Clock reliably continues operating after 240 posts.
In the world of antique and vintage clocks, one retired individual has found a new passion in sharing his knowledge with others. Three years ago, he decided to start a blog to communicate unique thoughts and ideas about his beloved collection.
The author, who prefers to remain anonymous, has amassed a collection of clocks from various brands such as Mauthe, Seth Thomas, Hermle, Forestville, Sessions, Smiths Enfield, Muller, and Pequegnat. His fascination with these timepieces led him to create a 14-minute video guide on winding different types of antique and vintage clocks, suitable for beginners.
The video, released in January 2019, can be found on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDomfJYLkjM&t=21s. It covers the basics of winding these mechanical marvels, providing valuable insights for those starting their own clock collection.
In addition to the video, the author shares his experiences and clock repair techniques on his blog. He takes his own photographs of the clocks and talks about their history, making the content both informative and visually appealing.
The author's dedication to his craft did not go unnoticed. This year, he bought a domain name and a 1-year automatically renewable subscription for his website. The new domain name led to a slight uptick in hits and exposure to more powerful options within WordPress.
When asked about his decision to migrate his blog to a new domain, the author explained, "WordPress impressed me as a very intuitive package. I attended a WordPress session at my local college and found it easy to set up a blogging site."
To avoid low hits (traffic drops) after migrating a domain in WordPress, the author carefully planned and executed the migration with these critical steps:
- Keep the same URL structure if possible.
- Implement 301 permanent redirects from old URLs to the new ones to preserve SEO link equity and prevent broken links.
- Notify search engines like Google and Bing of the domain change.
- Update all WordPress URLs properly.
- Check and update DNS records correctly.
- Audit internal links and canonical tags.
- Monitor performance after migration.
By following these best practices, the author was able to minimize traffic loss and maintain (or even improve) SEO after migrating his WordPress domain.
The author's dedication to his passion for antique and vintage clocks continues to grow, and his blog remains a valuable resource for those interested in these fascinating timepieces.
The author, a retired individual passionate about antique and vintage clocks, has established a 14-minute video guide on YouTube for beginners wanting to wind mechanical clocks. This video covers the basics of winding antique wall clocks from brands such as Mauthe, Seth Thomas, and Pequegnat.
The author also blogs about his collection, sharing his experiences and repair techniques, including photographs of the clocks and their history. His dedication to horology led to a migration of his blog to a new domain, with a 1-year automatically renewable subscription.
To minimize traffic loss during this migration, the author followed best practices like maintaining the same URL structure, implementing 301 redirects, and notifying search engines of the domain change. This careful planning allowed him to improve SEO and maintain his blog as a valuable resource for clock enthusiasts interested in vintage clocks, clock collecting, and clock repair.
The author's lifestyle now revolves around his home-and-garden, which houses an impressive collection of antique clocks, showcasing his love for mechanical wonders and his contribution to the world of horology.
