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Title: Black Hat Definition
Post by: balachis on 05-24-2010, 11:01:46
Hi guys. I'm quite new to this.
Can anyone define what is black hat?
I want to gain some knowledge about this.
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: Sevam on 05-27-2010, 19:11:30
In recent years, the terms white hat and black hat have been applied to the Search Engine Optimization (SEO) industry. Black hat SEO tactics such as spamdexing, attempt to redirect search results to particular target pages in a fashion that is against the search engines' terms of service, whereas white hat methods are generally approved by the search engines. White hats tend to produce results that last a long time, whereas black hats anticipate that their sites may eventually be banned either temporarily or permanently once the search engines discover what they are doing.

Some of the blackhat SEO tactics include: keyword stuffing, hidden text and links, doorway and cloaked pages, link farming, using automated website generators, auto writing tools (keyword spun), cookie stuffing, Google bowling, and blog comment spam.
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: balachis on 06-01-2010, 17:08:43
Owh, what's the purpose of doing blackhat methods?
Are they really making profits by doing these methods?
Aren't profits that last long's better than temporary ones?
So, why do blackhat?
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: mrslacks on 06-05-2010, 06:02:55
Blackhat methods quick increase your traffic - so if you are selling a produce - generate you an income from these - the term is also applied to SEO where you jump up Google really quickly.

But in the short term it seems like a good idea, in the long run it is a terrible idea - it is very likely to get you banned and sandboxed in Google - so therefore in the long run your traffic will fall.

Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: balachis on 06-07-2010, 07:36:05
But how did those methods make your site gain traffic fast?
Can you give me some simple example so that I can understand it more & easier?
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: Smith Jones on 03-05-2012, 06:25:14
In  search engine optimization (SEO) terminology, Black Hat SEO refers to the use of aggressive SEO strategies, techniques and tactics that focus only on search engines and not a human audience, and usually does not obey search engine rules. Some examples of Black Hat SEO techniques include keyword stuffing, invisible text and doorway pages

Thanks and Regards
Smith Jones
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: jillsmith on 03-07-2012, 07:23:35
Black hat technique means any technique that defy serch engine guideline e.g cloaking,doorway etc
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: annapurna on 03-09-2012, 05:45:16
Thanks guys for this discussion.
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: Abbey14 on 04-02-2012, 09:58:09
Blackhat is anything that contrast to the normal technique of SEO. This acts of blackhat can damage your site though, if you know how to use it, simply helps your site but don't abuse to use it.
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: seoguro on 04-03-2012, 02:05:49
Blackhat is the short and easy way to get high SERP's.  These are unauthentic techniques to get high SERP's. Google can punished you if it detects blackhat.
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: Kim_Smith on 04-04-2012, 01:24:36
Race Among websites to attain High Ranking has brought about a Number of methods and technique used to achieve this goals. These Methods can be characterized into two Groups depend on there acceptability to search engines.
White Hat SEO – SEO Methods that conform to search engine Guidelines are White Hat
Black Hat SEO – SEO Methods those are viewed as less acceptable are called Black Hat
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: ameliewakelin on 04-05-2012, 00:17:52
In search engine optimization (SEO) terminology, Black Hat SEO refers to the use of aggressive SEO strategies, techniques and tactics that focus only on search engines and not a human audience, and usually does not obey search engines rules. Some examples of Black Hat SEO techniques include keyword stuffing, invisible text and doorway pages.
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: KiranaTama on 04-05-2012, 02:03:43
A simple definition of black hat techniques is: anything that try to bring sudden changes in results like creating backlinks in bulk, keyword stuffing, cloaking , duplicate content etc. SEO is a slow procedure that can take several months to bring you in top results, but if you try these methods mean you are trying to get it early so avoid these to stay away from Google bad eyes.
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: RichardSmith on 06-26-2012, 06:41:30
Hi Guys,

Black Hat SEO or Black hat search engine optimization is normally defined as the methods or techniques that are being used in order to rank higher on different search engines using prohibited tactics and ways. This is considered as unethical SEO.

Thanks and Regards
Richard Smith

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Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: tanuja19 on 07-04-2012, 12:12:34
In simple term Black hat techniques means ignoring search engine guideline and white hat means techniques recommend by search engine to promote any website.
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: jamesdavid on 07-04-2012, 13:04:12
Black Hat is just about using unethical means to improve rankings.  !-!
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: seosolutions84 on 07-24-2012, 00:08:59
Black Hat is an unethical technique of optimization of websites in SEO.
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: MARK PETERSON on 08-02-2012, 20:33:43
 Black Hat SEO refers to the use of aggressive SEO strategies, techniques and tactics that focus only on search engines and not a human audience, and usually does not obey search engines rules. Some examples of Black Hat SEO techniques include keyword stuffing, invisible text and doorway pages.
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: sutha on 08-03-2012, 03:00:08
"Black Hat" search engine optimization is customarily defined as techniques that are used to get higher search rankings in an unethical manner. These black hat SEO techniques usually include one or more of the following characteristics:

Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: brandmix on 08-04-2012, 23:30:39
Black hat SEO is best technique to increase the keywords ranking, traffic for your website within less time, but Today according to Google Algorithms your website can not get good ranking through back hat SEO and if you will apply this technique then your website will get penalty  from  Google. 
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: thomas on 08-07-2012, 06:35:04
Black hat SEO is based on the illegal techniques likes using the software for the links and traffic,using PPC and other paid services to promote the site. people use black hat SEO  for fast results but its only for short time and can harm the site.
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: lile6666 on 08-07-2012, 22:52:56
Hey Dera,

Black hat hаcking, Internet slang for someone violating computer or Internet security
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: TM-Ali on 08-08-2012, 02:51:01
Quote from: balachis on 05-24-2010, 11:01:46
Hi guys. I'm quite new to this.
Can anyone define what is black hat?
I want to gain some knowledge about this.

Black Hat SEO - All SEO practices that are against the guideline of search engines.
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: fordhenries on 08-30-2012, 02:02:02
"Black Hat" search engine optimization is customarily defined as techniques that are used to get higher search rankings in an unethical manner. These black hat SEO techniques usually include one or more of the following characteristics:
- breaks search engine rules and regulations
- creates a poor user experience directly because of the SEO techniques utilized on the Web site
- unethically presents content in a different visual or non-visual way to search engine spiders and search engine users.
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: lile6666 on 09-03-2012, 04:34:05
Hey Balachis,

Black hat is used to describe a hаcker (or, if you prefer, crаcker) who breaks into a computer system or network with malicious intent. Unlike a white hat hаcker, the black hat hаcker takes advantage of the break-in, perhaps destroying files or stealing data for some future purpose. The black hat hаcker may also make the exploit known to other hаckers and/or the public without notifying the victim. This gives others the opportunity to exploit the vulnerability before the organization is able to secure it.
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: salty143 on 09-04-2012, 02:38:53
Black hat SEO is a term coined by the SEO industry to describe SEO techniques that are deemed to be unethical. Unethical means don't follow the rules of Google and doing lot of spamming.
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: sutha on 09-05-2012, 04:59:30
Blackhat SEO "exploits weaknesses in the algo by breaking the webmaster guidelines". Blackhat SEO is primarily about "cheating" / "manipulating" search engines. It is also about "misrepresenting content to search engines".

Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: webclassydotcom on 09-05-2012, 05:07:55
Never ever use blackhat techniques.It may have your website blacklisted forever!
Title: Re:white Hat Definition
Post by: thelazytrader on 09-17-2012, 08:14:35
what is white hat seo please explain it in brief?
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: seoserviceprovider on 09-24-2012, 23:23:22
Black hat search engine optimization is customarily defined as the practice of using unethical techniques to make your search rankings go up.
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: brandsmith on 10-05-2012, 00:59:05
Black hat SEO is totally illegal work strategy that help to get good ranking with illegitimate work but these days search Engine give penalty of those website that are applying illegal work.

Black hat SEO covering with lot of factors such as Hidden content, Clocking, Link scheme, Link farming, Unnatural links, Duplicate content, Keywords Stuffing and so on..
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: sureshgupta1 on 10-11-2012, 04:57:22
Hello dear friend,Black hat technique means any technique that defy serch engine guideline e.g cloaking,doorway etc

Post Merge: 10-11-2012, 04:58:36


Black Hat hаckers (also called "crаckers"), are hаckers who specialize in unauthorized penetration.
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: Engagedots CRM on 10-12-2012, 07:42:59
Black Hat SEO is a  techniques that are used to get higher search rankings in an unethical manner.
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: ljennifer012 on 10-13-2012, 22:47:07
Thanks for the sharing. And I think  we shouldn't use this technique
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: sylviadlyons on 10-19-2012, 00:35:46
Black hat words itself refer negative activity from many years ago whether it is related to crime or any other.  In other way , People are where are trading illegal who are always doing something bad that market is called black market.
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: brandsmith on 10-19-2012, 05:44:16
Black hat technique is totally illegal and deceptive way to get top ranking in major search engine results. In the present scenario Google penalize those websites that applied black hat SEO technique. Google updating frequently algo to give best results to users according their search query.
Black Hat SEO encompassing with:..

1 Hidden content
2 Keywords Stuffing
3 Doorway/ gateway pages
4 Clocking technique
5 Link Farming

Nowadays if you will applied these technique then Google will penalize your website..
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: arindamdutta16 on 11-29-2012, 08:20:05
 Black Hat SEO refers to the use of aggressive SEO strategies, techniques and tactics that focus only on search engines and not a human audience, and usually does not obey search engines rules. Some examples of Black Hat SEO techniques include keyword stuffing, invisible text and doorway pages. Black hat SEO is not good way for ranking.

Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: Rauny on 01-14-2013, 14:11:55
Hello Dude
I would like to inform you that Black Hat SEO refers to the use of aggressive SEO strategies, techniques and tactics that focus only on search engines and not a human audience, and usually does not obey search engines rules.

There are top Black Hat SEO Techniques:-
(1) Hidden text
(2) Cloaking
(3) Keyword stuffing
(4) Duplicate content on multiple domains
(5) Title Stacking
(6) Doorway pages
(7) Invisible links etc.

Avoid black hat techniques because Google banned for the use of these techniques... ;)
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: Freddyaiken on 01-31-2013, 08:46:25
Black hat means unethical techniques. It is used to improve search engine ranking fast but, it is not good for long term. Some peoples apply this to improve ranking, but it is not good for long term.
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: spyindiashiv on 02-01-2013, 02:23:38
Black Hat search engine optimization is customarily defined as techniques that are used to get higher search rankings in an unethical manner. These black hat SEO techniques usually include one or more of the following characteristics:

1. Breaks search engine rules and regulations
2. Creates a poor experience directly because of the SEO techniques utilize on the web site
3. Unethically presents content in a different visual or non-visual way to search engine spiders and search engine users.
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: jayanta1 on 06-06-2013, 07:02:06
"Black Hat" search engine optimization is customarily defined as techniques that are used to get higher search rankings in an unethical manner. Black Hat SEO refers to the use of aggressive SEO strategies, techniques and tactics that focus only on search engines and not a human audience, and usually does not obey search engines rules.
Title: Re: Black Hat Definition
Post by: printersupportuk on 07-31-2024, 10:27:54
Black hat refers to unethical practices used to improve a website's position in search engine rankings. These tactics can include things like keyword stuffing, cloaking, and using private link networks.

Basically, black hat techniques are all about trying to game the system and get quick results without really focusing on providing quality content or a good user experience. But the risk is high, because if search engines catch you, they can penalize or even ban your site.

It's often better to stick to white hat methods, which focus on ethical and sustainable SEO practices. In the long run, those methods are safer and can help you build a better reputation online