Checklist for moving unbranded domain to older branded domain

[CainIV]

Hi guys, I know I have seen some great posts providing a checklist for upgrading a website and switching domains to a new domain

I am collecting as much data as I can in preparation for moving (and 301'ing) a current domain I own, which has high rankings and over 30 000 indexed pages, to another branded domain I own, that is much older (1998) but does not have top rankings.

I know that many of the fine members in this forum have in fact been involved in this at a high level.

Any checklists you might have, or insight into preparation and planning for this event would be appreciated :)

[MLHmptn]

Here's my checklist for you.

1. Don't do it! 30,000 301's is a nightmare!
2. Don't do it! It's suicide for your rankings!
3. Don't do it! It's massive depression for yourself!
4. Don't do it! It's your competitions best chance!
5. Start a new site on that old domain.

Any questions?! :>

[edited by: MLHmptn at 5:44 am (utc) on Mar. 20, 2009]