What is Referrer spam?

[goergemathew141]

Referrer spam also known as log spam or referrer bombing is a bit spamdexing spamming targeted at search engines. The method includes creating repeated web site requests using a fake referrer url that points to the site the spammer wishes to advertise.

It’s not a usual SEO technique. It’s a black hat technique that is being used less and less now that Google is becoming more and more familiar with it in addition to creating spam links less significant.

[tayloralina]

Referrer spam is a kind of spamdexing. It’s not a usual SEO technique. It’s a black hat practice that is being used less and less now that Google is becoming more and more familiar with it in addition to creating spam links less important.