Does Google De-Indexing Help with Website SEO?

Google will remove websites from its search results if they believe they are obligated to do so by law. If the site contains illegal content, such as copyright infringed content then the sites links can be removed from Google searches entirely.

In order to remove copyright infringement a DMCA Takedown notice must be filed. Often it is best practice to file for removal from the infringing website first, once the content is removed from the website it will also come down from Google search results. To get started, submit the DMCA.com Takedown from here: Takedown Form

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Any owner of content has the right to process a takedown notice against a website owner and/or an Online Service Provider (e.g., ISP, hosting company etc.) if the content owner's property is found online without their permission.

What do I need to remove content from Google searches?

Three main pieces of information will be required to file for takedown.

Infringing URL:

You will need to clearly show what has been stolen from you and where it needs to be removed from. If itis showing in search engines, or has been published on someone else's website be sure to provide the page URL and image URL, or copy the text to show the exact theft. If it is on a social media profile be sure to provide the exact content link.

Source URL:

You will need to provide the URL where your content was stolen from. If it was stolen from your social media profile, dating profile, or your website page, make sure to provide the exact page URL as well as the image URL or the original text if needed to show the exact content.

Detailed Description:

You will need to provide context and make the request for what you want removed. Make to be clear, concise, and firm in your request. An example would look like:

“This infringing website has stolen my original image and published it without permission. Please remove my image immediately.”

If you need assistance collecting this information for your takedown request, please reach out to our support team to ask us about your situation.

What kinds of content can be removed from Google searches?

Examples of stolen content include:

1. Pictures
2. Videos
3. Graphics
4. Text
5. Games
6. Advertising
7. Applications
8. Programs
9. Profiles or Bio's - personal or corporate
10. etc.

If one of these examples is like your situation we can help.

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What happened to my website's SEO?

Google index is a sensitive issue and many so called "innocent" thieves will steal your hard earned and made website content in order to steal your SEO and Google (other search engine) indexing in order to help them over your expense.

The most effective method of removing your stolen content from another website is to file a (DMCA) Takedown Notice.

To get started: Submit the takedown form.

If someone has stolen your content and is publishing it without your permission on another website, DMCA.com can help. Simply submit the name and location of where you found your stolen content and we go to work on your behalf.

The two most common commercial DMCA Takedown clients are:

1. Bloggers, posters, social media writers, etc. that find their content (pictures or videos) hosted on another website without their permission
2. Organizations (corporate and non-profit) that found their content (as listed below) published on another website without their permission. Generally stolen to gain a business advantage, traffic or SEO rankings.

If these examples describe you, DMCA.com can help.

What if I am not in the US?

While the DMCA is part of USA Copyright Law. The DMCA Takedown process described within the law is widely used throughout the world. Most countries accept the standard DMCA Takedown Notice form and process. Although the DMCA Takedown is part of US Copyright law, a DMCA Takedown Notice is often used and accepted throughout the world and not exclusive to the United States. However, many countries have their own copyright laws specifically related to the removal of stolen website content from internet service providers and site owners within their borders. Which service providers do and do not accept the standard DMCA takedown notice form and process is dynamic and constantly changing. DMCA.com professionals are aware of these constant changes and are able to convert the information submitted through the standard DMCA Takedown signup form to suit specific countries and/or service providers within the legal process they require.

Related DMCA Takedown FAQ's

1. What is a DMCA Takedown?
2. How can I file a DMCA Takedown Notice?
3. What is is DMCA.com?
4. How do I get my content removed fro another website?