harryedward1
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That makes sense. I’m just curious though — if I’m focusing on SEO, does an expired domain really give me a better head start compared to a fresh one? Or is it more about how I build and optimize the site moving forward?Expired gives a head start, fresh gives a clean slate. The growth comes from what you build.
HiThat makes sense. I’m just curious though — if I’m focusing on SEO, does an expired domain really give me a better head start compared to a fresh one? Or is it more about how I build and optimize the site moving forward?
no no i mean to ask If I grab an expired domain, it might already have some DA/PA (like DA 10). But if I start with a brand new domain, I’ll need to build authority from scratch. From an SEO point of view, is it actually better to go with an expired one?Hi
I’m curious as to why pose a question and end it with the answer?
especially when @nicenic gave the most sensible reply
imo…
It might have a bit of an advantage, but it's likely marginal. It's important to remember that Domain Authority is a SEO analytics term and not a Google term, and Google frequently adjusts what's "under the hood".no no i mean to ask If I grab an expired domain, it might already have some DA/PA (like DA 10). But if I start with a brand new domain, I’ll need to build authority from scratch. From an SEO point of view, is it actually better to go with an expired one?
ok i got it now thnkx buddyIt might have a bit of an advantage, but it's likely marginal. It's important to remember that Domain Authority is a SEO analytics term and not a Google term, and Google frequently adjusts what's "under the hood".
But there's also the bigger risk that the domain is blacklisted (although, you can check that).
My suggestion would be to come up with your own catchy and representative brand and then build that.
