Renewing (most) TLDs does not reset the registration date, and so has zero impact on SEO - *age* of a domain *can* have an impact, not "last updated date".

Good talking point - does anyone have a reference from Google on the impact of domain registration or domain age?

Frankly this is the first time I have heard of SEO being affected by how frequently you renew your domain name. That's why I got a bit concerned when I read about it here So, I do hope to see any reference from Google myself.

As to age, I don't have a reference from Google yet as well. But, my mentor in internet marketing has been telling me never to delete old blogs even if I no longer update them. That's because "age matters in Google searches." That would work to my advantage once I decide to go back working on the blog.

Well, I have seen many discussions on domain age factor, people giving answers from both the sides. Till now I have never heard about the domain age either from Google or Matt Cutts. However, people still says that Google values the age of a site trust factor. Maybe this is one of factors of Google that we are not sure about...

It's like buying owned licenses, dam expensive!

And at that, a great amount more, I see 1-10 years fine really, £5-£6 a year as an expensive, nothing compared to the £80 /mo server bill, just for one.

Try running 20 then the Domain expensive becomes nothing.

You have a point Paul. Domain names should be treated like licenses, not as real estate. With the prices of domain names, no one should complain indeed.

Well renewing every year gives you flexibility and economical solution. That is why many many websites are coming daily.