Using Comment Spam Extended – Niche Ideas Exposed
A few days ago, I made a post about using spam comments for niche site ideas. The funniest thing happened after making that post and I want to share it with you.
Before I wrote that post, I had upwards of 300 spam comments hitting the Akismet filter every day. If you have had a WordPress blog for any extended period of time, you know the ones that I am talking about. The body of the comment looks a little like this:
Comment Spam
This was just a quick screenshot of only one in my Akismet file. Sorry folks, I erased the url under each one as I didn't want to give the spammer the satisfaction of your visit should you have wished to see his/her pages. But normally, under the hyperlinked lines the urls are formatted something like this: [URL=http://mysite.com]insert_anchor_keyword_here[/URL]
You get the idea. These people leave two formats for the hyperlinks in the comment. One is the normal HTML which will hyperlink the site and underneath is the format I just showed you. I am guessing the reason they use the bracket format is in the case they are posting on forums or boards that use BBCode.
At any rate, within 24 hours of making the above mentioned post, nearly all comment spam came to a screaching halt. I'm not kidding. It went from nearly 300 a day down to anywhere from 7-20 a day. I almost began to wonder if there was something wrong with my blog!
The days following were initially nothing but irreputable links. I believe you know the kind I am talking about. However today, many of the ones in the filter were "normal" topics. So in light of what I said in the comments of the other post, I will expose their topics here on the blog.
This post will be updated frequently, so be sure to check back often if you want to see what niches they have page or sites built for. Trust me, it can be very entertaining to see the topics and if you spend some time to do a little research, you might just find a golden nugget or two.
So without further ado, here is the first of what I'm sure will be many updates. If you have any comments, I'd love to hear them. Have fun!
Topics/Niches from 12/08/08
- bissell steam mop
- demon names
- my chemical romance pictures
- pregnancy photography
- gotti brothers
- venetian mask
- minnesota twins schedule
- cruzan rum
- free ipod songs
- papa murphys pizza
- comedy plays
- interview thank you letters
- cheap eyeglasses
- sport poems
- black history facts
- dooney and burke purses
- how to play soccer
- red stripe beer
- snooker rules
- vegetable soup recipe
- latter day saints genealogy
Topics/Niches from 12/09/08
- sonic the hedge hog
football pads
iowa board of nursing
how to become a lawyer
london broil recipes
ringworms
baseball facts
las vegas travel packages
mexican drinks
pokemon downloads
fun games for girls
david letterman tickets
free drum tabs
tiffany engagement rings
weber grill restaurant
deadwood hbo
colorado department of wildlife
smallest cell phone
homemade chicken soup
fairy names
international telephone codes
happy birthday graphics
money conversion chart
cheats for sims2
egg nog recipe
floating shelves
marilyn monroe death
tankless waterheater
vacuum ratings
hastings book store
how to build a retaining wall
sturgis bike week
high school lesson plans
amtrack tickets
christmas games online
yankee stadium seating chart
phantom of the oprea
colt ar15
sit and stand stroller
trane heat pump
kansas city shuffle
barbados weather
famous criminals
princess diaries soundtrack
dental hygiene schools
home depot tool rental
paddock pools
house and garden magazine
garden snake
avg software
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James Wheelock from Eagle Springs (7 comments.) | Dec 30, 2008 | Reply
The laterday saints genealogy cracks me up. Members of that religious group are suppose to stay above the board. This principle is reinforced by a slogan burned into the minds at a young age “Choose The Right” or CTR. But, whoever runs that site is not staying above board by any means.
James Wheelocks last blog post..Humble Real Estate For Sale Between 300000 And 400000
Melissa | Jan 3, 2009 | Reply
I know, there’s actually a TON of them that crack me up everyday. I just don’t have the time I thought I would to keep updating the list.
You have to admit, it’s a great source of entertainment though.
James Wheelock from Eagle Springs (7 comments.) | Jan 4, 2009 | Reply
I whole heartedly agree! I think I will have to start making a graphic of the funniest or strangest spam comment and post it as an ongoing series. I believe that most webmasters would find it a hoot. Maybe we should do something like this together and ask for daily submissions.
James Wheelocks last blog post..El Jalapeno Mexican Cafe
James from Netbook reviews (1 comments.) | Jan 5, 2009 | Reply
What a brilliant idea. Spammers are normally ahead of the curve when it comes to niche marketing so why not build a site in their nice?! Thanks for the tip
Jamess last blog post..Nvidia breeds mutant netbook
Taylor from Ascend Training (1 comments.) | Jan 14, 2009 | Reply
I think people tend to try and abuse blogs with the keywordluv and comentluv plug ins for free backlinks. This feature was created to reward readers for leaving relevant discussion not for people to abuse. It is good to see you and others stand up against spammers.
Melissa | Jan 14, 2009 | Reply
Thanks. You are right. They do tend to abuse them. I don’t mind at all linking out to readers who genuinely have something to say, it’s the others you have to contend with. Thanks for stopping by!
Save Money Book (2 comments.) | Feb 23, 2009 | Reply
Valuable content, thanks
Save Money Book (2 comments.) | Feb 23, 2009 | Reply
Thank you
PeeAway (1 comments.) | Feb 27, 2009 | Reply
Get post and great blog
Brian J from Affiliate Funnel System Bonus (2 comments.) | Feb 27, 2009 | Reply
Hey Melissa,
I think I ran into you a while back at the BANS forums …
I was searching for some niche marketing stuff and found my way here. Funny but interesting post, let the blog spammers to the niche marketing for ya!
LOL
Hope your ebay marketing is going well.
Brian J
Brian Js last blog post..Just Who Are You Buying From?
contractattorney (1 comments.) | Feb 27, 2009 | Reply
With the downturn and its effect on the legal profession, the reputation is fading as fast as the money. nice blog though.
realestate (1 comments.) | Mar 1, 2009 | Reply
Thank you for your help!
Melissa | Mar 1, 2009 | Reply
You’re welcome!
Melissa | Mar 1, 2009 | Reply
Hey Brian!
Yes, you did run into me in the BANS forum.
You are not going to believe this, but I was just thinking of you last week and nearly sent you an email. What are you up to these days and how are things going? Are you still domaining?
Thanks for letting me know how you found me. I know, I thought this was kind of a funny post myself, but it’s true. I kept getting so mad having to delete all the spam until one day I started to pay a little closer attention. Started thinking, “hey, that’d be a great niche. So would this one, etc., etc.” Then when I ran the research,
whoa did I ever find some true gems.
eBay marketing is still going extremely well. I have since added Amazon via phpZon and Overstock to the mix. The combo of the three has been amazing!
Hope all is well and feel free to drop me a line when you get a minute!
Melissa
Dave N (1 comments.) | Mar 1, 2009 | Reply
Super-Duper site! I am loving it!! Will come back again – taking you feeds also, Thanks.
Builder (1 comments.) | Mar 1, 2009 | Reply
Very smart.
kallam (1 comments.) | Mar 12, 2009 | Reply
Great post, really help me alot. Thanks
kasimo (1 comments.) | Mar 13, 2009 | Reply
Wonderful ! very good info. keep it up.
SOA boys (1 comments.) | Mar 15, 2009 | Reply
i totally not agree with this.
Jacob SOA (1 comments.) | Mar 16, 2009 | Reply
i try to find something in your blog but seems like your search function doesnt work.
Celebrity Addresses (1 comments.) | Mar 17, 2009 | Reply
I bookmarked this
Chef (1 comments.) | Mar 18, 2009 | Reply
My brother has a blog similar to yours but it is written in Spanish. I like yours better to be honest.
Pregnancy Questions (1 comments.) | Mar 19, 2009 | Reply
I’ll be adding a link from my site to yours. This is quality stuff. Keep it coming!
USA Wii Games (1 comments.) | Mar 20, 2009 | Reply
LOVE your site, will visit again
Submitted this post to Google News Reader.
Melissa | Mar 22, 2009 | Reply
What is it that you do not agree with?
Jens from Gesundheitsfragebogen (3 comments.) | Mar 24, 2009 | Reply
300 a day? That’s awful much. Akismet is still working for me and has about 10 a week.
Jenss last blog post..Was hilft gegen Muskelkater?
mr_azri (1 comments.) | Mar 25, 2009 | Reply
wow!!! thanks for the info! its a very good info!
Lee Redmond (1 comments.) | Mar 26, 2009 | Reply
I just found your blog following a link, it’s nice, but I hope you can update it more often, hehe, because the information that you have here is quite interesting. Keep going!
Loan Modification (1 comments.) | Mar 31, 2009 | Reply
I located your blog on google and really appreciate your posts. I have added you to my Google News Reader. I really look forward to reading more posts from you.
prepaid legal services inc (1 comments.) | Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
I heard about this, but your post is the best explanation of it. Most other blogs I have read don’t know what they are talking about. However, I must say that your blog is very informative…I am subscribing to your RSS feed right now! Thanks!
prime rib recipe (1 comments.) | Apr 1, 2009 | Reply
I found your blog on google and read a few of your other posts. I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more from you in the future.
cocktail mixing (1 comments.) | Apr 5, 2009 | Reply
Very nice information. Thanks for this.
Pet Foreclosure Assistance (1 comments.) | Apr 5, 2009 | Reply
I am almost brand new to blogging and really like your post, it is really on target.
Manoj from Steel Buildings (1 comments.) | Apr 7, 2009 | Reply
Really it is great idea and thanks for sharing it.
greg from glasses on line (1 comments.) | Apr 12, 2009 | Reply
What I don’t really get is the 2 URL bit. Anyone that can even see will know it’s spam if it gets flagged. Are there really enough sites that autoapprove to make this worth it? Not mine!
gregs last blog post..Eye Glass World: Scam or Saviour?
Philip from Hair Extension (1 comments.) | Apr 15, 2009 | Reply
This is a great idea to do something with all the useless spam that piles up on your site. Very creative and useful idea.
manoj from steel buildings (1 comments.) | Apr 20, 2009 | Reply
Thanks,it’s really a nice blog.I like it.
Paul Brown (1 comments.) | Apr 20, 2009 | Reply
Very nice information. Thanks for the time put into the blog you wrote.
Neuro-Linguistic Programing (1 comments.) | Jun 15, 2009 | Reply
I just want to know the way to avoid spam comments automatically
steve from snookerballs (1 comments.) | Aug 14, 2009 | Reply
Hi Melissa found you’re blog searching comment luv and read the post that brian sent you, how you doing with ebay & amazon would love to find out, doing the same myself and it helps when i see others doing just what i’m trying to acheive myself.
Miinneapolis Homes for Sale (1 comments.) | Sep 3, 2009 | Reply
Great idea…
How do we tell if the niche is worthwhile, overly competitive, etc?
Tracy from medifast diet (1 comments.) | Oct 29, 2009 | Reply
I get these spam comments as well and never even took the time to stop and consider these may be niche ideas I would be interested.
Roy from Hostgator Coupon (1 comments.) | Dec 5, 2009 | Reply
This is brilliant!
I know this post is over a year old but it’s still great. You should definitely do another updated post showing what niches are “hot” in December 2009!
Thanks for the laugh.
50X-FIGHT BOREDOM! FREE GAMES! (2 comments.) | Dec 19, 2009 | Reply
I had looked around for several blogs that would show me what your blog ultimately have. Your blog was by far the best blog for the information because of its simplicity and easy to comprehend. Thank you for sharing!
Johnny from Bowtrol (3 comments.) | Jan 21, 2010 | Reply
Just read the last Comment Spam / Niche post, and then came to this one. I think it’s hilarious that you’re putting their keywords out for public domain. That’s a great way to stop them in their tracks.
On a side note, my cousin went to Sam Houston State University. lol. I’m not kidding. I didn’t know it was popular enough for spammers to spam.
Email Database (1 comments.) | Mar 19, 2010 | Reply
Yes.. Really i had done it. Also, if we get more than 10 links perday through blog commenter, google may think it is a spam…