Domain Age Myths

Domain Age Myths debunks the idea that older domains automatically rank better.

While older domains may have historical authority, age alone does not guarantee higher rankings. New sites with high-quality content and strong backlinks can outrank older domains.

Example: A startup launched a blog on a new domain and outranked competitors 10+ years older within six months after publishing optimized, high-quality content and building relevant backlinks.

Best Practices

• Focus on content quality, backlinks, and technical SEO
• Use domain age only as context, not as a ranking factor
• Avoid assuming age equals authority; build credibility through results