Server Vs Authority

[Tourman]

Deciding on whether to go for a Sub directory or CC tld structure.

So the tradeoff would be one server location (which can affect local rankings if the server is outside the country) VS a better passing of link authority.

What factor is more important?

[RebekahMay]

Will the content be in a different language? If so I would recommend the sub-directory.  If not, the TLD.  Personal preference, Google has said you could use either - but I can see a lot of duplicate content issues if the sub-directory is in the same language.

[Tourman]

Thanks Rebekah,

All in the same language with very similar content. Wouldnt the duplicate content be an issue for both strategies?

[MoosaHemani]

ccTLD and Sub directories both are valid but it is preferable to use subdirectory instead of ccTLD.

By the way duplicate content can be a huge issue in that case weather you go for anything ccTLD, sub directory and even the different domain.

I would highly recommend using the sub directory with a unique text in it! Or use the different language (same content under different language won’t be a problem!)