Duplicate content question

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by silvastar, Jul 18, 2010.

  1. #1
    Quick question on duplicate content across multiple sites.

    If I have 3 massage sites all targeting different US states
    ie seattlemassage.com
    Atlantamassage.com
    Oaklandmassage.com

    do I get penalised if they all have the same content on each of them?
    They would all target different cities obviously but the content could be
    very similar. ie 'best massage in seattle' or 'best massage in Atlanta' etc

    Any suggestions or thoughts on the good and bad of this strategy?
     
    silvastar, Jul 18, 2010 IP
  2. SCLocal

    SCLocal Notable Member

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    Yes you could be penalized. You need and should have unique content for each of the individual sites. Spend a little money and hire a copy-writer to create unique content for your site, it's really worth it because google will only credit one of the sites for the content. How the duplicate content will effect your sites is to be determined. If each website is a specific location-based website it may not effect it much, but in the end you shouldn't look for shortcuts (eg using the same copy).
     
    SCLocal, Jul 18, 2010 IP
  3. bruce_robart

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    yep u are absolutely right. google dont know that this site is made bye same firm so it is just considered as dumping factors..and you could be penalize for that issue.so be careful.best luck
     
    bruce_robart, Jul 18, 2010 IP
  4. silvastar

    silvastar Active Member

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    I figured so much but always good to get the thoughts of marketers on this forum in particular.

    I will look to create unique content as its the only way to go long term. Appreciate your feedback.
     
    silvastar, Jul 19, 2010 IP
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    johnk681 Active Member

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    Yes, it will harm you if you not change the contents.
     
    johnk681, Jul 20, 2010 IP
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    duplicate content will not harm you, but it won't help much either. There is duplicate content all over the net and if it hurt you, thousands of websites wouldn't be ranking at all. Like I said, it won't help you much though, so it's best to rewrite and/or spin them a bit.
     
    FlightCenter, Jul 20, 2010 IP
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    Yes, always use unique content on your primary sites. In general unique content should be used no matter what, but especially on your primary site you are trying to rank for.
     
    awsum, Jul 20, 2010 IP