how important is the age of a domain

[Abby]

Does a 5,10 or 15 year old domain count more for seo?

[tacnet]

Definitely. Its not so much the domain but the brand that counts

A lot of users will simply type the domain name into their browser without the extension because they are not sure if its .com, .net, .co.uk or whatever. That then defaults to a google search for that domain name which MASSIVELY boosts your SEO score. We've had 20 years of people typing the word tacamateurs into google

Infact, in most cases your biggest search term by far should your domain name. If it isn't, then thats a sign that users are NOT recognising your brand

[TheButcher]

If the domain has been dropped, parked, used for multiple types of sites over time it is not as valuable as one that has always been the same site, cough cough sponsorchat.com been the same site since October 2nd 2004. I own a 24 year old one adultinsider.com but used it on and off since buying it, not the same thing if you ask me. Just saying what I think not a professional opinion since my seo skills are limited to what I ask Adrian when I need help

[tacnet]

If the domain has been dropped, parked, used for multiple types of sites over time it is not as valuable as one that has always been the same site, cough cough sponsorchat.com been the same site since October 2nd 2004. I own a 24 year old one adultinsider.com but used it on and off since buying it, not the same thing if you ask me. Just saying what I think not a professional opinion since my seo skills are limited to what I ask Adrian when I need help

Yep good point. It has to be a live domain that people have been using.

If its been parked or whatever then thats not going to help SEO at all

[BHT]

Not mush value to an aged domain if it was flagged for being used for blackhat in the past.

[PornPete]

My first choice is to register one and not pay a premium for an existing domain I am cheap.

[unicams]

My first choice is to register one and not pay a premium for an existing domain I am cheap.

Of course it is the best option but try find a good .com name that has not been taken.

[bestfreeporn]

A 20 year old domain is still worth more than some 20 day one to me

[pussylover]

An older domain is a good starting place

[Webby]

An older domain is a good starting place

I can go for that

[TheButcher]

A 20 year old domain is still worth more than some 20 day one to me

Amen

[AlexO]

Age counts when it comes to domains

[viking]

You keep a domain for 20 years it cost you $400 in annual fees, which is peanuts but it will be worth some cash in that time if it is any decent name.