Switching domains, what to do with the content?

Nickkesss

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• Mar 23, 2022

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Hello,

I have a question, I have a website now which haves a .eu domain, I want to clone my site and use a .nl extension. What is the best to do? Create a 301 re-direct and clone the site or just copy the content and don't create a 301? The .eu domain does not have any very good link juice. Let me know please, thanks in advance!

Cheers.

 

RandomPhantom

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• Mar 23, 2022

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I would do a 301 redirect.

This might be useful: https://developers.google.com/search/docs/advanced/crawling/site-move-with-url-changes

 

TheMarquis

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If the .eu is old enough and have links, clone and migrate the entire site to the .nl. Use GSC to announce the transfer. According to G, it takes 6 months for a full migration. If the .eu don't have too much power, don't bother.

 

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MisterF

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301 redirect, but if the other content is ranking well, create fresh content on the same pages on the new site. < If that makes sense >.

 

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StefoGalbu

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In doubt I suggest you to clone content and do 301 redirects of all the pages to transfer link juice and serp positioning

 

praetserge

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301 is better for sure, otherwise you'll have to de-index site 1 then move to another and index it (a waste of time).

 

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LinkJar

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Do 301 redirects .
Properly setting up 301 redirects is the key to maintaining your search rankings.