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Old 06-03-2008, 10:19 PM
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Default Re: Registration Redux: Does It Help to Register for Ten Years?

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Originally Posted by mjtaylor View Post
Not a new topic, but one on which I have never formed a solid conclusion: does registering one's domain for a long period help with the site's placement?

It seems logical to me; a longer registration is not likely to be a fly-by-night spammer. On the contrary, it indicates a long term view of one's business.

Is it more likely that search engines see a shorter registration when *coupled* with other spammy techniques as one more indication of spam, but do not factor in a positive for longer terms?

What do you think? Any evidence either way?
I have also heard this can help, but hopefully its not true. I am told here in Australia (by the my registrar) that its only possible to register a dot.com.au for 2 years, while dot.com's etc can be registered 10 years at a time???? (please do correct me if I'm wrong)
That would be a definate unfair advantage.
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