We already know about comment spam , when we get lots of comments full of links. Thanks to Akismet Plugin, which take care of it.
From last 1 week I have been noticing a lot of trackback spam on my blog. I’m unsure how many of you are getting it.
What is Trackback in wordpress?
In wordpress, under new post box, there is an option to send trackback to the relevant blog post, and such trackback usually appear in the comment form of your blog.
What are the benefit of Trackback?
Trackback stays in your comment form and in case if you have dofollow comment box, or if not , even link will appear in the comment area and you will be sending users to that page.
Should I accept Trackback or not?
It depends on from where the trackbacks are coming. If it is coming from a legit source, feel free to accept the trackback but if it is coming from auto RSS feeds blog, best advice would be mark it as a spam. Though do cross check if the article from where you are getting the trackback is genuine or just a SPAM article.
What are the drawback of accepting SPAM trackback?
Most of the SPAM trackback which you will be getting is from AUTO RSS feeds blogs, with the same Title as of your post. If you accept such SPAM trackbacks, you might be giving them an option to rank higher then you in search engines.
Do share your Good, bad and ugly experience with Trackback spam?
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Thanks for the information Harsh!
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I too get trackback spam sometimes… is there any plugin to prevent these ?
I had gotten a few and I always check trackbacks. If I think that the site is ok then I let it go otherwise I mark it as spam. I must admit that there are way more auto RSS feed blogs popping up.
Great point, recent times, many blogger are using automatic blogging so that they will spam trackback to your blog but It is also increase backlinks to your blog.
Thanks!
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Almost 8 out of every 10 trackbacks I get will be spam
and promptly gets rejected!!
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You should mansion any trick to Avoid Trackback.
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Thanks buddy
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Wordpress … from reading numerous blog comments rules the day for preventing trackback spamming. Thanks for your comments
I am beginner of Track back. I wants to know sound knowledge about Trackback.