Search engine penalties are the consequences imposed by a search engine when a website violates its guidelines, often resulting in reduced visibility in search results. These penalties can be manual actions taken by a human reviewer or algorithmic penalties as a result of updates to the search engine's algorithm detecting unethical SEO practices.

Search Engine Penalties

Search engine penalties

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Manual actions refer to penalties applied by search engines, typically as a result of violating their webmaster guidelines. These can lead to reduced search visibility or removal from search listings until the issue is resolved or the site complies.

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human reviewer

Algorithmic penalties refer to the punitive measures imposed by search engines or platforms on content that violates their guidelines, often resulting in reduced visibility or reach. These penalties are implemented to maintain content quality, relevance, and compliance with community standards.

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