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Just Notice Website Started to Rank (No. 23), But of Course Bought New/Better Domain Name
I just bought a new domain name that is more relevant to the service I provide, and of course the exact day that I buy it my website finally ranks on Google. Nothing special, but got to number 23 spot.
My question is, has anyone set up a new domain name and redirected the new back to the old? If so, did it help ranking at all? Should I just keep using the nonsensical domain name that I have now? or maybe it can help to redirect from the new, more relevant/service oriented domain name, back to my old one?
Grumpy SEO guy, please to chime in. I know that for it fact it does help somewhat to have the service in the domain name, at least a little.
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Why redirect new to old?
Domains essentially have no impact on ranking, but it is best to have them short, relevant and recognisable for humans (not Google) – domain equity and backlinks is where the domain starts to build traction
I would just change your domain, redirect permanently to your new domain, and just ensure you let Google know of your domain change in your Google search console property
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Redirect old to new, 301 it, and update GSC. You’ll be fine.
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