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    • ydop
      ydop last edited by

      I recently purchased a highly ranked domain. The link profile is very good and I don't want to lose to many links however I want to transfer my site to that domain. What is the best way of doing this without losing the current rank on search engines? Also how much does the transfer of registrar information impact my SEO?

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      • RobertFisher
        RobertFisher last edited by

        So, you are going to redirect your site to the new domain -** I want to transfer my site to that domain**. So long as you use a 301 redirect in the .htaccess file from url to url you will maintain most of your current link juice. When you ask about maintaining current rank on engines, I am assuming you are referring to the new, purchased domain and not to your current? (If you redirect with 301 there will be no "my site" only the new domain). 
        Changing registrar should not effect your SEO. This is done daily by many. When we do it with new clients we do not see an impact from it.

        Let us know if we are not understanding your question.

        Best

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        • ydop
          ydop @RobertFisher last edited by

          Yes this is what I am trying to do. I think you have answered this question. Thanks

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