Changing domain name.

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by Mickyblueeyes, Feb 11, 2009.

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    Hi

    I have just changed my domain name from a .biz to a .com and now have more keywords in the URL. I used a 301 re-direct. I was led to believe that this was the safest method to preserve rankings. However, a few days after the change my site has lost its good rankings in Google.
    Has anybody had any experience of this? Is this a temporary thing or do I have to start all over again with SEO for new domain?
     
    Mickyblueeyes, Feb 11, 2009 IP
  2. JoelJonathan

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    A 301 redirect is the best way to go. This should only be a temporary slip or unrelated to the change.
     
    JoelJonathan, Feb 16, 2009 IP
  3. Mickyblueeyes

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    Thanks for your reply. I will wait patiently for my rankings to recover.
     
    Mickyblueeyes, Feb 17, 2009 IP
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    It takes a little time for everything to get sorted out by Google, however you should try out for getting some new inbound links for the new site to get it accelerated. :)
     
    bobchrist, Feb 17, 2009 IP
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    It might be due to a change in your previous websites rankings..
     
    jiggymehta, Feb 17, 2009 IP