The Semalt Blocker

For some SEO consultants and online marketers (where they need extremely accurate analytics) the problem grew so painful that there are now WordPress plugins available and designed to simply block Semalt bots.

Yep, it's so bad folks have developed plugins for this one purpose alone!


With this cute little plugin, you can re-direct the semalt bots to any website you choose.

Well Peej, How do I stop the Spam Referrals bots?

Again, you don't want to burden your page load speed and website resources with yet another plug-in! Ugh!

Well, there are bascia two prevalent methods to fix this issue. Both are rather a pain in the butt. But, if you're goal is to get accurate statistics, then read on.

Note:

This is NOT for beginners. You're page visits will increase over time with the solid training here and you really shouldn't worry about this - concentrate on your writing, keywords and conversions.

Again, this is for the advanced users that need accurate analytics to nail down performance metrics in a more definitive manner.


Filters and .HTAccess

There are filters with Google Analytics to tweak and remove these spam referrals and provide you with much more accurate data.

Additionally, you can edit your .HTaccess file and block them before they hit your website.

Doing both with have you covered nicely.




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Darwyn Premium
Hey Peej, great training as always bro! This one is a wee bit too advanced for me at the moment my friend. I was still able to understand everything though, that's the sign of a great tutor. I have bookmarked it for the future. Thanks for continuing to bring us all along!
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Darwyn
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PjGermain Premium
Thanks very much Darwyn! You're getting there!
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AidenTaylor Premium
Great article man, appreciate the time it took you to write it!
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PjGermain Premium
Much appreciated Aiden!
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Traveller75 Premium
Have bookmarked it, Thanks
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PjGermain Premium
Thanks again Wayne!
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Judy-B Premium
I bookmarked it to study. Thank you. :)
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PjGermain Premium
Thank you Judy!
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paulgoodwin Premium
Hi PJ nice one as always - my WA anti spam has picked up Four of these so far so it is a great tool
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PjGermain Premium
Thanks Paul!
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