BotID uncovers hidden SEO poisoning

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This post details how Vercel's BotID, specifically its verified bot registry, was instrumental in diagnosing a case of SEO poisoning. By accurately identifying traffic as legitimate Google crawlers, the financial institution was able to avoid misinterpreting the situation and instead focus on submitting removal requests to Google Search Console for legacy indexed pages. The post highlights the importance of bot identification alongside blocking, emphasizing how understanding traffic sources can reveal deeper issues like technical debt.