Domain redirect or Urls redirect?

[hifivebaby]

I have website ABC.com running for 1 year, now I want to create another website DEF.com which has the same similar but better content than ABC.com.
Reason is DEF.com domain is better for branding.
ABC.com has few hundred backlinks, mainly linked to the home page.
I want to pass the SEO value from ABC.com to DEF.com
is it ok to just do a domain redirect from ABC.com to DEF.com ?
I am not keen to do individual page urls redirect because their page structure are not that similar.

 

[420lounge]

In your case , the sites are similar but DEF.com has better content and you want to pass the SEO value
Domain redirect will be a suitable option ....

 

[l0cke]

I have website ABC.com running for 1 year, now I want to create another website DEF.com which has the same similar but better content than ABC.com.
Reason is DEF.com domain is better for branding.
ABC.com has few hundred backlinks, mainly linked to the home page.
I want to pass the SEO value from ABC.com to DEF.com
is it ok to just do a domain redirect from ABC.com to DEF.com ?
I am not keen to do individual page urls redirect because their page structure are not that similar.

Redirecting ABC.com to DEF.com can help with SEO, but if the pages are very different, individual redirects might work better for keeping their specific search benefits.

 

[Leon jamesh]

If the contents on your new site is better than the old site, I suggest you to use domain redirection to move the SEO value to your new site.

 

[GoogSEO]

Analyze the links to your pages. If some very strong sites link to your page, but not to the main page, and link to it in the context of the article on it, then it is better to redirect such pages separately, and everything else just to the main page of DEF.com.

If there are no such links, you can send all pages to the main DEF.com page.

 

[BlackShield]

If you want to shift the goodness from ABC.com to DEF.com for a snazzier brand, think about redirecting the whole domain. But keep in mind, redirecting individual pages works better for holding onto each page's strength.

 

[clubitvn]

My suggestion would be use 301 redirect so it informs search engine the content has moved to new domain and update XML sitemap on DEF.com for the new structure.

 

[ItHappens]

REdirect would be a good option only if you do not have good ranking yet on ABC.com.

 

[RogueDreamer]

you can use Domain redirect without the second thought

 

[rankrogue]

Certainly. Implementing a 301 permanent redirect from ABC.com to DEF.com tells search engines that the move is permanent. While the new domain may not inherit all backlink value instantly, it helps transfer a significant portion of SEO authority.

However, it's crucial to ensure both domains have similar content relevance to maximize the effectiveness of the redirect. Individual page redirects offer more precise transfer, but a domain-level redirect is a suitable approach when page structures differ. Regularly monitor and update content on DEF.com to maintain and enhance its SEO standing.

 

[RankWithShelly]

It's advisable to implement individual 301 redirects for specific pages to ensure a more accurate transfer of authority. Aligning content, reaching out to valuable backlinks, and using Google Search Console can enhance the effectiveness of the transition.

 

[NeedMyLink]

You can do a domain redirect, but there's a bit more to it for max SEO juice. The key here is ensuring DEF.com's content aligns closely with what ABC.com had. If the content's too different, Google might not pass all the link equity. Since ABC.com's backlinks are mostly to the homepage, a domain-level 301 redirect can work well. It tells search engines that your site has permanently moved, and they usually transfer most of the SEO value.

 

[Waqas246]

I think this will be good

 

[hifivebaby]

Analyze the links to your pages. If some very strong sites link to your page, but not to the main page, and link to it in the context of the article on it, then it is better to redirect such pages separately, and everything else just to the main page of DEF.com.

If there are no such links, you can send all pages to the main DEF.com page.

Will there be any conflict if I do domain redirect (via cpanel) & page direct at the same time (via cpanel or wordpress plugin)

 

[nigunim]

I would suggest the domain redirect since you stated ABC.com has good backlinks which will benefit DEF.com.

 

[GoogSEO]

Will there be any conflict if I do domain redirect (via cpanel) & page direct at the same time (via cpanel or wordpress plugin)

It makes no difference how many times you set up a redirect, only the first one that is defined will work. Most likely it will be the first one in cPanel.

 

[Black Belt Spodermen]

Use 301 redirection.