Technical Definition
Subdirectory structure uses folders for international versions: example.com/fr/, example.com/de/. Benefits: consolidated domain authority, easier maintenance, single hosting. Requires hreflang implementation. Popular approach for international sites on gTLDs. Google treats as same domain with different language/region sections.
Simple Explanation (ELI13)
Using subdirectories for international SEO means putting each language or country version in a folder like yoursite.com/fr/ for French or yoursite.com/es/ for Spanish. This is easier to manage than separate domains and keeps all your SEO authority in one place. Many big sites use this approach.
Related Terms
International SEO, Hreflang, Site Structure, gTLD
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