A search on wikipedia shows that technically a subdomain would look like this:

(1) http://www.subdomain.example.com
Is that what you mean? Or do you mean

(2) http://www.example.com/subdomain

(3) Or do you mean the second blog being hosted/stored within a subfolder of the public_html directory associated with one’s main blog?

If anyone can help me out with the answer, it’d be great, because I’m at a stage of having a second new blog, but I’m trying to figure out where best/how best to host it. I’m at bluehost which I’ve read is good for multiple blogs, but it requires that the blog be stuffed into a subfolder within the same cpanel I use for moneyenergy. I thought it would be simple to keep things all at bluehost, but reading this post now I’m confused as to what counts as a subdomain. I have registered a wholly new and individual domain for the second blog. So will that mean it is fully independent? Or will it somehow be connected to my moneyenergy blog just because I’m hosting it at the same place? Feel free to email me, since I don’t come by here often…. it’s moneyenergy [AT] hotmail…. thanks.

I’m going to start 4 blogs that will work well together, but be separate. (Think, hypothetically, of a family of tech blogs: one for cell phones, one for computers, one for MP3 players; all separate, but part of the family). I will have separate domains for each, but a central site that acts as a gateway or home.

From a ranking-building point-of-view, would it be better to link to the separate domains from that one home page, or would it be better to redirect the separate domains to subdomains of the home site?

Mike

P.S.: I know this is an old post, but I found it in Google when doing research for an upcoming project.

Deciding upon a URL architecture for your Subtext Blog…

I have the number I have in my network because A) I want to have a nice-numbered network, really fully get in the market. (Manolo said I want “Internet domination.”)

B) We’re still too small to be larger. And I’m far too busy to handle all the contacts from much more.

I also have to consider the payments. I have great bloggers who don’t care how much compensation they get (but I’m generous, considering the blog I work on alone gets the most money). I get people who love what they do. (Anyone want the site on which I search for them? It’s a freelance writing site.) And I have to consider the training these new writers to use Word Press.

Oh, yeah: workflow. It’s always different.

I now use Google Desktop’s scratch pad (can’t live without it) partly to write down short ideas for posts. I actually often save drafts with just titles! (That can get tough on my eyes.) I have a few sites I frequent. Mostly, I browse stores (online and off), and I use things I buy for ideas. Lastly, I get TONS of press releases and such. Right now, I have so many things about which to post!

I post a few times every day, except for some busy school times, some vacations, and … some “bummin’” periods. :-)

By the way, I can’t imagine blogging (even living, longterm) without tabbed browsing. :-) I open A) the blog, B) the admin, C) the image upload screen, D) a store or information source (sometimes a few).

I used to save products in my favorites, but that didn’t work out well (out of sight, out of mind).

I’m still kinking out my systems.

When I first started researching blogging, to promote my websites, I vowed that I would not get sucked into spending too much time reading blogs. Unfortunately, this blog of yours is addictive. Thank you for the great information, you write well. I’ve put a bit about you on my new ideas for home business blog – hope you don’t mind.

I’m not brave enough to try anything too technical yet – so I’ve stuck to blogger. I also have blogs on disney and floods.

Catherine

* Why this number? Are you planning more (or less)?
They are all for different purposes. I also have a personal blog. A community blog. A life blog.

* How did you decide which new blogs to start?
Well, a new blog creation is usually when I feel a need to do so. Mainly out of interest. Good Ideas deserves nurturing.

* What’s your workflow like?
My workflow is amazingly similar like yours. Bloglines, Firefox, and Entry editor. Read blog topics in tabs, then post when I feel it’s relevant.

* Why this number? Are you planning more (or less)?
Started with 2, saw the possibilities for 3 other domains I owned and were doing nothing at SEDO parking. Waiting is not my idea of creativity.

* How did you decide which new blogs to start?
To be honest, for only 1 I saw niche-possiblities. The idea behind the others is mainly to have also a piece of the very big cake.

* What’s your workflow like?
Without knowing it, quite like problogger. Well, that is for posting. And my posting is still quite unregular. With a daytimejob it is something on the side and does not always get the attention it should get.

Another big difference is my time reading and observing other blogs and sites for their design and functionality. Opposed to many that use standard themes, I always adapt themes myself, which activity takes quite some time too. Currently working hard on a new and improved design for my sites, whereas I think that this can improve visitors’ appreciation and therefor their revisits.

I have 35 TypePad blogs. Several aren’t actually blogs but web sites I’ve created by tweaking the TypePad online software. And, some of the blogs are not really operational, but convenient locations for sharing info with a few people.

I link from my main blog 24 of my operational blogs/web sites built on a blog platform. I guess I’ve created my own blog network, not intentionally, but it kind of looks like it has happened.

–Why this number?

I love making blogs, and with TypePad it’s easy to do. One of my children suggested my next blog be BlogaholicsAnonymous.com if the domain is available.

–Are you planning more (or less)?
More will undoubtably arrive. I’m planning at least one more to do soon, and have bought domains for a few more that I’ll probably do in the future. I may stop writing on some but leave them up so what’s on them will be available for readers who want access to it.

–How did you decide which new blogs to start?

As a writer I find that blogs serve me well for communicating with readers of my books, and to focus on the subject areas of specific books. As the owner of several email discussion lists I find that blogs serve me well as mini sites for the lists. As a personal coach, I find that blogs are great for sharing information about subject areas related to coaching. As someone who loves to explore subjects and share what I discover, I find that blogs are great homes for projects I’m doing and subject areas I’m passionate about. And, I just start a blog when I get the urge. So nice to be able to do that.

–What’s your workflow like?

Work flow? What’s that? I often do what HART does, except in my case I write until my eyes are so dry I can’t continue, or I look at the clock and figure that I’ll have to sleep so late the next day that there won’t be any day left, so drag myself to bed.

I tend to write about what i’ve been wanting to say or on subjects that come up on email discussion lists I read and participate on. Also, news items, blog surfing discoveries, and Google Alerts that have pertinent info. I’m wanting to use more of the work flow suggestions Darren has provided, and see if I can be more systematic in posting because some of my blogs (several, actually) are often neglected for too long between posts.

As you can see it squeezes off my energy. I made a mistake to start all those.

I would have concentrated on the first five.

Any way, I will now continue with 7 of my blogs.

Blogger for word (sometimes PFF), Google reader are the only tools. I love tabbed browsing with FF

Aside from blog networks doesn’t Google penalize blogs/sites for crosslinking?

As the research I am doing is across all of these niches, it takes the guess work out of what stories to do. Just find the right niche, develop it quickly, and drop it in.

Then have a front end of the master that brings the best over and links to the rest. A nice synergy that should feed in both directions.

I have about 15 blogs of which I update 5 or 6 on a regular basis.

Why this number? Are you planning more (or less)?

Not knowing much I started as many blogs as I could thinking this was the thing to do. Many of them I used just to link to my 6 web sites trying to get links. I’ve learned better and since been updating 5 or 6 with good content.

I’m planning several more.

How did you decide which new blogs to start?

I pick topics that I’m somewhat passionate about, I can find good information on and that appear to be somewhat profitable.

What’s your workflow like?

With 6 web sites, 6 blogs, trying to learn the intricacies of WordPress and CSS from ground zero and life in general, it’s pretty chaotic. Learning to focus and see what’s important is the key to getting better organized for me.

One

* Why this number? Are you planning more (or less)?

I am trying to make a success out of this one before starting any others. Success to me is a large readership, and I haven’t nearly gotten there yet. Help!!!

* How did you decide which new blogs to start?

I started http://www.thankchrist.com because I’ve owned the domain forever, and wanted to use it for a great purpose. It hit me that valuable information posted by someone with extensive experience in the field should be the purpose of the site.

* What’s your workflow like?

I browse other blogs with related info, I try to invite people to join the email list. Mainly, most of my time is spent towards looking for ways to increase readership. Thats why I am here. Again…, Help!!! Check out the site, the info is awesome. And thanks for writing!

Three.

* Why this number? Are you planning more (or less)?

One allows new users to register and post. It has about 75 registered users so far. I don’t post often but promote other posts to the front page daily.

Another is all mine. It’s small and doesn’t require much work… and also gets little traffic.

The third is mostly an automatic aggregator on a niche topic. So I rarely post to it.

* How did you decide which new blogs to start?

When the ideas popped into my head I just dove right in and started each one.

* What’s your workflow like?

I check traffic stats. Then I read Slashdot because one of my blogs is tangential, so when I post there many follow my sig to my blog. I check that blog to promote the best posts throughout the day. Then I check technorati so see what others are blogging about with tags the same as mine. Right now my workflow is a little erratic as it’s only a part-time thing.