{"id":2464,"date":"2026-10-31T07:25:30","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T11:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/?p=2464"},"modified":"2026-10-31T07:25:31","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T11:25:31","slug":"will-domain-migration-increase-seo-traffic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/will-domain-migration-increase-seo-traffic\/","title":{"rendered":"Will Domain Migration Increase SEO Traffic?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Mostdomain<\/a> &#8211; Domain migration can increase SEO traffic. It can also cut it in half. Nobody can promise which one happens to you. Execution decides the outcome, not luck. Most sites dip first. Google needs time to recrawl and re-trust the new domain. That dip can turn into a gain, or a long slump. A few specific factors decide which way it goes. This guide breaks those factors down, with real recovery data. You&#8217;ll also see documented case studies from actual migrations. Read it before you flip the switch, not after.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-black ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/will-domain-migration-increase-seo-traffic\/#Will_Traffic_Go_Up_or_Down_After_Changing_Your_Domain\" >Will Traffic Go Up or Down After Changing Your Domain?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/will-domain-migration-increase-seo-traffic\/#Why_Most_Migrations_Cause_a_Temporary_Traffic_Drop\" >Why Most Migrations Cause a Temporary Traffic Drop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/will-domain-migration-increase-seo-traffic\/#When_Domain_Migration_Actually_Increases_Traffic\" >When Domain Migration Actually Increases Traffic<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/will-domain-migration-increase-seo-traffic\/#How_Long_Does_SEO_Recovery_Take_After_a_Domain_Migration\" >How Long Does SEO Recovery Take After a Domain Migration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/will-domain-migration-increase-seo-traffic\/#How_to_Recover_Lost_Traffic_After_a_Domain_Migration\" >How to Recover Lost Traffic After a Domain Migration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/will-domain-migration-increase-seo-traffic\/#Domain_Migration_Link_Equity_and_Authority_Transfer\" >Domain Migration Link Equity and Authority Transfer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/will-domain-migration-increase-seo-traffic\/#Using_Google_Search_Console_to_Track_a_Domain_Migration\" >Using Google Search Console to Track a Domain Migration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/will-domain-migration-increase-seo-traffic\/#A_Domain_Migration_SEO_Checklist_to_Reduce_Risk\" >A Domain Migration SEO Checklist to Reduce Risk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/will-domain-migration-increase-seo-traffic\/#FAQ\" >FAQ<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/will-domain-migration-increase-seo-traffic\/#Will_domain_migration_increase_SEO_traffic\" >Will domain migration increase SEO traffic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/will-domain-migration-increase-seo-traffic\/#Does_changing_a_domain_name_hurt_rankings_permanently\" >Does changing a domain name hurt rankings permanently?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/will-domain-migration-increase-seo-traffic\/#How_long_before_SEO_fully_recovers_after_migration\" >How long before SEO fully recovers after migration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/will-domain-migration-increase-seo-traffic\/#Can_a_domain_migration_backfire_completely\" >Can a domain migration backfire completely?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/will-domain-migration-increase-seo-traffic\/#Does_moving_to_a_better_TLD_alone_boost_traffic\" >Does moving to a better TLD alone boost traffic?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/will-domain-migration-increase-seo-traffic\/#References\" >References<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"h-does-domain-migration-affect-seo-traffic\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Domain_Migration_Affect_SEO_Traffic\"><\/span><strong>Does Domain Migration Affect SEO Traffic?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-90-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Does Domain Migration Affect SEO Traffic?\" class=\"wp-image-2467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-90-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-90-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-90-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-90-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-90-750x421.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-90-1140x641.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-90.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, domain migration affects SEO traffic almost every time. Even a flawless move causes some fluctuation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A domain change resets signals Google has tracked for years. The backlink profile has to reattach through redirects. Crawlers need to rediscover and re-trust every page. None of this happens instantly. A short adjustment period is completely normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Search engines must recrawl and reindex the whole site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Backlink authority transfers through redirects, not automatically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Branded search and click habits reset for a while<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Even clean technical work still causes brief ranking noise<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-will-traffic-go-up-or-down-after-changing-your-domain\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_Traffic_Go_Up_or_Down_After_Changing_Your_Domain\"><\/span><strong>Will Traffic Go Up or Down After Changing Your Domain?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-91-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Will Traffic Go Up or Down After Changing Your Domain?\" class=\"wp-image-2468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-91-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-91-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-91-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-91-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-91-1-750x421.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-91-1-1140x641.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-91-1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traffic usually dips first, then settles up, down, or flat. The direction depends on how well the move was planned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No single factor decides this alone. A few variables, stacked together, usually explain the result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>How accurately old URLs map to new ones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Whether content and site structure stayed the same<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The authority gap between the old domain and the new one<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The reason behind the move: rebrand, consolidation, or TLD switch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timing relative to seasonal or industry traffic peaks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-why-most-migrations-cause-a-temporary-traffic-drop\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Most_Migrations_Cause_a_Temporary_Traffic_Drop\"><\/span><strong>Why Most Migrations Cause a Temporary Traffic Drop<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-92-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Why Most Migrations Cause a Temporary Traffic Drop\" class=\"wp-image-2469\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-92-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-92-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-92-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-92-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-92-1-750x421.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-92-1-1140x641.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-92-1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A short traffic drop is normal. It does not mean the migration failed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Industry data groups migrations into risk tiers. Tiers are based on how much changes at once. A domain-only move sits in the higher-risk band, since Google treats it as a different entity. Bundling a platform switch with it raises that risk further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Migration Risk<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What Changes<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Typical Loss<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Recovery Window<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Low<\/td><td>HTTPS move, small URL tweak<\/td><td>0\u201310%<\/td><td>2\u20134 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Medium<\/td><td>Platform switch, URLs preserved<\/td><td>10\u201325%<\/td><td>4\u201312 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High<\/td><td>Domain change, URL pattern kept<\/td><td>20\u201340%<\/td><td>8\u201316 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Very high<\/td><td>Domain change plus platform switch<\/td><td>30\u201360%<\/td><td>12\u201324 weeks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A well-run migration usually stays under that worst case. Losses often land in the single digits instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-when-domain-migration-actually-increases-traffic\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_Domain_Migration_Actually_Increases_Traffic\"><\/span><strong>When Domain Migration Actually Increases Traffic<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-93-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"When Domain Migration Actually Increases Traffic\" class=\"wp-image-2470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-93-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-93-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-93-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-93-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-93-1-750x421.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-93-1-1140x641.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-93-1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Migration increases traffic when it fixes a real weakness. It rarely helps a site with no underlying problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Case studies share one clear pattern here. The gain usually traces back to one specific fix. The domain change alone rarely explains it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Consolidating several smaller domains into one authoritative site<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switching from a mismatched ccTLD to a global gTLD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aligning the domain with a brand name people already search for<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leaving behind a domain with a spam or penalty history<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reported gains range widely across these cases. Some see modest double-digit growth. Others report several hundred percent once things stabilize. The common thread is a genuine upgrade, not just new letters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-long-does-seo-recovery-take-after-a-domain-migration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Long_Does_SEO_Recovery_Take_After_a_Domain_Migration\"><\/span><strong>How Long Does SEO Recovery Take After a Domain Migration?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-94-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"How Long Does SEO Recovery Take After a Domain Migration?\" class=\"wp-image-2471\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-94-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-94-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-94-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-94-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-94-1-750x421.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-94-1-1140x641.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-94-1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recovery commonly takes two to twelve months. Some cases take considerably longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Large studies tracking over a thousand migrations clarify this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Median recovery time: around 304 days in one 1,000+ migration study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Average recovery in another large dataset: roughly 523 days<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fastest documented recoveries: under a month, for low-risk moves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>About 42% of migrations take longer than 12 months<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A small share show no full recovery even after three years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-how-to-recover-lost-traffic-after-a-domain-migration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Recover_Lost_Traffic_After_a_Domain_Migration\"><\/span><strong>How to Recover Lost Traffic After a Domain Migration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-95-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"How to Recover Lost Traffic After a Domain Migration\" class=\"wp-image-2472\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-95-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-95-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-95-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-95-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-95-1-750x421.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-95-1-1140x641.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-95-1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fast recovery starts with fixing redirects and crawl errors. Most lingering losses trace back to one of these.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Audit every old URL for a working, direct redirect, see how <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/does-redirecting-a-url-affect-seo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">redirecting a URL affects SEO<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit a formal change of address inside Search Console<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update internal links sitewide, not only on the homepage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact top linking sites and ask them to update old links<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the old domain and its redirects active for a year<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-domain-migration-link-equity-and-authority-transfer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Domain_Migration_Link_Equity_and_Authority_Transfer\"><\/span><strong>Domain Migration Link Equity and Authority Transfer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-96-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Domain Migration Link Equity and Authority Transfer\" class=\"wp-image-2473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-96-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-96-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-96-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-96-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-96-1-750x421.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-96-1-1140x641.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-96-1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Link equity transfers mainly through correct redirects. It never moves automatically on its own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several technical mistakes leak that equity along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Redirect chains that hop through several URLs before landing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Redirect loops that send crawlers back to where they started<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Using the wrong redirect type for a permanent move, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-redirect-301-vs-302\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">301 vs 302 redirects<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Orphaned pages left with no redirect at all<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Picking the right redirect type matters more than people expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-using-google-search-console-to-track-a-domain-migration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_Google_Search_Console_to_Track_a_Domain_Migration\"><\/span><strong>Using Google Search Console to Track a Domain Migration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-97-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"Using Google Search Console to Track a Domain Migration\" class=\"wp-image-2474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-97-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-97-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-97-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-97-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-97-1-750x421.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-97-1-1140x641.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-97-1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Search Console&#8217;s Change of Address tool tells Google directly. Skipping it slows down recognition of the new domain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Submit the change of address from the old property first<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch the Coverage report for sudden crawl errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compare Performance data between the old and new property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flag any unexpected drop in indexed pages early<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-a-domain-migration-seo-checklist-to-reduce-risk\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Domain_Migration_SEO_Checklist_to_Reduce_Risk\"><\/span><strong>A Domain Migration SEO Checklist to Reduce Risk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-98-1-1024x576.webp\" alt=\"A Domain Migration SEO Checklist to Reduce Risk\" class=\"wp-image-2475\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-98-1-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-98-1-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-98-1-768x432.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-98-1-1536x864.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-98-1-750x421.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-98-1-1140x641.webp 1140w, https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/mostdomaincom-98-1.webp 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A short checklist catches most common migration mistakes. Basics matter more than any advanced tactic here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Map every URL before the move, never after it goes live<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Freeze major content changes until traffic stabilizes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Test redirects on staging before pointing DNS at the new domain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow a full pre-launch and post-launch process, see the complete <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/domain-migration-checklist\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">domain migration checklist<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review the wider SEO factors involved in the move, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/seo-when-changing-domain-name\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SEO when changing a domain name<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Walk through the full process step by step, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/blog\/how-to-change-domain-name-of-existing-website\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to change a domain name of an existing website<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"mdm-df-wrap mdm-df-mcar\" data-mdm-df=\"{&quot;atts&quot;:{&quot;min_price&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;max_price&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price_min&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;price_max&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;search&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;q&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;category&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;category_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;extension&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;tld&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;tld_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;language&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;language_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;registrar_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;account_id&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;da_min&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;da_max&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;dr_min&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;dr_max&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;pa_min&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;pa_max&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;rd_min&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;rd_max&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;age_min&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;age_max&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;indexed&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;promotion&quot;:&quot;flash_sale&quot;,&quot;sort&quot;:&quot;priority&quot;,&quot;limit&quot;:12,&quot;per_page&quot;:6,&quot;rows&quot;:2,&quot;page&quot;:1,&quot;active&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;inventory&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;columns&quot;:3,&quot;columns_tablet&quot;:2,&quot;columns_mobile&quot;:1,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;accent&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;mobile_carousel&quot;:&quot;true&quot;,&quot;show_metrics&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;fields&quot;:&quot;da,pa,dr&quot;,&quot;show_filter&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;show_count&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;pagination&quot;:&quot;false&quot;,&quot;load_more&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;currency&quot;:&quot;$&quot;,&quot;currency_position&quot;:&quot;prefix&quot;,&quot;price_decimals&quot;:0,&quot;buy_url&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.mostdomain.com\\\/domain\\\/{domain_code}&quot;,&quot;buy_text&quot;:&quot;View details&quot;,&quot;buy_target&quot;:&quot;_blank&quot;,&quot;more_text&quot;:&quot;Load more&quot;,&quot;empty_text&quot;:&quot;No domains match your filters.&quot;,&quot;count_text&quot;:&quot;Showing %s domains&quot;,&quot;search_placeholder&quot;:&quot;Search domain name, niche, keyword\\u2026&quot;},&quot;nonce&quot;:&quot;281486cd32&quot;,&quot;ajax&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.mostdomain.com\\\/blog\\\/wp-admin\\\/admin-ajax.php&quot;}\"><div class=\"mdm-df-results\"><div class=\"mdm-df-grid\" style=\"--mdm-df-cols:3;--mdm-df-cols-t:2;--mdm-df-cols-m:1;\"><article class=\"mdm-df-card is-flash has-mid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-card-head\"><span class=\"mdm-df-name\"><span class=\"mdm-df-sld\">therapyhealthstudio<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tld\">.com<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tip\">therapyhealthstudio.com<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tag\">Health &amp; Wellness<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-fields mdm-df-fields--grid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DA<\/span><span class=\"v\">14<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">PA<\/span><span class=\"v\">27<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DR<\/span><span class=\"v\">2<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-card-foot\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price-wrap\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price\">$ 570<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-price-original\">$ 1,750<\/span><\/span><a class=\"mdm-df-buy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/domain\/TTHECO2644\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">View details<\/a><\/div><span class=\"mdm-df-badge\">Flash Sale<\/span><\/article><article class=\"mdm-df-card is-flash has-mid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-card-head\"><span class=\"mdm-df-name\"><span class=\"mdm-df-sld\">lentiledecontact<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tld\">.net<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tip\">lentiledecontact.net<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tag\">Health &amp; Wellness<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-fields mdm-df-fields--grid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DA<\/span><span class=\"v\">11<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">PA<\/span><span class=\"v\">35<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DR<\/span><span class=\"v\">0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-card-foot\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price-wrap\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price\">$ 1,600<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-price-original\">$ 1,650<\/span><\/span><a class=\"mdm-df-buy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/domain\/LLENNE5696\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">View details<\/a><\/div><span class=\"mdm-df-badge\">Flash Sale<\/span><\/article><article class=\"mdm-df-card is-flash has-mid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-card-head\"><span class=\"mdm-df-name\"><span class=\"mdm-df-sld\">eastwoodapts<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tld\">.org<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tip\">eastwoodapts.org<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tag\">Services<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-fields mdm-df-fields--grid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DA<\/span><span class=\"v\">7<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">PA<\/span><span class=\"v\">26<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DR<\/span><span class=\"v\">0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-card-foot\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price-wrap\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price\">$ 1,260<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-price-original\">$ 1,550<\/span><\/span><a class=\"mdm-df-buy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/domain\/EEASOR4416\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">View details<\/a><\/div><span class=\"mdm-df-badge\">Flash Sale<\/span><\/article><article class=\"mdm-df-card is-flash has-mid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-card-head\"><span class=\"mdm-df-name\"><span class=\"mdm-df-sld\">bloomwithbubs<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tld\">.com<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tip\">bloomwithbubs.com<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tag\">Media<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-fields mdm-df-fields--grid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DA<\/span><span class=\"v\">4<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">PA<\/span><span class=\"v\">17<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DR<\/span><span class=\"v\">0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-card-foot\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price-wrap\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price\">$ 1,100<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-price-original\">$ 1,200<\/span><\/span><a class=\"mdm-df-buy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/domain\/BBLOCO5561\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">View details<\/a><\/div><span class=\"mdm-df-badge\">Flash Sale<\/span><\/article><article class=\"mdm-df-card is-flash has-mid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-card-head\"><span class=\"mdm-df-name\"><span class=\"mdm-df-sld\">econoflash<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tld\">.com<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tip\">econoflash.com<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tag\">E-commerce<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-fields mdm-df-fields--grid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DA<\/span><span class=\"v\">14<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">PA<\/span><span class=\"v\">23<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DR<\/span><span class=\"v\">0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-card-foot\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price-wrap\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price\">$ 1,250<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-price-original\">$ 1,300<\/span><\/span><a class=\"mdm-df-buy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/domain\/EECOCO5677\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">View details<\/a><\/div><span class=\"mdm-df-badge\">Flash Sale<\/span><\/article><article class=\"mdm-df-card is-flash has-mid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-card-head\"><span class=\"mdm-df-name\"><span class=\"mdm-df-sld\">bppolofhs<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tld\">.net<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tip\">bppolofhs.net<\/span><\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-tag\">Services<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-fields mdm-df-fields--grid\"><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DA<\/span><span class=\"v\">4<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">PA<\/span><span class=\"v\">24<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-field-row\"><span class=\"k\">DR<\/span><span class=\"v\">0<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mdm-df-card-foot\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price-wrap\"><span class=\"mdm-df-price\">$ 500<\/span><span class=\"mdm-df-price-original\">$ 1,600<\/span><\/span><a class=\"mdm-df-buy\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mostdomain.com\/domain\/BBPPNE9641\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">View details<\/a><\/div><span class=\"mdm-df-badge\">Flash Sale<\/span><\/article><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-faq\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><strong>FAQ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-will-domain-migration-increase-seo-traffic\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Will_domain_migration_increase_SEO_traffic\"><\/span><strong>Will domain migration increase SEO traffic?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Only when the move fixes a real weakness. Think fragmented domains, or weak branding. Otherwise, expect a dip before anything improves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-does-changing-a-domain-name-hurt-rankings-permanently\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_changing_a_domain_name_hurt_rankings_permanently\"><\/span><strong>Does changing a domain name hurt rankings permanently?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rarely, if redirects and technical setup are correct. Most lost rankings return within a few months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-how-long-before-seo-fully-recovers-after-migration\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_before_SEO_fully_recovers_after_migration\"><\/span><strong>How long before SEO fully recovers after migration?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually a few months, sometimes closer to a year. Larger sites can take meaningfully longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-can-a-domain-migration-backfire-completely\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_domain_migration_backfire_completely\"><\/span><strong>Can a domain migration backfire completely?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can. Large studies show roughly one in seven never recovers fully. Planning is the best protection you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-does-moving-to-a-better-tld-alone-boost-traffic\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_moving_to_a_better_TLD_alone_boost_traffic\"><\/span><strong>Does moving to a better TLD alone boost traffic?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It can help, especially leaving a mismatched ccTLD behind. Execution still matters more than the extension itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-references\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"References\"><\/span><strong>References<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/salt.agency\/blog\/27-of-domain-migrations-recover-in-90-days\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">SALT Agency<\/a>, Domain Migration Recovery: What 1,052 Migrations Reveal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search Engine Journal, How Long Should an SEO Migration Take?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>CTO Migrations, Recovering SEO Traffic After a Website Migration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Candour, Ryno Systems Site Migration Case Study<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kolonell, Website Migration Without SEO Loss in 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DEV Community, The Canonical 2026 Reference for SEO Safe Website Migrations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>JumpFly, GigaOM Site Migration Case Study<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mostdomain &#8211; Domain migration can increase SEO traffic. It can also cut it in half. Nobody can promise which one happens to you. Execution decides the outcome, not luck. Most sites dip first. Google needs time to recrawl and re-trust the new domain. That dip can turn into a gain, or a long slump. 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