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Multiple past 301s aren’t automatically bad, but excessive redirects can dilute signals. If the domain was never repurposed and history is clean, it can still work after proper cleanup.
The domain is PRETTY STRONG backlink wise but it had like a kind of 301 redirect loop there is a chance it was hacked but im not really sure, it was never repurposed for gambling or any weird niches this im sure of .
Ezra elias
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It's not bad,but too much past 301 redirects can weaken or confuse link value,so the cleaner and more relevant the redirect history,the better.
- Aug 9, 2017
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Unfortunately we have no way of knowing without knowing the domain (which you shouldn't publish here anyway). What I would do is to just stick a basic site on it and leave it for a few months. If when you come back to have a look at it the content is indexed, then you can think about using it for whatever you had in mind in the first place.
I guess thats what im gonna do and leave it there cuz all the anchors are branded and the backlinks are all on the home page too so i might as well give it a chance
- Aug 4, 2015
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If an aged domain had many 301 redirects but was never changed to a totally different niche, it is not always bad. Too many redirects can slow the site and confuse search engines, so it’s better to clean them and keep only useful ones.
A2Z Designing
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Nah, it can pass decent juice if it's an old domain and has been spam-free if it doesn't have any spam signals.
Too many redirects, though? That's what is called a redirect chain, and Google bot can't stand that shit. Get it cleaned up and fixed to 301s only.
Too many redirects, though? That's what is called a redirect chain, and Google bot can't stand that shit. Get it cleaned up and fixed to 301s only.
- Aug 4, 2015
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It’s a yellow flag not an automatic deal breaker multiple 301 don’t kill an aged domain by default but excessive redirect chains do dilute link equity and can signal instability so you need to audit where they point how long the chains are and whether the final destination stayed topically consistent.
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Absolutely doesn't matter. Plenty of older domains that have been redirected during their entire life from domain.tld to domain.tld/homepage.html or index.html etc. and they work perfectly fine.
Even during expiration, I can assure you that there's a good chance that the domain was redirected to some registrar parking or landing page. Even though you do not see it in Archive.
Even during expiration, I can assure you that there's a good chance that the domain was redirected to some registrar parking or landing page. Even though you do not see it in Archive.
Stilplhorky
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It’s not automatically bad, but excessive 301s can dilute signals if they were messy or unrelated. I’d audit the redirect chain, clean it up, and make sure the current content is closely aligned with the domain’s history.
AriaAstrologer
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Frequent redirection history on an aged domain can be a slight negative signal, as it suggests instability; however, it’s not necessarily detrimental. Prioritizing fewer, well-structured 301 redirects to consolidate authority and improve user experience is generally beneficial for SEO.
Yeah thats true , what if the redirectiong was too a gambling website or some adult stuff ?
samideveloper
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Multiple old 301 redirects can weaken SEO value
but it’s only a problem if the domain history looks spammy.
but it’s only a problem if the domain history looks spammy.
- May 10, 2012
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I skip these domains, but redirect is a one way filter really. Wherever the domain pointed to will not reflect back on it, but it's hard to explain that to clients. And all in all, you want to have peace of mind, so just pass these.
But if the redirect is legit, then it's a go. For me anyway.
morganmaxnm
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It’s not automatically bad, but it is something to be careful with. Multiple 301 redirects over time can weaken trust, especially if they were unrelated or done frequently, even if the domain was never fully repurposed. I’d check the redirect history, anchor profile, and whether the links still make sense topically. If everything is clean and relevant, it can still work, but heavy redirect chains definitely add some risk.
theusualkeysersoze
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i think it was a simple redirect cuz based on archive it was just redirected and not at all touched directly
i did buy it, it wasnt really expensive so i was skeptical about it but might as well try , a lesson learned anyway am i right