Domain Age and Page Rank help

Hi Guys,

One of our client wants to buy new domain name which will keyword driven, and move the site to it, . But current website has really good Page Rank of 6. So i was just wondering what all precautions we need to take. I am bit worried abt drop of PR as PR update can be done soon i feel by old posts. So .. Guys let me know shall i opt for buying new domain or stick with same name work on other SEO things

 

if you must change the domain name, then you can change it. after the change and moving the content over to the new site, do a 301 redirection which will transfer the pagerank form old site to new

 

I think you should continue with your old domain but if your client want a new domain then you can only do 301 redirect your old site on your new domain it can help to get PR and ranking on your new domain it will take some time and 95% works but 5% can't. So think carefully and if possible then talk again with your client and try to convince him.

 

He should not change the domain for a single reason: the new domain name is probably a very different name and this will cause confusion to must of the huge amount of users he currently has and so will decrease dramatically user navigation even he has a same rank.

 

better option you people are saying stick to current one ?

 

Make sure to verify both sites, add them to google's webmaster tools, and activate the change of address procedure.

No page rank loss if you follow their guidelines and keep both sites identical.

 

you can do permanent redirection from your old site to new one.

 

i think you should not change the domain name.. if its necessary to change then use 301 redirection method..

 

I would keep the old domain just because of the PR and age factor.

 

ya age factor people say and even i have seen affect if i change to new domain. Its already 6 to 7 year old site, so its authority website. And abt Google Web master control, we can change it but not sure does it gone help for PR.

 

I think your domain age matter because search engine also look for the count the domain name as well as the Page Rank of the website in the overall optimization of the websites over the search engines.

 

Is it really possible to transfer pagerank form old site to new through 301 redirection????

 

The same question is ringing in my mind.

 

Hi,

According to my personal opinion, the domain age factor really plays an important role and if you have a good age for your website then of course you will get good rankings too.

But now a days with the introduction of Keyword specific URL's i think if you give a try without harming the present site.

 

Well its aged domain. Your client should go with the same. If he wants new domain. Use 301 redirects, the ranking and page rank transfers on the new domain soon.

 

Even if u make a 301 redirection it will take up to 3 months to take effect.So you will lose visitors/time/money. So dont do that )

 

This is absolutely not true. 301 redirect along with Google webmaster tools "change of address" procedure as stated in my previous post will ensure a safe transfer immediately.

PR is preserved and will show in next toolbar update.

 

Is it really possible to transfer pagerank form old site to new through 301 redirection ???? if i change ????

 

Time 3 to 4 months will definatly hit very badly to the business. so i am also thinking on same grounds. But if we change in GWM does it gone take that much of time is my question

 

This was matt saying.., It makes me think again on diff ground
http://blog.mannixmarketing.com/2009/09/domain-age/