Manual Penalty Recovery Service
RecoveryForge specializes in restoring websites after a Google manual penalty.
Read on for more details.
We Will Help You Recover from Manual Penalty
Google’s manual penalty is an action taken by Google’s webspam team when a website violates Google’s Webmaster Guidelines. This penalty can negatively impact a site’s ranking in search results until the issues are resolved and the penalty is lifted.
At RecoveryForge, we specialize in helping websites bounce back from Google’s manual penalties. Our team of experts employs tried-and-tested strategies to pinpoint the root cause of your manual penalty and provide a comprehensive recovery plan for your website. All you need to do is implement these changes and wait for Google to re-evaluate your site and lift the penalty.
Submit your inquiry about your issue, and we will promptly contact you to assist with manual penalty recovery.
How to Confirm You Have a Manual Penalty
Identifying a manual penalty is the first step towards recovery. To do this, log into your Google Search Console account and check for any notifications from Google. Manual Action notification will the specific issues affecting your site. If your Manual Actions section indicates “No issues detected,” your website does not have any manual penalties.
Additionally, a significant and sudden drop in your website’s traffic can be a strong indicator of a manual penalty. Unlike algorithmic penalties, manual penalties often affect the entire website and can lead to complete deindexation from Google.
Reasons for Manual Penalties
Manual penalties are typically issued when a website violates Google’s Webmaster Guidelines. Common reasons include:
- Unnatural or manipulative backlinks
- Thin, low-quality, or duplicate content
- Cloaking or deceptive redirects
- Hidden text or links
- User-generated spam
Understanding the specific reason for the penalty is crucial for effectively addressing and resolving the issue.
How to Remove a Manual Penalty
To remove a manual penalty, you must first rectify the issues flagged by Google. This process typically involves several steps:
Audit and Error Identification
We conduct a thorough audit to identify errors causing the manual penalty, such as low-quality content, unnatural backlinks, hidden texts, excessive ads and more. This critical step requires expertise, and you can trust us to handle it.
Implementation of Changes
Knowing the causes of the manual penalty and the errors that led to it, we will provide you with an action plan – what needs to be changed on your website to remove the penalty. Simply follow the steps in the order we provide.
Submit a Reconsideration Request
Once you’ve addressed all issues, submit a reconsideration request through GSC. Explain the steps you’ve taken to correct the violations and request a review of your site.
How Long to Recover from a Manual Penalty?
The recovery time from a manual penalty can vary based on several factors, including the severity of the penalty and the responsiveness of your actions.
Generally, once the reconsideration request is submitted, Google may take anywhere from a few weeks to several months to review and lift the penalty.
During this period, it is crucial to continue working on your site and adhere to best SEO practices to avoid future penalties.
Case Study: Successful Website Recovery After Manual Penalty
One of our case studies showcases how we helped a content affiliate website recover its traffic and lift a Google manual penalty. The client’s website was fully de-indexed following the March 2024 Spam Update in early March 2024.
The manual penalty was marked as “Unnatural links to your site” in GSC, guiding us to focus our efforts entirely on a backlink audit. Our initial task was to compile a comprehensive list of all links pointing to the client’s site…
Ready to get rid of your penalty?
Let us know about your issue and we will do everything we can to help your website recover its traffic. Fill out the form at the top of our website and send your inquiry. Our specialists will then get in touch with you.
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