Google: Using Google Domains Does Not Help You Rank Better

Dec 20, 2019 - 7:20 am 0 — by

Google Straircase Up

John Mueller from Google said that using Google's own domain name service, Google Domains, will not help you rank better in Google search or with your SEO. He said in a Reddit thread "no" when asked "Do migrating to "google domains" will improve my SEO in any way?"

Well, most of that statement is true. If you want me to nitpick, it does help you slightly verify your domain name with Google Search Console. So this helps you get into Google Search Console a bit faster and then Google Search Console has a lot of useful SEO tools that help you with your SEO.

But simply using Google Domains does not help you rank better. Google Domains is not a ranking signal in Google.

I wonder where these theories come from?

Forum discussion at Reddit.

 

Popular Categories

The Pulse of the search community

Google Search Volatility

More Details

Search Video Recaps

 
Video Details More Videos Subscribe to Videos

Most Recent Articles

Google

Google Updates Links In AI Mode & AI Overviews Again, Won't Show Click Data

Oct 15, 2026 - 12:00 pm
Search Forum Recap

Daily Search Forum Recap: October 15, 2026

Oct 15, 2026 - 10:00 am
Google

Universal Cart Launches In Google Search (U.S.)

Oct 15, 2026 - 9:40 am
Google Ads

Google Automotive Model Feeds On Search Ads (Vehicle Top Ads)

Oct 15, 2026 - 7:51 am
Google

Google Tests New Search Bar In Google App

Oct 15, 2026 - 7:41 am
Google Ads

Google Ads API Version 26 Now Out Available

Oct 15, 2026 - 7:31 am
Previous Story: Google Indoor Ski House