15 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}
15 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}

Are spam comments on my blog a good sign of traffic flow?

by DieselFit
13 replies
  • SEO
    • |
I've never been so lost with website building. I already have a website, it's about a year old. I made it so I could share how I went from skinny to muscular (fitfrek.com). My goal is to gain followers, but not spammers.

Most of, well 99% of my comments are spam. While I do get comments and questions about the stuff I write, they are usually made through Facebook or other social media networks.

Are spam comments a good sign of traffic flow? Or are they just made by one bot that continuously spam like a machine gun?
#blog #comments #flow #good #sign #spam #traffic
  • Profile picture of the author yukon
    Banned
    Originally Posted by DieselFit View Post

    I've never been so lost with website building. I already have a website, it's about a year old. I made it so I could share how I went from skinny to muscular (fitfrek.com). My goal is to gain followers, but not spammers.

    Most of, well 99% of my comments are spam. While I do get comments and questions about the stuff I write, they are usually made through Facebook or other social media networks.

    Are spam comments a good sign of traffic flow? Or are they just made by one bot that continuously spam like a machine gun?
    • Delete the default comment section on your theme/site/HTML
    • Add the Facebook Iframe comment form where the old default HTML comments was located on your theme/site
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9485257].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author SEO Eddie
    Spam comments are not a good sign of traffic. They will mostly be made by people using automatic tools, not genuine visitors to your site.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9485417].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Lisa CC
    U should not allow spam comments. Stay away from spam comments and also you may use a plugin to protect from spam comment.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9485428].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author paulgl
      Originally Posted by Lisa CC View Post

      U should not allow spam comments. Stay away from spam comments and also you may use a plugin to protect from spam comment.
      All comments are spam. No reason for the average joe to allow them.

      People use automated spamming tools. The only traffic you are getting is phantom
      traffic. These people are not visiting your page, nor are they interested in visiting
      your page.

      People speak out of both sides of their mouths here. Many deriding spam comments,
      here, are the same ones who tout spamming links on blogs.

      Makes you wonder.

      Paul
      Signature

      If you were disappointed in your results today, lower your standards tomorrow.

      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9489688].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author WareTime
        Originally Posted by paulgl View Post

        People speak out of both sides of their mouths here. Many deriding spam comments,
        here, are the same ones who tout spamming links on blogs.

        Makes you wonder.

        Paul
        Gotta agree with you there.
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9525064].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author LuckyIMer
    It is not a sign of traffic flow, most of these spam comments would be coming from programs, blog commenting scripts and software. Delete them and install an anti spam plugin. Better to develop it instead of redirecting it.
    Signature
    Increase Sales With These Business Consulting Tips !
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9485532].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author npoint
    Once the website is indexed by Search Engines it`s on the radar of spammers cos they are using scrappers to scrape target sites to post on, so it`s normal, everyone experience that.
    Signature
    PM me if you need a DF backlinks from high traffic websites
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9486509].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author fey123
    Spam comments is not good for your site rank.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9488584].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author NShankar
    Spam comments will have negative effect in your site. Google says that the site owners are responsible the users generated spam contents in their site. So use spam blocking plugins and regularly moderate the comments to keep your site safe. If you are ranking within Top 100 for good keywords in competitive niche you will get lot of spam comments for sure.
    Signature

    Having Monthly traffic of above 50,000 visitors but low CTR and RPM in Google Adsense ? Give me a chance to fix your adsense income. Pay me once and earn more income life long. Check out my profile as an Adsense Optimization Freelancer in Upwork

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9489367].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author homer343
    I've often wondered why my sites keep getting this type of thing. I automatically spam all comments as they almost always seem to be from an unknown source, and completely unrelated to my site. I vote get rid of them all unless they're relevant.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9489446].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Virendraa
    No, no... It's bad thing for your page. If possible, don't allow spamming to comment on your blog. Get some genuine reviews.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9489486].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Nuke07
    Originally Posted by DieselFit View Post

    I've never been so lost with website building. I already have a website, it's about a year old. I made it so I could share how I went from skinny to muscular (fitfrek.com). My goal is to gain followers, but not spammers.

    Most of, well 99% of my comments are spam. While I do get comments and questions about the stuff I write, they are usually made through Facebook or other social media networks.

    Are spam comments a good sign of traffic flow? Or are they just made by one bot that continuously spam like a machine gun?
    Spam comments never be a positive signal for your website authority, so you should get rid from them .
    Signature
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9489657].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Emily Evans
    You should be very careful with such.
    You have to delete all them and clear all your pages.
    It's bad sign, you can be penalized for this!
    Traffic better to check with Google Analytics
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[9489763].message }}

Trending Topics