IP's/Hosting SEO Question

Discussion in 'SEO, Traffic and Revenue' started by Michael, Nov 26, 2009.

  1. Michael

    Michael Regular Member

    If your host has provided you with 2 IP addresses and you have two websites, in SEO is it best practice to have the sites on an IP each?

    Thanks :)
     
    Michael, Nov 26, 2009
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  2. vlauria

    vlauria Addict

    I would say 'yes', if you plan to link between the two sites.

    I believe having two different websites on two different IPs will look much more 'unique' in google's eyes for links between the two sites and have a better potential of helping your SEO strategy.
     
    vlauria, Nov 30, 2009
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  3. Michael

    Michael Regular Member

    Would it matter is one was say:

    92.34.78.51

    and the other was

    92.34.78.42

    As long as theyre unique and not identical I am guessing that would be fine for SEO?
     
    Michael, Nov 30, 2009
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  4. SimpleMan

    SimpleMan Adept

    Generally speaking, yes. I noticed this recently with regards to my largest forum. I moved it briefly to a shared IP and search engine placement seemed to suffer a bit, although I know for sure that IP had some guys who carried out suspect SEO practices from time to time. I think if you've got the IPs then it's worth it, but I wouldn't go out and purchase an IP address for every forum or anything like that.
     
    SimpleMan, Dec 1, 2009
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  5. Michael

    Michael Regular Member

    Thank you, I was considering the latter and purchasing a new IP solely for each site on the server :)
     
    Michael, Dec 1, 2009
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