How long will it take for your North Carolina website to rank in Google?

I want to address another question I get asked quite a bit, "How long does it take a new website to rank in Google?"

Getting a new website to show up on Google takes time. It's not the same for everyone; it often depends on how old the website is. According to experts, it usually takes about 6-12 months for a new website to start to get traffic from Google. Sometimes, it might take longer, especially if the website is brand new.

The authority of a website, which is how trustworthy and popular it is, comes from good content and links from other reputable websites. You can't rush this process; it takes time to build it up properly.

From our experience, Moonbus noticed that new websites can take about 10-12 months to start getting traffic from search engines like Google. During the first part of this time, the website might be in the "Google Sandbox," which means it's intentionally not ranking well to prevent cheating the system.

In summary, for a brand-new website, it can realistically take about a year or more before you see significant results from your efforts to show up on Google. You might start seeing results in 30-90 days if your website is more established.

Whether you have a brand-new website or one that has been around for a while, Moonbus would love to help you with your SEO. We love working with local North Carolina businesses. Call us at 704.268.9566 or shoot us an email.