Sites gone from Google

They were there, now they are gone...

[Anon27]

I have several sites, all some what related. I put them up about a month ago and linked to them from other sites that I have. The next day, the were in Google, coming up rather well for thier keywords. They do not have a Google ranking yet. Anyhow, a few days ago, they disappeared from Google entirely. Is this normal?

[ScottM]

Yep. Happens all the time to new sites. Wait for a complete cycle for Google (4 to 7 weeks), and then worry if they aren't there.

[Ove]

Yes its normal just wait a few days when google is updating their index and you will be in again
And welcome to WebmasterWorld
/Ove

[Marcia]

Welcome to the board, Anon27. Here's some reading material while you're waiting:

[webmasterworld.com...]

Good luck on the update!

[Anon27]

Thank you. This is what some friends of mine told me, but I thought I should pay this forum a visit and ask "The Pros".

Does anyone know of a site that will send me an email when this thing called "The Google Dance" begins?

Again, thank you for your rapid replies and have a safe and pleasant holiday.

[Liane]

Just check into the "Google News" forum regularly and you'll see a thread with "Update" in the title. It is usually announced on the index page of WebmasterWorld where all major items of interest are listed

Good luck!

[Anon27]

Thanks Liane. I will. And Marcia, that is a great link you posted. Thank you for your help.

[Anon27]

Marcia:

That link you posted should be required reading for all new members, with a test at the end :)