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Hi Dan,

I know this is an old question but I wanted to ask if using MultiSite and Domain Mapping had any negative impact on search rankings? Or do the search engines treat the mapped domain as a completely unique domain?

Thanks in advance.

Hello,

With WordPress MultiSite, does Domain Mapping negatively impact search rankings? I am wondering if the search engines can tell if the Domain is part of a MultiSite Network. Or does it just see the site as a regular website? I understand the issue of IP Address and C Blocks but I'm wondering if the search engines will treat a Mapped Domain Name as it would any other website that is on a shared hosting account.

Thanks

you don't believe it increases the chance a person will fill in the contact page? I'm trying to increase my conversion rates.

It's a basic site.

I am looking to add a contact form onto my home page and I was wondering if it made sense to change my index.html to an index.php.

If i do make this change,  would it have any impact on my search rankings?

No problem, Thanks again for your help. It is greatly appreciated.

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