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Domain Registration and Whois Safeguard, does this affect Google ranking?

Annick

Published on July 24, 2015

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Hi folks,

A member here at WA affiliate had shown me an article regarding Google rankings when our domain name is protected by Whois Safeguard.

Does anyone know if there is any truth behind the fact that if we purchase Whois with our domain name, it will negatively affect our Google rankings?

Thank you for your imput!

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