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My site took a nosedive in Google right after I left one company and joined their closest competitor. I kept everything white-hat on my end, yet rankings collapsed and organic traffic fell off a cliff. My main goal is to identify any SEO penalties in play and to understand whether a negative-SEO campaign is responsible. Here’s the situation you’ll walk into: • Sudden, sharp drop in organic sessions confirmed in Google Analytics and Search Console. • No on-page changes or technical issues coincide with the drop. • Strong suspicion of competitor-driven sabotage—potential link-spam blasts, toxic redirects or other black-hat tricks. I need someone who truly knows the darker side of search—ideally a practitioner who has both launched and reversed aggressive tactics—so we can spot exactly what was done and map out a clean-up or counter-strategy. Deliverables 1. Comprehensive backlink and penalty audit (using tools such as Ahrefs, Majestic, GSC, Screaming Frog). 2. Clear report outlining any manual or algorithmic penalties, toxic link schemes, or other hostile actions found. 3. 30-minute consultation call to walk through findings, answer questions, and outline immediate next steps (disavow file prep, reconsideration request advice, or protective measures). Acceptance Criteria • Evidence-based explanation for the ranking drop, with screenshots or export files to support conclusions. • Actionable recommendations I can implement right away, prioritised by impact and effort. If you’re versed in black-hat techniques and can spot them in the wild, I’m ready to schedule the audit and pay for your expertise.
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"Hello, Greetings of the day, If you are struggling to gain the organic traffic and ranking of the website then you can trust us for the support. I have 5 years of experience in the field of the digital marketing. ""I strongly believe in delivering quality services"" Please have a look at the following working activities that i will conduct:- - Website Analysis - Keywords research - Competitors analysis - OFF page SEO - White hat SEO - On page SEO - Weekly reporting Awaiting for your response Thanks and Regards
$30 USD in 30 days
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Hey there! I am ready to help you with Diagnose Possible Negative SEO Attack, as per your requirements. I’m a Senior Marketing Manager with solid experience in Internet Marketing, SEO, Link Building, Marketing, Google Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, SEO Auditing, Digital Marketing, SEO Writing, Competitor Analysis. ✨ Let’s elevate your online presence! ✨ I’m happy to share more about myself and the value I can bring to your project. Let’s hop on for a quick discussion! Best, Kiran Shaikh
$50 USD in 3 days
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Hi, I have strong experience in SEO and have successfully optimized websites across various industries, including diagnosing and resolving issues related to negative SEO attacks. I have a proven track record of identifying and addressing penalties, toxic link schemes, and other hostile actions that can harm website rankings and organic traffic. I am well-versed in using tools like Ahrefs, Majestic, Google Search Console, and Screaming Frog to conduct comprehensive backlink audits and penalty assessments. If you are looking for a practitioner who can uncover the darker side of search and provide actionable recommendations to combat negative SEO attacks, I am here to help. Let's discuss your project further in detail so we can develop a strategy to address the issues affecting your website's performance. Please start the chat so we can delve deeper into your requirements. Regards, Sai Bhaskar
$75 USD in 2 days
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Hi, I understand the urgency of diagnosing a possible negative SEO attack on your website. With my experience in SEO auditing and expertise in identifying malicious tactics, I assure you of a thorough backlink and penalty audit using tools like Ahrefs, Majestic, and Google Search Console. Having worked on similar cases, I am confident in providing a clear report outlining any penalties or toxic link schemes, along with actionable recommendations prioritized by impact and effort. To approach this project, I will meticulously analyze your backlink profile and search for any signs of negative SEO tactics. I am well-versed in identifying black-hat techniques and will provide evidence-based explanations supported by screenshots or export files. Additionally, I will ensure a 30-minute consultation call to discuss findings and outline immediate next steps. I invite you to review my portfolio: https://www.freelancer.com/u/laibaamir1 Feel free to message me to discuss further and share relevant samples. I look forward to working with you. Best regards, Laiba
$65 USD in 3 days
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Hi! I understand you need a thorough diagnosis of the sudden Google traffic drop, including whether a negative SEO campaign, toxic link spam, or other hostile actions are behind it. I’ve spent the last several years solving exactly this type of problem across Search Engine Marketing, Digital Marketing, and SEO Writing contexts, with hands-on SEO, Git-based documentation workflows, and Link Building analysis to trace harmful patterns, separate algorithmic signals from manual penalties, and produce evidence-backed audit reports. I’m ready to get started, and I’m confident we can make this project a success and deliver it to a high standard. I’m committed to ensuring everything is completed professionally, efficiently, and exactly according to your requirements. Best regards!
$150 USD in 3 days
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Hello, I have thoroughly reviewed your project description regarding the sudden drop in organic sessions and the suspicion of a negative SEO attack. I understand the urgency to identify any SEO penalties and potential sabotage from competitors. With over 5 years of experience in Digital Marketing and expertise in Google Analytics, Internet Marketing, and Link Building, I am confident in providing a professional solution to diagnose and address the issues affecting your site's rankings. To get a better sense of my skills, please visit my portfolio: https://www.freelancer.pk/u/Aqsa4400 Let's start a chat to discuss your project further and determine the best course of action to tackle the negative SEO attack. Best regards, Aqsa Usman
$60 USD in 2 days
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I can investigate the ranking and traffic drop using Google Analytics, Search Console, backlink data, and crawl evidence rather than assuming competitor sabotage. My SEO Auditing will compare the timing, anchor patterns, referring domains, redirects, indexing signals, and any manual-action indicators. I’ll separate genuine toxic activity from normal link noise, document findings with exports or screenshots, and prioritise practical next steps such as cleanup, disavow preparation, or reconsideration guidance. I’ll also review the wider Search Engine Marketing context so the recommendations protect future growth, not just address Link Building issues. Important pages and key dates will be benchmarked before conclusions are made. Which exact date did the traffic drop begin, and can you provide full Google Search Console and backlink-tool exports for the preceding months?
$150 USD in 4 days
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Hello! I understand the critical nature of pinpointing negative SEO tactics, especially after a sudden ranking drop. With several years of experience specializing in backlink audits, penalty recovery, and disavowal strategies, I have extensively dealt with similar issues involving toxic links, black-hat tactics, and hostile SEO actions. I will meticulously analyze your backlink profile using tools like Ahrefs, Majestic, GSC, and Screaming Frog to identify penalties or sabotage efforts. My technical approach involves cross-referencing data, identifying suspicious links, and confirming manual or algorithmic penalties. I’ll prepare a comprehensive report outlining the findings, with clear evidence and actionable steps, including disavowal and reconsideration advice. The final deliverable will include detailed exports, screenshots, and an actionable strategy to restore your rankings. Looking forward to assisting you in reclaiming your site's health and rankings.
$80 USD in 5 days
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Hello, I can investigate the ranking collapse with a forensic SEO and backlink audit, focusing on evidence rather than assuming negative SEO is the cause. I’ll review GSC/GA4 trends, manual actions, backlink velocity and quality, suspicious anchors/domains, redirects, indexing changes, and technical signals, using Ahrefs/Majestic and Screaming Frog where appropriate. You’ll receive a prioritized report with supporting evidence, likely root causes, and a recovery plan covering link cleanup/disavow decisions, reconsideration if applicable, and protective measures, followed by a 30-minute consultation. I’m available to start immediately. Thanks.
$140 USD in 7 days
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A sudden Google traffic collapse needs evidence-based investigation, not assumptions about a penalty or competitor sabotage. I can audit the site and backlink profile to identify the actual cause and build a clean recovery plan. I’ll investigate: • Google Search Console manual actions, indexing and ranking changes • Historical traffic/ranking data around the drop • Full backlink profile using Ahrefs/Majestic/GSC • Toxic, unnatural, hacked or suspicious link patterns • Sudden link-spam or unusual anchor-text activity • Redirects and other potential negative-SEO signals • Technical/on-page factors that may have been overlooked • Algorithmic update and competitor movement correlations • Highest-risk URLs/domains requiring action You’ll receive an evidence-backed report with screenshots/exports, clear findings, prioritised recommendations and, where justified, disavow/reconsideration guidance and protective measures. I can also walk you through the findings in a 30-minute consultation and help establish the next recovery steps. I’m available to begin the audit immediately and can share relevant SEO recovery/technical audit experience.
$70 USD in 30 days
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