Google Webmaster Tools notice of detected unnatural links

[AMG100]

Hi

Has anybody else ever recieved this message from Google in Google Webmaster Tools and what action did you take to overcome the problem and get your position back -

Dear site owner or webmaster of...............

We've detected that some of your site's pages may be using techniques that are outside Google's Webmaster Guidelines.

Specifically, look for possibly artificial or unnatural links pointing to your site that could be intended to manipulate PageRank. Examples of unnatural linking could include buying links to pass PageRank or participating in link schemes.

We encourage you to make changes to your site so that it meets our quality guidelines. Once you've made these changes, please submit your site for reconsideration in Google's search results.

If you find unnatural links to your site that you are unable to control or remove, please provide the details in your reconsideration request.

If you have any questions about how to resolve this issue, please see our Webmaster Help Forum for support.

Sincerely,

Google Search Quality Team

[Matt-Williamson]

Hi Adam,

I think the responses on this question page will help you with your problem - http://www.seomoz.org/q/google-webmaster-tools-notice-of-detected-unnatural-links-2

Shane Thomas gives an in depth answer which will help you.

[KeriMorgret]

Also be sure to read this SEOmoz blog post on the subject by Carson Ward at http://www.seomoz.org/blog/unnatural-link-warnings-blog-networks-advice