Can I change the domain now?
I got some good feedback on my site wah101.com which I've implemented, except one thing. I want to change the domain name to another name I have.
I couldn't find anything in the training for that specific issue, so I started just copying the content from my wah101 site to the new domain. Then I remembered something - I read at some point that search engines don't like duplicate content, and they might flag my site ... is that right?
So I'd really appreciate it if someone could tell me how or IF I can just change the domain on my current site, without having to start over under the new domain name. Or if there IS training on it, and I just couldn't find it, maybe you could point me in the right direction?
Thanks in advance!
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I believe Seilke has done a training on that too. If you want to read through that before he gets you going it would probably help. Here's the link https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/share_zone/view/1138
thanks! its a similar process but a little different, when we can edit training im going to add this
taradm,
I had the same issue. I was able to inform Google of the new domain. I just deleted the content from the old domain and informed Google of this. If I remember, you can do this in Google Webmaster Tools. I will take Google a couple of days to make the changes.
However, you are correct, search engines do not like duplicate content.
george
When I say, Point, I mean Forward the domain at the registrar such as Godaddy or where ever you have keep your domains. John
You can just point the second domain to the first if you like. But if you have a new use for the first domain, you will want to move the content. John
yes you can, download the files and database before you upload, you'll change the urls to your new domain using the update_option() function in functions.php, its a bit technical but totally doable. let me know if you want to do this and ill be glad to help
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I don't have an idea with what niche I want to go with, the domain I have is for baby clothing. Now I'm not really sure I want to go with that one. How can I change my domain?
You can't change your domain name. If you have site rubix, just choose another one or will have to purchase another one. Hope this helps somewhat.