Cname vs Directory vs Domain

[Imagicor]

I'm currently building a new site where I will have a number pages devoted to each product. Plans are to develop a targeted incoming link program for each product.

I want to be able to link each of these products together with a common menu system that lists each product, approximately 20 to 25.

Does anyone have any experience on which is the best way to go?

1. Separate Domain for each product

2. CName for each product from one master domain

3. One domain holding all product pages off root or in folders for each domain

The objective is to focus targeted traffic to each product for maximum sales conversion, and maximize PR ranking without causing penalties for excessive cross linking.

Any suggestions or experiences would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[DaveN]

option 3 for me.

DaveN

[topr8]

in developing a site in that way i'd agree that one domain is best ...

because big is beautiful

or imo big is more successful than small

[Imagicor]

Looks like number 3 is the option. Thanks for everyone's help.

Jim