May 12, 2025When a domain is blocked, the website may become inaccessible in mainland China. Redirect systems (or domain redirect solutions) use technical methods to redirect user requests from a blocked domain to an accessible domain or server, restoring access. Below are several common redirect systems or solutions for blocked domains, covering mainstream technologies and tools suitable for different scenarios. Carefully evaluate compliance risks and technical limitations based on your situation. Here are the specific technical solutions and their analysis:
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May 12, 2025 A blocked domain can impact website rankings (SEO), but the extent depends on various factors, including the search engine, target audience, type of block, and response measures. Crawler access issues and reduced user traffic due to blocked access can trigger ranking drops. Below is a detailed analysis:
1. Impact of a Blocked Domain on SEO
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Traffic Decline:
- If a domain is blocked, target users cannot access the site, leading to a significant drop in traffic.
- Search engine crawlers (e.g., Baiduspider, Googlebot) rely on domain resolution to access sites. A blocked domain may prevent crawlers from indexing content, reducing indexed pages.
- Search engines (e.g., Google, Baidu) adjust rankings based on user behavior (e.g., traffic, dwell time). A traffic drop may lower rankings.
Crawler Issues:
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May 2, 2025 A blocked domain name isn’t always permanent, but the outcome depends on multiple factors. When a domain is restricted or “blocked” on domestic networks in China, it’s commonly referred to as “being walled.” This kind of restriction is often temporary, as it can shift due to policy changes, technical updates, or other influences. A domain gets “walled” (blocked by the Great Firewall) typically because its content violates regulations or policies—think sensitive political topics, pornography, gambling, etc. Whether it can be unblocked or remains blocked forever hinges on a few key points:
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