What to do if your website got penalized ?

[Kaviraj pharma]

First, to understand why it happened and fix the issues completely. Then apply for re-inclusion.

[Anabolic]

What leads you to believe you were penalized ? Did you actually get a notice, or just traffic dropped to zero? Also did a competitor(s) take your place because they were doing better outreach ? I could give you some advice if you had a little more information.

[smithmary01]

If your website got penalized, don’t panic — you can fix it! Here’s a simple step-by-step approach to help you recover:

1. Figure Out the Type of Penalty: There are two types — manual and algorithmic. Check Google Search Console for any messages. If Google tells you there’s a manual action, it means a real person flagged an issue. If there’s no message, it’s likely due to an algorithm update.

2. Identify the Problem: Common reasons for penalties are spammy backlinks, thin content, or keyword stuffing. Look for anything that doesn’t follow Google’s guidelines.

3. Fix the Issues: Remove or Disavow Bad Backlinks: If you have spammy links, ask the site owners to remove them, or use Google’s Disavow Tool.
4. Improve Content: Update low-quality content by making it more detailed, relevant, and valuable.

5. Stop Keyword Stuffing: Use keywords naturally instead of overloading your pages.

6. Submit a Reconsideration Request: If it was a manual penalty, after fixing the issues, send a detailed reconsideration request through Google Search Console. Be honest about what you fixed.

7. Be Patient: Recovery takes time, so don’t lose hope. Keep following good SEO practices and focus on quality content and ethical strategies.