Why Your Website Is Showing Spam Pages in Google
If you see strange pages in Google results under your domain, your site may have been compromised. SEO spam is designed to hijack your domain authority and rank for unrelated keywords. It can damage your reputation and confuse customers.
This guide explains why spam pages appear, how to confirm the issue, and how to fix it.
What spam pages look like
- Product pages for items you do not sell.
- Pharmacy or casino keywords tied to your domain.
- Hundreds of pages you never created.
How to confirm the problem
Run a quick search:
site:yourdomain.com spam keyword
If spam pages show up, the issue is real.
Why this happens
Spam pages usually come from a hacked CMS, outdated plugins, or weak admin passwords. Attackers create new pages and hide them from your normal site navigation.
What to do immediately
- Locate and remove the spam pages.
- Fix the vulnerability that allowed the attack.
- Update plugins and CMS core.
- Change admin passwords.
How to clean up Google results
After cleanup, request a re-crawl in Google Search Console. This helps remove the spam pages faster.
How to prevent future spam pages
- Enable integrity monitoring.
- Use two-factor authentication.
- Review new pages or files weekly.
Stop spam pages before they show up
Monitor for new pages and unexpected content changes.
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