How to Recover from a Google Penalty
Recovering from a Google penalty starts with identifying the type—manual or algorithmic. Use Google Search Console to check for manual actions and understand the specific issue. If it’s algorithmic (like from Panda or Penguin), analyze recent updates and traffic drops. Audit your website thoroughly—remove duplicate content, fix broken links, and clean up spammy backlinks using the disavow tool. Improve content quality, focus on user experience, and follow Google’s Webmaster Guidelines. Once fixed, submit a reconsideration request if it was a manual penalty. Be patient—recovery takes time but staying consistent with white-hat SEO practices ensures long-term success. Regular audits and quality updates can help you bounce back and protect your site from future penalties.