BlackHatWorld

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BlackHatWorld (BHW) is an online forum focused on black-hat SEO techniques and related services. It covers a wide range of topics, including cryptocurrency, social media marketing, graphic design, app development, SEO, and copywriting. It also features services like bulk account registration, unconventional money-making methods, social media botting, and other SEO tools.

There is a marketplace where companies and individuals can advertise products, but only after BHW staff verify the reliability of the offer. The site is owned by Damien Trevatt (Diamond Damien) and has been online since 2005. It began as a place to share SEO tips and evolved into a discussion and commerce hub.

By 2016, BHW was one of the largest public forums for the black-hat underground, with many users in India, Pakistan, and the United States. Platform crackdowns on YouTube and Instagram in 2018 affected sites like BHW. Most members are English-speaking, and SEO is the most common service, which can include link-spamming blogs and forums.

Posting in public threads or downloading files usually requires a fee. Admins and moderators review products, and user reputation matters for access to exclusive discussions. Violations can lead to bans or fines. Skype is a popular off-site communication method. The site also includes grey-hat and white-hat sections and a "My Journey" area where members share their experiences.