I run a website that gets a lot of traffic however I have noticed that after the Google Panda/Farmer update my traffic has dropped and I have lost some of rankings.

I was wondering who has experienced this and what strategies I can use to try to regain my rankings and improve my traffic. Would love to hear your ideas.

Thanks

Publish unique content.. There is no other way to combat Google Panda

Yep that's about it!

Be original rather using regurgitated "spun" content that's already junk before you even get it.

For your next step:

From my own experience I would stay clear of articles, which I think is a natural step for those that are new to the constant journey to be one on Google, such as me. Not because they are bad (they don't bring you down) but because they don't bring you up, and they do require a gargantuan research effort to be original. I am not sure if you are thinking about articles, but if you are - that's my two cents.

I have started a new effort now;

I believe in the company I work for - their product is truly outstanding. I have put together a comparison site that I show universities and ask them to put a link in their career guidance section. I am very hopeful about this type of links as they to me would indicate real solid quality and consideration, which I am hoping the fabulously complex Google may agree with.

Perhaps something similar is possible for your business?

Don't fight the panda. Feed it!