Does Domain Life Matter For New Domains?

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    Does the domain term of life still matter when buying a new domain?

    Example, what's better? To register a domain for 1 year or 3/5 years for example?

    I've heard that Google favors domains that have more than 1 year life to them as they are less likely to disappear. But what if you only want to register a domain for a year as a test?

    I've personally found success with 1 year domains the same as 5 year domains. But have you noticed any ranking difference for domains with a longer expiration date?
     
    Mkcoy, Mar 9, 2015 IP
  2. Franklin Hatchett

    Franklin Hatchett Well-Known Member

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    Pretty sure that's a myth. Sure you aren't confusing it with the age of an existing domain?
     
    Franklin Hatchett, Mar 9, 2015 IP
  3. Anurana

    Anurana Peon

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    It counts as the ranking factor nothing else.
     
    Anurana, Mar 9, 2015 IP
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    trabic Active Member

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    I think that Matt Cutts has already answered this question. Read this http://rapidwebseo.com/matt-cutts-does-domain-age-really-matter.php
     
    trabic, Mar 10, 2015 IP
  5. ahad

    ahad Member

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    My domain www.technetbd.com/services/ expired while i forgot to renew on time, for about 1 month, the domain name lost and then i renewed it before deletion, can anybody please help explaining this fact as i can remain careful in future to keep it up for always. Thanks
     
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  6. Mkcoy

    Mkcoy Well-Known Member

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    Ahad what?? That doesn't even make any sense.
     
    Mkcoy, Mar 10, 2015 IP
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    Domain age is an on-page SEO factors helpful in website ranking in search engines.
     
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    aceriker Banned

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    Hi,

    Yes, for a new site, domain age is a factor, because typically a new site does not have much content on it, so for that reason it will be more difficult to rank well in the search index. The fact is that an older domain that has been established has earned a greater level of trust with Google than a younger domain that is not as established. But Matt admits that this is true to a point, but domain age is an insignificant factor that really carries very little weight in the Google algorithm.
     
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    patco Well-Known Member

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    I don't think this will help you to get a better SERP. It can only help your clients to be sure that they visit a SERIOUS company (your website)! ;)
     
    patco, Mar 11, 2015 IP