Does This Ever Happen To Your Sites?

mmsearch · 08-10-2011, 04:35 AM

I have a site that has been ranking in the top 3 spots of G on a consistent basis for around 2-3 months.

A couple of times in that time frame it will drop down to somewhere on page 2 for a few days - then after the G bot comes around again it will go back to the spot it was before.

Does anyone have similar occurences?

Any input/advice?

Thanks

nicktyler · 08-10-2011, 04:41 AM

Sounds like a mild case of the notorious "Google Dance" How old is your website

mmsearch · 08-10-2011, 04:44 AM

It is about 5 mos old- i thought this might be the case- how long to really cement your rankings?

nicktyler · 08-10-2011, 04:57 AM

New sites get a boost to begin with so they can have a chance to get popular. Apparently (and don't quote me on this) I have heard that this lasts about 3-6 months and then you get your real ranking and people reffer to a big drop as being "sandboxed" (use search on this forum). This could be happening in your case but the fact you are only dropping to page 2 is a good sign for now if that is an indication of the true position after 5 months.

08-10-2011, 04:35 AM	#1
mmsearch HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tbay Canada Posts: 167 Thanks: 14 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts	Does This Ever Happen To Your Sites? I have a site that has been ranking in the top 3 spots of G on a consistent basis for around 2-3 months. A couple of times in that time frame it will drop down to somewhere on page 2 for a few days - then after the G bot comes around again it will go back to the spot it was before. Does anyone have similar occurences? Any input/advice? Thanks

08-10-2011, 04:41 AM	#2
nicktyler Advanced Warrior Join Date: May 2011 Location: London Posts: 708 Thanks: 8 Thanked 56 Times in 55 Posts	Re: Does This Ever Happen To Your Sites? Sounds like a mild case of the notorious "Google Dance" How old is your website
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08-10-2011, 04:44 AM	#3
mmsearch HyperActive Warrior War Room Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tbay Canada Posts: 167 Thanks: 14 Thanked 17 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Does This Ever Happen To Your Sites? It is about 5 mos old- i thought this might be the case- how long to really cement your rankings?

08-10-2011, 04:57 AM	#4
nicktyler Advanced Warrior Join Date: May 2011 Location: London Posts: 708 Thanks: 8 Thanked 56 Times in 55 Posts	Re: Does This Ever Happen To Your Sites? New sites get a boost to begin with so they can have a chance to get popular. Apparently (and don't quote me on this) I have heard that this lasts about 3-6 months and then you get your real ranking and people reffer to a big drop as being "sandboxed" (use search on this forum). This could be happening in your case but the fact you are only dropping to page 2 is a good sign for now if that is an indication of the true position after 5 months.
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