Do Domains & TLDs Really Matter for SEO? Google Finally Answers

E797: Do domains and top-level domains (TLDs) actually impact your SEO?

We answer a real Reddit question about whether using a .com, .xyz, or even a hyphenated domain makes a difference in search rankings.

For once, Google gave a clear answer - straight from John Mueller, the public face of Google Search.

We’ll break down what he said, why certain TLDs are considered “spammy,” and whether switching domains (or using dashes) could actually help your long-term SEO.

You’ll learn: - How Google treats different TLDs like .com, .xyz, .club, etc. - Why cheap/spammy TLDs can hurt crawling, indexing, and backlinks - Whether hyphenated domains are better than exotic TLDs - When it makes sense to migrate your site to a new domain

If you’re serious about SEO for the long run, this episode will help you make smarter domain choices and avoid common pitfalls.

⭐️ Do domains/TLDs really matter? - https://www.reddit.com/r/SEO/comments/1n9g98j/do_domainstlds_really_matter/

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00:00 Do Domains and TLDs Matter in SEO? 02:11 Google's Concrete Answer: Insights from John Mueller 03:44 Breaking Down Google's Advice on TLDs 04:30 Personal Experience: Challenges with Non-Traditional TLDs 05:43 John Mueller's Final Recommendations 08:45 Practical Steps: Migrating to a Better Domain 10:29 Conclusion: Long-Term SEO Strategies

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