I have a Google ranking problem with two different domain names, example.com vs example.in, for the same keyword. How can I tell Google that both domains are different? Is it possible to rank both domains for the same post title? It seems Google ranks the post that was written first and doesn't show my web post for the same keyword.
I have a Google ranking problem with two different domain names, example.com vs example.in, for the same keyword. How can I tell Google that both domains are different? Is it possible to rank both domains for the same post title? It seems Google ranks the post that was written first and doesn't show my web post for the same keyword.
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hreflang Tags: Implement hreflang tags on both websites. These tags tell Google which language and region each page targets.
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On example.com, use
<link rel="alternate" href="https://www.example.com/your-page" hreflang="en-US" />(or appropriate language/region). -
On example.in, use
<link rel="alternate" href="https://www.example.in/your-page" hreflang="en-IN" /> -
Ensure reciprocal tags: each page must link back to the other.
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Google Search Console: In Google Search Console, explicitly set the geographic target for each domain. Set example.com to the desired region (e.g., US or global) and example.in to India.
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Unique Content: Ideally, make the content on each domain unique, or at least significantly different. This is the best long-term solution.
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Adapt the content to suit the specific audience of each region. Use different examples, references, or cultural nuances.
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Rewrite the content, don't just translate it.
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Site Structure: Ensure both websites have a clear and logical site structure.
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Internal Linking: Use relevant internal links within each website.
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Mobile-Friendliness: Ensure both sites are mobile-friendly.
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Page Speed: Optimize page speed on both sites.
Yes, it's possible, but difficult, to rank both domains for the same keyword, especially with identical content. Google usually tries to diversify search results.
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User Intent: If the user intent is clear (e.g., someone searching specifically from India), Google might show example.in.
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Domain Authority: Strong domain authority can help, but unique content is still crucial.
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Content Freshness: Update the content on the domain you want to rank higher. Google favors fresh, relevant content.
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Internal Linking: Add more internal links to the post you want to rank higher from other relevant pages on the same domain.
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Backlinks: Build high-quality backlinks to the specific post you want to rank higher.
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Duplicate Content: Google doesn't *penalize* duplicate content, but it will filter it. It will choose which version to show.
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User Experience: Focus on providing the best user experience on both sites.
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Patience: It takes time for these changes to take effect. Monitor your rankings in Google Search Console.
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Canonical Tags: Only use canonical tags if one page is the definitive version. Since you want both to rank, avoid using them between the two domains.