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[uk-netmarketing] Changing domain names/websites pitfalls?

[uk-netmarketing] Changing domain names/websites pitfalls?

Mike Maughan mike at maughan.co.uk
Mon Sep 9 20:49:34 BST 2013


My suggestion:

Copy the old site to the new, edit as appropriate.

Redirect the original domain to the new one (hosting company will be able
to advise on this; not a big change).

Update the links and seo stuff.

Done :)

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Regards Mike
 On 9 Sep 2013 00:36, "Andy Connor" <andy at wizzmail.co.uk> wrote:

> Dear All****
>
> ** **
>
> I have a conundrum that I cannot workout, so I thought I would come to the
> fountain of all credible knowledge!****
>
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>
> I have a client that has been using website for over 5 years lets call it
> say www.theeatery.co.uk, it has been been reviewed on various sites such
> as Twitter, Open Table, Trip Advisor and by various food related critic’s
> websites. All of these reviews refer to www.theeatery.co.uk and  The
> Eatery. Google has also indexed the site over the years and rank is good.*
> ***
>
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> The client now wishes to change his domain name and website to
> www.theeaterylondon.co.uk – What are the SEO pitfalls to this and what is
> the best way to manage this move and to maximise retention or transfer, if
> possible, of the rankings and relevance of reviews?  ****
>
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>
> Suggestions have been:-****
>
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> Run both sites in parallel (what a PITA!)****
>
> Set up 301 redirects per page****
>
> Contact review sites to change their reference to the new site
> www.theeaterylondon.co.uk****
>
> Don’t do it.****
>
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> Any guidance or points to relevant papers would be very much appreciated.*
> ***
>
> ** **
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> Best regards****
>
> ** **
>
> Andy Connor****
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