Check if your site is being throttled by Google – Hong Kong vs. US Google Test
I stumbled on something weird recently that might be worth checking for your own sites.
When I access Google through a Hong Kong IP, my site ranks normally (page 1) for all my core keywords — including exact match brand searches. But when I search from US or Canada, the site completely disappears for the same queries. Instead, Google shows Reddit, Instagram, and Facebook pages — my domain doesn’t even rank for its own name in Top 40.
The simplest way is to just search your domain name on Google using Hong Kong IP.
Interestingly, My website only has US/Canada audience.
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