{"id":9366,"date":"2023-03-13T23:33:40","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:33:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=9366"},"modified":"2023-03-13T23:33:40","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:33:40","slug":"say-goodbye-to-annoying-spam-emails-on-your-wordpress-site-with-these-easy-hacks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/say-goodbye-to-annoying-spam-emails-on-your-wordpress-site-with-these-easy-hacks\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Say Goodbye to Annoying Spam Emails on Your WordPress Site with These Easy Hacks!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-678739e8af83e\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><input  type=\"checkbox\" id=\"item-678739e8af83e\"><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/say-goodbye-to-annoying-spam-emails-on-your-wordpress-site-with-these-easy-hacks\/#Perplexing_and_Bursting_Tips_to_Stop_Spam_Mail_in_WordPress\" title=\"Perplexing and Bursting Tips to Stop Spam Mail in WordPress\">Perplexing and Bursting Tips to Stop Spam Mail in WordPress<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/say-goodbye-to-annoying-spam-emails-on-your-wordpress-site-with-these-easy-hacks\/#Method_1_Anti-Spam_Plugins\" title=\"Method 1: Anti-Spam Plugins\">Method 1: Anti-Spam Plugins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/say-goodbye-to-annoying-spam-emails-on-your-wordpress-site-with-these-easy-hacks\/#Method_2_Enable_Comment_Moderation\" title=\"Method 2: Enable Comment Moderation\">Method 2: Enable Comment Moderation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/say-goodbye-to-annoying-spam-emails-on-your-wordpress-site-with-these-easy-hacks\/#Method_3_Use_a_Contact_Form_with_Captcha\" title=\"Method 3: Use a Contact Form with Captcha\">Method 3: Use a Contact Form with Captcha<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/say-goodbye-to-annoying-spam-emails-on-your-wordpress-site-with-these-easy-hacks\/#Method_4_Block_Spam_IP_Addresses\" title=\"Method 4: Block Spam IP Addresses\">Method 4: Block Spam IP Addresses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/say-goodbye-to-annoying-spam-emails-on-your-wordpress-site-with-these-easy-hacks\/#Method_5_Use_Email_Filters\" title=\"Method 5: Use Email Filters\">Method 5: Use Email Filters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/say-goodbye-to-annoying-spam-emails-on-your-wordpress-site-with-these-easy-hacks\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perplexing_and_Bursting_Tips_to_Stop_Spam_Mail_in_WordPress\"><\/span>Perplexing and Bursting Tips to Stop Spam Mail in WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>It&#8217;s no secret that spam mail has become a daunting issue for websites in today&#8217;s digital age. And, WordPress is not exempt from it. Spam can lead to a plethora of issues for businesses that rely on WordPress for their online presence. The high volume of unwanted mail can cause a backlog in inboxes, making it difficult to separate important messages from junk. Thankfully, there are numerous ways to eliminate spam from your WordPress site. In this article, we&#8217;ll explore various methods for filtering out spam mail on your site, thereby ensuring a clean and organized mailbox.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_1_Anti-Spam_Plugins\"><\/span>Method 1: Anti-Spam Plugins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most effective way to stop spam mail in WordPress is by installing anti-spam plugins. WordPress has several plugins that can prevent spam mail from infiltrating your inbox. Some of the most popular and reliable anti-spam plugins include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Akismet:<\/strong> This plugin is pre-installed on WordPress and uses advanced machine learning algorithms to filter out spam comments, trackbacks, and contact form submissions.<\/li>\n<li><strong>WP-SpamShield:<\/strong> It effectively blocks all types of spam mail, including comment spam, registration spam, and contact form spam. The plugin employs algorithms, IP address blocking, and JavaScript to detect and block spam mail.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anti-Spam by CleanTalk:<\/strong> This plugin is another ideal option for preventing spam mail from reaching your WordPress site. It uses a cloud-based platform that identifies potential spam by analyzing all incoming comments, registrations, and contact form submissions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_2_Enable_Comment_Moderation\"><\/span>Method 2: Enable Comment Moderation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spammers frequently leave spam comments on blog posts to gain access or to deceive readers. Comment moderation prevents this from happening by ensuring that you approve all comments before they are published. The following are the steps for enabling comment moderation:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to Settings &rarr; Discussion in your WordPress dashboard.<\/li>\n<li>Check the box next to &#8220;Comment must be manually approved&#8221; under the &#8220;Before a comment appears&#8221; section.<\/li>\n<li>Save your changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After following these steps, you&#8217;ll receive notifications whenever a new comment is posted on your site. You can then approve or reject the comment appropriately.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_3_Use_a_Contact_Form_with_Captcha\"><\/span>Method 3: Use a Contact Form with Captcha<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spammers also send spam messages through contact forms. A contact form with a captcha is an excellent way to prevent spam. A captcha is a security feature that requires visitors to enter a code or solve a puzzle before submitting a form. This helps to verify that the form is being submitted by a human and not a spam bot. Here&#8217;s how to add a captcha to your contact form:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Install a contact form plugin like Contact Form 7 or WPForms.<\/li>\n<li>Install a captcha plugin like Really Simple CAPTCHA or Google Captcha (reCAPTCHA) by BestWebSoft.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the instructions to configure the captcha plugin.<\/li>\n<li>Add the captcha code to your contact form.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_4_Block_Spam_IP_Addresses\"><\/span>Method 4: Block Spam IP Addresses<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spammers often use several IP addresses to send spam mail. You can prevent this by blocking known spam IP addresses from accessing your site. Here&#8217;s how to block spam IP addresses:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Install and activate a security plugin like Wordfence or Sucuri.<\/li>\n<li>Go to the plugin settings and find the option to block IP addresses.<\/li>\n<li>Enter the IP addresses that are known to send spam mail.<\/li>\n<li>Save your changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Method_5_Use_Email_Filters\"><\/span>Method 5: Use Email Filters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re still receiving spam even after implementing the above methods, you can use email filters to block specific email addresses or domains. Here&#8217;s how to set up email filters:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to your email client (Gmail, Yahoo, etc.) and find the option to create a new filter.<\/li>\n<li>Enter the email address or domain that you want to block.<\/li>\n<li>Select the &#8220;Delete&#8221; option or move the email to a spam folder.<\/li>\n<li>Save your changes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Stopping spam mail in WordPress is not a simple task. It requires a combination of strategies to be effective. Using anti-spam plugins, enabling comment moderation, adding a captcha to your contact form, blocking known spam IP addresses, and setting up email filters are all effective ways to filter out unwanted mail. These strategies will help you keep your mailbox clean and organized, allowing you to focus on growing your online presence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Perplexing and Bursting Tips to Stop Spam Mail in WordPress It&#8217;s no secret that spam mail has become a daunting issue for websites in today&#8217;s&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7209,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3287],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WORDPRESS-ULTIMATE-GUIDE-How-To-step-by-step-Tutorial.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9366"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9366"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9366\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9366"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9366"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9366"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}