How Long Do Penalizations Last?

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    Hi

    I had a website which was penalized and thrown out of the index a while ago due to a content problem.After making corrections it took some time but came back into the index to number 390 for my keyword.It has been about 4 weeks since and it still at this position plus minus 40 results up or down.Is this normal and what should I do to help it go down.I have added more quality content and it has also got a new page rank but still is there.

    Thanks
     
    stephen101, May 25, 2008 IP
  2. Mikesblank

    Mikesblank Active Member

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    As much as I don't believe in it, it might be a case of being 'thrown in the sandbox'. You can read more about it in the Sandbox section on DP.
     
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  3. lightlysalted

    lightlysalted Active Member

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  4. subhayu.in

    subhayu.in Active Member

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    Pm me. i can help you out.
     
    subhayu.in, May 25, 2008 IP
  5. Camay123

    Camay123 Well-Known Member

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    Maybe your are being penalise for something other then your content.

    What was your SERP position before initial penalty ?
     
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    AKnogood Active Member

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    Is there any way to know you got penalized instead by looking at the performance of your keywords?

    How can you know you got penalized specifically for your content and not for another reason?

    Thanks!
     
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    whiteblue1942 Peon

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    no one knows for sure how long penalizations last but i know some are short term and some are permanent.
     
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    Agent_Smith Well-Known Member

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    Mine lasted for a single PR update period. I was kicked out of high SERPS and given an N/A. Corrections occurred, was given first place on for my SERP and a PR of 3.
     
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