Hostilla.pl IT glossary

What is Google filter?

Google filter is a colloquial term for a decrease in website visibility resulting from algorithmic or manual actions by Google. The reasons may be spammy links, low-quality content, malware or technical indexation problems. Hosting helps with technical aspects: SSL, availability, DNS, malware and server errors.

Definition

Google filter is a colloquial term for a decrease in website visibility resulting from algorithmic or manual actions by Google. The reasons may be spammy links, low-quality content, malware or technical indexation problems. Hosting helps with technical aspects: SSL, availability, DNS, malware and server errors.

What does it mean in practice?

In Hostilla.pl services this term is relevant when running websites, domains, DNS, e-mail, SSL and secure hosting operations.

A practical Hostilla.pl example

When maintaining a website, describe the expected result first and record the current configuration. Google filter can then be checked against application requirements, hosting limits, logs and a rollback plan.

What should you check?

  • the account, domain and expected result
  • software versions and required dependencies
  • a current backup or reversible change plan
  • logs and a repeatable verification after the change