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Changing server but keeping the same domain name.

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sandpetra

2:50 pm on Oct 7, 2005 (gmt 0)

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I am looking to change servers - but keep my domain name. Will this affect my positioning in the SERPS? What can I do to prevent any loss of visibility as a result of this switch?

tedster

5:21 pm on Oct 7, 2005 (gmt 0)

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If the domain name stays the same, there should be no effect whatsoever from changing servers or ip addresses.

jchampliaud

5:26 pm on Oct 7, 2005 (gmt 0)

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I did this last year and saw no change in the SERPs.

Simon_Says

5:41 pm on Oct 7, 2005 (gmt 0)

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If you are happy with your regional coverage, I would suggest that you swap to a server in the same region.

e.g. if your old server has a US IP address, then only swap to another US provider.

Obviously ensure that there is no downtime during the switch over. Test the site on your new server before changing the DNS