Comments on: 3 Reasons Why Blog Comment Spamming Is Not Good SEO

By: Astro Gremlin

Astro Gremlin — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 03:37:34 +0000

I sure hope Google doesn’t devalue genuine comments. I use GASP which requires that a commenter at least be a human. When a comment is obvious spam (didn’t read the article, inserts links, etc.) I delete it. But comments are one of the few ways we humans can compete with automated systems.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 20:45:11 +0000

I think spamming is bad especially if you happen to put spamming with blog commenting on the same picture. But on manual blog commenting, although taxing will give good results.

By: Reza

Reza — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:21:44 +0000

i think add backlinklink to “website” section is OK as long as we dont put it on “Comment” section…:)

CMIIW

By: suren

suren — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 15:29:35 +0000

Well people posting legitimate comments are no more spammers. But those like me who read topic, read comments and add something using the fact that they can add value to their company as well. I do not consider myself a spammer because all I am doing is the same as other users who post comments.
Regards

By: Sheryl

Sheryl — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 17:05:14 +0000

I think since the show Lost is coming to an end…we could ship all the automated spammers out to the island & let the smoke monster eat them. Otherwise, we just have to keep blacklisting & deleting.

Many people try to tell others that comment spam is bad but, the real PITA guys don’t care.

My fav spammers are the ones for SEO companies that their site tells you they will build you quality links. ROFLOL!
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By: Selurus

Selurus — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 07:34:37 +0000

I guess these comment spammers are using programs to post their spammy comments. I’ve installed conditional captcha, on the recommendation from a reader recently, hopefully that’ll help.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:58:42 +0000

I totally agree. In order to compete with spammers, smaller businesses have to generate backlinks some how. Blogging and commenting on forums is the most cost effective way. I don’t have thousands of dollars to buy links from people. I also agree with the outsourcing comment. A lot of “businesses” selling link building services are just out there for a quick buck. I guess the best way is to do it the right way and let GoogleKarma work out for you.

By: Anthony

Anthony — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:52:51 +0000

I’m more than happy to allow comments with a link if they add value like Duncan said. It’s the people that say “skfdkfsls” with a link to their site. That was my favorite one. I enjoy clicking the spam button with these fooooools.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:43:07 +0000

I do not mind spammers as long as they post a legtimate comment, if they put a link to their site along with this then I am more than happy to accept.

By: Karen

Karen — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:25:53 +0000

Little buggers get everywhere

By: Dev | Technshare

Dev | Technshare — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 17:06:23 +0000

I’m finding more and more spam everyday……….lol.:)

By: James

James — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:45:28 +0000

I think what is more worrying is the fact that Google knows there is no viable way to get links to ones site, other than things like “commenting on blogs.” Nobody cares to give you a link these days, unless you have a big wallet. So Google should understand this, and give all the Mom and Pop bloggers much more space and not squeeze them out.

I do agree that those blatant comment spammers are really shameless and cross all boundaries. Normally, they are outsourced commentators, so they don’t give a sh*t about their “link building.” The problem lies in the growing industry of “buy 1000 blog comments for $50″ racket going on….

By: Scott

Scott — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 15:09:56 +0000

I love seeing more information about how spam is bad marketing. I don’t think it will ever be eliminated completely because there will always be stupid people in the world, but every little bit helps.

I recently caught a spammer, and now he’s crying like a baby with a 3-week old rash. Full story: http://tinyurl.com/yzmakqc

Keep up the great work!
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By: john

john — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:32:52 +0000

I totally agree with you. Unfortunately some people get caught by Akismet even if they are not spammers and many blog owners don’t go through their spam messages.

By: Dennis Edell

Dennis Edell — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:30:21 +0000

1. If the blogger is doing his/her moderation correctly, assuming Akismet missed it, there shouldn’t be ANY visible SPAM….definitely not the automated link type.

2. #2 is the most important. As I replied to another commenter above, commenting shouldn’t even be used as a link building tactic; rather a relationship building tactic.
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