Should I 301 redirect my old site are just add a link to my new site

[Tyrell]

I used to offer design and web services on a site that is current blank (no content, no links). My questions is should I add a little bit of content, maybe a brief explanation with a link to my new site. Or should I just add 301 redirect. This is purely a question of what is better for SEO and ranking for my new site (not a branding question).

[PatrickDelehanty]

Hi there

If the site has no content, backlinks, rankings, or value whatsoever, I say let it 404 out and sail off into the sunset. From the sounds of things, the site is pretty valueless at the moment.

Is the site currently ranking at all? For any relevant keywords you may see value in? If so, then you should go through this migration guide and make sure you properly implement redirects and notify Google that your site has moved.

If there are backlinks of value, make sure you update those to the new website address.

Hope this all helps! Good luck!

[fabric-fabric]

i have two web site one old has better ranking that i can not change it and one new that has no ranking how to transfer it .i am not good at this you can help?

[PatrickDelehanty]

Hi there

I would run through my answer here - it has a lot of questions and resources to look into for you.

Hope this helps! Good luck!

[Linda-Vassily]

fabric-fabric, I see you have asked this question in a couple of threads. The best way to let people see your question so they can help you is to post it in its own thread. To do this, look under "Have a Question?" in the right column and click on "Ask". You will be brought to a page where you can enter your question.

[Christy-Correll]

Fabric-fabric, Linda is absolutely correct. Please send me a private message if you need help posting your question in its own (brand new) thread, or have any questions at all about how this forum works. Thanks!

Christy

[Christy-Correll]

Linda, your advice is spot-on. Thanks for jumping in here. I appreciate it.

Christy