Ultimate Checklist: Securing Your Blogger Site in 2025 (No Hacks)
Ultimate Checklist: Securing Your Blogger Site in 2025 (No Hacks)
In 2025, even free blogging platforms like Blogger are targets for spam, phishing, and unauthorized access. If you run a blog on Blogspot (like chaudharymian.blogspot.com), it's crucial to secure it from threats to protect your content and your Google AdSense earnings.
This step-by-step security checklist will help you protect your Blogger blog in 2025 — without needing coding skills or expensive plugins.
✅ Step 1: Enable HTTPS for SSL Security
Google provides free SSL for all Blogspot domains. Enabling HTTPS encrypts your blog traffic and improves SEO.
- Go to Blogger Dashboard → Settings
- Scroll to “HTTPS” section
- Turn ON “HTTPS Availability” and “HTTPS Redirect”
💡 Why it matters:
- 🔐 Protects visitor data
- 📉 Reduces bounce rate from “unsecure” warnings
- 📈 Improves search engine trust (good for AdSense)
✅ Step 2: Remove Spam Comments & Enable Moderation
Spam links in blog comments can hurt SEO and credibility.
Here’s how to protect your comments section:
- Go to Settings → Comments
- Set “Who Can Comment?” to “Users with Google Accounts”
- Enable “Comment Moderation” → Always
- Turn ON “Show Word Verification”
Bonus Tip:
Install Disqus for enhanced comment control and spam filtering.
✅ Step 3: Backup Your Theme & Content Regularly
Protect your hard work by taking regular backups.
- Theme Backup: Go to “Theme” → Click dropdown → “Backup”
- Post Backup: Settings → “Import & back up” → Export Content
Frequency: Once every week or after major updates
✅ Step 4: Use a Trusted Theme (Avoid Null Templates)
Free themes downloaded from shady sources may contain hidden JavaScript or malware.
Only use themes from trusted developers or the official Blogger Theme Store.
- ✅ Use themes from: SoraTemplates, Way2Themes, Gooyaabi Templates
- ❌ Avoid cracked or nulled versions
Tip: Use the Inspect Element tool (Ctrl+U) to scan your source code for suspicious links.
✅ Step 5: Add a Privacy Policy & Disclaimer Page
This protects you legally and builds trust with AdSense and visitors.
- Add “Privacy Policy”, “Terms & Conditions”, and “Disclaimer” pages
- Link them in your footer and navigation bar
Use free generators like TermsFeed or PrivacyPolicyGenerator.info
✅ Step 6: Limit Author Access to Your Blog
Never share your main Gmail login with anyone. If you're working with a team:
- Go to Settings → Permissions
- Invite others as “Author” (not Admin)
- Remove permissions when no longer needed
✅ Step 7: Set Up Google Search Console & Monitor Spam Activity
Search Console helps you monitor your blog’s visibility and alerts you of any issues like:
- ⚠️ Security problems or manual penalties
- 📉 Sudden traffic drops
- 🔍 Indexing problems
Setup: Go to Google Search Console → Add your Blogger URL → Verify with HTML tag
✅ Step 8: Use Strong Passwords & Enable 2FA
Use a secure Google account for Blogger login with the following:
- ✅ Strong password (12+ characters with special symbols)
- ✅ Enable Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Go to Google Account Security to enable 2FA.
💡 Bonus: Block Bad Bots Using robots.txt
Prevent spam bots from crawling your blog using a custom robots.txt file:
```plaintext User-agent: * Disallow: /search Allow: / Sitemap: https://chaudharymian.blogspot.com/sitemap.xml ```Add it from Settings → Crawlers and indexing → Enable custom robots.txt
📌 Final Words
Blogger is free and easy to use, but it’s still your responsibility to secure your site. If you’re serious about growing your blog and applying for Google AdSense, follow this security checklist.
It protects not just your content, but also your revenue, reputation, and reader trust. Start applying each step today — a safe blog is a successful blog.
Published by: chaudharymian.blogspot.com
Labels: Blogger Security 2025, Blogspot Tips, AdSense Safe Blog, Blogging in Pakistan, Prevent Hacking Blogspot
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