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Changing Domain Names

Discussion in 'Content Management' started by LunaCoffee12, Oct 21, 2020.

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    I'm changing my site domain to something shorter. Any tips on best practices so as not to lose rankings? What happens if I keep both sites for awhile? I assume I wouldn't be able to move my content over, as it would create duplicate content errors. How do I keep my ranking?

    Thanks for any advice!
     
    LunaCoffee12, Oct 21, 2020 IP
  2. c1lonewolf

    c1lonewolf Member

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    get the new domain and park it on your hosting account, then point the new domain to the same location as the old. You can begin marketing the new one without losing any rankings, clients etc that use the old one. it's just two different ways to access the same site.
     
    c1lonewolf, Oct 21, 2020 IP
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    Just be sure that when you change your domain name it is still easy to read and easy to remember.
     
    IAmTheAnswer, Nov 19, 2020 IP
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    qwikad.com Illustrious Member Affiliate Manager

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    DON'T! I mean it. You WILL lose rankings and chances of getting them all back are slim.
     
    qwikad.com, Nov 22, 2020 IP
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    EvoWRZ® Notable Member

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    I do not think it is a good idea, if we can call it idea.
     
    EvoWRZ®, Apr 6, 2021 IP
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    iphoneglance Well-Known Member

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    People do it all the time with their sites. You just need to work on the ranking again and start over almost.
     
    iphoneglance, Jun 28, 2021 IP
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    It's not worth it, don't do it, you gonna have to start over with your ranking, a lot of extra work
     
    NicoleW, Jun 29, 2021 IP
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