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Search Engine Spam

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Definition: Search engine spam is excessive manipulation used to influence search engine rankings. These pages often contain little or no relevant content for the search term or search phrase they are ranked for. Search engine spam techniques often include keyword stuffing, parked domains, hidden content, hidden links and machine generated content.
Also Known As: spamdexing, web spam, search spam

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