Question about Content with Google

werty · 12-06-2009, 04:59 PM

Ok. Here is my issue:

I have a mini site with some content and I have decided to make a better site. This mini site is indexed. I want to use a new domain I have acquired as well, and would like to know if there is anyway I can use my old content for my new site.

How can I do this without being penalized by Google for duplicate content, etc?

Any advice is appreciated. Thanks

**enlytend** · 12-06-2009, 05:20 PM

1) If it's not already there, put your current site in Webmaster tools and verify it
2) Build the new site.

As soon as possible after it goes live:

3) Verify it
4) 301 (permanent) redirect all the pages from the old site to the corresponding pages on the new site. It may be advisable to do a few first and check that the redirect worked as planned.
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5) File a "change of address" with Google.
6) Change any backlinks you control and ask other sites linking to you to update their links.
7) Keep the old domain for at least 6 months.

Google recommends that if you're redesigning AND moving to do it in 2 steps - i.e. move first then update the design.

Here's the official version: Moving your site - Webmasters/Site owners Help

jason830 · 12-06-2009, 07:34 PM

maybe you can use 301 redirect, and add the post on your new site.

AbsoluteKC · 12-07-2009, 07:14 AM

Follow enlytend's advise. The steps are directly suggested by Google.

You can also notify Google the change of address later over at your Google Webmaster tools account.

werty · 12-07-2009, 08:15 AM

Thanks for all the help.. I will definitely follow enlytend's advice.

**Robin** · 12-07-2009, 10:23 AM

For this you need to visit google webmaster tool, they have Change Of Address.

If you can tell them about your new domain there.

MarketingTide · 12-09-2009, 08:39 AM

Enlytned,
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That's a great tutorial, I have wondered about this myself. I didn't know that Google had an official position on this issue - thank you for the link!

Originally Posted by enlytend

1) If it's not already there, put your current site in Webmaster tools and verify it
2) Build the new site.

As soon as possible after it goes live:

3) Verify it
4) 301 (permanent) redirect all the pages from the old site to the corresponding pages on the new site. It may be advisable to do a few first and check that the redirect worked as planned.
5) File a "change of address" with Google.
6) Change any backlinks you control and ask other sites linking to you to update their links.
7) Keep the old domain for at least 6 months.

Google recommends that if you're redesigning AND moving to do it in 2 steps - i.e. move first then update the design.

Here's the official version: Moving your site - Webmasters/Site owners Help

mdamin76 · 01-04-2010, 12:59 AM

I do not foresee any penalization if you simply copy and paste the content from the old domain if you straight away delete the page after the content is transferred.

asanka000 · 01-05-2010, 02:22 AM

park your domain and follow that advice

pmolds · 02-07-2010, 06:01 AM

suggest to use the 301 redirect to your old domain.

12-06-2009, 04:59 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
werty NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 498	Question about Content with Google Ok. Here is my issue: I have a mini site with some content and I have decided to make a better site. This mini site is indexed. I want to use a new domain I have acquired as well, and would like to know if there is anyway I can use my old content for my new site. How can I do this without being penalized by Google for duplicate content, etc? Any advice is appreciated. Thanks

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enlytend Forum Moderator Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,152 Follow @enlytend	1) If it's not already there, put your current site in Webmaster tools and verify it 2) Build the new site. As soon as possible after it goes live: 3) Verify it 4) 301 (permanent) redirect all the pages from the old site to the corresponding pages on the new site. It may be advisable to do a few first and check that the redirect worked as planned. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/search-engines/627271-question-about-content-with-google.html 5) File a "change of address" with Google. 6) Change any backlinks you control and ask other sites linking to you to update their links. 7) Keep the old domain for at least 6 months. Google recommends that if you're redesigning AND moving to do it in 2 steps - i.e. move first then update the design. Here's the official version: Moving your site - Webmasters/Site owners Help __________________ Enlytend Solutions - Internet marketing and web development Was my advice helpful? Please consider a small donation to the National Canine Cancer Foundation - a tax deductible 501(c)(3)that directly funds cancer research

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