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If you are a website owner do you use a spam filter to stop all the spam message from being posted on your website?

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It all depends on which platform you are using for your website. If it is a self hosted wordpress then spam regulating plugins like akismet can do the work. For a free wordpress site or a blogspot blog on blogger the platform itself will manage the spam control for you. If you have your own system then you may control all incoming comments with website links to moderation. Website names can also be included in the radar. Above all of these a reCaptcha module from Google can stop automatic spam bots to a very extent. If you have a dynamic website like forums then you can ask other members to fight against spam like answeree.com does.
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can you explain more on akismet. I hear many blogger talking about this plugin, however, I have never used it. How does this plugin stop spam?
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Yes, most website owners use a spam filter to stop spam messages from being posted on their websites. Common filters include CAPTCHA, reCAPTCHA, Akismet, and Honeypot. CAPTCHA and reCAPTCHA are forms of verification that require visitors to prove they are human by entering a code or solving a puzzle before submitting a form. Akismet is a popular plugin that uses algorithms to identify and block spam. Honeypot is a method of deploying invisible fields on a form to detect automated bots. Additionally, website owners can also moderate comments and only allow approved comments to appear on their websites.
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To control spam on your website or blog, use spam filters, CAPTCHA forms, moderate comments, limit user permissions, and use plugins or extensions to prevent spam.
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Change direct emails addresses on your website.

Use reCAPTCHA from Google on your website.

Make sure your domain is private.

Add a hidden field to your forms.

Add commands to your . htaccess file.

Block unnecessary countries from accessing your website.
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Tell users that you don't allow spam on your service.

Identify spammy accounts.

Use manual approval for suspicious user interactions.

Use a blocklist to prevent repetitive spamming attempts.

Block automated account creation.

Monitor your service for abuse.
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Website names can also be included in the radar. Above all of these a reCaptcha module from Google can stop automatic spam bots to a very extent. If you have a dynamic website like forums then you can ask other members to fight against spam like answeree.com does.
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