Will I Lose My Google Ranking If I Move Host?

Discussion in 'General Marketing' started by apollo23, Feb 25, 2011.

  1. #1
    Hi

    I intend to change my web hosting account and I wonder if i will loose my Google ranking/link juices that i have earned if i were to copy my files from host A to host B?
     
    apollo23, Feb 25, 2011 IP
  2. asepsjmak

    asepsjmak Well-Known Member

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    it depends on you, do it as fast as you can and don't let google sees your domain without content. It will be de-indexed for several times till nex google update. That's my experience :)
     
    asepsjmak, Feb 25, 2011 IP
  3. webcosmo

    webcosmo Notable Member

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    downtime is a major factor for any effect if at all.
    plan it ahead so you have minimum downtime.

    otherwise there should not be a problem.
     
    webcosmo, Feb 25, 2011 IP
  4. rain21

    rain21 Active Member

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    no, absolutely not.
     
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    etc Well-Known Member

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    yes. for awhile but it will be back once you're updating regularly.
     
    etc, Feb 26, 2011 IP
  6. Zachmo

    Zachmo Peon

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    If it wont be a swift process.
     
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    Make sure you don't have any downtime, and you won't lose any ranking.
     
    lothos, Feb 26, 2011 IP
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    loksch Active Member

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    #8
    It will definitely not affect your ranking...so long as Google is able to see a new host within as short a time as possible.
    Take Care,
    loksch
     
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    #9
    People are talking about the server location playing a role in SEO.. But I cannot confirm anything, I'm just saying =) Let us know what happens
     
    xtxt, Feb 26, 2011 IP
  10. lees

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    You need to make sure that when you transfer your site doesn't go down for long at all. If this is the case your ranking will not be effected at all however if your site is down for a while your ranking may take a knock!
     
    lees, Feb 26, 2011 IP
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    No if you do it quick. If the domain name stays the same no reason to worry.
     
    GeorgR., Feb 26, 2011 IP
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    w3bmaster Notable Member

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    It should recover in max 2 weeks

    Make sure the downtime is as small as possible ....
     
    w3bmaster, Feb 26, 2011 IP
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    #13
    the less downtime the better mate BE QUICK
     
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    + move to fast host.
     
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    MakZF Well-Known Member

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    Like others have said, the faster the move to the new host the better. But even if the move is slow, google will eventually recache your site.
     
    MakZF, Feb 27, 2011 IP