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some time ago Google equalised subdomains and subfolders - officially... the differences are marginal but they exist and I will tell you a few which you can think about ... maybe this will help your for your decision.

In the first place Google regards a subdomain as a separate domain within such a theoretical scenario: you can get up to 2 listings within the serps for one keyword with one domain. Using a subdomain multiplies this possibility (I`ve seen examples where a single subdomain had 5 listings + 2 from the main domain)... so this is a factor which can have an effect on the traffic.

Another aspect are penalties. If you get a penalty on a subdomain, there is a very big chance that the main domain is not affected. By the way: this process is NOT reversible!

Furthermore, if you use sudomains it`s much more easier to control htaccess (e.g. mod rewrite)

Using subfolders is often much more easier to handle for webmasters but that can`t be seen as "across-the-board".

The main argument you will get to hear about using subfolders is that they get trust from the main website. There is no evidence that this is an advantage of subfolders. Subfolders and subdomains need links from other sides to establish their ranking!

So if the content you would like to separate has less in common with the content of the main domain you should think about the option to use subdomains.

I am not 100% sure about that but as far as I know, there is no such thing within MOZ... take a look at this post to look for alternatives:

http://moz.com/community/q/how-do-you-check-the-outbound-links-of-a-site

take a look at the attached screenshot... it should look like that and when you click on the "view" button you should be able to see the report...

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"Also when trying to add a new campaign, I cannot move forward beyond the Name and URL window."

Another member reported that issue as well a few hours ago... tell the support about that problem: help@moz.com

they can & will help you

ok, then youve done everything you can do... the reason why it doesnt work can`t be figured out by ourselves, it seems... please use: help@moz.com and send them our conversation for example... tell the support about your issue directly... they can and will help you then!

sorry for not being more helpful at this point

sounds as if there is something wrong with your settings within the browsers in general... do you accept cookies?

If you have the possibility to use a different PC/MAC or even a tablet you should try out that...

I use moz with Opera under Win 7 Ultimate and everything works fine...

how many time has passed since you set up your campaign?

It might take up to 1 week until you get any (first) data...

the URLs you mention, use the same text to the same target... its not the target URL thats the problem, it`s the identical text on the URLs you named... is just a short text, so try to rewrite one of them and everything is fine...

it`s just a little inpulse Robert... well, with "controversial" I mean that you have to be careful with your choice...

for example the methode of rewards: this won`t lead to links that last longer. If you promote that you offer an iPad or something like that for just a referral you might loose this link after the competition is over ... furthermore if you request a link from each participant Google might interpret this as buying links if they recognize it.

If youve got an onlineshop for example its much more difficult to initiate successful linkbaits...

The most difficult aspect with linkbaits comes up when you try to convince other webmasters. Try to imagine their position (you already mentioned that): why should they put a link to your site? There are many reasons to do not.

Let me quote another example: there is friend of mine who created a 40-pages PDF which explains how dangerous a fire can be and what to do to avoid serious injuries etc.

He created a landing page especially to promote that little ebook which is for free! Then he figured out the webmasters of all the local fire departments and told them about that PDF. They liked the information and what he did. They regarded his work as very useful und linked to the landing page of this book... successful linkbait I would say.

Other webmasters are not interested on what you do or what you`ve done unless you can provide something very useful...

Sorry for not telling you the perfect solution but this depends on your project, you know?

No, you are not wrong about that... the keyword is "linkbait". There are several techniques which are very different but they all have one thing in common: the aim that they will create links to your site (maybe!)

The standard splits those linkbaits into the following tactics:

• informational (e.g. top-10 or whatever lists of interesting facts etc.)

• provoking (e.g. false statements) - I personally don`t like this one

• awards & interviews

• rewards (competitions)

• Tools (you have done something that might help others? e.g. a little guidebook or a calculator for xy)

• curiosity (e.g. polls and their results)

• humor (mainly pictures etc.)

well you have to take a closer look at these options because they have to fit to what you intend to do... this is just a hint which could guide your thoughts AND all these techniques are absolutely controversial... they have good aspects and might have bad consequences if you use them... it depends on many, many aspects

maybe this is a little help:

http://blog.snapwidget.com/post/65198235028/using-google-analytics-with-your-instagram-widget#.UrAQMPTuIV8

can confirm this issue... its the same with me... I think Google is testing (again) something new... maybe theve changed some criterias for those pictures?

this is a tough choice between 2 bad "mistakes" - if you leave it blank or empty you don`t use the potential you have... if you have duplicates this is also the same PLUS being afraid what could happen because Matt Cutts mentioned this topic...

You cant expect a really serious recommendation because both is a "no-go" to me at the moment. If you leave it blank, Google will decide what they display within their SERPs respective Snippets. If your sites have a good and relevant text this wont end up in a desaster but if there is nothing which Google can pick from???! You no what I mean? (many shops have this problem then)

On the other hand this announcement might be a hint to what already happend with the meta keywords... they have no relevance anymore... the only recommendation I would give you now: try it out!

Take one page or a few more and delete the meta description. Leave it blank and wait a little bit... sooner or later you will be able to see the effect within the SERPs then. Upon this result you can make your decision. Don`t do that with your start/home/entry page... use sites (URLs I mean) which are linked more deeper...

BUT your long-term goal should be: create different and relevant meta descriptions

ok, then both domain names are "appropriate" ...

the best way would be to take one to target the "tourists who book last minute" and the other one to target those who book from the States in advance ... You would gain a very good range then and ensure to use two good domain names in the right way...

Have you answered yourself the question if you want to advertise more local or within a wider range?

I would use the 2nd one... I like that more because it seems to be "accurate" ...

You might be very right that the name of a domain is no longer "the most important thing" according to all those changes which already took place and all those changes that might take place...

BUT

It is still a relevant ranking factor if you can use a domain name that fits for the proper keywords... and it CAN help you to make things a little bit more easier.

Experts will tell you that you should focus on unique content and all those things closely associated with that and they are absolutely right!

AND in addition to that It won`t hurt and it will have a significant impact if you choose the right domain according to the content you will focus on... do a keyword research and take the results into your consideration...

what you should know in that case is that Google has not made a pagerank update for almost 9 months now:

http://www.hobo-web.co.uk/google-pr-update/

1. You`ve done everything right - as you can see there is a green hook next to that issue and if you "mouse-over" the little "i" next to contributing factor then you can read that you only need to take care of unchecked items...

2. see 1

3. here is something to do in case there is nothing wrong from the point of the report of the on-page grader... I have to take a closer look on that

Hey Chris,

please take a look at the attachment... it should look like that.

So you don`t see that within your account?

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I see, well this is not very elegant so far and not really "perfect" regarding SEO aspects BUT all the things (advertisements that might generate a link to henry.com etc.) that my help building up DA, Pagerank, linkjuice etc. will be passed through to the other domain... you won`t loose anything of that by using a 301

this might not be the most perfect solution what your client prefers but it`s not uncommon

Under "campaign settings" - scroll down to traffic settings - click the "pencil" and just choose the right one from the dropdown list... if you`ve one GA account assigned with 2 different suffixes they can be found there as well...

its a bit complicated because moz doesnt show the UA code in the dropdown list but if you only have 2 to choose from, youll soon find the right one... after youve confirmed your choice you can see the UA code including the suffix... if it is not the right one, simply choose the other one... this should help you connecting the right UA code i think...

I`ve 4 in one account and in my case this works...