BlackHatWorld
Screenshot of the BlackHatWorld Internet forum (Chrome, 06 October 2021)
Type of site
Internet forum
Available inEnglish
Area servedWorldwide
URLwww.blackhatworld.com
AdvertisingBanner ads, promoted links

BlackHatWorld (BHW) is an internet forum, or platform, focused on black-hat search engine optimization (SEO) techniques and services, often known as spamdexing.

Site services are varied, including copywriting, graphic design, web design, SEO, social media marketing, and app development. Other site services include bulk account registration,[1] unconventional money-making methods, social media botting,[2] and developments in the SEO space.[2][3] It features a marketplace where companies and individuals can advertise their products. But only after BlackHatWorld employees have verified the success and dependability of the organization.[4] Damien Trevatt, also known online as Diamond Damien,[5] is known as the current owner of BlackHatWorld.[6]

Many have investigated the viability of platforms in the context of a self-governing common resource.[7] Many of these platforms show the small world effect. Other similar platforms include Carders, BadHackerZ, L33TCrew, and AntiChat. Platforms that are successful or sustainable tend to have most or all of the following: 

  • Have simple/cheap community monitoring.
  • Exhibit a moderate increase in new members.
  • Do not experience reduced connectivity as the network size increases.
  • Restrict privileged access.
  • Impose bans or fines on offending members.

History

The platform began in the early 2000s and has outlived many other platforms launched during the same period. As is the case with many platforms that rely heavily on user-generated material, it is difficult to determine the actual date of creation of the platform. Wayback Machine shows the platform live as early as 2006 and data on the platform itself reveals existence as early as 2001.[8]

Sections of the platform

BlackHatWorld has a community of users who express an interest in internet marketing and SEO related knowledge which is discussed and shared on the platform.[8] The platform does not only focus on black-hat marketing practices, but also has sections dedicated to grey hat and white hat activities. There is also a dedicated "My Journey" section for the community to actively share their experiences and journey with internet marketing.[9]

One of the platform's most appealing features is the marketplace. Customers get access to a broad range of online marketing services through the marketplace. The range of services includes anything from website construction to link building, hosting, and website sales. Sellers benefit from increased user trust since each individual who wants to sell must be verified. Any individual has the ability to create a listing on the marketplace.  An updated account that is not subject to any penalties is all that the platform requires. Reviews of new postings must be performed, which includes offering BlackHatWorld staff the service. This is done to verify that the seller is able to provide the service exactly as promised.[8]

References

  1. ↑ "Constant Dullaart: The Possibility of an Army - Announcements - e-flux". www.e-flux.com. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  2. 1 2 "The new kings of YouTube botting". kernelmag.dailydot.com. Archived from the original on 13 November 2020. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  3. ↑ "Black Hat Time For Facebook Search Calls Black Hat Forums". seroundtable.com. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  4. ↑ "The Black Hat World Marketplace Rules". BlackHatWorld. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  5. ↑ "Diamond Damien". BlackHatWorld. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  6. ↑ "Damien Trevatt". UnGagged. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
  7. ↑ Afroz, Sadia; Garg, Vaibhav; McCoy, Damon; Greenstadt, Rachel (September 2013). "Honor among thieves: A common's analysis of cybercrime economies". 2013 APWG eCrime Researchers Summit. pp. 1–11. doi:10.1109/eCRS.2013.6805778. ISBN 978-1-4799-1158-5. S2CID 16119055.
  8. 1 2 3 "BlackHatWorld Allows Internet Marketers to Sell SEO Services on Its Marketplace". Yahoo News. Retrieved 3 April 2023.
  9. ↑ "My Journey Discussions". BlackHatWorld. Retrieved 30 September 2022.


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