity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"cta_z7q3\" aria-label=\"ArzHost Lifetime Hosting Offer\">\n  <div class=\"inr_p4m8\">\n    <div class=\"lft_e7p5\">\n      <div class=\"brn_k2t1\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"logo arzhost black\" src=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/logo-arzhost-black.png\" alt=\"ArzHost\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h2 class=\"ttl_h5c0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Claim_Your_Space_Online\"><\/span>Claim Your Space Online<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p class=\"dsc_m3v7\">Experience Power with ARZ Host&#8217;s Virtual Private Servers \u2013 Free Setup with the server.<\/p>\n\n      <div class=\"act_u8b6\">\n        <a class=\"btn_q9r4\" href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/vps\/\" aria-label=\"Grab the lifetime web hosting deal\">\n          Click Here\n        <\/a>\n        <span class=\"nte_y1d2\">Limited-time offer \u2022 Secure checkout<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"rgt_s6n9\">\n      <svg width=\"240\" height=\"180\" viewBox=\"0 0 240 180\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Performance and savings illustration\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block\">\n        <defs>\n          <linearGradient id=\"g\" x1=\"0\" y1=\"0\" x2=\"1\" y2=\"1\">\n            <stop offset=\"0%\" stop-color=\"rgba(0,72,189,0.15)\" \/>\n            <stop offset=\"100%\" stop-color=\"rgba(0,72,189,0.35)\" \/>\n          <\/linearGradient>\n        <\/defs>\n        <rect x=\"0\" y=\"0\" width=\"240\" height=\"180\" rx=\"16\" fill=\"url(#g)\" \/>\n        <g transform=\"translate(22,22)\">\n          <rect x=\"0\" y=\"0\" width=\"196\" height=\"92\" rx=\"10\" fill=\"#fff\" opacity=\"0.95\" \/>\n          <rect x=\"14\" y=\"20\" width=\"48\" height=\"8\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#e2e8f0\" \/>\n          <rect x=\"14\" y=\"36\" width=\"90\" height=\"8\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#cbd5e1\" \/>\n          <rect x=\"14\" y=\"52\" width=\"120\" height=\"8\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#cbd5e1\" \/>\n          <rect x=\"14\" y=\"68\" width=\"72\" height=\"8\" rx=\"4\" fill=\"#e2e8f0\" \/>\n        <\/g>\n        <g transform=\"translate(22,126)\">\n          <rect x=\"0\" y=\"0\" width=\"196\" height=\"32\" rx=\"8\" fill=\"#fff\" opacity=\"0.95\" \/>\n          <rect x=\"14\" y=\"10\" width=\"70\" height=\"12\" rx=\"6\" fill=\"#0048bd\" \/>\n          <rect x=\"100\" y=\"10\" width=\"70\" height=\"12\" rx=\"6\" fill=\"#cbd5e1\" \/>\n        <\/g>\n      <\/svg>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"EXAMPLES\"><\/span><strong>EXAMPLES<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are some obvious examples of subdomains in actual websites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>blog.google.com<\/strong> &#8211; The blog platform of Google that is not linked to Google search.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>store.apple.com<\/strong> &#8211; online store of Apple, which is not located on the main marketing site.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>support.microsoft.com <\/strong>Microsoft help and documentation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>news.bbc.co.uk <\/strong>&#8211; news section within the UK area of BBC.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>en.wikipedia.org<\/strong> &#8211; English Wikipedia with language-specific subdomains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>m.youtube.com &#8211;<\/strong> YouTube on mobile.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>docs.python.org<\/strong> &#8211; This is the site of Python documentation independent of the home page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>blog.hubspot.com <\/strong>&#8211; The content marketing blog of HubSpot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>All of them have a different role, be it localization and documentation, e-commerce or content management. Subdomains are used to arrange the large ecosystems without dividing them into irrelevant domains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Subdomains_Work\"><\/span><strong>How Subdomains Work:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When a person enters a subdomain into the browser, there are a few silent processes that occur behind the scenes and then the page is loaded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You type in a subdomain on your browser such as blog.example.com.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The browser interrogates the Domain Name System (DNS) on where to find it. DA DNS lookup will return either an <a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/how-to-manage-a-records\/\"><strong>A record<\/strong><\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/how-to-manage-cname-records\/\"><strong>CNAME record<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Following the retrieval of the IP address through the DNS service, the server will be contacted by the browser and connected. Each of the parent sites and the subdomain will receive its own traffic if the subdomain is hosted separately.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The server will issue an SSL certificate to verify a secure connection using HTTPS. Each subdomain must have its certificate except where it comes under a wildcardSSL.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When all checks are complete, the server sends the page which is loaded by the browser.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Difference-between-Subdomain-and-Subdirectory-.jpg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" title=\"Difference between Subdomain and Subdirectory\u00a0\" src=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Difference-between-Subdomain-and-Subdirectory--1024x536.jpg\" alt=\"Difference between Subdomain and Subdirectory\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-14536\" srcset=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Difference-between-Subdomain-and-Subdirectory--1024x536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Difference-between-Subdomain-and-Subdirectory--300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Difference-between-Subdomain-and-Subdirectory--768x402.jpg 768w, https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Difference-between-Subdomain-and-Subdirectory-.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Difference_between_Subdomain_and_Subdirectory\"><\/span><strong>Difference between Subdomain and Subdirectory:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A subdomain operates independently in a different space to the main site. A subdirectory lives inside the main site and shares the same structure and resources. That minor technical distinction has an impact on search engine crawling, indexing and ranking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The subdomains are considered by the search engines as different entities to the parent domain. It means that every one of them develops their SEO signals, backlink profile, and authority. On the other hand, subdirectories share a lot of authority with the root domain since they also belong to the same hierarchy. Subdirectories are better with smaller sites or projects which rely on shared traffic and ranking power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Google has indicated it is capable of managing both structures, yet, in reality, information in search engine optimization tools such as Ahrefs and Semrush reveal that subdirectories have a tendency to centralize link income more efficiently. Subdomains may still perform well when content has its own purpose like a knowledge base, regional site or experimental project where it is advantageous to have its own analytics tracking and keyword strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both of these alternatives have trade-offs. Subdomains allow flexibility and independence, but may divide the <a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/importance-of-higher-seo-rankings\/\"><strong>search engine optimization authority\/rankings<\/strong><\/a> or need increased management. Subdirectories are easier to deal with yet not as isolated. The correct option would be based on scale, resources, and long-term objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The decision between them boils down to control and intent. A subdirectory would be more appropriate in case you require a unified branding and better domain authority. A subdomain provides independence in design, infrastructure or content focus without the need to purchase a new domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Use_Cases_for_Subdomains\"><\/span><strong>Common Use Cases for Subdomains<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Subdomains are used to structure websites and coordinate various operations without the use of other domains. The following are some typical applications of them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Testing and development:<\/strong> These are the environments that are used when making updates go live; they are used as a staging environment or a beta environment. Keeper experiments offsite and minimizes the chance of destroying something openly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Localization:<\/strong> you can use them to target the local population, like jp.example.com it is quite helpful with localization of content and SEO in languages and the market as a whole.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Content segmentation: <\/strong>Hosts specific sections such as a blog, store or support center. Ensures that it is easy to handle various types of content and monitor performance independently.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Corporate structure: <\/strong>Isolates sub-brands, departments or internal tools. Gives each group the benefit of controlling its own setup without losing everything to a root domain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Set_Up_a_Subdomain\"><\/span><strong>How to Set Up a Subdomain:&nbsp;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Creating a subdomain is fairly straightforward and can be done in only a few steps that must be done carefully to activate and load a subdomain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Log into your domain registrar that your primary domain is registered with.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create a new DNS record. If you want to point to an IP Address, create an A record. If pointing to another hostname, then a CNAME would work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connect the record to your hosting or server service. . Ensure that the target is consistent with the environment in which files carried by the subdomain are located.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/blogs\/how-to-install-ssl-on-your-vps-step-by-step\/\"><strong>Configure the installation of an SSL\/HTTPS<\/strong><\/a> in order to have the subdomain loaded over a secure connection. You may get a separate one or a wildcard certificate which includes several subdomains.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check, Check everything, and open the subdomain on a browser or do a DNS lookup to test that the subdomain is pointing to the right direction.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When all is accurate, the subdomain would be accessible in several minutes yet DNS propagation might take slightly more time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"cta_z7q3\" aria-label=\"ArzHost Lifetime Hosting Offer\">\n  <div class=\"inr_p4m8\">\n    <div class=\"lft_e7p5\">\n      <div class=\"brn_k2t1\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" title=\"logo arzhost black\" src=\"https:\/\/arzhost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/logo-arzhost-black.png\" alt=\"ArzHost\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n      <\/div>\n\n      <h2 class=\"ttl_h5c0\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Power_Your_Website_with_ARZ_Host\"><\/span>Power Your Website with ARZ Host<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n      <p class=\"dsc_m3v7\">Start Your Online Journey with ARZ Host! 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They allow teams to create, test and maintain new sections without losing track of all of that connected to a single domain. They operate effectively with both users and search engines when properly configured with valid DNS records, SSL certificates and the targeted content objectives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is all about knowing when a subdomain is useful. It is common sense in a multilingual site, a huge content library, or a dedicated web application. A sub directory typically works out well in SEO, where the projects are smaller or the content relates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What matters is consistency. Make DNS tidy, keep analytics in different records and tie it together with internal links. 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They can all refer to another server, section or project within the same primary domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_subdomains_cost_extra\"><\/span><strong>Do subdomains cost extra?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually no. They come with your domain registration, but other hosting companies might charge you for additional server space or an SSL certificate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_subdomains_sharing_domain_authority_with_the_main_site\"><\/span><strong>Are subdomains sharing domain authority with the main site?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Not automatically. Search engines consider subdomains as distinct entities and this means that each of them constructs their own <a href=\"https:\/\/developers.google.com\/search\/docs\/fundamentals\/seo-starter-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SEO<\/a> signals. You can relate them using internal links so as to share authority and enhance visibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_possible_to_use_sub_domains_with_different_businesses\"><\/span><strong>Is it possible to use sub domains with different businesses?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, but it is more appropriate with related brands or divisions of the same company. 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