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Expired-domain / parasite abuse
Buying an expired domain for its history, or hosting spam on a reputable host, are spam tactics Google has acted on. Authority cannot be bought this way.
What it is
Abuse of expired domains or host reputation.
Why it matters
Named spam violations.
How to fix it
Avoid these tactics entirely.
How to find it on your site
- Check whether any properties rely on an unrelated expired domain history.
- Check for third-party spam hosted on your reputable domain.
- Stop and unwind these arrangements.
- Build authority on genuine, relevant content.
Cross-reference to ranking and citation factors
Expired-domain and site-reputation abuse are explicit spam violations Google enforces. Earned authority is the only safe foundation.
Impact
Medium-high; penalty risk. Direct.
Evidence
Expired-domain and site-reputation abuse violate policy. Google Search Central, Spam policies for Google web search