Where Google is extremely kind for bloggers as it offers great blog hosting at Blogger,
sometimes it proves to be cruel and deletes blogs for several known and
unknown violations. It is extremely painful when you see your well
developed blog being deleted by Google in minutes. Although it is most
frustrating but Google always doesn't delete blogs without any reason.
Blogs are generally deleted when they are found committing below
mentioned wrongdoings.
Some Common Reasons Why Blogger Deletes Blogs
The biggest reason behind deletion of Blogger blogs is the spreading of spam.
Google takes it extremely serious and whenever any blog is found as
spreading spam, it is deleted instantly. In addition to spreading spam,
blogs are also deleted when they are found violating TOS of Blogger. Some common reasons behind Blogger blog deletion are:
1. Copying Content from Other Blogs/Websites: If you have copied content
from other blogs/websites, the owners at that blogs or websites
complain against your blog and Google deletes your entire blog or
selected posts
2. Frequent Posting: Although
it is good to update your blog frequently, but this should be kept in
limit. If you post a lot of content on your blog (more than 15-20 posts
per day), your blog is considered as a bot and Google deletes it
instantly. So never write more than 20 posts on your blog per day
3. Spending Less Time on Post Editor: Sometimes,
bloggers write posts in any post editor like MS Word and then publish
them over their blogs by pasting in post editor. If you do it most of
the times and don't spend much time on post editor, then again your blog
is considered as a bot and it may get deleted
4. Copyright Infringement: This
is yet another violation which leads to deletion of blogs. Copyright
infringement involves the usage of copyrighted content without
permission of the owner. For example if you are using images
of other people on your blog without their permission,
then it is infringing the copyright which may cause your blog deletion
5. Affiliate Marketing: Affiliate
marketing may also lead to your Blogger blog deletion. If you are
posting affiliate links on your blog, then it may snatch your blog from
you
6. Scrapped Content or Content Created Using Scripts: If
you are using scripts to create content or scrapping content from other
sources and then are posting on your blog, then you are doing a risky
practice. Google appreciates blogs which are maintained naturally. i.e.
blogs with hand written and genuine posts are safe.
7. Links to Illegal Software and Media Downloads: If
you are promoting illegal downloads of software and other media, then
your blog is most likely to be deleted sooner or later. For example if
you are providing download of wares (with serials and cracks), then it
is against of Blogger TOS and your blog may get deleted anytime
8. Links to Hacking Tools and Related Content: Blogs promoting and encouraging hacking tools and other related stuff are also at the risk of deletion
9. Blogs with Multiple Indecisive Topics: Blogs
with a lot of indecisive topics are also deleted. So maintain your blog
well and purposeful if you want to see it live on Blogger in long run
These
were some common reasons which lead to the deletion of blogs. Ensure
that your blog isn't facing any of these situations, so it will stay
safe and sound.
How to Restore Your Blog if Google Has Deleted it
If Google has unfortunately deleted your blog for any known or unknown reason ,then you will see a link saying "Deleted Blogs" / "Locked Blogs" in your blog dashboard. Start from there and submit a Restore
request. Normally it takes about 24-48 hours before your request is
reviewed. Sometimes it may take even longer due to high frequency of
requests, so keep patience. Don't submit multiple requests, as it may
frustrate the reviewers at Google.
If you can't find the link saying "Deleted Blogs" or "Locked Blogs" in your Blogger blog dashboard, go to Blogger Section of Google Product Forums and seek the help. You will be guided through the process of restoring your blog.
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