Comment posted on Trackback Spam Be Gone: What I Use to Cut Down on Junk Trackbacks by Ingrid Abboud
Hi Ana,
Hope your day is going well so far.
YaY! Another super useful plugin for me to add to my collection:)!
I’ve actually noticed a small increase in the amount of spammy trackbacks these last few weeks, so this plugin may be just want I need. Because if I see another one of those tricky credit repair people and their friends linking to another one of my posts again - it’s not gonna’ be pretty lol.
In any case, I just installed it now.
Thanks so much for bringing this little trackback spam annihilator to my attention 
.
Cheers
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- Trackbacks vs Pingbacks Explained: Why You Should Definitely Read This Post
Ana,Thanks so much for taking the time to check that out for me. I absolutely want to be a DoFollow blog. I’m embarrassed to say that I actually thought it already was
!As for Disqus - although I switched to it from IntenseDebate several months ago and I seemed to like it - I think I will be switching again very soon (I mean now) to CommentLuv. I think readers can also benefit from this much more and I love the engaging community.
I think Patricia from Lavenderuses will also be happy to hear that lol
.Now all I need to do is not screw up and lose all my comments in the transfer process! Cause I lost a couple here and there when switching the second time.
PS - Love the fact that you love seeing me here
. Cause you know I’ll be back!Cheers
- Trackbacks vs Pingbacks Explained: Why You Should Definitely Read This Post
Ana,
You must be bored of seeing me here today lol! But it’s not my fault you whip out good and useful content that keeps me coming back for more .This is an exceptional explanation. Thank you for making it so easy to read and idiot proof
- and for including so many examples. Like you said, sometimes we think we know what they are. It seems I had a lot more to learn on the topic.I have a Question for you if you don’t mind.
How do you get your pingbacks to look all nice and neat like that? I mean with just the title and without all the added html and so forth. Mine don’t look very pretty
. Do I need to install something or just tweak the settings somewhere?Thanks again for this very efficient and helpful tutorial.
PS - Seeing the kind of super blogger gal that Tia is, I’m sure she’ll be here in no time lol
Cheers
- My Crazy Ways of Blogging and Monetizing A Famous Blog
Hey Hesham,
and hello to you my dear Ana,Hesham, I just love the honesty of this post. Besides being brilliant and informative, it’s genuine. And anyone who has had the pleasure of meeting you - whether virtually or in person, or working with you - knows that that’s just what you are.
All this talk about monetizing makes me think even more that it’s time I give it a go. I think I’m only interested in affiliate links for now though and I know exactly which ones. It’s something I’ll be looking into more seriously once my new blog redesign is up and running.
One thing I should also do which you talked about, is build an email list. I haven’t done that at all yet.
Anyways enough about what I should do. All I stopped by to say is keep rocking! This is a very inspiring post with tons of useful information. You’re doing a fantastic job, both monetizing and running Famous Bloggers. Wishing you continued success.
Cheers
- The Ultimate DoFollow Blog Finder Tool
Ana,
This post is nice and short and super helpful - thank you. I’m gonna’ install it now. Although I’m still trying to get a better grasp on the whole Do Follow thing.
Thanks for sharing your useful tips - as usual . I can always count on you and your posts for me to learn new things!
Cheers
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‘Lo, Ana!
As usual, an informative and very useful post. You’re raisin’ the bar for the rest of us, m’dear!
As luck would have it, I’ve been noticing a rise in trackbacks the last week, so I’ve been monitoring them closely. However, I haven’t yet gotten around to checking out the source sites. I’m betting that I’ll find the majority of them are spam.
I’ve been a strong advocate of Akismet, because it’s caught a lot of spam before it could clutter up my blog. But it appears to do absolutely nothing about trackbacks. So I’ve dropped Akismet in favor of GASP and STBV. I’ll watch it for a few days, but if Justin recommends it, I’m sure it’s solid. Thanks for the heads up!
Doc Sheldon@SXO Clinic´s last blog ..PubCon is Dead… Long Live PubCon I couldn’t resist!
Hello Doc,
Nice to hear from you again. I’m glad you are now using GASP and STBV. I am confident that it will work well, better than Akismet.
Thanks for stopping by,
Ana
For sure , We check them all and the one program you posted last week helps a lot too , great advice as always , know since we start using the one program we have cut way down on spammers for sure
SurveillanceGuy´s last blog ..Pro and Cons of Wireless Cameras
Hello there,
Thanks for visiting my site and reading my blogs often. If you don’t mind, I want to know your first name since I love addressing my commenters with it. I hope that’s fine with you.
Thanks for the comment,
Ana
No Problem I’m Forest friend’s just call me Allen Accually Forest like the 5th and my sons got the same name too , I’m one of your Linkin and twitter fans / friend’s too ,sorry always forget most people just know me as the surveillanceguy since thats what I do
Forest Kelly´s last blog ..Pro and Cons of Wireless Cameras
Hi Ana,
Thank you for your awesome post! I have been using Askimet, but I’ll switch over to a new plugin to help filter spam even better. I love your content and enjoy reading it and learning from it.
Thank you again and many blessings to you!
Beth
Beth´s last blog ..How To Give Yourself a Raise
Hello Beth,
I’m glad you agree with me and that you make up your mind to using the plugin. I know it can make your life much more easier.
Regards,
Ana
Love it! Great advice and information!
Cheryl VanOrnum´s last blog ..The Hub of Your Social Media Campaign
Thanks Cheryl.
Take care,
Ana
Great find again Ana, I too noticed a lot of fake trackbacks on other blogs!
I actually found a website which sells a wp plugin that does this exact thing(I mean sending false trackbacks).
Oh well I think as anti-spam plugins get better spammer tools get better too.
Alex@Jocuri´s last blog ..Impuscaturi Masini mini
Hello Alex,
You’re absolutely right. They always find their way. Good thing there are also available plugins to resist them.
All the best,
Ana
Hi Ana,
another great tip from your desk. I will install this plugin too. Thanks for sharing.
Take care
Oliver
Oliver Tausend´s last blog ..Oliver Tausend’s Blog- Thanks To Top Commentators In October
Hi Oliver,
Thanks for the comment. I’m glad you have plans of installing it.
Take care,
Ana
Hi Ana,
Hope your day is going well so far.
YaY! Another super useful plugin for me to add to my collection:)!
I’ve actually noticed a small increase in the amount of spammy trackbacks these last few weeks, so this plugin may be just want I need. Because if I see another one of those tricky credit repair people and their friends linking to another one of my posts again - it’s not gonna’ be pretty lol.
In any case, I just installed it now.
.
Thanks so much for bringing this little trackback spam annihilator to my attention
Cheers
Ingrid Abboud´s last blog ..9 Free eBooks on Social Media
Hi Ingrid,
Yes I’m hoping that it can really help you. I’m glad you choose to install it right away.
Carry on,
Ana
I’ve been getting this for years on one of my blogs. I’m always amazed at how unscrupulous people spend their days. Ack!
Alison Moore Smith@Amazing Life Blog´s last blog ..Cleaning Granite Countertops
Hi Alison,
I’m with you. Thanks for dropping by to read my post.
Take care,
Ana
Hmmm I started reading your post and as an early adopter of GASP did not see an increase in trackback spam so there I was wondering why this is so, only to discover that I have been using the Simple Trackback Validation plugin anyway. Well at least I can support Justin’s findings. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
~Marcus
Marcus Baker@network marketing Internet business´s last blog ..5 Ways to Help you Crack Your own Whip to Success
Hey Ana,
I’ve actually used GASP for a few days now and I must say I’m pretty pleased with it but yeah, trackbacks from junk blogs still manage to get through. I was wondering what I can do to eliminate this until I stumble across your blog again! Another very useful tip there Ana
I’m so gonna do a review of comment spam plugins soon
bryan´s last blog ..Being An Entrepreneur- Abandon Myths- Be The Master Of Change
Thanks for coming back Bryan. I hope this one can solve your problem.
Have a great day,
Ana
Ana,
Sound good. I will have to check these out.
The plug-ins that help prevent spam are really awesome and
do help.
$p@mmers $uck!
Have a great one,
Tommy D.
Tommy DiPietro | MLM Sales´s last blog ..Social Media Superstar Strategy Magically Invite All Your Facebook Friends With A Click Of A Button
Hate spam!
Thanks, Tommy.
Sounds cool, but as of now this no use to me because I use Blogspot. Hopefully in the near future when I finish applying all of your traffic tips and make my site bigger than Google, I will switch to Wordpress.
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Hi Edwin,
Thanks for reading my post today. You might use this in the future so feel free to come back if you must.
Have a nice day,
Ana
I’ve also been using Simple Trackback Validation on my blog since the start, and I love it.
Will be passing this post on. I don’t know that people really understand a trackback to begin with, and so this will help. Everyone should have that plugin installed whether they understand the concept or not (kind of like taking vitamins and minerals).
Cheers,
Tia
Tia´s last blog ..The Upside of Being a Late-Blooming Blogger
Hi Tia,
I guess you know more about simple trackback validation than I am since you’ve been using it for quite some time already. I’m glad it works out just fine. It makes me believe more on what this plugin can do.
Thanks for that,
Ana
Hi Ana,
I have also noticed an increase in trackback spam - thanks for sharing this tip.
All the best,
Mavis Nong
Mavis Nong @ Attraction Marketing Online´s last blog ..Affiliate Marketing- How To Get It Right And Cash In
Hi Mavis,
Good to see you. I’m sure this plugin can also help you deal with that problem.
Take care,
Ana
Hi Ana,
I’ve noted a sharp rise in trackback spam recently.
As you note it seems that spammers are always once step ahead. Creative little buggers
Thanks for sharing the information and have a powerful day!
Ryan
Ryan Biddulph´s last blog ..A New Way to Comment- Get on the Clock!
Yes, I agree with you Ryan. Spammers always find a way which is very puzzling. They are a bunch of talented individuals, I just hope they will use their creativity and talent in a much useful way.
Thanks for dropping by,
Ana
Hi Ana,
I’m quite lost with those trackbacks. LOL! I had no idea what their purpose was until stumbling upon that post. So overall it is a great thing and not so great, because of the abuse, you mentioned. Spammers are without doubt the worst thing that can happen to a blog and unfortunately if they want - they often find ways to ruin everything. Whether it be through the comments or those trackbacks, you have whole lot more work to do because of them. Some nice resources you have mentioned. Will see if the following plug-ins are compatible with my blog.
Daniel Sharkov@Blogging Tips´s last blog ..Keeping Visitors Longer in 5 Easy-to-Follow Steps
Hello Daniel,
You’re definitely right. I still can’t figure out how they do that and it’s very frustrating that they make our lives more difficult. I hope this plug-n will work for you.
Carry on,
Ana
Hi Ana,
I receive a lot of comments with Trackback. Now I will check these sites before allowing them. That’s incredible how much things these spammers use…
Thanks for sharing!
Dave B
That’s right David. With trackback we can definitely check them to make sure.
Have a nice day,
Ana
Hey Ana, I just retweeted you. I have done a horrible job at using spam filters for comments and trackbacks so if nothing else you inspire me to get one plugged in on my blog. Hey wait, didn’t you inspire me yesterday too?
Susan@HomeWorkout´s last blog ..What Does The Twinkie Diet- KFC Double Down and a McDonald’s Happy Meal All Have In Common
Hello Susan,
Nice to see you again. I’ll check your tweet later. I’m so glad that I was able to inspire you again. I am confident that this plugin can really help you in handling all the mess.
Take care,
Ana
I’m a little confused Ana.
So are you talking about the “comment” that shows your content has been shared, and the ones that are from a spam blog? I’m still getting familiar with the techy side of things and terms.
Thanks!
Susanna
Susanna Hess´s last blog ..Should You Autoplay YouTube Videos YouTube Autoplay “How To Video”
Hi, Susanna - I wrote a whole new post on trackbacks just for you; no kidding.
It’ll be published tomorrow (Wednesday); let me know if you have questions after reading it.
Ana
Hey Ana
Another technique spammers use is automated blogs with automated linking to other blogs based on certain criteria. The plugin they use is very similar to the “Related Posts” plugin except it looks for related posts on other blogs.
Peter
Peter Fuller MBA´s last blog ..What I love about Network Marketing as a Home Business Solution
Yes, I’ve seen them do that.
They always seem to be a step ahead of us, huh?
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