Add translated content on different domain or not?
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Hello,
I currently have my dutch website in the domain of my country. Quite good SEO positions are there for this language.
Now, i'd like to translate my full site to english, my target group would go over the whole world because i'm delivering an online service.
Therefore, I don't think it's good to have this on my country domain? I have an identic .EU domain that's never been used (currently redirecting).
- What's the best choice? What are the + and - ?
- Could this have any effect on my current positions in dutch (homecountry domain) ?
Thanks!
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Will check this, Thanks!
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Hi,
Sorry if you've already checked, but there is some really clear guidance on Webmaster Tools Help here
Only reason I mention it as dealt with similar question about six months ago, and it answered all my questions.
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