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seo glossary from digital now gmbh

What is a blacklist?

A blacklist is what is known as a blacklist. Data is blacklisted on the basis of defined conditions. Google and other search engines blacklist websites with prohibited content, which means they are no longer listed in the search results.

What does the blacklist mean for SEO?

Whether a website is successful depends on its Google ranking. If a website is blacklisted by Google, this has enormous consequences for a company. Its existence is quickly threatened.

Unfortunately, it can also happen that Google mistakenly blacklists a site. This results in a loss of revenue that website operators have to bear themselves. It is therefore important to contact Google quickly in the event of a case and clear up the misunderstanding. After all, it is important for website operators to appear in the search results lists.

If users discover a website with offensive content, they can report it to Google. In most cases, however, it is not necessary for a user to report it first. If a website violates the guidelines, Google acts directly. However, Google may also contact the operator of a website. This happens when Google believes that the webmaster has violated the guidelines without intention.