Has your website been hit by a Google penalty? If so, you're probably feeling frustrated and overwhelmed. After all, a Google penalty can have a major impact on your traffic and revenue. In this video, Syed shares what he would do if his sites got hit with a Google penalty.
The first step is to identify the type of penalty you've received. There are two main types of penalties: manual penalties and algorithmic penalties. Manual penalties are imposed by Google manually, usually as a result of violating one of their policies. Algorithmic penalties, on the other hand, are imposed automatically by Google's algorithm.
Once you've identified the type of penalty you're dealing with, you can start taking steps to recover from it. If you've received a manual penalty, you should first reach out to Google and request a reconsideration.
This involves submitting a detailed report explaining why your website should be reinstated. If your request is successful, your website will be reinstated and the manual penalty will be removed.
If you've received an algorithmic penalty, the first thing you should do is try to identify the cause of the problem. Often, algorithmic penalties are caused by low-quality content or links.
Once you've identified the cause of the problem, you can start taking steps to fix it. This may involve improving the quality of your content.
Resources:
All in One SEO https://aioseo.com
Google Helpful Content Update
https://developers.google.com/search/blog/2022/08/helpful-content-update
Search Engine Roundtable
https://www.seroundtable.com/