De-Indexing vs Platform takedown notices

Overview

AMP offers two complementary services: search engine de-indexing (unlimited) and platform takedown notices (quota-based). Understanding the difference helps you use both effectively.

Quick Comparison

Search Engine De-Indexing

What It Does

Removes from Search Results:

• Google search results
• Bing search results
• Yahoo search results
• Other search engines
• Image search results

Does NOT:

• Remove content from hosting site
• Stop direct URL access
• Prevent sharing via links
• Guarantee invisibility

How It Works

Process:

1. Content detected on platform
2. Takedown notice prepared
3. Submitted to search engines
4. Search engines remove links
5. Content no longer appears in results

Timeline:

• Google: 24-48 hours
• Bing: 48-72 hours
• Yahoo: 3-5 days
• Others: 3-7 days

Benefits

Advantages:

• Unlimited requests (no quota)
• Fast processing
• Reduces visibility significantly
• Prevents discovery via search
• Available on all paid plans
• Cost-effective

Limitations

What It Doesn't Do:

• Content still exists on site
• Direct URL still works
• Can be re-indexed
• Doesn't stop sharing
• Doesn't remove from archives

Platform takedown notices

What It Does

Removes from Hosting Site:

• Content deleted from platform
• URL no longer works
• Direct access blocked
• Permanently removed
• No re-indexing possible

Includes:

• Adult sites (Pornhub, XVideos, etc.)
• Social media (Twitter, Reddit, etc.)
• Telegram channels
• File sharing sites
• Custom platforms

How It Works

Process:

1. Content detected
2. Takedown request prepared
3. DMCA notice sent to platform
4. Platform reviews request
5. Content removed (if approved)
6. Removal verified

Timeline:

• Fast platforms: 1-3 days
• Medium platforms: 3-7 days
• Slow platforms: 7-14+ days
• Very slow: 14-30+ days

Benefits

Advantages:

• Content completely removed
• Direct access blocked
• Permanent removal
• Strongest protection
• Prevents re-upload
• Best for high-value content

Limitations

What It Doesn't Do:

• Doesn't remove from search results (use de-indexing)
• Doesn't guarantee approval
• Takes time (1-14 days)
• Limited by quota
• Not available on Free plan

Using Both Together

Best Strategy

Dual Protection Approach:

1. Submit Platform Takedown

   • Content removed from site
   • Direct access blocked
   • Permanent removal

2. Request De-Indexing

   • Links removed from search
   • Reduces visibility
   • Prevents discovery

3. Result

   • Content completely gone
   • Not in search results
   • Maximum protection

Timeline Example

Day 1:

• Content detected
• Platform takedown submitted
• De-indexing request sent

Day 2-3:

• Search engines remove links
• De-indexing complete

Day 5-7:

• Platform removes content
• Takedown complete

Result:

• Content gone from site
• Not in search results
• Fully protected

When to Use Each

Use De-Indexing When

Situations:

• Content on major platform
• Want to reduce visibility
• Budget is tight
• Need fast action
• Want to preserve quota
• Content not urgent

Benefits:

• Unlimited requests
• Fast (24-72 hours)
• Reduces discovery
• Cost-effective
• Available on all paid plans

Use Platform takedown notices When

Situations:

• High-value content
• Active piracy
• Need permanent removal
• Content on smaller sites
• Want complete protection
• On Luxe, Glamour, or Ultra VIP

Benefits:

• Permanent removal
• Blocks direct access
• Strongest protection
• Prevents re-upload
• Complete solution

Use Both When

Best Situations:

• Very high-value content
• Viral leak
• Active piracy
• Multiple platforms
• Maximum protection needed
• Resources available

Result:

• Maximum protection
• Content removed from site
• Removed from search
• Fully protected

Effectiveness Comparison

Search Engine De-Indexing

Effectiveness:

• Reduces visibility: 95%+
• Prevents search discovery: 95%+
• Stops casual finding: 90%+
• Stops determined search: 0%

Why:

• Direct URL still works
• Can be shared directly
• Can be re-indexed
• Doesn't remove content

Platform takedown notices

Effectiveness:

• Removes content: 90-95%
• Blocks direct access: 100%
• Prevents re-upload: 95%+
• Stops all access: 100%

Why:

• Content completely gone
• URL no longer works
• Permanent removal
• Most effective

Combined Approach

Effectiveness:

• Removes content: 90-95%
• Removes from search: 95%+
• Blocks all access: 100%
• Prevents discovery: 95%+
• Maximum protection: 100%

Cost Analysis

De-Indexing Cost

Glamour Plan:

• Included (unlimited)
• No additional cost
• Cost per request: $0

Ultra VIP Plan:

• Included (unlimited)
• No additional cost
• Cost per request: $0

Platform Takedown Cost

Luxe Plan:

• 100/month included
• Overage: $0.50 each
• Cost per request: $0 (within quota)

Glamour Plan:

• 250/month included
• Overage: $0.35 each
• Cost per request: $0 (within quota)

Ultra VIP Plan:

• 1,000/month included
• Overage: $0.25 each
• Cost per request: $0 (within quota)

Combined Cost

Best Value:

• Both included on Luxe (100 takedown notices)
• Both included on Glamour (250 takedown notices)
• Both included on Ultra VIP (1,000 takedown notices)
• Most cost-effective: Ultra VIP

Best Practices

Strategy

✅ Do:

• Use both for high-value content
• De-index first (faster)
• Takedown second (permanent)
• Monitor for re-indexing
• Repeat as needed

❌ Don't:

• Use only de-indexing for urgent
• Ignore platform takedown notices
• Forget to de-index
• Assume one is enough
• Stop monitoring

Prioritization

✅ Do:

• Prioritize high-value content
• Focus on active piracy
• Use quota strategically
• Plan monthly
• Upgrade if needed

❌ Don't:

• Waste quota on old content
• Ignore de-indexing
• Submit duplicates
• Forget to plan
• Miss opportunities

Next Steps

Need Help?

For takedown questions, contact support at adultmodelprotection.com/#contact.