Looks like google penalized my site

Discussion in 'Google' started by helphelp, Apr 5, 2010.

  1. #1
    I checked my site on seopenalty.com and they say my site has a Slight penalty. Not sure what could be the reason..
    - I have the keyword 'gadgets' added at the footer links which will cause keyword stuffing?
    - There was down time due to server issues.. does it really matter?
    - have lots of Outbound links to my advertiser's site. However all links have 'nofollow' added.
    - I used to ping my site.. which could be an issue for using google resource??

    I am looking for an expert advice.. Please help me with your valued advice.

    my site: http://www.coolgadgets4u.com (same can be found on my signature)
     
    helphelp, Apr 5, 2010 IP
  2. WishBone

    WishBone Peon

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    #2
    Does your traffic or pagerank was affected too? I think your site just lacking in good link building..
     
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  3. helphelp

    helphelp Peon

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    Yes, Page rank was 1 it is 0 now. and also less traffic since then. My site is 6 months old.
     
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    helphelp, Apr 5, 2010 IP
  4. smsinhindi

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    #4
    This can be most probable reason
    - I have the keyword 'gadgets' added at the footer links which will cause keyword stuffing?
    - I used to ping my site.. which could be an issue for using google resource??

    Other two won't affect..
     
    smsinhindi, Apr 6, 2010 IP
  5. Sxperm

    Sxperm Notable Member

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    #5
    Your site has been reported as "Penalty" but that is not a kind of penalty really. Sandbox effect is in place - a more correct describe for your site current situation.

    1. Your site has only 2 links popularity in Google. Beside this, all 2 links are come from your signature link here.
    2. Your site has only 6 months 26 days old. Still considered as a new site.

    Keep on link building and you should come over this period.
     
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  6. zesmedia

    zesmedia Peon

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    Don't worried.May be sandbox effect is in place.
     
    zesmedia, May 7, 2010 IP
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    rabidvibes Active Member

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    #7
    when a site is sandbox how long would it take to get out?
     
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  8. jay12341235

    jay12341235 Peon

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    None of those penalty sites really work anyways. Link!
     
    jay12341235, May 7, 2010 IP