my page removed from Google...

[dirkji]

I did something stupid: I submitted a Google DMCA to remove some Blogger pages that copied my content, but accidently switched the copyright work URL with the infringing URLs.

Result: my (popular) page removed from the Google index. I can hit myself on the head.


Here's what I did to try to fix this so far:

1) Replied to the email that confirmed the removal. I doubt if they read it though...
2) Submitted a reinclusion request, explaining the situation.
3) Filled another DMCA, the correct one this time, also explaining the situation.

Any other tips?

This made me think though: it's quite easy to remove competitor's pages from Google, they don't seem to be checking authencity. My page looks clean, has quality content and no ads. They other pages are Blogger pages (need I say more?)...

[Planet13]

Is your site indexed in internet archive? If so, could you send a link to them showing that it is "older" than the blogspot posts?

[viralvideowall]

I just did a post on this in the forums but am new so my post is under review. I spent over 2 years on a site and am the victim of the same thing.

You should look at the Blogspot site that copied your pages and see if they are directly pulling images off from your server. If so, replace those images with some really offensive content and then complain to Google.

[dirkji]

@Planet13 Good idea, if only Google would read my mails...

@Viralvideowall Google is always quick to remove infringing pages in my case (wihtin a week), only thing is they were too quick this time, removing one of my own pages (my own fault though).