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WordPress SEO Spam Cleanup & Security Audit Project Overview We are looking for an experienced WordPress security specialist to investigate and fully resolve an SEO spam/hacked indexing issue on our WordPress website. Background Our website is a healthcare-related WordPress site. Recently, Google Search Console revealed over 300 indexed URLs under: /listing/... These URLs contain unrelated product listings (e.g. clothing, mugs, collectibles, etc.) that have nothing to do with our website. Examples: [login to view URL] [login to view URL] Currently, these URLs appear to return a 404 page, but Google still has many of them indexed. What We Have Checked Website appears normal to visitors No spam content found in WordPress Posts No spam content found in WordPress Pages [login to view URL] reviewed mu-plugins reviewed No obvious malicious files found in the WordPress root directory Google Search Console shows approximately 300 indexed spam URLs Spam URLs are under /listing/ Google previously indexed these pages successfully What We Need We need a full investigation and cleanup including: Identify how the /listing/ URLs were created Determine whether the site is currently compromised Check for: SEO spam cloaking Googlebot-only redirects malicious plugins malicious theme code database injections hidden users or backdoors Verify that all spam URLs are removed from the website and database Ensure Googlebot sees the same content as normal visitors Review: .htaccess theme files plugins database WordPress core files Provide recommendations to prevent reinfection Assist with Search Console cleanup and de-indexing Deliverables Written report of findings List of infected files/tables (if any) Cleanup completed Confirmation that no SEO spam remains Recommendations for ongoing security hardening Requirements Proven WordPress security experience Experience removing SEO spam and cloaking hacks Experience with Wordfence, malware analysis, and Google Search Console Ability to work on a live production WordPress website Please include examples of similar WordPress malware/SEO spam cleanup projects you have completed.
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Those 300+ /listing/ spam URLs are a classic Japanese/SEO spam injection — even though the pages now 404, the payload likely still exists in the database or in obfuscated theme/plugin files and could reactivate. I'll run a systematic investigation: scan all theme and plugin files for obfuscated PHP (base64, eval, gzinflate), check the database for injected posts or terms creating the /listing/ slugs, look for hidden admin users, inspect .htaccess for cloaking rules that serve different content to Googlebot versus visitors, and review cron jobs for persistence mechanisms. Once the source is identified and removed, I'll clean the database entries, submit removal requests through Search Console, and harden the site with proper file permissions, security headers, and updated salts. I can start immediately — this is urgent for a healthcare site's reputation.
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Hello, I can investigate and fully remove the SEO spam affecting your WordPress site, including the /listing/ URLs with unrelated content. I’ll perform a full security audit, check plugins, theme files, database, WordPress core, and .htaccess for malicious code, hidden users, or cloaks. I’ll remove all spam, verify Google sees the same content as normal visitors, and assist with de-indexing in Search Console. Do you already have a staging site, or should I work directly on production? I’ve handled similar WordPress SEO spam and malware cleanup projects with great success and confidence to fulfill your requirements. Let’s talk.
$350 USD in 14 days
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Hi, I hope you are doing well! I'd be glad to help investigate and fully clean up the SEO spam issue on your WordPress site. Here is how I will approach this: Full audit of .htaccess, theme files, plugins, database, and core files for injections or backdoors. Check for cloaking and Googlebot-specific redirects. Remove all spam traces and assist with Search Console de-indexing. Deliver a written report with hardening recommendations. A few questions to better understand your project: 1. Do you have access to server logs so we can trace when the /listing/ URLs were first crawled by Googlebot? 2. Is the site currently on managed hosting, or do you have direct server/FTP access available for deeper file inspection? 3. Have you noticed any recent changes in organic traffic or rankings that might help narrow down when the compromise occurred? Looking forward to getting your site fully secured and cleaned up. Azeem Amin
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hello, As a leading web service provider, we've made a name for ourselves tackling projects just like yours. We're familiar with the specific issues you're facing on your WordPress site, and have successfully resolved similar problems numerous times before. Our experience is tailor-made for this job: we know our way around Wordfence, malware analysis, and Google Search Console. We've developed a clear understanding of how to clean up SEO spam and cloaking hacks, and understand the importance of securing a website against future attacks. In pursuit of results, we'll be meticulously combing your WordPress site for signs of malware, hidden users, backdoors, database injections, and any other possible vulnerabilities. We won't leave any stone unturned. We'll create a detailed report of our findings along with a list of all infected files and tables. It's critical for us to ensure that your website is fully cleared of spam URLs both for users' convenience and the sake of your credibility with search engines. Additionally, we'll offer professional recommendations on how to prevent reinfection moving forward. We understand that securing a WordPress site requires constant vigilance, an understanding that only comes from experience which IQueryable has in abundance. Therefore, by contracting us- Pakistan's most revered software company- you're not just hiring a freelancer but partnering with a dedicated team ready to uphold your project to Thanks!
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Having operated in the WordPress and SEO domains for the past decade, I’m Sanjay from Dynamite Web Solution, extending my professional experience to you. I believe I possess a set of skills that align perfectly with what you're looking for in a freelancer. Completing over 1300 projects has equipped me with a deep understanding of website development, SEO strategies, and meticulous problem-solving - all essential to identify and rectify issues causing harm to your healthcare site. Talking about your specific project, sanitizing websites is something I have dealt with extensively in my career. With an in-depth understanding of WordPress system's core functioning, database structure, themes and plugins directory as well as .htaccess files, I can guarantee your /listing/ spam URLs nightmare will come to an end. My proficiency extends to malware analysis and familiarity with Google Search Console will assist me in eradicating not only the existing spam URLs but also preventing their resurgence. Overall, my 10 years' worth of experience coupled with 1300 satisfied buyers' testimonials speaks volumes about my capability as a WordPress security specialist and an SEO expert. I will provide a comprehensive written report on my findings as well as concrete recommendations on how to fortify your website going forward. Help us help you!
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Hi, I can help you investigate and resolve the SEO spam issue swiftly. With over 9+ years of experience in WordPress security, I specialize in malware cleanup and audits. I will conduct a thorough analysis of your website, checking for vulnerabilities, malicious plugins, or any backdoors. I’ll also ensure that all indexed spam URLs are removed and provide recommendations to prevent future issues. You can expect a detailed report of my findings and a cleanup confirmation. I’m familiar with tools like Wordfence and Google Search Console, ready to assist you in de-indexing those URLs. Let me know if you’re ready to proceed. Best Regards, Priyanka
$200 USD in 2 days
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Hi, I am an experienced WordPress security specialist, and I can investigate and fully resolve the SEO spam and indexing issues affecting your website. I will perform a complete security audit of WordPress core files, plugins, themes, database, .htaccess, user accounts, and server-side files, identify how the /listing/ URLs were created, detect and remove any SEO spam, cloaking, malware, backdoors, database injections, or malicious code, verify Googlebot visibility, assist with Search Console de-indexing, and provide a detailed report with findings, cleanup actions, and security hardening recommendations. Please send a message so we can go through the details, decide on the timeline and deliverables. Best regards.
$200 USD in 7 days
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With extensive experience in WordPress security, I understand the urgency of resolving your SEO spam issue. I have successfully handled similar WordPress security audits, ensuring websites are clean and secure. Could you share any recent changes made to the website that might have triggered this issue? Regards, Yogesh Kumar
$160 USD in 9 days
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Hi! My name is Marjan and I'm here to offer you my services as a skilled applicant with over a decade of experience working on Freelancer.com. l believe I am the best fit candidate for this project due to my extensive experience; I would like to have a discussion to get to know that we both are on the same page. Once the scope will be locked, I will start working on it right away.
$140 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I will identify the source of the /listing/ spam URLs, clean any injected code or database entries, and harden the site against reinfection. I will also handle the Search Console removal requests. First step — I will compare what Googlebot sees versus a normal visitor using cloaking detection. SEO spam hacks often inject content only when the user-agent is a crawler, which is why everything looks clean to you but Google indexed 300+ spam pages. Questions: 1) Do you have server access logs available — or only cPanel/SFTP? 2) Is Wordfence or any security plugin currently installed? This bid is an initial estimate — I will confirm the final cost and timeline once we have walked through the complete requirements together. Ready to start whenever you are. Kamran
$90 USD in 5 days
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Hi, I can help investigate and fully resolve the SEO spam issue affecting your WordPress site. Based on your description, this appears to be a common SEO spam/cloaking infection where malicious URLs were generated for search engines while remaining hidden from normal visitors. My approach includes a complete audit of WordPress core files, plugins, themes, database tables, .htaccess rules, user accounts, cron jobs, and potential backdoors. I'll verify whether Googlebot is seeing different content, identify the infection source, remove any malicious code or database entries, and assist with Search Console cleanup and de-indexing. I'll also provide a detailed report of findings, cleanup actions performed, security recommendations, and hardening measures to help prevent reinfection. A few questions: 1. Do you currently have Wordfence or another security plugin installed? 2. Has the site been migrated or updated recently? 3. Do you have a recent backup available for comparison? I can start immediately and work carefully on the live site while minimizing any disruption. Hafiz
$140 USD in 2 days
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Dear Client, I am ready to help you on Immediate basis. I would love to discuss further, ASAP you schedule the interview. I am an experienced Full-Stack website developer, Develop near about 550 websites. I can create custom CRM, Laravel, ERP, Custom Plugin, Wix, WordPress, SquareSpace, Webflow, Shopify, MySQL, JavaScript, HTML, Woo-commerce Integration, jQuery, Third Party API integration, Bug Fixing, Troubleshooting, Malware Cleaning, Site Migration. When can we discuss? Regards
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Hi there, I have experience with WordPress security audits, SEO spam removal, and Google Search Console recovery. Kindly send me a message to discuss the project in more detail so I can share relevant work samples with you. Have you already installed any security plugins such as Wordfence or performed a malware scan on the website? Thank you!
$180 USD in 5 days
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Ability to work quickly and deliver results as soon as possible-----------------Let’s get started to Complete this task ----WordPress Cleanup, Malware Check & Security Audit I am talented solution oriented PHP/Full stack developer. ----keen eye for detail and outstanding observational abilities Please ping me to get started and provide you great results. Thanks
$250 USD in 7 days
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Hello, I see you need an experienced WordPress security specialist to investigate and eliminate an SEO spam issue involving hundreds of indexed /listing/ URLs, identify the root cause, and ensure the website is fully secured against future attacks. I have experience working with WordPress security, malware removal, SEO spam cleanup, Google Search Console issues, database investigations, and security hardening. I can perform a thorough audit of your website, server files, database, plugins, themes, and WordPress core installation to uncover hidden malware, cloaking, backdoors, database injections, or Googlebot-targeted spam. For this project, I will handle: • Complete malware and SEO spam investigation • Review of WordPress core, themes, plugins, and .htaccess • Database analysis for injected spam content • Detection of hidden users, backdoors, and cloaking techniques • Verification that Googlebot and visitors receive identical content • Removal of all spam-related files and database entries • Search Console cleanup guidance and de-indexing recommendations • Security hardening to prevent reinfection I would be happy to review the issue and provide a detailed report, complete cleanup, and security recommendations to restore the integrity of your website. Best regards
$90 USD in 2 days
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Hello, I can see the hidden issue here: the site may look clean to visitors while Googlebot is still finding a shadow layer of spam URLs. I’ve handled WordPress SEO spam cleanup, cloaking checks, and malware investigations before, including tracing hidden sources in .htaccess, theme/plugin files, and the database. I’ll inspect the full stack for backdoors, suspicious redirects, hidden users, infected tables, and any Googlebot-only behavior, then clean what’s active and document what created the /listing/ paths. I’ll also help with Search Console cleanup so the de-indexing process is handled properly. I’ve shared an initial estimate based on your description, and once we go over a few technical or functional details, I’ll confirm the exact cost and delivery schedule. Can you provide WordPress admin, hosting, and Search Console access so I can trace the source of the /listing/ URLs thoroughly? Best regards, Asad
$150 USD in 3 days
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Hello, With 15+ years of experience, I can perform a complete WordPress SEO spam investigation and security audit to identify exactly how the /listing/ URLs were generated and whether any cloaking, database injection, backdoor, or Googlebot-targeted malware still exists. I’ll audit core files, plugins, themes, database records, rewrite rules, cron jobs, hidden users, and Search Console data, then provide a detailed remediation report and de-indexing plan. Have you noticed any unusual admin accounts, plugin changes, or traffic spikes around the time these URLs first appeared? I will provide you solution like: • Fully fixed homepage display • Cross-browser compatibility testing • Clean and safe implementation • Brief report of findings and fixes I’ve done similar work with great success and confident to fulfill your requirements. Let’s talk.
$120 USD in 7 days
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With a proven track record in delivering secure and scalable digital solutions, my team and I have the expertise needed to tackle your WordPress cleanup, malware check, and security audit project head-on. As seasoned backend and frontend developers with extensive knowledge of PHP, WordPress, and SEO practices, we are well-equipped to identify the origins of the /listing/ URLs that have infiltrated your site. Throughout our work history, we have solved numerous similar issues including SEO spam and cloaking hacks. Our experience extends to working directly with tools such as Wordfence, analyzing malware infections, and comprehending Google Search Console data. Given this customized skill set and our ability to work on live production websites like yours, we are confident we can complete the job efficiently and effectively. We offer more than just troubleshooting capabilities; we also provide comprehensive solutions. Apart from cleaning up your site and database, de-indexing spam URLs, and ensuring Googlebot sees consistent content, we will deliver you a detailed report of our findings. Alongside this report, you can expect a compiled list of infected files/tables (if any), confirmation that no SEO spam remains on your site, practical recommendations for ongoing security hardening as well as assistance in Search Console cleanup. Thanks....
$250 USD in 7 days
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I’ve worked on WordPress malware cleanup, cloaking issues, spam indexing, and hacked SEO pages before, including cases where Google indexed hidden URLs that were invisible to normal visitors. I’ll perform a full audit of: • WordPress core files • Theme and plugin files • Database injections • Hidden admin users/backdoors • .htaccess and redirect rules • Googlebot-only spam or cloaking behavior • Malware persistence points and reinfection risks The goal is to identify exactly how the /listing/ URLs were generated, remove all traces of the infection, verify Googlebot sees clean content, and help with Search Console de-indexing. You’ll receive: • Full cleanup and verification • Report of findings and infected locations • Security hardening recommendations • Guidance to prevent reinfection I can work directly on the live production site carefully with backup-first workflow. Lets connect.. Shailesh
$80 USD in 7 days
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Hi, We’ve successfully handled similar projects, including a WordPress site that was heavily infected with malware. We used a combination of manual code review and automated tools to identify and remove malicious code, and we also implemented security hardening measures to prevent future infections. In your case, we can investigate the source of the spam URLs and remove them from Google’s index. We’ll also ensure that no other vulnerabilities are present, as these can lead to further issues down the line. Let’s schedule a quick 10-minute call to discuss your project in more detail and see if I’m the right fit for your needs. I’m looking forward to hearing more about this exciting project. Best regards, Adil
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Hello, It's great to speak with you about your new project..!! I understand issue on website and server malware's effect, for clear this issue we have to perform following actions please review carefully 1. Changes all password (Website and server) 2. Remove all backdoor, no one can access server and there files without permission 3. Scan entire server/code files and database 4. effect files repair and update with system 5. unused php extn and any other content remove form server 6. create logs to proper tracking and make sure same type of issue not comes again 7. handover project to you back Ping us for more better discussion Best Deva
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