Changing Domain Registrars have an affect on rankings?
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So, I just wanted to move my domain from GoDaddy to NameCheap. I am still thinking about the move as I am not sure what affect it will have on my rankings. Has anyone here done it before? Did you see any drop in rankings? Also, while I was at it - I was thinking maybe I can add WhoisGuard too. I am not too paranoid about people getting my info from WhoIs, but does having a private Whois have an affect on ranking?
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I have changed Domain Registrars on a couple of domains that were ranking for not too competitive keywords with no change in rankings. I can't imagine it would affect any rankings IMO. Having a private registrations is nice to avoid spam and hundreds of call from people calling you as if they knew you trying to sell you their services. As far as it affecting your rankings i doubt it does.
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