Google Rejected Me Again... Going Nuclear (Google Spam Update) - Building in Public Day 156

Jacky Chou from Indexsy
14 Apr 202410:32

TLDRThe speaker discusses their recent experience with a Google manual penalty for their website, detailing the steps taken to address the issue, including removing AI-generated content and human-written posts. Despite these efforts, the penalty persists. The speaker plans to remove all blog posts and request a review, curious to see if Google will revoke the penalty without any content on the site.

Takeaways

  • 📉 The speaker's website recently received a manual penalty from Google, impacting their search rankings.
  • 🔍 The initial penalty was due to 'scaled content' and 'aggressive spam techniques', specifically targeting a subdirectory of their site.
  • 🗑️ In response, over 2,000 AI-generated content pieces were removed to address the penalty.
  • 📝 Despite the removal, Google informed them that the issue persisted, even after resubmission with only human-written content.
  • 🚫 In a drastic move, the speaker decided to remove all blog posts from their site and requested a review of the penalty.
  • 💬 The speaker is curious to see if Google will revoke the penalty with no content left on the site.
  • 📊 The day's revenue was $3.7k, which is $300 less than the previous day.
  • 💰 The revenue sources included Amazon, Medi Vine, and OnlyFans, with specific earnings detailed for each.
  • 📉 There was a decrease in total ordered revenue, which was $29.6k, down from the previous average.
  • 🤔 The speaker is considering the future of their online community and monetization strategies upon their 'retirement'.
  • 🚀 The speaker expresses optimism about the potential of 'Rank and Rents' as a profitable venture.

Q & A

  • What was the main issue with the manual penalty the speaker received from Google?

    -The main issue was that the website was flagged for scaled content aggressive spam techniques.

  • How many AI-generated articles did the speaker claim to have removed from their website?

    -The speaker claimed to have removed over 2,000 AI-generated articles.

  • What was the total revenue on the day before the video was recorded?

    -The total revenue the day before was $4,000.

  • What was the speaker's strategy in response to Google's penalty after removing the AI content?

    -The speaker resubmitted the website for reconsideration, emphasizing that all remaining content was human-written.

  • What specific type of content did the speaker decide to keep on the website after going 'nuclear'?

    -The speaker decided to keep only the content related to ceramics, as they were an expert in that area.

  • How did the speaker react to Google's response after resubmitting with only human-written content?

    -The speaker was frustrated but decided to remove all blog posts and requested a review again, curious to see if the manual penalty would be revoked.

  • What was the speaker's opinion on boosting a website with a Fiverr gig?

    -The speaker advised against boosting a website with a Fiverr gig, especially if it's not a link farm type of situation.

  • What changes did the speaker anticipate after their retirement from aggressive monetization?

    -The speaker planned to run experiments and take a step back from focusing on high revenue numbers.

  • What was the speaker's take on the current state of Reddit comments getting deleted?

    -The speaker believed that the method of posting comments on Reddit was no longer effective due to overuse and detection by the platform.

  • What was the speaker's outlook on the future of the advised community?

    -The speaker mentioned that the advised community would not shut down but would become less aggressive in monetization and more focused on experimentation.

  • What did the speaker think about the potential of rank and rent strategies?

    -The speaker was bullish on rank and rent strategies, considering them to be very effective at the time.

Outlines

00:00

📉 Addressing Manual Penalty and Website Revenue

The speaker discusses a recent manual penalty on their website and the subsequent actions taken to resolve it. They mention the removal of AI-generated content and the resubmission of their site for reconsideration. The speaker also shares the previous day's revenue figures, highlighting a decrease in earnings from various sources including Amazon and OnlyFans. They express frustration with the ongoing penalty issue and their plan to document the entire process to keep their audience informed.

05:00

🚫 Dealing with Google Spam Update and Content Removal

The speaker details their strategy to address the Google spam update by removing all content from their website. They recount the steps taken, including the removal of AI content and human-written posts, and the subsequent communications with Google. The speaker's aim is to see if the manual penalty will be revoked once all content is removed. They also discuss their curiosity about Google's response and plan to conduct a live session to execute this strategy. The speaker then invites audience opinions on the potential outcomes of their approach.

10:02

🤔 Community Updates and Future Plans

In the final paragraph, the speaker shares updates about their online community and future plans. They mention the community's potential shutdown and their retirement plans, which involve a reduced focus on monetization and more experimentation. The speaker also addresses a question about boosting a business website, advising against using Fiverr gigs for this purpose. They share their views on airline travel and the value of business class, and express their anticipation for the community's future direction.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Google Spam Update

The term 'Google Spam Update' refers to changes made by Google in its search algorithm to combat spam and low-quality content. In the context of the video, the speaker is dealing with the consequences of such an update on their website, which resulted in a manual penalty due to the site being flagged for having spammy content. The speaker discusses their attempts to resolve this issue by removing content that was flagged and resubmitting the site for reconsideration.

💡Manual Penalty

A 'manual penalty' is a punitive action taken by Google against a website that violates their guidelines. It is manually imposed by Google's spam team, unlike algorithmic penalties which are automatically applied. In the video, the speaker's website received a manual penalty for posting content that was considered spammy, leading to a decrease in its search engine rankings.

💡AI Content

AI Content refers to written or visual material that is generated by artificial intelligence algorithms rather than human authors. In the context of the video, the speaker mentions that their website had a large amount of AI-generated content which was flagged as spam by Google's algorithm, contributing to the site's manual penalty.

💡Reconsideration Request

A 'reconsideration request' is a formal appeal made to Google after a website has been penalized, asking for a review of the site and the lifting of any penalties if the issues have been resolved. In the video, the speaker describes submitting reconsideration requests to Google after making changes to their website in an effort to have the manual penalty removed.

💡Order Revenue

Order Revenue refers to the income generated from the sale of products or services. In the video, the speaker provides an update on their business's financial performance, mentioning a specific figure of $3.7k in order revenue for a particular day, which is a measure of their sales performance.

💡Amazon

Amazon is an e-commerce platform where businesses and individuals can sell their products. In the context of the video, the speaker discusses their revenue from Amazon, indicating that it is one of the sources of their order revenue.

💡OnlyFans

OnlyFans is a content subscription platform where creators can earn money by sharing content exclusively with their subscribers. In the video, the speaker includes OnlyFans as one of the platforms contributing to their order revenue.

💡Dinnerware

Dinnerware refers to the plates, bowls, and other utensils used for serving and eating meals. In the video, the speaker's company specializes in dinnerware, particularly ceramics, and they mention different types of dinnerware materials such as melamine and dolomite.

💡Ceramics

Ceramics is a category of inorganic, non-metallic materials, as well as the objects made from these materials. In the video, the speaker's company deals with ceramics dinnerware, and they discuss their knowledge and expertise in this area.

💡Melamine Dinnerware

Melamine dinnerware is a type of dinnerware made from melamine resin, which is known for its durability and resistance to breakage. In the video, the speaker mentions melamine dinnerware as one of the topics they plan to focus on, showcasing their expertise in this area.

💡YouTube Algorithm

The YouTube Algorithm is the system that YouTube uses to determine which videos to recommend to users. It takes into account various factors such as user history, video engagement, and relevance to the search query. In the video, the speaker encourages viewers to comment 'Google spam update' to help with the YouTube algorithm, likely to increase the visibility of their content.

Highlights

The speaker discusses a recent manual penalty from Google and their ongoing efforts to resolve it.

Yesterday's total revenue was $3.7k, which is $300 less than the day before.

Amazon revenue was at $600, Medi Vine at $957, and OnlyFans at $1150.

The speaker's strategy involves removing AI-generated content and submitting a reconsideration request to Google.

After removing over 2,000 AI content pieces, the manual penalty still persisted.

The speaker plans to go 'nuclear' by removing all blog posts to see if Google will revoke the manual penalty.

The website is focused on ceramics and dinnerware, and the remaining posts are about the company's expertise in these areas.

The speaker is curious to see Google's response to a website with no content after removing all blog posts.

The speaker is considering the impact of retirement on the advised community and its future direction.

The speaker shares their opinion on boosting a website's SEO through Fiverr gigs and the potential risks involved.

The speaker advises on the value of flying business class, especially for long flights and the benefits it offers.

The speaker discusses the challenges of maintaining relevance on Reddit and the need to find new strategies to evade content deletion.

The speaker expresses optimism about the potential of rank and rent strategies in the current market.

The speaker mentions that the advised community will be closing applications soon, having nearly reached its limit of 350 members.

The speaker plans to keep the community updated on their experiments and new approaches to online content and monetization.

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