Google Webmaster Tools Change of Address tool

[petermeadit]

I have used the Google Webmaster Tools Change of Address Tool before and I am a little reserved about the results I got. They claim it is the best way to move a site without loosing rankings etc. But I have also moved sites without using the GWT move too, and have had pretty good success that way actually.

Here is the official doco https://support.google.com/webmasters/answer/83106?hl=en/

I have some domains I got off the drops, which I developed, and I am looking at moving them soon. I would be interested if people would use the GWT move tool or not?

 

[Lex]

I use it but like you I've also moved sites in the past without using it and it's worked well.

I think for the 2 minutes it takes it's probably a good idea.