Which is better Domain or Sub-Domain?

[tushar123]

Dear Members,

While considering the optimization of the site, which one is better a domain or a sub-domain?

All the suggestions are welcome.

Thanks

[govindseo]

Exactly what do you wanna know is not clear tushar123.We may help you if put some more explanation on your query.

[innominds]

If the site is already an established one, then go for sub-domain.
Going with a fresh domain is better in case of new sites.

[digitalseo]

Read the article i quoted just to give you an idea:

When the URL looks like the following, it is a page within a directory (folder) of the domain.
There are times when subdomains are necessary to keep large domains from becoming mass confusion within their navigation and various websites. For example, Yahoo has multiple subdomains to keep their very different services (and websites) straight.
yahoo.com
mail.yahoo.com
news.yahoo.com
travel.yahoo.com
games.yahoo.com
auctions.yahoo.com
And so on …
The most common time we see a possible need for a subdomain with small business owners is for their blogs, but this decision should be based specifically on the main focus of the blog.
So, when should you use a domain vs. subdomain?
If it varies very far from the focus of the domain, use another domain. If it is a natural subtopic of your domain, a subdomain is fine.

source: httpxxxx bit.ly/a61QYf

[mjtaylor]

I am also not clear on the question. But I wonder if you are asking whether it's important to have your OWN domain or whether having a subdomain on someone else's domain is okay for SEO.

I would go with your own domain, every time.

[blings]

Dear Members,

While considering the optimization of the site, which one is better a domain or a sub-domain?

All the suggestions are welcome.

Thanks
Personally, I don't see any distinction aside from that one is a subdomain and the other is a domain, both can be optimized if you want to. Though both can be employed strategically especially if you really own the domain.

[Bauer]

I believe they are treated as different sites by Google, but I rarely see subdomains come up in search results. If you are trying to do something serious, there is absolutely no reason not to get a domain.