Google SafeSearch Filter: What To Do If Your Site Is Flagged
If your website rankings have dropped because Google’s SafeSearch filter flagged your site by mistake, you’re not alone. Google recently released clear steps to help you fix this issue and get your site back in search results.
Steps to Check and Fix SafeSearch Filtering
Google’s SafeSearch is designed to block explicit content from search results. Sometimes, though, it can filter out safe sites by accident. If you think your site is affected, follow these three key steps:
- Check if SafeSearch is filtering your website.
- Fix any common mistakes that might trigger the filter.
- Use troubleshooting steps to resolve remaining issues.
How to Tell If Your Site Is Filtered
Start by turning SafeSearch off in Google Search. Search for a term that usually brings up your page. Next, turn SafeSearch to “Filter.” If your page disappears from the results, your site is likely being filtered.
To check if your entire site is affected, do a site: search for your domain. Set SafeSearch to “Filter.” If your site doesn’t appear, SafeSearch is filtering your whole website.
Fixing Common SafeSearch Mistakes
Google offers a checklist for common mistakes that can cause SafeSearch to flag your site. Review your content and fix any issues you find. Once you’ve made changes, it can take two to three months for Google’s systems to update.
If your site still doesn’t appear after three months, you can request a manual review from Google.
Improve Your Site’s Visibility With Cyberset
Getting flagged by SafeSearch can hurt your traffic and business. To boost your visibility and keep your site compliant, consider working with Cyberset. Their search engine optimization experts can help you recover lost rankings and prevent future issues.
Cyberset also offers content marketing, social media marketing, and email marketing to drive more traffic to your site. Their website design and WordPress web design services ensure your site looks great and works smoothly.
If you serve a local audience, Cyberset’s local Internet marketing can help you reach more nearby customers. For businesses running online stores, their ecommerce website development ensures your shop is user-friendly and optimized for search.
Need fast results? Try Cyberset’s pay per click marketing to get immediate traffic while you fix SafeSearch issues.
Stay Informed and Protect Your Rankings
For more details, read Google’s full guidance on recovering from SafeSearch flagging. Stay proactive and keep your site optimized with help from Cyberset’s expert team.
