The sandbox effect

[webmaster]

The sandbox effect basically wants to test out your links so that their here to stay from what I can tell so far.

Here are a few threads, I know it sucks but it looks like a reality
http://www.seo-guy.com/forum/showthread.php?t=326
http://forums.seochat.com/t9919/s.html

[Rich@vtws]

So are you leaning toward thinking this is actually in play right now? If so, Have you personally seen anything that leads you to that conclusion?

[IGotRealEstate]

How long has the sandbox effect be going on?? How long does it last?

[Rich@vtws]

From what I'm hearing the concenus is around 3 months.
Anyone have any more specific info

[Jim Messenger]

From watching both of my sites (one new & one over 2 years old) it appears that the sand box filter is on new links and not new domains.

Both sites had a large increase in link popularity and PR approx. 3 months ago and we have just now started to move up in the search rankings.

Here is brief rundown of what I have seen.

First month--no changes
Second month--rankings for very competitive keywords were anywhere from 150-400

Third month-- rankings for very competitive keywords were anywhere from 15-80 with top 10 results on less competitive phrases.

My theory is the filter "releases" incrementally. If this is true, I should continue to see upward movement without any further changes.

We shall see...

[Rich@vtws]

Jim,
I think your right about it releasing incrementally. Did you try that search that seo-guy posted which woul let you see the unfiltered results? If so I bet you liked what you saw

[IGotRealEstate]

Can I come out of the sand box.. Please

[Rich@vtws]

No you may not...you must play in the sand for a while longer...

[IGotRealEstate]

Thanks, Rich... Your welcome to join me...

[Rich@vtws]

I just did a makeover on our own site and have several client sites in there with you.

Come on update...