Should you run your “store” section as part of your main website or break it out into it own sub-domain?

So today I was wondering….Should you run your Woocomerce “store” section as part of your main website or break it out into it own sub-domain?

One of the first articles I read while Googling around for an answer was Subdomains vs. Subfolders: Which Is Better for SEO & Why? in SearchEngineJournal.com.

Subdomains vs. Subfolders: Which Is Better for SEO & Why?

The use of a subdomain or a subfolder has SEO, user experience, and other implications. Learn about the pros, cons, and use cases of each one.

SEO’s Place in a Cookieless Web: Is Content the New Cookie?

SEO’s Place in a Cookieless Web: Is Content the New Cookie?

The move away from cookie-based tracking is a response to increasing public concern around privacy. This scrutiny comes on the heels of data breaches and scandals that have plagued Facebook, Google, Amazon, Apple, and other Silicon Valley behemoths in recent years. There’s been much discussion of how search marketers and PPC professionals can prepare for a cookieless web.