SEO comparison
ccTLD vs Subfolders
2
ccTLD
vs
4
Subfolders
Verdict
Subfolders for most businesses. ccTLDs only if you have local entities and big budgets.
Detailed Comparison
| Criteria | ccTLD | Subfolders | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geo-Targeting Signal | Strongest | Good (with GSC) | ccTLD |
| Domain Authority | Build from zero each | Shared from main domain | Subfolders |
| Cost | $10-50/domain/yr × markets | One domain | Subfolders |
| Management | Complex (many domains) | Simple (one codebase) | Subfolders |
| Brand Trust | Strong local trust | Global brand | ccTLD |
| Link Building | Per-domain effort | Consolidated | Subfolders |
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