expensivecap
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- Jul 11, 2026
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I have seen many websites getting ban only in 2026 I was wondering if it is because of bad SEO or is it because of google updates
why are websites getting ban or being terminated in 2026?
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SEONetwork
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- Sep 12, 2026
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Mostly aggressive link schemes and AI-generated content at scale getting caught in the recent spam updates. Google's gotten a lot better at detecting unnatural link patterns and thin/duplicate content, so sites that used to get away with it are getting hit now.
- May 27, 2016
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Because people do blackhat stuff. When Google catches a user doing blackhat techniques to promote his/her sites Google penalized the sites. You should only use blackhat techniques if you want to grow your sites super fast, but these techniques will not last long if you're discovered.
- Mar 21, 2013
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Banned from where?
Oh, Google? Prolly cuz ur not spending enough on adwords I guess
Oh, Google? Prolly cuz ur not spending enough on adwords I guess
- Jun 17, 2026
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A lot of sites are getting hit because they rely too heavily on scaled AI content, expired domains, spammy links, or content created mainly to manipulate rankings. Google has become better at detecting these patterns, so quality and real user value matter more now.
- Mar 2, 2021
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its usually about aggressive link building, thin or low-quality content, over-optimization, hacked/spammy pages, or major technical issues.
dark.woden
Newbie
- Jul 14, 2026
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Yes, I have observed the same thing. It is not the AI aspect that makes it easy for a website to get detected, but rather the mass quantity of poor quality content and link footprints that are artificial in nature.
- Dec 27, 2019
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I have really not observed any obvious bans, what I have noticed is however is a drop in ranking which has been reported across a lot of platforms especially after the famous August update.
Riley Thornton
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- Jul 15, 2026
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not everyone who get demoted in rankings is automatically blocked from search results. from what I believe, there are numerous website which are being penalized due to their poor content or becuz of too much spamming.
Deny Smith
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- Sep 24, 2024
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Most website drops are not because of one single google update. Usually it's a mix of things like low quality content, agressive SEO tactics, poor user experience or not keeping up with search changes. Google updates often just expose existing weaknesses.
jofraarchaar
Newbie
- Aug 13, 2026
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Right. Core updates don’t randomly affect healthy sites; they’re just a re-assessment of quality signals. It’s mostly accumulated debt from overzealous use of automation, poor user experience or irrelevant intent matching.
- Jan 14, 2026
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Google has rolled out several substantial spam updates throughout 2026, each specifically targeting manipulative SEO tactics. It is, therefore, a genuine combination of both suboptimal SEO practices and increasingly strict algorithm enforcement.
Cwizzard
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- Mar 22, 2014
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Usually it’s not simply 'a Google update.' Drops can come from spam signals, poor content, technical issues, or algorithm changes. A manual action is different and will normally appear in Search Console.
I’d check the specific pages and Search Console data before blaming an update.
I’d check the specific pages and Search Console data before blaming an update.
