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Google vs Yahoo vs MSN. What am I doing wrong?!

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by KMxRetro, May 15, 2005.

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    Hi guys,
    I've been using the keyword tracker for my new site (RewiredDS.com) and seem to be turning up on a few first-page results at MSN and Yahoo, but similar terms in Google show me as not even listed. I've checked manually and it's spot on...I'm just not listed!

    The site revolves around the Nintendo DS console and its games, so I've tried targetting the game titles themselves, and more generic stuff like "buy nintendo ds", but I'm getting nowhere.

    Check this out...
    "buy nintendo ds" - MSN 13, Google N/A
    "castlevania ds" - MSN 4, Google N/A
    "nintendo ds" - MSN 26, Google N/A
    "nintendo ds news" - MSN 13, Google N/A
    "nintendo ds release dates" - MSN 3, Google N/A

    Which is strange to me. The site has only been live since April 4th, but I *have* got listings in Google (1,200 pages or so) for it for other terms. Nothing that ranks very well, though. Am I jumping the gun, in expecting them to be listed within two months, or am I doing something wrong?

    Many thanks! :)
     
    KMxRetro, May 15, 2005 IP
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  2. City2

    City2 Peon

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    MSN is easy to rank with the co op network if thats what you are using. For larger terms google sees how fast the links to your website leave and devalues that.
     
    City2, May 16, 2005 IP
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  3. Dirkjan

    Dirkjan The Dutch SEO Guy

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    Sandbox. You probably got too many links, too fast, and too unrelated? You are probably in the sandbox.

    I dont believe in these things, but its the best I could get for you: Check if you are in the Sandbox: http://roberttaft.com/no_filter.htm
     
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  4. KMxRetro

    KMxRetro Peon

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    You got it Dirkjan! :)

    "buy nintendo ds" without filters puts me 14th in the rankings.
    "castlevania ds" 17th
    "nintendo ds" 48th
    "nintendo ds news" 10th
    "nintendo ds release dates" 7th

    How do I get OUT of the sandbox? I've stopped all link building for the time being. I'm guessing I got in there by linking to my new site from 4,000+ pages of one of my other PR5 sites suddenly.
     
    KMxRetro, May 16, 2005 IP
  5. ferret77

    ferret77 Heretic

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    wait a long time and it will end
     
    ferret77, May 16, 2005 IP
  6. Bernard

    Bernard Well-Known Member

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    [Carly Simon]Anticipation, anticipation
    Is makin' me late
    Is keepin' me waitin'[/Carly Simon]
     
    Bernard, May 16, 2005 IP
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  7. KMxRetro

    KMxRetro Peon

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    Ok...but do we have any idea how long sandboxing lasts?
     
    KMxRetro, May 17, 2005 IP
  8. Cristian Mezei

    Cristian Mezei Notable Member

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  9. unknownseo

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    Wait, Wait, Wait...of yeah, while your waiting you can:
    work on your site
    build up content
    work on other forms of marketing
    watch a lot of tv
     
    unknownseo, May 17, 2005 IP
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    aaramire Peon

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    If you are indeed in the sandbox, I would continue with your marketing efforts. In other words continue to link-build and continue adding content to your site. That way when you are free, you are that much stronger
     
    aaramire, Apr 18, 2010 IP