How can I check my website is not in spam?
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I have a blogging website where I post about famous food, home remedies, and more. When I started my website's keywords were ranking on Google But Now a single keyword is not in the ranking list. That's why I have concerns about how I can fix it.
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I've been dealing with a similar issue recently. One of my older sites, experienced a significant drop in rankings due to what I suspect were toxic backlinks, despite trying to clean everything up and following all the right steps.
To combat this, I decided to create a new website, which so far has remained unaffected and is performing well. Now, I'm considering redirecting the old domain to the new one, but I'm worried about the potential risk of transferring any penalties or negative impact from the old site to the new one.
Has anyone faced a similar situation or have insights on whether a 301 redirect could negatively affect my new site? I'm well-versed in SEO, but even with experience, I want to ensure I'm not missing any real-world challenges that aren't always covered by theory.
Thanks in advance for your help! Any feedback or personal experiences would be greatly appreciated.
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Verify your website with search engines like Google and Bing, look for broken links, and maintain high-quality content to avoid being flagged as spam. Make use of tools such as Google Search Console to monitor the health of your website. Make sure that your website does not contain spammy keywords, excessive ads, or irrelevant backlinks. Maintain a mobile-friendly website and update it regularly to ensure an optimal user experience.
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To ensure your website emails don’t land in spam, follow these steps: set up proper email authentication with SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to verify your domain. Regularly check your domain’s reputation using tools like Google Postmaster or Talos Intelligence. Avoid spammy content, maintain a clean email list, and test your emails with tools like Mail Tester. Also, ensure your domain isn’t on any blacklists via MxToolbox. If you’re in pest control like APS Pest Service, these steps can help improve deliverability and keep communications effective and professional.
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Hello
You can simply go with the moz plugin which will allow you to check your site's spam score at the top of the website, if your website does not have any spam score then it will not show so you can take the example of my website:- capcuttemplatevideo -
Hi, we run seo / web design company. we would start by using Moz to check if the backlinks, are good quality.
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use site:yoururl and that will show if it's indexed x
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If your keywords have dropped, it might be time for a little website TLC.
Start by refreshing old content to keep it relevant and appealing—Google loves that. Check for any algorithm updates you might’ve missed (they happen more often than we’d like), and make sure your site is fast and mobile-friendly.
Also, take a look at your internal linking; connecting your blog posts helps Google crawl your site better. If you’ve lost backlinks, that could be hurting your authority, so try to build new quality links.
Lastly, revisit your keyword strategy—what worked before might need some tweaking now. With a few updates, you should start seeing improvements.
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If your website’s keywords were previously ranking on Google but have now disappeared, it’s possible that your site may have been flagged as spam or experienced other SEO issues. Here are some steps to check and address this:Check for Google Penalties: Use Google Search Console to check if your site has received any manual action penalties. Google may flag your site if it detects spammy practices, duplicate content, or unnatural backlinks.
Analyze Your Backlink Profile: Examine your website’s backlinks using tools like Ahrefs or SEMrush. If you have low-quality or spammy backlinks, it could harm your ranking. Disavow any suspicious or irrelevant links.
Content Review: Review your website content for quality and relevance. Ensure that your articles, like those about famous foods and home remedies, provide value and are not over-optimized with keywords. Google prefers content that is helpful, original, and user-centric.
Check Site Speed and Performance: Slow-loading pages or mobile unfriendliness can also affect rankings. Run tests on Google PageSpeed Insights and make improvements to speed up your site.
Fix On-Page SEO: Ensure your meta tags, headers, and internal linking structure are optimized for SEO. Sometimes outdated or improperly structured on-page SEO can lead to ranking drops.
Submit a Reconsideration Request: If you find your site has been penalized, you can fix the issues and submit a reconsideration request to Google.
Lastly, consider diversifying your backlinks. For example, using high-authority, trustworthy sites as a reference when discussing luxury services or travel can help strengthen your SEO profile naturally.
By following these steps, you can begin to resolve the issue and work toward restoring your website’s keyword rankings on Google.
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When I first launched my site, Bermuda Unicorn, I faced the same concern about whether my website might be considered spam. To address this issue, I implemented several strategies that helped me maintain a healthy reputation:
Google Search Console: I began by setting up Google Search Console to monitor my site’s performance and check for any manual actions or messages indicating spammy behavior.
Blacklist Checks: I used tools like MXToolbox to verify if my domain was listed on any spam blacklists. This was a crucial step to ensure my site remained reputable.
Backlink Profile Analysis: I regularly analyzed my backlink profile using Moz’s Link Explorer and Ahrefs. This helped me identify and disavow any low-quality or suspicious links pointing to my site.
Monitoring Analytics: I kept a close eye on my Google Analytics data, tracking traffic patterns and bounce rates to spot any significant changes that could indicate a problem.
Seeking Community Feedback: Engaging with communities like Moz allowed me to get valuable feedback on my website. It helped me understand how others perceived my site.
Content Quality Review: I routinely reviewed my content to ensure it met high-quality standards, avoiding duplicate content and keeping it relevant to the NFT space.
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It’s frustrating when keywords that once ranked well suddenly drop off. A few things could be causing this shift. First, have you analyzed any recent algorithm updates? Google’s changes can impact rankings, even for well-optimized sites. Also, consider the competitiveness of your niche; other sites might be outperforming yours if they’ve updated their content or improved their SEO.
I recommend doing a full site audit, focusing on both content and technical SEO. Make sure your posts are still relevant, engaging, and properly optimized for current search intent. Updating or expanding content to match recent trends can also help.
I run a blog where I share posts about famous food, menu prices, and more. Keeping my content fresh has helped me bounce back from ranking drops.
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So, to do this, we recommend hiring an seo consultant for a few hours to create a bespoke SEO report.
You need to check the quality of the links on your website, and ensure that none of the text is not duplicated, plus they need to do many other SEO checks.
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To check if your website is flagged as spam, you can:
Use Google Search Console: Look for any security issues or manual actions.
Check Blacklists: Use tools like MXToolbox or Sucuri to see if your site is on any blacklists.
Review Site Content: Ensure your content adheres to best practices and doesn’t include spammy tactics.
Monitor Your Site’s Reputation: Tools like Moz’s Spam Score can help assess if your site is flagged as spammy. -
i also have the same issue. when i made my site live it ranked on primary keywords over the last two months all those keywords have just disappeared. and i do not have a clue.
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