Can I have a duplicate site with a different domain name

Discussion in 'HTML & Website Design' started by NDF, Apr 25, 2007.

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    I want to start another website with the same contents as my current website, I just want to change the CSS sheet so it looks a little different.
    Will search engines be ok with this as the file name is the same as my current website apart from the domain.

    Thanks.....
     
    NDF, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  2. Michelangelo

    Michelangelo Peon

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    #2
    No they will not be ok, the new website will not be indexed or banned because of the dublicate content, one of my clients did the same some time ago.
     
    Michelangelo, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  3. gderoo

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    #3
    I wouldn't do it. Most search engines don't like duplicate content (read: websites) It is best to have different websites and different layouts.
     
    gderoo, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  4. NDF

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    Thanks. I had a feeling there might be problem with the indexing in search engines.
     
    NDF, Apr 25, 2007 IP
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    Richie_Ni Illustrious Member

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    #5
    It's called duplicate content.
     
    Richie_Ni, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  6. cdotech

    cdotech Banned

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    When you have duplicate content.. search engines won't like it. i suggest you dont do it. put a different content on that other site, im sure that has more advantages.
     
    cdotech, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  7. Your Content

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    #7
    For search engines purposes is a bad idea, but great for mirroring your main site if hosting downtime occurs.
     
    Your Content, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  8. Arson

    Arson Well-Known Member

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    #8
    why would you want to make a copy of your website anyway?
     
    Arson, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  9. Eskarina

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    You can attach more than one stylesheet to each website and allow the user to change it with a button or something. Not sure how it's done but if you ask in the css forum I'm sure you'll get plenty of help.
     
    Eskarina, Apr 25, 2007 IP
  10. Tiddle

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    should try a 301, or a 302 redirect.
     
    Tiddle, Apr 26, 2007 IP