Subdomains
 

Ok, I know that few, if any, LLs will approve freesites built on a subdomain, and may well ban the submitter. I'm sure there must be a good reason for this rule, and I'm curious to know what it is - could someone explain, please?

Rob.

Subdomains are too easy to redirect in bulk and are too commonly used by cheaters :)

madmax readed my mind:D

Cheers guys, that solves that little mystery |thumb

So, next question: sooner or later I'm planning to put a "fake" link list on the root of one of my domains to act as a hub. At first it will just have links to sponsor galleries and my own freesites, but eventually I intend to throw it open for submissions.

Now, I've been working around the idea of using subdomains for each category, with the main index on the domain root. Is this going to be a problem for my future plans? Am I going to have difficulty exchanging category links with other lists if the cats are on subdomains? Or are these concerns aimed primarily at freesites?

Rob.

RobUK, I don't run LLs but I'd think when it comes time for you to do cat trades with other LL owners, you'll run into a brick wall because I'd imagine most of them would prefer not to linktrade with subdomains.

and halfdeck thinks the same like i would say......hey this is easy:D and halfdeck get your ass on icq:D

Also, if you need to change hosts, subdomains can be a pain to move. Unless there's a really good reason to use em, just go with folders.

All the downsides posted here are right on...sub-domains will cause you more problems than benefits.

Using folders is a much easier way to go and you won't have any problems with listings or trades at a later day.

I need more RAM :) Not enough yet to play games and keep ICQ running at the same time.

Thanks for the feedback folks - subdomains will not be happening!

Rob.