is changing of domain TLD will affect website SEO ranking?

[Roos3]

Hi All,

I would like to change my domain TLD from .me to .co, However, our website is concentrated on middle east countries and moreover, we have thought .me is middle east [United Arab Emirates} and later with SEO advice, we have taken .co ( as another TLD is not available ). Besides, our confusion is if the website move from .me to the new domain .co TLD, will this affect our SEO ranking or not? some of our keywords have been started showing on various search pages.

So, anyone knows about this concern, please let me know.

Thanks

 

[minddigital55]

Yes, It affect your SEO ranking.

 

[Steve]

Google stated that if you use 301 redirects to do this, your ranking will not be affected. On the other hand, I have heard 1-2 SEO professionals say that they have found otherwise.

Hope this is helpful!