Site Dropped in SERPs - could be a couple reasons why

Discussion in 'Search Engine Optimization' started by bigcat1967, Jun 19, 2009.

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    I had one of my sites drop in every niche except for two of them. I have a couple theories:

    1) It is only 5 months old.

    2) I did change the content in the body - but I didn't change the keywords.

    3) I did change the keywords in the title tag - this is probably what dropped it.

    4) I added another navigational link on top - probably didn't hurt it from my opinion.

    5) I did change my backlinks to this site in some forums (took it out and then put it back in - I know...stupid).

    Anyone think of anything else?

    Also, I only dropped 40 in one niche, 8 in another, and 10 in another niche.

    Another question: To get my site back in the top ten - should I start backlinking again?
     
    bigcat1967, Jun 19, 2009 IP
  2. sultanofseo

    sultanofseo Notable Member

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    it is usual to see a drop in SERp ranking after a major change.
    and yes, yuo will need to start some link building which will help you get back up again
     
    sultanofseo, Jun 19, 2009 IP
  3. bigcat1967

    bigcat1967 Active Member

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    That's what I thought - thanks for your help.
     
    bigcat1967, Jun 19, 2009 IP