Penalties, filters, algorithm changes and all that has been spooking site-owners during the last year…
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This document provides guidance on dealing with SEO penalties and algorithm updates from Google. It discusses types of penalties like filters and removals from the index. It offers tips for identifying the cause of damage through tools like Google Search Console. Recommendations are given for when to contact Google and what rules to follow during algorithm changes. Steps are outlined for improving backlinks, content, and addressing issues like duplicate content. The document cautions against risky actions and emphasizes working with SEO professionals when requesting reconsideration from Google.
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Penalties, filters, algorithm changes and all that has been spooking site-owners during the last year…
- 1. SEO Penalties, filters, algorithm changes and all that has been spooking site-owners during the last year…
- 2. • Google’s penalty & filter types • Options you should eliminate when something goes wrong • First steps after identifying damage • When & how should you contact Google • Rules of thumb which would best serve you during the next algorithm change
- 3. Over-optimization Filters affecting pages Complete removal filters (per keyword or with (either completely from the index page) both on & off or partially) duplicated (following a violation site content or pages with of Google’s guidelines low value for users for webmasters)
- 5. Is your industry influenced by seasonality?
- 6. Is the decrease most noticeable in visits following a branded- KW search, or a generic- KW search?
- 7. Does the Webmaster Tools show a drop in impressions & average positions, or only the CTR has been damaged?
- 8. Were there any modifications made in order to eliminate duplicated-content on the site, resulting in a healthy drop in indexed pages?
- 9. Has the ratio between the number of pages included in the sitemap.xml file and the number of indexed pages deteriorated? (URLs which weren’t included in the SERP for a “site:†search might not have been relevant in the first place)
- 10. Were there any modifications made lately that might have caused some (or all) of your pages to become blocked for Google?
- 12. What should I do? • Check your Webmasters Tools “Spam†alerts and handle them • Improve your backlink profile (diversify, eliminate “commercial†links, SMO) • Remove the most spammy backlinks & focus on creating high-quality ones • On-Site – fix over-optimization problems (internal links, content) What should I not do (or – common mistakes) • Condensing low-content pages using dynamic templates • Directing new backlinks mostly to affected pages (instead of a natural distribution) • Asking Google for re-consideration before both on & off site issues have been addressed
- 13. Application format • It is strongly recommended to consult with professionals experienced with this procedure • In some cases it is useful to report which corrective actions were performed • Mention if you intend to perform further changes in the future (in accordance with Google’s guidelines) • Be specific in your application, but also selective about the information you wish to expose After your application has been submitted • Be patient – even if you receive a positive response, the change will not be immediate • Refrain from submitting several applications in a short timeframe
- 15. Backlinks Content Avoid backlinks which might appear Create unique, original & valuable content “commercial†(site-wide, non-contextual) Avoid matching the content to the Don’t accept backlinks from irrelevant sites targeted keywords unnaturally Develop your operation’s SMO elements & Make sure you solve duplicated-content leverage them for social-platforms backlinks issues both on & off site Try to gain presence in news-sites by Enrich your content employing PR activity (using video, images etc.) Create as many backlinks that would be Update your content consistently and in identified as “editorials†as you can accordance to your industry’s pace Protect your copyrights (ask copy-cats to Make sure your anchor texts & remove copied material/insert a linking landing-pages are diverse credit)