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    • infinart
      infinart @CustomButtonCo.com last edited by

      Thanks. How long does it take for the Disavow Tool to remove them? I have submitted lots to it over the last couple of days.

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      • CustomButtonCo.com
        CustomButtonCo.com @infinart last edited by

        Really not a clear cut answer on this as it can take several months before you see any results from it.

        The theory is:

        1. When you file for reconsideration, or
        2. When there’s a big data refresh, such a Penguin update.
          http://moz.com/blog/google-disavow-tool#update
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        • LynnPatchett
          LynnPatchett last edited by

          You say you have submitted lots over the last couple of days, keep in mind that every time you upload a file it replaces all the previous ones. So you need to be adding to your one main disavow file, not uploading multiple different files. That being said, if possible I would do the grunt work beforehand and try not to upload a lot of files over a short period of time.

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          • GPainter
            GPainter @infinart last edited by

            I find it can take effect in a week ish though as mentioned there is no definitive answer keep an eye on your serp position and if your not doing any other tactics you will see a change as quick as 4 days as later as a few months.

            Bare in mind Matt Cutts has said you don't need to use it after a penalty you can use it before and is happy for you to disavow a lot he used an example of getting a used domain and getting rid of previous links etc.

            Good luck.

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            • infinart
              infinart @LynnPatchett last edited by

              Thanks. I have submitted about 100 links in two lots.
              So I need to go back and submit them all at the one time?

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              • infinart
                infinart @CustomButtonCo.com last edited by

                When does one file for reconsideration? After the links have been submitted to disavow or after Google has ignored them and they are no-longer showing the MOZ search?

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                • GPainter
                  GPainter @infinart last edited by

                  Things to remember:

                  You can only have one file so keep it in one file

                  Keep track of what you do e.g "I email X company on Y date" this helps google think you're really trying though this is optional.

                  Try to do it in one go its a bit like dmoz each time you re-upload it can set you back a bit.

                  You can ask for a reconsider request as soon as you've uploaded the file. It's a good idea as the request can take a while for Google to get to.

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                  • infinart
                    infinart @GPainter last edited by

                    Thanks. I gather them all in one csv and submit it again. Then submit for 'reconsider'--if I find where to do that. 🙂

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                    • GPainter
                      GPainter @infinart last edited by

                      Make sure its a .txt format not .csv and it should be in one file yes.

                      More info - https://support.google.com/webmasters/answer/2648487?hl=en

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                      • infinart
                        infinart @GPainter last edited by

                        sorry, yes the txt. :))

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