Link building maximum to different sub domains?

[Mulith]

Hi All,

I'm launching a new website with a number of country specific sub-domains and I wanted to know if Google will calculate the number of new links as a root domain or if it will treat each subdomain seperately?

For instance if I built 50 links per month to each of my five proposed subdomains would google see it as 250 links built to one root domain(and penalise me as a result) or will they view these subdomains independantly and accept these 50 links per page as an acceptable amount per sub domain.

Thanks in advance.

Ross

[AaronSchinke]

Probably depends on how you build the links.

[Mulith]

Hi Aaron,

I was hoping to offer free advertising in exchange for a link which is quite common in my industry.

Could you expand on what would be a poor way to build links so I can make sure I steer clear.

Ross

[BlinkWeb]

I think this blog post from Rand is just what you are looking for. In short, "Subdomains DO NOT always inherit all of the positive metrics and ranking ability of other subdomains on a given root domain!"

http://www.seomoz.org/blog/understanding-root-domains-subdomains-vs-subfolders-microsites

[AaronSchinke]

That isn't always a bad idea. I would just say to make sure you are dealing with trusted sites before trading for links. All links are not created equal. Too many untrusted links reflect poorly on your site, regardless of how they are built!