Buying High PR Sites
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Is it possible to buy old sites that no longer have a site up that has a high PR? Can I just put up another site about anything I want and rank well for it?
I see that my link profile (anchor text) will not support my on site SEO. However, could I link to another site and pass page rank with this tactic?
Please discuss... Especially those doing this...
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Brian's right. My brain thought automatically about expired domains so I messed up a bit.
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Actually, domains that "no longer have a site up" don't have PR because they get deindexed.
If you're talking about buying expired domains, that's a viable strategy for getting a bit of a head start with a new site's SEO or building a blog network. But it takes a lot of work and a bit of cash.
One of the best places to find expired domains is at GoDaddy Auctions. Because the site's content recently dropped they usually hang onto their PR after you buy them.
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Buying sites it's still a bit common. I don't do it often though. There are a lot of things you have to take in consideration when you do this and it can be a bit risky.
Where you buy them is very important. I would recommend flippa.com. Also, you might want to check how they built their ranking. You don't want to buy a domain using black hat SEO or you are going to spend tons of time removing links.
Make sure the domain you buy has something to do with your new site idea so it actually helps and boosts your SEO strategy.
This isn't much but it is how I have managed and done well so far. I would like to see what other users have to say, especially those with more experience doing this.
Cheers
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