Multiple domains different content same keywords
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what would you advice on my case:
It is bad for google if i have the four domains.
I dont link between them as i dont want no association, or loss in rakings in branded page.
Is bad if i link between them or the non branded to them branded domain.
Is bad if i have all on my webmaster tools, i just have the branded
My google page is all about the new non penalized domain. altough google gave a unique domain +propdental to the one that he manually penalized. (doesn't make sense)
So. What are the thinks that i should not do with my domain to follow and respect google guidelines. As i want a white hat and do not do something that is wrong without knowledge
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301 the additional domains to the one you want to focus on - except the domain that has the penalty, if you're certain it does.
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Four domains = splitting your efforts by 4, splitting your potential links and DA by four etc.
If you work on just one domain, you can put all of your effort into it - this is the way to go.
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