what are the implications of a dropped domain?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by goblingreen, Jun 19, 2011.

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    Hi,
    What are the implications of a dropped domain? Is it bad or does it mean nothing.

    thnx
     
    goblingreen, Jun 19, 2011 IP
  2. dcristo

    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    With regard to what? If you have a developed site and you allow the domain to expire the site will go down. In this instance I would say the implications are huge lol.
     
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  3. goblingreen

    goblingreen Member

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    some guys sell domains and then specify that it has not been dropped. so what? is there a diff? so what im then asking should be if its re-registered and was prev dropped?
     
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    SiberForum Banned

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    I suppose each case depends on the domain name itself. But if domain name is dropped - most likely that means that current owner is not interested in the domain name.
     
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    Card Well-Known Member

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    Well,In this case the implications of dropped domains are not bad but huge :)
     
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    tattoos Prominent Member

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    Some people believe that domains improve over time (aged backlinks, easier to SEO, gains trust etc... so long as its history doesn't contain spam).
    Once a domain drops into the pool of domains available to hand register as a new domain, some people believe that any trust/backlinks/value/etc the domain has gained over the years, are reset and lost.
    If it never drops, then it retains its age and perceived value.

    Cheers
    James
     
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    WSynd Peon

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    As said, a dropped domain runs the risk of resetting the PR and age value, as records are deleted for that domain.

    HOWEVER, the backlinks it has are not necessarily deleted (only if the webmasters of the linking websites delete every single one). This means that if you add new quality content, you can regain the standing it once had.

    Still, the loss of domain age is a very relevant matter. That's why sellers include that bit of information.
     
    WSynd, Jun 20, 2011 IP