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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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 Sometimes outdated or improperly structured on-page SEO can lead to ranking drops.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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