Do links to subdomains count as internal links?

[Halfdeck]

I'd think you can use keywords in those subdomains and the SE's would treat them different (better) than when you use directories.
But that's just a wild guess ofcourse

Keywords in domain names is a factor but to me keyword-loaded subdomains is a negative quality signal, especially if each subdomain is only a few pages deep. Sites like google.com, amazon.com, wikipedia.com may use subdomains but the number of subdomains is relatively small, subdomain names aren't keyword-loaded (finance.google, checkout.google, labs.google, etc.), and each subdomain usually houses hundreds if not thousands of urls.

One possible advantage is your urls will be shorter:

lesbianporn. xxx.com VS
www. xxx.com/lesbianporn/

[DangerDave]

Originally Posted by Halfdeck

Keywords in domain names is a factor but to me keyword-loaded subdomains is a negative quality signal

Hold on to your hats..........

I AGREE with Halfdeck!!


Keyword subdomains = technique used by many SE spammers.

If there is not a legitimate use for them... I would advise not to use them.

DD