Changing from Subdomain to real domain

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by JohnS0N, Aug 2, 2007.

  1. #1
    Today I bought a domain, changed DNS and all other settings. Domain worked right away after 1 minute.

    It should be a simple question, but since I haven't done this before I will rather ask, before I do something what search engines won't like.

    Previously I had a blogspot.com domain and now have chainged to a real .com domain. My question is how will Search engines see this change? Should I resubmit my new domain to all the search engines or should I rather leave it to avoid duplicate content?

    I also have put my website to a few webdirectories and blog sites. Should I change the settings and update them to my new domain?

    Thanks!
     
    JohnS0N, Aug 2, 2007 IP
  2. trichnosis

    trichnosis Prominent Member

    Messages:
    13,785
    Likes Received:
    333
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    300
    #2
    if you use 301 redirect from old domain to the new domain, you will not get any problem
     
    trichnosis, Aug 2, 2007 IP
  3. JohnS0N

    JohnS0N Notable Member

    Messages:
    1,581
    Likes Received:
    63
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    210
    #3
    I think that is what blogger does automatically, am I right or am I right? :D
     
    JohnS0N, Aug 2, 2007 IP
  4. JohnS0N

    JohnS0N Notable Member

    Messages:
    1,581
    Likes Received:
    63
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    210
    #4
    I still am confused as to submit it or not? Will search engines recognize the new domain and automatically include it into their database?
     
    JohnS0N, Aug 2, 2007 IP
  5. seoperson

    seoperson Peon

    Messages:
    501
    Likes Received:
    9
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #5
    just input your custom domain in blogspot settings and save . It will automatically do a 301 redirect and it will also save your page rank.
     
    seoperson, Aug 3, 2007 IP
    JohnS0N likes this.
  6. JohnS0N

    JohnS0N Notable Member

    Messages:
    1,581
    Likes Received:
    63
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    210
    #6
    Excellent thanks. Reputation given.
     
    JohnS0N, Aug 3, 2007 IP