While algorithmic penalties are less common than a decade ago, manual actions still regularly hit websites that break webmaster quality guidelines. But guess what? They can be removed! Let's get you back on track.
Manual action penalties hit either a page or your entire site, thanks to a Google employee. These happen when your site breaks webmaster quality guidelines, whether intentional or not.
Issues include low-quality content, spammy links, manipulated link profiles, suspicious outbound links, and more. Google Search Console notifies webmasters of these penalties.
If your site has received a manual action penalty, you will receive a message in your Google Search Console notices. This message will not only indicate that you have received a penalty, but also the reason for the penalty - making it easier (though not easy) to produce a plan of action.
There is a full list of and descriptions of each of the reasons for a manual action penalty on the Google support pages, but the following are some of the most common reasons:
Over the years, we've successfully aided numerous brands in recovering from penalties, predominantly associated with unnatural linking practices. Because we recognize the severe impact of penalties on businesses, our dedicated team of experts analyses, optimizes, repairs, and implements the recovery process, allowing you to focus on driving your business forward.
Key Steps in Our Recovery Process:
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