Expert Ranking Recovery
Recover Your Lost Rankings and Traffic
We help websites hit by Google updates, manual actions, and quality issues regain visibility, authority, and revenue.
Trusted by Leading Brands
Is Your Traffic Declining? Rankings Lost? Revenue down?
At Assertive, we help brands globally recover lost rankings and traffic. We've helped websites in a wide range of niches to recover rankings and traffic. From Google core update ranking and traffic losses through to manual actions, issues with disavows, failed domain migrations & CMS changes and more - we've seen it all, and as such, we know how impactful these losses can be on revenue, leads & trading health.
Impact from Google Core Updates
We help audit & investigate ranking & traffic losses from Google core updates providing tailored insights & recovery solutions.
Manual Actions, Spam & Link Penalties
If you've suffered from a manual action, hit by aggressive spam or have received unnatural link warnings we can audit & help with recovery & staged disavows.
Thin, Duplicated, or AI Content
We help companies audit, fix and address content issues including low-quality content, AI content spam & subsequent traffic/ranking losses.
Technical or Indexation Issues
We help clients resolve issues with technical SEO, indexing issues and other issues that can lead to sudden/abrupt ranking losses.
Domain & CMS Migration Issues
We help provide SEO support, consulting & auditing to help businesses resolve lost traffic to domain name changes, CMS changes, migrations & consolidations.
Other Investigatory Solutions
If your website has been hit for other reasons i.e. DMCA takedowns, we can provide auditing & ranking recovery solutions.
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Get a Quote for Ranking RecoveryHow the Process Works
If you are looking for ranking & traffic recovery services, here's how ours typically works. We provide bespoke & direct solutions too.
Initial Consultation
Book a call with one of our team to discuss your ranking & traffic loss situation. We advise on what's required.
Full Data & Site Audit
Based on the situation & type of decline we perform a full audit & review of the data across GSC, GA4 etc.
Recovery Action Plan & Strategy
We build a recovery plan & strategy that takes into consideration the issues, site audit & build a forward plan.
Handover Phase
We hand over the audit and strategy - you can either take this away and execute or we provide ongoing support for execution.
Execution Phase
If you want us to take on your ranking recovery project after the audit we can, we'll provide a quotation for support.
Ranking & Traffic Recovery Service Pricing
Bespoke Pricing for Unique Challenges
Due to the unique nature of traffic and ranking losses, each project requires a tailored approach. No two ranking recovery scenarios are the same, which is why our pricing is bespoke to each project's specific needs and complexity.
Fixed Cost SEO Audits Available
We offer comprehensive fixed-cost SEO audits specifically focused on ranking & traffic recovery, with audits starting from £4,999.
Get a QuoteOur Proven Recovery Framework
Once we know why rankings dropped, we create a prioritised roadmap to rebuild your site's quality, trust, and technical foundation.
Content Overhaul
Rewrite or consolidate low-quality pages with high-value, authoritative content
Authority Rebuild
Earn and reclaim trust through digital PR, link reclamation, and E-E-A-T alignment
Technical Restoration
Fix crawling, indexation, and UX signals (Core Web Vitals, INP, CLS)
De-Spam & Disavow
Remove or disavow toxic links and AI spam that damage your authority
Structured Data & Relevance
Rebuild semantic and topical strength with proper schema markup
Revalidation
Continuous monitoring and re-indexing to ensure sustained recovery
Types of Recovery We Handle
Whatever caused your ranking decline, we have the expertise and proven framework to help you recover.
Manual Action Recovery
Expert handling of Google penalties and manual actions with successful reconsideration requests
Google Core Update Drops
Recover from Helpful Content, Core Update, and Product Review algorithm impacts
Spam/Link Penalty Recovery
Clean up toxic backlinks and recover from Penguin and spam-related penalties
AI or Thin Content Cleanup
Transform low-quality AI content into authoritative, user-focused resources
Technical Recovery
Fix indexation issues, crawl errors, and Core Web Vitals for better visibility
Reputation & Trust (E-E-A-T Rebuild)
Establish expertise, experience, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness
Proven Recovery Results
Real recoveries from real penalties and algorithm impacts. Here's what we've achieved for our clients.
+180%
Impressions After Spam Update Recovery
E-commerce site recovered from a severe spam update penalty by implementing comprehensive content quality improvements and toxic link removal.
4 Weeks
Manual Link Penalty Lifted
Successfully submitted reconsideration request after thorough link audit, disavow file creation, and demonstrating corrective actions taken.
+250%
Core Update Recovery
Healthcare site recovered rankings and traffic after Helpful Content Update by improving E-E-A-T signals and content depth.
“After being hit by the Helpful Content Update, we thought our site was finished. The Assertive team not only identified the exact issues but implemented a recovery strategy that brought us back stronger than before. Our traffic is now 40% higher than pre-penalty levels.”
Sarah M., Healthcare Content Director
Why Choose Assertive
We don't just promise recovery – we deliver it through expertise, proven processes, and transparent communication.
15+ Years in Complex Recovery
We've successfully recovered hundreds of sites from penalties, algorithm updates, and technical disasters across all industries.
Proven Framework
Our recovery process is battle-tested across YMYL, affiliate, SaaS, and e-commerce sites with consistent success.
Deep Diagnostic Analysis
Using GSC data, server logs, and AI pattern detection to identify the precise cause of ranking losses.
Data-Driven, Transparent Communication
You'll know exactly what we're doing, why we're doing it, and what results to expect at every stage.
Led by Daniel Foley Carter
With over 15 years of SEO expertise and hundreds of successful recovery projects, Daniel personally oversees every ranking recovery to ensure the highest quality diagnosis and implementation. Your recovery is in expert hands.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about our ranking recovery services.
Recovery timelines vary depending on the severity and type of issue. Manual action recoveries can show results in 4-8 weeks, while algorithm update recoveries typically take 3-6 months. Technical fixes can show improvements in 2-4 weeks. We'll provide a realistic timeline during our initial audit based on your specific situation.
While most traffic losses can be significantly improved, the extent of recovery depends on the cause and severity. We conduct a thorough analysis to provide an honest assessment of recovery potential before you commit.
Yes, we have extensive experience with manual action appeals and reconsideration requests. We prepare comprehensive documentation and guide you through the entire process.
We offer comprehensive fixed-cost SEO audits specifically focused on ranking & traffic recovery, with audits starting from £4,999. The exact cost depends on the scope and complexity of your situation.
We typically need access to Google Search Console, Google Analytics (GA4), and any other analytics platforms you use. Server logs and historical data are also very helpful.
We cross-reference your traffic and ranking data with known algorithm update dates, analyze your site's technical health, review content quality signals, and assess your backlink profile to pinpoint the exact cause.
We conduct competitive analysis to understand what changed and why competitors may have gained. This helps inform our recovery strategy to not just recover, but potentially surpass your previous positions.
While we can't guarantee specific ranking positions (no one can ethically guarantee rankings), we do guarantee a comprehensive, data-driven approach based on our 15+ years of experience. Most of our recovery clients see significant improvements within 3-6 months, and we'll keep working until we achieve meaningful recovery.
Interested in Our SEO Consultancy Services?
If you'd like to learn more or discuss your needs, our friendly digital marketing team is here to help. We've supported businesses across a wide range of industries with their search engine strategies and we'd love to support yours too.
At Assertive, everything we do is tailored. When you work with us, you tap into years of hands-on SEO expertise and a genuine commitment to getting it right.
Expert Guidance
Direct access to seasoned SEO professionals
Flexible Support
Book hours as needed, no long-term contracts
Proven Results
Years of hands-on SEO expertise
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