I have transferred all of my files from my LEGO domain name to a new domain that I just registered that now includes the word “Bricks” instead of “LEGO” so as not to violate LEGO’s trademark rights. I had a bit of help from Dave over at the Build a Niche Store Blog with this. He recommended using the 301 redirects sitewide and letting LEGO wait a bit before I transfer the domain name so as to get the new domain indexed quickly.
I don’t think I have ever worked as quickly or efficiently as I did with this transfer. I felt very motivated and even a little excited with the change. I hope to use this momentum for future tasks, as in tonight, tomorrow and from now on.
Thanks again Dave!
Well done, and to Dave too. Wise advice, not to panic and take your time.
Why these dinosaurs can’t just think of these things as “spreading the word” I don’t know. Lawyers, huh. It’s not as if you are pinching their customers!
I have some sites I would dearly love to reorganize. How do you do redirects, without offending Mr G? Would you or Soggy care to take a minute to explain? Please.
Lyn,
Dave has a few resources he lists here:
http://buildanichestoreblog.blogspot.com/search/label/301%20redirect
Hope that helps!
A hard way to learn a lesson. Glad to see how well you handled it!