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Mar
13th

Why Should You Register Your Domain Name for a Long Time?

By Mert Erkal in Blogging

While checking a Google patent filing, I noticed some interesting text telling Google would start examining the length of a domain’s registration in determining search engine rankings. The idea, I guess, is that if a domain is registered for only one year, the owner of the domain is considered as not committed to long-term maintenance of the content on the domain.

Conversely, if someone registers a domain for five years, it appears more likely that this person has long-term plans or commitment  for the domain.

So when you buy a new domain, you better try to register it for at least two years, and preferably 5 years. If you already have a domain, you may enter your registrar’s control panel and renew the domain before it expires.

The domain  prices are between $6-18 depending on the registrar. You should extend your domain for 5 years at least. It is worth spending your money.

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Comments

Corey Freeman March 14th, 2009

I usually buy for only one year because who knows what could happen? As well, I tend to buy domains at a time when cash seems kinda stretched (personal problem, haha). I think if you know that you can maintain the site for years, then investing in a long-term domain name is a great idea.

I wasn’t aware that it affected SEO. Thanks for the tip, I’ll have to use it in the future. ;)

information March 14th, 2009

Any further information and details about the patent? Where can i get the patent filing?

Sarah March 15th, 2009

Wow, Google actually consider that? That is new to me. Probably will renew it for the next 5 years when it is time for renewal.

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clickktdotcom March 16th, 2009

Yes. I had register my domain with 5 years!

Ugur Samsa April 8th, 2009

I will extend my important domains. Thanks Mert.

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