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Originally Posted by FreeHugeMovies
If a host wants you to use a custom name servers like ns1.yourdomain.com and then for all 30+ of your other websites to use the same DNS. They do this to make it easier for them which I understand but I personally would rather use the web host DNS.
Where do you stand on this as far as SEO benefit?
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I've found that when using the DNS of a webhost with "serious" past infractions, you're main keyword's can take much longer to gain traction....but no other real "penalty" in the long run as your site gains the trust factor. This is especially with some of the higher-end/more sought-after keywords. However this is just my personal experience from working with several 50+ domain networks.
Then again, this can also just be IP based & have nothing to do with the NS. So even when using your own NS's, you're still using an IP for your NS that's on their network.
Of course there are some major benefits to using large-ISP name servers when creating multiple domain sp4m n3tworks. Which is exactly why it's taking longer for websites to gain traction using the larger/cheap hosts these days.
I see no real difference when using my own name-servers for my main site's (domains that are a niche of their own, user-generated content, no-cookie cutter stuff). I also notice a markedly faster resolution with my own properly configured DNS server/s for my network/s, especially during peak hours. By this I mean multiple name servers, setup in multiple locations, on multiple servers, for redundancy. (I'm sure you know all about this....this is simply for the benefit of "new guys") It's basically a personal version of UltraDNS that I've setup for some associates.
So if you want a real benefit from using a custom name-server. Make sure the IP's actually reside on a fairly trusted host...not the latest "hit & run" spot. Also make sure to ask if they have recently purchased any new IP space in the past 2-3 months...always a good practice.
