International subdomains?

[garyislearning]

I have a US based site and recently got a backlink from the German version of IGN (de.ign.com).  Does that carry the same weight because it is the same root domain?

[BlueprintMarketing]

It Will carry more weight in Germany then it will in it the states.

However, you have a very strong link so I would definitely keep it.

If you're Target market is the USA

A link without a subdomain Targeting Germany

Would definitely be preferred if you're trying to rank United States

So yes it would be  better to have one from theUnited States would be a better link however you still got the fantastic link.

Sincerely,

Thomas

[katemorris]

Whether a subdomain carries all the weight of the main domain has yet to be proven, but I think in this case it does. But link equity flows from the page not the domain.

A better test is: does the site look spammy? Do I want my brand on there? If yes, awesome. Then: Did I pay for this placement? (If yes, please rethink that unless it's advertising and nofollowed)

If it's natural and good for your brand, no matter what site, just keep it there.