International SEO

Subdirectory

A folder structure within a domain (e.g., example.com/de/) used for international or organizational purposes.

CurrentLast updated: 2026-09-16
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A subdirectory is a folder within a domain (e.g., example.com/de/ for German content). Subdirectories are a common approach for international SEO because they consolidate domain authority on a single domain while allowing language or region-specific sections.

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