
Build Links and Increase Traffic Redirecting Expired Domains.
Quick Summary of Contents
And so the question goes…
Is redirecting expired domains really worth my time and money?
Okay, so you’ve successfully completed your expired domains homework, checking off the following boxes:
- Found niched expiring domains in an auction ending soon.
- Performed monthly search and CPC check of domains.
- Ensured Google did not ban expired domains.
- Researched expired domains using the WayBack Machine.
- Identified active backlink profiles using Ahrefs, SEMRush, Google, Majestic, or ExpiredDomains.net.
Now that your thorough research is complete, bids placed, expired domain auctions won, and successfully transferred to your account, I’m certain you’re wondering what to do next, right?
Can you really boost traffic and search rankings using, more specifically, redirecting expired domains?
What if I told you that you could increase your web traffic by double redirecting expired domains?
Before I answer that question with a YES, hopefully, you thought about how you could use expired domains long before you got starry-eyed and in love with your precious newfound gems of domains.
You have given much thought and consideration and drafted a plan before bidding on expired domains in the auction, right?
If not, then shame on you, and I’m asking you to come to your senses quickly.
It’s best ALWAYS to plan how to use an expired domain long BEFORE you start searching expired domain auctions for a needle in the haystack.
Okay, enough preaching (I’ve to preach to myself sometimes when I start expired domain gazing), and let’s get to teaching.
The short answer to the question pertains to expired domains seo boosting traffic and search rankings is YES, but let me briefly explain in detail.
If you’re like me and tend to keep a close eye on expired domain auctions ending daily, then you’ve likely amassed a growing portfolio of expired domains.
Truth be told, I’ve flipped only a minimal number of expired domains I’ve won in auctions.
In most cases, I’ve developed quite a few websites that bring in a paltry $2-$4 in Adsense daily.
Okay, I know it’s not much money, but multiply the amount by nearly 40 websites. Exactly, passive income!
And no, I don’t consistently update, if I update at all, any of the expired domains that are fully developed websites.
However, I have just as many, actually way more, expired domains that I use and redirect to websites like the one you’re reading at this very moment.
Let’s review an expired domain example…
For example, let’s say I own and operate a company, PetSitterInsurance.com, that specializes in pet sitter insurance.
Let’s say it just so happens that I stumbled upon an expired domain auction to find PetSittingInsurance.com expiring soon.
So, I rush to perform and complete keyword planner due diligence to find that “pet sitting insurance” has 1K average monthly searches with high competition and a $4.34 CPC.
Continuing to search using the WayBack Machine, I found that a now-defunct company had developed and operated the website as a legit business for some 6-7 years.
As I lift off into the heavens of expired domains with my jackpot of a find, I see it also has 200+ backlinks per Majestic SEO Backlink Checker.
Now I’m really on cloud nine for sure! I can see $4K+ per month of revenues in my future.
Then I remind myself of my dreams about the countless other expired domain auctions where I was the “winner, winner, chicken dinner.”
Oh yeah, I never got around to developing those domains. So, they sit year after year, aging and costing me annually.
Good names they once were and are, but I failed to execute my development dream and plan.
So, now what? Do I keep renewing expired domains endlessly until I can no longer do so?
The short answer is no.
Simply redirect expired domains to your primary website, and measure how much of a boost in web traffic is captured.
That’s right, redirect PetSittingInsurance.com to PetSitterInsurance.com, and your work is done, right?
Nice try! But no, your work is not done.
It’s a must that you ensure your expired domain is worth the investment, sending you not only increased traffic but increased sales conversions.
I know you’re going to ask, so go ahead and ask the following question:
How do I capture and measure redirected expired domains?
Well, I’m glad you asked! I can tell you how to track and measure expired domains and have a video tutorial to show you how to use Google Analytics.
Watch this video and learn how at least double your traffic by redirecting the right expired domains to your primary website.
But before you go buy the farm in expired domains, heed and peruse this cautionary warning about expired domains and why using expired domains SEO is debatable.
Ready to learn how? Then click play… and don’t forget to drop me a comment below, letting me know how this tutorial worked out for you.
Great Post Keep it up……
Q:- Is redirecting expired domains really worth my time and money?A
A:- yes,it is visit an example Daetclub.
Thanks for your comment, but you link was removed for inappropriate link building tactic. 🙂
Great tips and totally on the mark. Crazy thing is there are some blog websites that have literally thousands of blog posts so if you choose a popular niche your options are unlimited in how many blogs you can write. With the right training and use of keywords and keyphrases, the sky is the limit as to how successful you can become. Great read!
Thanks a lot
Thanks for your sharing
Thanks for reading and I hope this article helps you.
The best thing is, expired domains cost the same as new domains, it’s the same price. So if you’re looking to build a new website you should always build it on an expired domain that has tonnes of SEO value, backlinks and traffic.
Hi there Digital Marketing! Thanks for your comment. As for expired domains costing the “same” as new domains, that’s not necessarily the rule when purchasing expired domains. Quite often expired domains are more in price by multiples of 10 to 100 times (e.g., $100-$10,000) more than a domain purchased at hand-reg fee ($10-$100). It’s also not recommended to “always” build on an expired domain when building a new website — it’s truly a case-by-case basis. An expired domain could have substantial backlinks and traffic, yet be banned by search engines due to black-hat SEO activities.
wow the post is really nice and informative. Thanks for sharing this useful post here.
Thnx Alvin for share this article… Here are some points that we should also check when we buy a expired domains.
1.Check if domain is banned by google, 2.Check DA/PA before buying an expired domain, 3.Archive of website, 4.Check if google AdSencse banned etc. We should be very careful about these things before getting into expired domain.
Agreed! I actually cover the tips you mention in another article.
I am really happy to say it’s an interesting post to read. I learn new information from your article, you are doing a great job. Keep it up
Thanks, glad you enjoy and are learning from published content.
thanks Alvin for this trick ……this trick is just awesome.. very valuable .. i am going to apply this trick in my blog (AniCow.com)
That’s great to hear Anirudh! 🙂
Awesome, the post is really nice and informative. Thanks for sharing this useful post here.
Thank you s much for sharing such a helpful post. Keep sharing such posts.
Thanks and glad you found this post helpful.
Very insightful post. I learnt a lot, i really needed this to help me build my website
Hi Prince, Glad you found this article very insightful. Thanks for reading and sharing.
Thank you
your article is really good and I never have seen this type of information before. I love it.
Interesting post!! I just found this blog via search engine – Google.
Great piece of content. But do this method helps in the ranking website?
Great post!
Expired domains are such a dark secret that not many bloggers and people in IM know about. People should make the most of it before google tries to eliminate the trick 😉
Take care
Jamie
Hi Jamie. Thanks for your feedback, and glad you found the post insightful.
Great post, Alvin! Are these tips applicable when trying to build a Food blog as well? I’ve just started out with mine and would appreciate some guidance.
Yes, these tips are applicable when attempting to build a backlink profile. I know what you’re doing! 😉