How long to shake the "New Site" penalties off?

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by fastmanfunnay, Sep 26, 2008.

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    I started a new site 3 months ago and I completely forgot how difficult it was trying to grow a new site! Just like every other site -- great rankings a week or two in, then terrible rankings, then good rankings/delistings/bad rankings and just general SERP dancing.

    How long does it usually take to shake off the new site penalties that google loves giving people?
     
    fastmanfunnay, Sep 26, 2008 IP
  2. catanich

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    The Google "Sandbox" lasts from 6 months to 8 months depending on when your site was first indexed and how that relates to the Page Rank Updates. But this is what I think. There has been no real survey or benchmark on this. I have two sites in it right now, both are at the 6 month mark and nothing yet.

    DP has a "Sandbox" section, check it out.
     
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    6 months to year, is what I have found.
     
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    Sounds pretty straight forward I suppose. It took my first site about 6 months to really start kicking ass in the SERPS.

    I forgot how much it sucked waiting, haha.
     
    fastmanfunnay, Sep 26, 2008 IP