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    • Avinashmb
      Avinashmb last edited by

      Hi ,

      I came across a super domain for my business but found out that it was a great domain with 100s of link backs but is now banned by Google search engine meaning Google does not index content from that domain.

      Since the domains linkbacks are from my domin does it make sense to but that domain and redirect those link backs to another (301) and hope that the new domain gets some juice ... I know it is sounding crazy and may not be the best thing to do ethically but still wanted to check if its possible to get some juice..

      Rgds

      Avinash

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      • Dr-Pete
        Dr-Pete Staff last edited by

        Could you explain that second paragraph? Why do you want to buy a domain that's not only penalized, but whose links are entirely coming from a site you already own? I think I'm misunderstanding the situation.

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        • JakubMovic
          JakubMovic @SEMServices last edited by

          We have multiple domains that were previously banned. Reconsideration requests always worked fine.

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          • Chris.Menke
            Chris.Menke last edited by

            Firstly, Matt Cutts has said that it's easier to start fresh with a new domain than trying to resurrect a banned domain.  http://www.seroundtable.com/archives/021220.html.  Back in 2005, I picked up my domain at auction after it had dropped and able to clear of the penalty via a reinclusion request, but those pre-penguin days were different.   Secondly, redirecting links that had been pointing to a banned domain will be like playing with fire today and you won't have a clear idea of how hot they are until you get burned. I think if the price was low enough and you wanted by it and to try to salvage anything, to go for the domain name only and look to disavow all the links to the domain.  Emphasize you're a new owner with a clean record,  and hope for the best. I would spend minimal  time or effort on  content until I know the domain was cleared.

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            • SEMServices
              SEMServices last edited by

              Read this article to understand better - http://www.mattcutts.com/blog/reinclusion-request-howto/

              Reconsideration requests for banned domains is always supported by Google
              https://support.google.com/webmasters/answer/35843?hl=en

              Log in to Webmaster Tools > Tools > My Sites page > Submit a re-inclusion request
              you will see that one of the purposes is  "#  You recently acquired a domain which you suspect may have previously violated our webmaster guidelines."
              Fill the form, explaining that you have purchased the domain recently and think it might have violated the guidelines and the site currently abides by the guidelines.
              Make sure it provides unique content and your pages to have value in order to get them indexed.

              Link Juice will surely be passed, but the relevancy, quality and linking keyword plays an vital role in determining whether search engine consider it.

              As you might be knowing about the Search Engine SEO Updates, even it might be ethical today, it might not be ethical very soon.

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              • KarlBantleman
                KarlBantleman last edited by

                Personally, a stay as far away as possible from it. Use your money on activities that are going to actually drive traffic. If the website has been penalised then there will be no benefit to get from the links, and I imagine those links are going to be very spammy.

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