New domain and Google issues

Discussion in 'Site & Server Administration' started by Big Richard, Dec 10, 2005.

  1. #1
    Hi,

    There is a new website that I want to purchase for the domain name. However the current owner is just using the site for a porn links site.

    There are backlinks to the website and these are also from porn related directories or websites.

    I want to use the domain for a totally no porn related site, so I want to know how those porn related backlinks are going are going to affect the website with regard to google - ie will it get blocked when porn filters are on ??

    The domain is a good domain and it has a current PR of 5, so I am keen for it but you see my concerns!
     
    Big Richard, Dec 10, 2005 IP
  2. Shoemoney

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    I think it has a bigger value as a porn domain honestly... its so hard to get a porn site to rank....

    but I dont think the porn links will hurt you.

    Check to see if it ranks for any terms at all. I have come to find that there is a "porn" sandbox or filter that once a site has been classified as adult or porn it is pushed back for keywords. dunno just from my experience anyway.
     
    Shoemoney, Dec 10, 2005 IP
  3. Big Richard

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    Thanks, but the name is very poor for a porn name, and I think really it must have been a non porn site long in the past.

    The domain is selling for only about $500 which I think is resonable for a very good domain with a PR5. My question is though is the "porn" association in SE's done by the content on site (which I can change) or the links going to it - which I can't change?
     
    Big Richard, Dec 11, 2005 IP
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    I would be leary if you are looking from a se perspective.
     
    Shoemoney, Dec 11, 2005 IP
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    Ok thanks - guess I will give it a miss, although its a great domain at the price. - Shame
     
    Big Richard, Dec 12, 2005 IP