Similar Keywords on Addon Domain

[thriftypence]

Hi all,

I'm looking at setting up a second website targeting some similar keywords to my existing blog.  I host the site through bluehost and am considering hosting the other website as an addon Domain.  Whilst the content on both websites will be different both will target the same keywords.  Does anyone know if because I'm targeting the same keys words using an addon Domain this could impact my existings site google rankings?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[dominidesign_hk]

Your existing rankings are not likely to be influenced. Though using an addon domain means you either have the same IP or C Block which is not optimal. Google may link the sites to be connected somehow.

A different hosting party or at least a unique IP is recommended for optimal results.

[ThompsonPaul]

Targeting the same keywords with an additional site could certainly affect impact your existing rankings. You'll essentially be competing against yourself. But it won't make any difference whether the second site is on an addon domain in your primary hosting or on a different host/IP address. Google has so many ways of knowing that two sites are related that goes far beyond what IP they use.

There can be instances where a second site for the same topics can be necessary/effective, but you'll want to be really sure that's the best approach as opposed to adjusting your existing site to accommodate whatever it is you're trying to accomplish. You're literally doubling your workload and competing against yourself in the process.

What's the purpose of the second site? To go after a completely different market segment?

Paul