how long do you register a domain for

msanchez · 07-08-2005, 10:40 PM

Just wondering if everyone does just a year or two or goes for a longer registration.

I have a few domains comming up for renewal and was thinking to register them for 10 years but wanted to hear what you all are doing.

Thanks

xanthias · 07-09-2005, 01:45 AM

i just do em for a year to see how it goes. i work mainly with ppc so sometimes i get a winner and I'll reg it for longer after that year...

DirtyJumbo · 07-09-2005, 03:04 AM

1yr, if it doesn't perform well I drop it (rarely happens)

Head Boy · 07-09-2005, 03:53 AM

Some people think that there is an advantage with the SEs if a domain has a long registration period. They may believe that the domain is permanent and more significant, but I haven't tested this theory.

roba59 · 07-09-2005, 04:13 AM

I register it for a year.

Monsieur · 07-09-2005, 07:07 AM

One year, @HB: I think that's just going to come and hasn't really been implemented yet, maybe by Google, but if it was implemented, then it's only valued a little bit

Head Boy · 07-09-2005, 07:52 AM

What's probably more important is to make sure it doesn't expire. The safest option is to renew your domain before it gets to the last 30 days of it's life.

Monsieur · 07-09-2005, 08:57 AM

Mine are all on auto-renew with Enom, so I don't need to worry about that

Head Boy · 07-09-2005, 09:01 AM

You should still check to make sure that they have been renewed. eNom got some bad press recently about grabbing high value names when they expired, instead of allowing the usual 30 days grace period.

msanchez · 07-10-2005, 08:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Head Boy

Some people think that there is an advantage with the SEs if a domain has a long registration period. They may believe that the domain is permanent and more significant, but I haven't tested this theory.

Thats exactly why I was asking this question. Looks like I will be the guine pig and go for a 10 year registration and see if it affects my SERPs or not.

Thanks all for the replies

Head Boy · 07-10-2005, 08:26 AM

Time on the net seems to be more important than registration life. I've noticed that several domain buyers are looking for surplus names to buy before they expire and drop. In fact this is one reason why I started to put Netponders surplus names on www.pendingdeletion.com - it gives the owner a chance to make a few dollars from the name, and the buyer a chance to get the domain off to a flying start.

So far I seem to be the only buyer on my site though.

msanchez · 07-10-2005, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Time on the net seems to be more important than registration life.

I totally agree with this.

my theory is that with doing a registration for a longer period than the standard registration of a year or two will give the impression of being a long term "real" site in the future.

Kinda like a roofer putting liscensed - bonded - insured on his business card.

It looks nice and gives the impression of being a professional "real" company but really doesnt mean all that much.

I figure at the very least it couldnt hurt to register a domain or two for a bit longer and see what happens.

Ill let you all know if there is any difference as I havent been able to find anyone who has ever really tested this.

Thanks for the replies

MrFlicker@NP · 07-11-2005, 11:57 PM

I did not read other than the headline so

In all honesty from what i can gather as long as you can afford to!

Or as long as possible . . .

AbsolutePorn · 07-12-2005, 09:54 AM

Normally I register a domain for 1 year...

Kamilla · 07-12-2005, 09:58 AM

I always reg for 2 years. Never heard/read anything that said that a long reg would benefit serps... maybe I missed that post lol

MrFlicker@NP · 07-12-2005, 10:02 AM

I read that one of the criteria that Google takes into considertion when ranking a website now is on how long the domain is registered Kamilla.

If I get time today I will try to find where I read that but it wasnt here on the Pond I dont think.

Ooh hang on I think it may have been a lik that haiu posted recently about Google.

msanchez · 07-12-2005, 10:24 PM

yes it was in that link about google and its patent domain registration length was a possible future factor, but I cant find the link either...

rogue · 07-12-2005, 11:00 PM

1 year, in fact i only just realised today that you could register for 10 years!

MrFlicker@NP · 07-13-2005, 08:16 AM

Google is registered untill 2030 or so last time i looked

07-08-2005, 10:40 PM	#1 (permalink)
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07-09-2005, 01:45 AM	#2 (permalink)
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Head Boy Net Baron Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: England Posts: 44,907 Points: 8,761	Some people think that there is an advantage with the SEs if a domain has a long registration period. They may believe that the domain is permanent and more significant, but I haven't tested this theory. __________________ Baronets (incorporating Domains for Porn and G8S) is the new name for my domain management services.

07-09-2005, 07:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
Monsieur I'm not French Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,024 Points: 0	One year, @HB: I think that's just going to come and hasn't really been implemented yet, maybe by Google, but if it was implemented, then it's only valued a little bit __________________ Shaft Uncovered

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roba59 I'm your worst nightmare Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Online Posts: 1,744 Points: 48	I register it for a year.

07-09-2005, 07:52 AM	#7 (permalink)
Head Boy Net Baron Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: England Posts: 44,907 Points: 8,761	What's probably more important is to make sure it doesn't expire. The safest option is to renew your domain before it gets to the last 30 days of it's life. __________________ Baronets (incorporating Domains for Porn and G8S) is the new name for my domain management services.

07-09-2005, 08:57 AM	#8 (permalink)
Monsieur I'm not French Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,024 Points: 0	Mine are all on auto-renew with Enom, so I don't need to worry about that __________________ Shaft Uncovered

07-09-2005, 09:01 AM	#9 (permalink)
Head Boy Net Baron Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: England Posts: 44,907 Points: 8,761	You should still check to make sure that they have been renewed. eNom got some bad press recently about grabbing high value names when they expired, instead of allowing the usual 30 days grace period. __________________ Baronets (incorporating Domains for Porn and G8S) is the new name for my domain management services.

07-10-2005, 08:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
Head Boy Net Baron Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: England Posts: 44,907 Points: 8,761	Time on the net seems to be more important than registration life. I've noticed that several domain buyers are looking for surplus names to buy before they expire and drop. In fact this is one reason why I started to put Netponders surplus names on www.pendingdeletion.com - it gives the owner a chance to make a few dollars from the name, and the buyer a chance to get the domain off to a flying start. So far I seem to be the only buyer on my site though. __________________ Baronets (incorporating Domains for Porn and G8S) is the new name for my domain management services.

07-11-2005, 11:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
MrFlicker@NP In-Spirashon_Al Learning@dat Pond PlacZ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In A Spell Posts: 3,711 Points: 1,645	I did not read other than the headline so In all honesty from what i can gather as long as you can afford to! Or as long as possible . . . __________________ http://www.cyberwurx.com/ http://www.asian-sex-stories.com/ Either up for auction soon or gonna get developed Check the Big G if what I said makes no relevant sense yet!

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07-12-2005, 09:58 AM	#15 (permalink)
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MrFlicker@NP In-Spirashon_Al Learning@dat Pond PlacZ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In A Spell Posts: 3,711 Points: 1,645	I read that one of the criteria that Google takes into considertion when ranking a website now is on how long the domain is registered Kamilla. If I get time today I will try to find where I read that but it wasnt here on the Pond I dont think. Ooh hang on I think it may have been a lik that haiu posted recently about Google. __________________ http://www.cyberwurx.com/ http://www.asian-sex-stories.com/ Either up for auction soon or gonna get developed Check the Big G if what I said makes no relevant sense yet! Last edited by MrFlicker@NP : 07-12-2005 at 10:03 AM. Reason: ooh hang on!

07-12-2005, 10:24 PM	#17 (permalink)
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MrFlicker@NP In-Spirashon_Al Learning@dat Pond PlacZ Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In A Spell Posts: 3,711 Points: 1,645	Google is registered untill 2030 or so last time i looked __________________ http://www.cyberwurx.com/ http://www.asian-sex-stories.com/ Either up for auction soon or gonna get developed Check the Big G if what I said makes no relevant sense yet!

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