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GOOGLE OPTIMIZATION

Google Sandbox: Frequently Asked Questions
By: Wayne Hurlbert
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    2005-01-05

    Table of Contents:
  • Google Sandbox: Frequently Asked Questions
  • Does everyone agree that there is a Google Sandbox?
  • My site has never been in the Sandbox. Why not?
  • How do I know it’s the Sandbox and not a Google penalty?
  • If my website is stuck in the Sandbox, how do I get out?
  • Are there ways of getting out of the Sandbox any faster?

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    Google Sandbox: Frequently Asked Questions - Are there ways of getting out of the Sandbox any faster?


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    Only time can get your site out of the Sandbox. The duration in the sandbox tends to vary with the perceived competitiveness of the keyword phrase. That said, there are ways to hasten your rise to the top of the SERPs upon release of the Sandbox filter. By adding some powerful incoming links, with strong link anchor text, and by adding keyword rich relevant content, your site will rise quickly from the Sandbox. Note that the rise will take effect upon the removal of your site’s Sandbox probationary period.

    When my site started out of the Sandbox, its search rankings were still low. Is that normal?

    Your rankings could remain weak for more than one reason. As a Sandbox survivor, your site was not in the rankings at all for your most important keywords. There is still a long climb ahead of you, and much work to do to achieve strong search placements. While your site is freed from the Sandbox, it may lack strong incoming links and good link anchor text. It may require more keyword rich theme relevant content. Fortunately, all of these problems can be resolved, and your site can continue its rise to the top of the SERPs.

    How long is the climb to the proper search ranking after leaving the Sandbox?

    The length of time required to achieve your site’s proper ranking is difficult to quantify, since so many variables get taken into consideration. If you have been adding incoming links from theme relevant websites that are covered with strong anchor text, your rise will be much faster than someone who has not continued to add inbound links. Constantly adding keyword rich content will also assist your site’s rise to search prominence. Of course, the more competitive the keywords you are contesting, the longer and harder the climb.

    How can I avoid being placed in the Sandbox in the first place?

    The Sandbox can be avoided to a degree by purchasing a website and making it live before it is fully ready for prime time. While the site will endure low rankings, it will start the clock ticking on its Sandbox duration time. Be sure to add as many incoming links as possible to get past the alleged new links filter. Keep adding content to your site. Anything that can be done to speed up your site’s appearance on the Internet, including the purchase of an already existing domain, should be considered. If you have time working in your site’s favor, it can be applied against your possible stay in the Sandbox. With proper time management, a site can avoid the Sandbox entirely.


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