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How to Prevent Your Site from Receiving Spam Penalties from Google
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Articles about SEO violations, spam rules and what recovery can involve if a site crosses a line. Read what to watch for before a shortcut looks tempting to try.
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FAQ
Google's spam policies describe tactics that can lower rankings or remove pages from results, including cloaking, hidden text, keyword stuffing, link schemes, scaled low value content, site reputation abuse and hacked content. Reading them is the simplest way to know what to avoid.
A manual action is a penalty applied by a Google reviewer when a site breaks its spam policies. It appears in Search Console with an explanation. Once fixed, you can submit a reconsideration request asking Google to review the site again.
Yes. Spammy links, doorway pages or hidden content left behind by past SEO work can continue to hold rankings back. A technical and backlink audit identifies what needs cleaning up so you can start fresh. Ask for a list of past work if you can.
Plans are starting from $595/m, and you're never locked in. Bigger or more competitive campaigns for penalty recovery cost more, while smaller local ones often stay close to the starting price. Since 2016, over 1,000 small and medium businesses have put their search rankings in our hands. We've even helped clients beat Bunnings and Officeworks on Google. Call 1800 170 681 for an honest quote.