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It’s a common problem: a new site goes live and suddenly traffic disappears, rankings plummet and sales/enquiries dry up. We’ve seen it happen time and time again. The good news is – it’s usually fixable.

Most of the time, drops like this are caused by overlooked technical issues such as:

Missing pages or content that previously ranked
Lots of 404 errors
Metadata being stripped out or rewritten incorrectly
Changes in URL structure
Poor HTML structure
Canonical tag setup errors

We’ve helped lots of customers restore their traffic after a website rebuild by resolving the above, and many other issues.

So if your new website lost its rankings after a rebuild/redesign, don’t panic. We’ll run a full post-rebuild SEO audit, find out what’s gone wrong, and put the right fixes in place.

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Find Out Why Your Rankings Dropped And How To Get Them Back

When a new website goes live, it’s easy for important SEO foundations to get lost in the process. That’s why the first thing we do is dig into your site’s historical data: looking at what used to work, what’s changed and where the issues lie.

We’ll analyse things like:

Which pages used to drive traffic and why they’re no longer performing
Changes in URL structure and redirects
Technical errors like broken links, slow load speeds or crawl issues
Shifts in metadata, headings or internal linking

By combining historical insights with a full technical SEO audit, we can pinpoint exactly what caused the drop and then create a recovery plan to restore your visibility in Google.

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If your traffic dropped after a redesign, the first step is simple: let’s have a conversation. On a quick call, you can walk us through what changed, what you noticed and how it’s affected your business.

From there, we’ll figure out whether we’re able to help. We’ve helped plenty of businesses recover lost traffic after a rebuild, but every site is different. That’s why we start with a proper chat to make sure we can actually deliver results for you.

Ready to get started? Click on the button below, fill out your details and let’s start seeing if we can turn things around for you.

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SEO Recovery FAQs

Why did my traffic drop after a website redesign?

When a new design goes live, technical SEO elements often get overlooked. Pages that used to rank may be missing, URL structures may have changed or metadata might have been stripped out. Even small changes to headings, content or internal linking can cause a sharp drop in rankings.

My website redesign lost rankings, can they be recovered?

Yes, in most cases rankings can be recovered after a redesign. We look at historical data to see which pages previously ranked, check for 404 errors, and identify structural or technical issues that are holding the site back. By fixing these problems and re optimising the site, rankings can usually be restored and sometimes even improved.

What causes a site rebuild SEO drop?

A site rebuild often means big changes: new design, new code, new URLs. If SEO best practices aren’t followed during the rebuild and the old website’s rankings wasn’t taken into account – Google may struggle to understand the new site. Common causes include broken redirects, lost content, incorrect canonical tags, and a poor HTML structure. That’s why a post rebuild SEO audit is essential.

How do I fix SEO mistakes after a site migration?

Start with a technical audit. Look for missing redirects, crawl errors, and metadata changes. Then check that all important pages from the old site still exist or redirect properly. Once the mistakes are identified, implement fixes step by step and monitor progress in Google Search Console.

What should I do if my new website is not showing on Google?

If the new site isn’t showing at all, it could be an indexing issue. Sometimes developers accidentally block search engines during the build with the no index tag and forget to take it off – that’s your first thing to check. Other times, sitemaps or robots.txt files aren’t set up correctly. Checking Google Search Console will usually reveal what’s going on.

How can I restore rankings after rebuilding a website?

The best way is to compare the new site with the old one. Identify which pages or keywords lost visibility, and why. If you don’t have Google Search Console, ahrefs is a great tool for this. Then, once you have that data, restore missing content, fix redirects and rebuild internal links. Once the technical side is fixed, fresh optimisation work can help regain old positions and drive new growth.

Does SEO recovery after a website redesign take long?

It depends on how severe the issues are. Sometimes quick fixes (like restoring missing metadata or fixing broken redirects) can bring results in a few weeks. Larger problems, like widespread lost content or structural changes, can take months to recover. Acting quickly gives the best chance of a fast turnaround.

How can I get help recovering SEO after a website rebuild?

If you’re not sure where to start, the best option is to work with an SEO company that specialises in post redesign recovery like us at On Top Marketing. We can run a full audit, identify the exact causes of the ranking drop and put together a clear plan of action to restore traffic.

Will my old SEO rankings ever fully return?

In many cases, yes. If the same content and intent can be restored, rankings usually come back. However, some keywords may take time to recover or may need re-optimisation under Google’s latest guidelines. The key is to act quickly so search engines relearn that your site is the best result for those searches.

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