Some people's efforts at SEO are simply annoying. Spamming people after grabbing email addresses using some badly written bit of software is not the way to win friends online. Unfortunately some people obviously missed that message: Hi, I took a look at your site a couple of hours ago... and I want to tell you that I'd really love to trade links with you. I think your site … [Read more...] about SEO Spammers taking semantics to extremes
Spam Filtering
Spamming Doesn’t Pay
Spamming really doesn't pay as Scott Richter, former "spam king" found out. Microsoft has won a case against Richter and his company OptInRealBig.com Llc. and will receive $7 million as part of the settlement. Full story … [Read more...] about Spamming Doesn’t Pay
Stopping the spammers in their tracks
Comment spam can be a pain. Email spam renders email unusable. Being able to block both easily would be the "Holy Grail" for many bloggers. … [Read more...] about Stopping the spammers in their tracks
Irish Spam – ignorance is bliss ….
Anybody who reads this blog knows that I'm ever so slightly opposed to spam, spammers and their ilk. Talking to Irish SMEs on a regular basis you realise fairly quickly that email is more than just a business tool. … [Read more...] about Irish Spam – ignorance is bliss ….
Uribl Site Gets overhaul
The URIBL website has been given a complete overhaul. A number of buttons and logos are now available for supporters as well :) If you don't know what URIBL is I would recommend you have a look at my previous post on the subject. … [Read more...] about Uribl Site Gets overhaul