New Domain vs Aged Parked Domain

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by Jake Howard, Oct 16, 2012.

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    Hi All,

    I am in the process of selecting a domain name for a new site, and I have two options:

    Option 1: This is for a new domain name, however the keyword is split like the following key-word.com.au

    Option 2: This is for an aged domain name which is currently parked and ranking around 50 in google for the keyword, however it has a superior domain in keyword.com.au

    From an SEO point of view, which option am I best going with? If I go with option 2, will I be penalized due to the fact that the website has been performing so bad for that keyword over a long period of time, or will Google reward me, because the domain is an aged domain?

    Cheers

    Jake
     
    Jake Howard, Oct 16, 2012 IP
  2. will77506

    will77506 Peon

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    No you wont be penalized. If anything it would help because the domain is older.
     
    will77506, Oct 17, 2012 IP
  3. Jake Howard

    Jake Howard Well-Known Member

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    Jake Howard, Oct 30, 2012 IP
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    war_machine Active Member

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    Choose the second option. An aged domain can help increase your rankings and add value to your website.
     
    war_machine, Oct 30, 2012 IP