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Subdomains can be a great way to add on to your existing main website, or even launch a new product or service without having to purchase an entirely new domain name<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Subdomains can serve a wide range of purposes, and you\u2019ve undoubtedly come across a subdomain in action sometimes during your time online. In fact, sites like Tumblr and Craigslist are literally based on using subdomains. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below you\u2019ll learn the ins and outs of what a subdomain is, and why they\u2019re used. Finally, you\u2019ll learn how to create your own subdomain using the tools available right here at HostGator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re looking to add a separate eCommerce store to your, create a separate resource or blog section, or simply need a subdomain for another purpose, then this post is for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is a Subdomain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You might think you have a solid grasp on what a subdomain is<\/a>. After all, the name gives it away. If you were guessing it\u2019s like a sub-portion of your root domain name, then you\u2019re right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A subdomain is an additional aspect of your domain name that can be used for a variety of purposes. To better break this down we\u2019ll look at an overarching picture of domain names.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, you have your actual root domain name with your hosting account. This is the '\u02dcHostGator\u2019 portion of '\u02dchostgator.com<\/em>.\u2019 The domain name is followed by the top-level domain or TLD, which is typically a .com, .net, or .org, although there are thousands of other top level domains<\/a> you can choose from as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Now, once you add a subdomain to your site, this will come before your domain name, so this will give us something like 'support.hostgator.com<\/em>.'\u009d Just as you choose your top-level domain and actual domain name, you\u2019ll also select your subdomain. (You can read more about the differences between domains vs. subdomains<\/a>.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The only difference is that your subdomain doesn\u2019t depend on availability. You\u2019re only limited by your own creativity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Would I Use a Subdomain?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before we show you how to create a subdomain, it\u2019s important to cover exactly why you\u2019d want to use a subdomain in the first place. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are multiple different applications for subdomains, whether you\u2019re creating one for a temporary project, or you want to use one for the entirety of the time your site remains online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below you\u2019ll learn about the eight most common scenarios where a subdomain is used. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Separate Your Support or Resource Pages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As we briefly touched on above, it\u2019s common to create a separate site knowledgebase, or resource and tutorial library. You can find one of these here at HostGator Support<\/a>, Google Support<\/a>, and all over the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you run a website that offers a technical product or service, you may find value in creating a tutorial library for your visitors. By keeping it separate from the rest of your site, you allow yourself to create a unique design and layout that can intuitively present all that information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Test a New Idea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes you might have a new idea that you want to add to your site, but you want to test it before you fully implement across your website. This could be something like a new membership section, an online tool that\u2019ll provide value to your visitors, or something else entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By using a subdomain, you\u2019re essentially given a blank slate that you can use to play with. You can even double down by running traffic to your new page to see if it\u2019ll convert and actually bring value to your visitors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Add an eCommerce Store to Your Site<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Maybe you\u2019ve been running a blog for a while, and it\u2019s been picking up steam. You\u2019ve decided that the perfect way to monetize your website is to start selling products<\/a>. But, there\u2019s only one issue: the configuration of your existing site makes it difficult to integrate an eCommerce store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of having to redesign and build your site from scratch<\/a>, you can use a subdomain and create an eCommerce store upon that. So, the domain for your eCommerce store might be 'shop.mydomain.com<\/em>.'\u009d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re just testing the waters with eCommerce, a subdomain offers you the perfect playground to experiment with products and keep things small. As your store grows, you can always expand and continue to add products to your subdomain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Host Client Websites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a developer, then your clients probably want to be able to see the sites you\u2019re building as they progress. A quick and effective way to do this is to create them on a subdomain of your business site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This gives you a chance to showcase your client\u2019s site in an online environment. This can be a fun way to let them interact with the site and offer real-time feedback, instead of having to send screenshots of the site back and forth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can even password protect your client project subdomains, so only they have access to the site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Build Your Website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Using a subdomain to test out your site during a redesign is a common approach. This gives you the freedom to build out your website, test out different content management systems<\/a>, and more-all in an online environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since your subdomain uses the same web server, you\u2019ll also have the chance to see how your website works with certain plugins and apps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Like the situation above, you can also password protect your subdomain. This way, it won\u2019t be accessible to the general public before it\u2019s finished. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Cater to Different Markets or Languages<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have a large brand with a global audience, then you may want to create separate versions of your site to speak to each audience in their local language. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, this is a large task, especially when you\u2019re maintaining multiple different websites with varying languages. But, if you\u2019re operating at a global scale, then this is probably something you have the budget for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another common approach for large businesses that speak to multiple different market segments is to create separate subdomains for each of these products or services you offer. For example, if you\u2019re a large marketing company which provides services to real estate agents, financial services firms, and corporations, you could create specific subdomains for each of these like, 'realestate.marketing.com<\/em>,'\u009d 'financial.marketing.com<\/em>,'\u009d and 'corporate.marketing.com<\/em>.'\u009d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Separate Your Blog from Your Website<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The final common reason to consider using a subdomain is to separate your blog from the rest of your website. A lot of startups and eCommerce companies will choose to separate their blogs if they serve a different focus from the rest of their site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your site wasn\u2019t built using a CMS that allows you to create and manage content easily, then this will enable you to install a CMS like WordPress<\/a> on your subdomain, so you can more easily run a blog on your site. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just keep in mind that you\u2019ll want to try and align the design of your blog with your existing site, so your visitors don\u2019t get confused when they navigate between your blog and your website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Create a Site Based on Subdomains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This idea was briefly mentioned in the introduction. There are tons of large sites that utilize subdomains as a business model, or a way to introduce free users to their products and services-with the hope they\u2019ll stick around and upgrade to a paid offering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, this is common practice for some website builders that offer free access to the builder and domain name. Think sites like WordPress.com and others-basically, any site that allows users to create their own content, or page, while still being hosted under the larger primary domain of the brand. For example, whenever you create your own Tumblr blog, you\u2019ll end up with the domain name '\u02dcmyblog.tumblr.com<\/em>.\u2019<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many large sites function this way, so there\u2019s no reason you couldn\u2019t do the same. Just remember: if you\u2019re allowing other people to create blogs or small sites on your subdomains, there\u2019s a chance it might be against the terms of service of your host. Always carefully review your web hosting provider\u2019s<\/a> policies before you test this approach. Otherwise, you may find your site (and all of those subdomains) suddenly get taken down without warning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Create a Subdomain in 3 Simple Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

By now you should know the exact reason why you\u2019re creating a subdomain for your site. Luckily, creating a subdomain is a pretty simple and straightforward process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below we\u2019ll show you how to do it if you have your web hosting right here at HostGator:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Navigate to cPanel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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The first thing you\u2019ll need to do is fire up cPanel. Your control panel is where you\u2019ll accomplish most technical tasks related to managing your website and web server. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Locate Subdomains<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Now, locate the '\u02dcSubdomains\u2019 icon in your control panel and click on it to fire up the application. This is where you\u2019ll manage, change, and create your subdomains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Create a Subdomain<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Finally, it\u2019s time to create your subdomain. Just select the domain you want to add a subdomain to, enter your subdomain and click '\u02dcCreate\u2019. Once you\u2019ve completed this step, you have successfully created a new subdomain!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Congratulations! The process for creating a site on a subdomain will be similar to building out your current primary domain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pros and Cons of Using a Subdomain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Subdomains can be a great organizational tool to help with laying out your site, but they\u2019re not perfect for every situation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s a look at the most common pros and cons you should weigh when deciding whether or not to use a subdomain for your next project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are a few unique advantages you\u2019ll find when creating subdomains: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Subdomains Give You Flexibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With a subdomain you open your site up to a lot of different possibilities. Even with the eight different options highlighted above, there are still even more uses of subdomains that are out there. Whether you\u2019re hosting client sites, adding to site features, growing your site into new markets, or want a place to host a new website redesign, you can do all of that and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. A Subdomain Can Add Value to Your Site<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Creating subdomains allow you to expand your brand without having to go through the entire site creation and brand development process from scratch. Sure, when you start with a subdomain you have the ability to create a new site from scratch, but you also have your existing brand and domain authority that you can lean on. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though subdomains can bring a lot of value to your site, there are still a few downsides you\u2019ll want to be aware of. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Could Have Negative SEO Impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Although Google states<\/a> they place the same value on primary domains and subdomains,  independent testing from sites like Moz suggests that websites who run their blogs on a subdomain don\u2019t receive the same benefit<\/a> as sites that strictly use a primary domain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Brand Aesthetic Can Suffer<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re creating a subdomain that will still be an ongoing aspect of your site, like a blog or eCommerce store, then you\u2019ll need to take extra time (and potentially hire professional web design services<\/a>) to ensure your design remains consistent. This is especially true if the software you\u2019re using for your subdomain is different than your primary domain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. More Time Managing Sites<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Depending on the reason you\u2019re creating a subdomain, you\u2019ll need to be aware that it\u2019ll probably take more time to run and manage your website. This is especially true if you\u2019re trying to rank your new subdomain in the search engines, as it seems like subdomains do take longer to rank. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Closing Thoughts: Making Subdomains Work for You<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hopefully, by now you have a greater understanding of subdomains as a whole, why they\u2019re used, and finally how to go about creating your own right here at HostGator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re thinking of creating a subdomain you should do so with serious thought-especially if it\u2019s going to play a central role in how your site is organized and have an impact on how your visitors will interact with your site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Luckily, if you do decide to add a subdomain to your existing domain, it\u2019s very easy to do so right here as HostGator. The only thing you need first is an epic domain name<\/a>!
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