Negative SEO is the practice of using unethical tactics to harm a competitor's search engine rankings instead of improving your own. These attacks may involve creating spammy backlinks, copying website content, injecting malicious code, posting fake reviews, or attempting to remove valuable backlinks. The goal is to make search engines view the targeted website as low quality or untrustworthy.
While Google's algorithms can ignore many low-quality signals, persistent negative SEO campaigns can still impact rankings if left unchecked. Regular monitoring of backlinks, technical health, and website security is essential to identify suspicious activity early.
At Vaphers, we recommend conducting routine SEO audits, monitoring Google Search Console for unusual changes, securing your website against vulnerabilities, and disavowing harmful backlinks only when necessary. Taking proactive measures helps protect your website's authority, maintain search visibility, and reduce the risk of long-term ranking losses.

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