How do I know my site is penalized by Google?

Quick Answer: The quickest way to check if your website was penalized is to login to your Google Webmasters Tools. Sharp drops in traffic, especially in line with algorithm updates, may indicate that you were hit. Other ways to check for a penalty are by manually searching the query of your domain and your main keywords — if your pages are not showing up, that’s another sign you’ve been penalized.

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