How can I Block Spam Comments on WordPress Sites?

In my humble experience, there are techniques built into WordPress that make Spam comments very much a non-issue:

A) Moderate all comments: Admin Dashboard>Settings>Discussion>Before a comment appears>An administrator must always approve the comment

B) To place all comments with (spam) links into spam comments: Admin Dashboard>Settings>Discussion>Comment Moderation>Hold a comment in the queue if it contains> 1 >or more links. (A common characteristic of comment spam is a large number of hyperlinks.)

C) Admin Dashboard>Settings>Discussion>Comment Blacklist> Add to this list:

www
http
url
ftp
sex
viagra
drug
your terms

D) Admin Dashboard>Settings>Discussion>Other comment settings>Automatically close comments on articles older than>14>days
(Leaving comments open for a long time will have the biggest impact on how much spam comments are received)

E) Admin Dashboard>Settings>Discussion>E-mail me whenever>A comment is held for moderation>Comments sent to spam are not emailed.

F) Update the comments form to note that comments are moderated, links not allowed, and language must be about the post/page.

G) Empty the Comment Spam daily (often)>Check all>Delete Permanently.

extradrmtech

Since 30 years I work on Database Architecture and data migration protocols. I am also a consultant in Web content management solutions and medias protecting solutions. I am experienced web-developer with over 10 years developing PHP/MySQL, C#, VB.Net applications ranging from simple web sites to extensive web-based business applications. Besides my work, I like to work freelance only on some wordpress projects because it is relaxing and delightful CMS for me. When not working, I like to dance salsa and swing and to have fun with my little family.

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