How can do I report a multiple set of duplicated websites design to manipulate SERPs?

[Webrevolve]

Ok, so within one of my client's sectors it has become clear that someone is trying to manipulate the SERPs by registering tons of domains that are all keyword targeted.

All of the websites are simply duplications of one another and are merely setup to dominate the SERP listings - which, at the moment, it is beginning to do.

None of the sites have any real authority (in some cases 1 PA and DA) and yet they're ranking above much more established websites. The only back links they have are from dodgy-looking forum ones. It's all a bit crazy and it shouldn't be happening.

Anyway, all of the domains have been registered by the same person and within a two-month time period of each other.

What do you guys think is the best step to take to report these particular websites to Google?

[Mark_Ginsberg]

Hi Matthew,

Google has a specific form for reporting webspam - you can find the spam report here - https://www.google.com/webmasters/tools/spamreportform?hl=en

Before you submit a competitor, make sure your own site/s are clean - don't want them looking to closely into your SERPs and your sector and finding a problem with you as well.

Mark

[Webrevolve]

Hey Mark,

Thanks for your response.

I'm aware of that link but it only allows you to submit one link at a time. In this case, there are tons of domains that I'd have to submit. So, is there anyway to submit multiple sites?

[Mark_Ginsberg]

I would try creating an open Google doc, and then listing all of the sites in the network. Kind of like the reconsideration request method, where you link to an open Google doc with all of the details of the webmasters you contacted, responses, success rate, etc

[Webrevolve]

Sorry, I don't quite follow. How would this work?

[ShaMenz]

Hi Matthew,

As Mark suggested, create a spreadsheet in Google Drive and list all of the domains/URLs in the spreadsheet.

Add a single URL in the first field of the Spam Report form (the required field), then in the third field, provide a link to the spreadsheet (300 character max)

Something like: "I believe the sites listed in the googledoc at URL are using manipulative linking practices to influence search engine rankings"

Do be confident though, as Mark warned, that your client's site is able to withstand any scrutiny that might come with a review of sites in the niche.

Hope that helps,

Sha

[Webrevolve]

Hey Sha,

Thanks for that.

It would seem that would be the best bet.