301 redirect transfer domain age

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by seowork12, Feb 13, 2012.

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    i have a new site only 30 days old and would like to add some some authority to it if i where to purchase an aged domain name and do a 301 redirect to the newsite i would this pass age to the new domain name ?
     
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  2. Alexander P.

    Alexander P. Peon

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    You won't pass the age of the domain to another when you redirect it. It will only pass the link juice / the authority that the domain is receiving, going to the new domain where you have redirected it
     
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    mhovingh Well-Known Member

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    What Alexander P. said is correct. No age pass (that is tied directly to a domain) but traffic and link juice get passed with a 301.

    One thing that can help young domains, with their age issue, is to register the domain for more than just 1 year. You are showing a commitment to having the site be around a long time by registering it for at least a few years.
     
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    seowork12 Greenhorn

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    hi if i where to register the domain name lets say for an additional 2 years would this help prevent my site from getting sand boxed ?
     
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    Most likely not. Your best bet for a young domain is to simply use the 301 and to get a longer registration period. That's about the only thing I can think of.
     
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    If you are already planning on running the site for a long time, then paying for the first few years up front is a decent choice. The impact will be minimal, when looking at other things that impact where a site ranks, but it is worthwhile to do it for a new site that you are committed to long-term.
     
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