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Hello, Saturday the site went down. Max 24 hr before restored by WA. Until then the 400 posts in my niche did well, 50% ish, top 4 results, SEO still shows 79/100. Once up agai
Hey Tim,
You've probably been hit by one of the Google Algorithm updates, more specifically the "spam update" that was rolled out last week.
That said, Google doesn't always get these things right.
For me, it appears that Google is "chasing" AI content produced sites, "thin" affiliate content, and those who create spammy backlinks.
However, as I say, Google doesn't always get it right.
Case in point, I have spoken to many people pver the past 2 months, and so many have been hit.
I myself have lost over 100,000 MONTHLY visitors on one site... yep, you read that right.
Just because you have no MANUAL PENALTY showing in Google Search Console, doesn't mean you haven't been hit by an algorithm update.
In fact, I have just had to disavow over 400 spammy backlinks pointing to this site.
What you can do is to compare Google Search Console stats for this past 7 days to the previous 7 days.
So, do a search for last 7 days and look at the QUERIES (remember every article you write typically ranks for 100s of keywords), avg position, but especially IMPRESSIONS.
Then do a CUSTOM SEARCH for the pervious 7-day period, i.e. 14th Oct- 20th Oct.
Can you see a difference in IMPRESSIONS and the the QUERIES that you are now ranking for?
What has happened in the latest update is that many people have completely lost rankings on certain keywords.
As an example:
You have a blog post that ranks for 50 keywords, and each keyword produces 3 visitors per day.
That article receives 150 visitors per day.
After the latest Google update, suddenly Google deems that you aren't relevant enough for 45 of those keywords, so you COMPLETELY LOSE rankings for them. This same article is now only receiving 15 visitors per day.
This is about the size of it, and many, many, many people have experienced this in the last couple of months.
The best thing to do is to read through Google's Spam Policies (just Google it).
However, you also want to check Google Search Console to see which keywords you have "lost" rankings for, and then check page one of Google for those queries to see what's ranking.
What types of articles? (list, informational, product review, how to, etc.)
How many words?
How many subheadings?
What type of media? images, infographics, videos, etc.
You should also check your backlink profile in Google Search Console under LINKS.
Actually click on the links and go to those websites.
What do you see?
Do they seem legit?
Are there 100s of links on every article?
Do the articles even make sense?
The main thing is NOT TO PANIC if you have been hit by an update, as most often you can bounce back.
This typically happens at the next CORE update, which is due in November/December.
That said, it can also take even longer, perhaps the next core update in May 2023, or even the one after that.
The one thing you NEVER want to see with a website is a gradual, slow decline in traffic.
This can often spell the end for a websote, regardless of how many years you've put into it.
More often than not, MASSIVE drops in traffic due to an algorithm update will come back even stronger after the next Google Core update.
Partha
Hey thank you I will work through those suggestions. Also good to hear it can happen. Yeah I saw the spam update rolled out. I have been all over it, first it is not my style etc and second I keep tight control of any links within it. I appreciate all those suggestions. Tim
The same happened to me. On Saturday, my website had only 14 Google impressions (it was around 900 the day before). Today there were 38 google impressions with 1 click. I checked the queries that lost a lot of impressions, as you suggested here. The first pages have Reddit, Quora, Quizlet, and Tapas Forum. Could the traffic loss be due to the fact that I didn't post consistently? As a beginner, I made the mistake of creating two websites and not having enough time for both. I don't want to give up on this website, I hope the traffic will come back.
I'm sorry you have had the hassle though thanks for telling me I was not imagining Saturday:)
I have a new website so the impressions are around 90-100. so last week Wednesday it was 105, and Thursday 38, and from Friday till this Monday was 0 impressions, but Tuesday and yesterday I got 1 impression...
Something has swept us all then, or at least a lot of us. If any consolation mine has recovered somewhat since yesterday so keep an eye on it
Wait for others' responses, but I wonder if you are getting hit with a Google algorithm change, perhaps?
Jeff
Thanks I have seen the above one and in the meantime saw a spam rollout finished Friday. As Partha says they don't always get it right. The site is not anything that uses spam etc and within any guidelines on that so I have to check through his suggestions.
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Can your google rankings tank site down?
Hello, Saturday the site went down. Max 24 hr before restored by WA. Until then the 400 posts in my niche did well, 50% ish, top 4 results, SEO still shows 79/100. Once up agai
In addition to what others have said, anything is possible.
I see you noting scores in your content question, a very good score is between 60 and 80. For best results, you should aim for 70 and above.. These are just guidelines, however it should not replace quality content however both can be achieved.
It gives you a more in-depth analysis into your optimization efforts
https://helpinghandaffiliate.com/why-all-in-ones-seo-score-doesnt-really-affect-seo/
I appreciate the thought. Yeah all is green and 79 overall in All in One so the devil is in the detail. I don't operate anything like spam and I restrict links rigidly in the comments. I just found the first post not affected and still page 1 so at least that is encouraging. I'll follow through on the suggestions and I appreciate the advice and the link.
No worries, that may be worth a read here, a new blog post by Kyle Are You Present in Your Business? (Google Knows)
Hey Tim,
You've probably been hit by one of the Google Algorithm updates, more specifically the "spam update" that was rolled out last week.
That said, Google doesn't always get these things right.
For me, it appears that Google is "chasing" AI content produced sites, "thin" affiliate content, and those who create spammy backlinks.
However, as I say, Google doesn't always get it right.
Case in point, I have spoken to many people pver the past 2 months, and so many have been hit.
I myself have lost over 100,000 MONTHLY visitors on one site... yep, you read that right.
Just because you have no MANUAL PENALTY showing in Google Search Console, doesn't mean you haven't been hit by an algorithm update.
In fact, I have just had to disavow over 400 spammy backlinks pointing to this site.
What you can do is to compare Google Search Console stats for this past 7 days to the previous 7 days.
So, do a search for last 7 days and look at the QUERIES (remember every article you write typically ranks for 100s of keywords), avg position, but especially IMPRESSIONS.
Then do a CUSTOM SEARCH for the pervious 7-day period, i.e. 14th Oct- 20th Oct.
Can you see a difference in IMPRESSIONS and the the QUERIES that you are now ranking for?
What has happened in the latest update is that many people have completely lost rankings on certain keywords.
As an example:
You have a blog post that ranks for 50 keywords, and each keyword produces 3 visitors per day.
That article receives 150 visitors per day.
After the latest Google update, suddenly Google deems that you aren't relevant enough for 45 of those keywords, so you COMPLETELY LOSE rankings for them. This same article is now only receiving 15 visitors per day.
This is about the size of it, and many, many, many people have experienced this in the last couple of months.
The best thing to do is to read through Google's Spam Policies (just Google it).
However, you also want to check Google Search Console to see which keywords you have "lost" rankings for, and then check page one of Google for those queries to see what's ranking.
What types of articles? (list, informational, product review, how to, etc.)
How many words?
How many subheadings?
What type of media? images, infographics, videos, etc.
You should also check your backlink profile in Google Search Console under LINKS.
Actually click on the links and go to those websites.
What do you see?
Do they seem legit?
Are there 100s of links on every article?
Do the articles even make sense?
The main thing is NOT TO PANIC if you have been hit by an update, as most often you can bounce back.
This typically happens at the next CORE update, which is due in November/December.
That said, it can also take even longer, perhaps the next core update in May 2023, or even the one after that.
The one thing you NEVER want to see with a website is a gradual, slow decline in traffic.
This can often spell the end for a websote, regardless of how many years you've put into it.
More often than not, MASSIVE drops in traffic due to an algorithm update will come back even stronger after the next Google Core update.
Partha
Hey thank you I will work through those suggestions. Also good to hear it can happen. Yeah I saw the spam update rolled out. I have been all over it, first it is not my style etc and second I keep tight control of any links within it. I appreciate all those suggestions. Tim
The same happened to me. On Saturday, my website had only 14 Google impressions (it was around 900 the day before). Today there were 38 google impressions with 1 click. I checked the queries that lost a lot of impressions, as you suggested here. The first pages have Reddit, Quora, Quizlet, and Tapas Forum. Could the traffic loss be due to the fact that I didn't post consistently? As a beginner, I made the mistake of creating two websites and not having enough time for both. I don't want to give up on this website, I hope the traffic will come back.
I'm sorry you have had the hassle though thanks for telling me I was not imagining Saturday:)
I have a new website so the impressions are around 90-100. so last week Wednesday it was 105, and Thursday 38, and from Friday till this Monday was 0 impressions, but Tuesday and yesterday I got 1 impression...
Something has swept us all then, or at least a lot of us. If any consolation mine has recovered somewhat since yesterday so keep an eye on it
Wait for others' responses, but I wonder if you are getting hit with a Google algorithm change, perhaps?
Jeff
Thanks I have seen the above one and in the meantime saw a spam rollout finished Friday. As Partha says they don't always get it right. The site is not anything that uses spam etc and within any guidelines on that so I have to check through his suggestions.
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Hi does anyone know where I can view the policy on what content is allowed on WA? I have been approached to create a starter site and though it is not my thing the possible re
Hello from Nottingham! If you mean as regards the content you add to a website, there is no official written policy. However, I am aware that porn sites cannot be hosted here.
Some adult content is allowed such as sex toys, but nothing graphic or illegal. Always best to check directly with Kyle to be on the safe side.
And be aware that if it does focus on adult content, you will need an age verification gateway to ensure that nobody under age can see it.
Thank you the age verification aspect is on my to do list if I go ahead. It would be not illegal and just in order to market products. I'll clarify as you suggest what graphic is on here because some products could cross the line in a simple review. Still milling it over so your response appreciated. Tim
Hi
Apologies for not understanding it correctly.
I would consult with site support as to what type of site you are hosting prior start, at least then you'd know.
https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/websites/support
Hey thanks for the link I saw the tech issues link and scoured around for another I couldn't see which was appropriate. Appreciated, Tim
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Where can I view the policy on any content restrictions?
Hi does anyone know where I can view the policy on what content is allowed on WA? I have been approached to create a starter site and though it is not my thing the possible re
Hello from Nottingham! If you mean as regards the content you add to a website, there is no official written policy. However, I am aware that porn sites cannot be hosted here.
Some adult content is allowed such as sex toys, but nothing graphic or illegal. Always best to check directly with Kyle to be on the safe side.
And be aware that if it does focus on adult content, you will need an age verification gateway to ensure that nobody under age can see it.
Thank you the age verification aspect is on my to do list if I go ahead. It would be not illegal and just in order to market products. I'll clarify as you suggest what graphic is on here because some products could cross the line in a simple review. Still milling it over so your response appreciated. Tim
Hi
Apologies for not understanding it correctly.
I would consult with site support as to what type of site you are hosting prior start, at least then you'd know.
https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/websites/support
Hey thanks for the link I saw the tech issues link and scoured around for another I couldn't see which was appropriate. Appreciated, Tim
See more comments
In addition to what others have said, anything is possible.
I see you noting scores in your content question, a very good score is between 60 and 80. For best results, you should aim for 70 and above.. These are just guidelines, however it should not replace quality content however both can be achieved.
It gives you a more in-depth analysis into your optimization efforts
https://helpinghandaffiliate.com/why-all-in-ones-seo-score-doesnt-really-affect-seo/
I appreciate the thought. Yeah all is green and 79 overall in All in One so the devil is in the detail. I don't operate anything like spam and I restrict links rigidly in the comments. I just found the first post not affected and still page 1 so at least that is encouraging. I'll follow through on the suggestions and I appreciate the advice and the link.
No worries, that may be worth a read here, a new blog post by Kyle Are You Present in Your Business? (Google Knows)