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Black Hat World Newsletter
September 28th, 2025
September 28th, 2025
Hey there, BHW members!
We're nearing the end of September and BlackHat World has been busy this week! Lots of discussion about SEO, some social discussions as well as AI.
Before getting into the threads of the week, we'd like to take this time to mention that we've re-opened the feedback thread about our Plans for Old Sales Threads. This is a significant decision that affects all sellers, past, present and future. So if you have sales threads, or are thinking of upgrading and starting a thread, go have a look and weigh in!
Top 10 Threads of the Week
Discussion topics from the community...
1. What SEO tool do you use in your daily work flow?
Jr. VIP @ibetseo created a poll to see what tools are used in BHW members daily workflow. Have you completed the poll yet?
2. Got ChatGPT to 'remember' a local business. Getting leads.
Are you trying to leverate LLMs for SEO purposes? Jr. VIP @Thunder Digitals has managed to get a few extra leads through ChatGPT. Find out how he did it!
3. Do you think AI Tools are making us lazier or smarter?
Newbie member @alayeam7 has started a discussion that's been making the news lately. Do you think AI Tools are making us any smarter? Work smarter? Or, lazy?
4. SEO Agency - Is it still a viable business?
Member @Kieren is looking for feedback about SEO agencies. Is starting an agency viable or is it over saturated?
5. [Journey] Scaling my agency in the "SEO is Dead" era to 7 figures or more.
Jr. VIP @747MediaHouse talks about the reality of building an SEO agency in this day and age and is detailing his journey. Maybe this will help answer @Kieren's question?
6. [Journey] Youtube automation -> $2k a month
Jr. VIP @Elon Snup started a new journey with Youtube automation and affiliate marketing. They're discussing their concepts and current stats! Follow their journey!
7. Any easier way to do keyword research in 2025?
Newbie @jdigimarketing has asked "is there a more efficient approach to keyword research?" Jump in with your tips and tricks!
8. Do backlinks still carry the same power in 2025?
Ok SEO experts, this one is for you. Newbie member @henry125 wants to know if content has replaced backlinks as the primary ranking factor. What's your thoughts?
9. I have a problem with my Youtube accounts.
Newbie member @ELENA2000 has a problem. Their channels are deleted regardless of what they upload. If you're a Youtuber, what are your thoughts?
10. Which skill do you wish you had acquired sooner?
Member @Lucas Edgar wants to know what skills you wish you'd earned sooner? There's some good answers. What's your skill you wished you'd have learned first?
Top Posts of the Week
Content for the community, by the community...
1. Jr. Executive VIP @Project Limitless gives thoughts on the necessity of coaching for blogging.
2. Trolls are inevitable, says Jr. VIP @tylero, in regards to viral posts.
3. Get Jr. Executive VIP member @4440's opinion on ChatGPT 5 Pro vs. Grok 4.
4. Jr. VIP @PlanB Ads on warming up Facebook accounts before running campaigns.
BHW's Tip of the Week
The BlackHat World staff that work in the Dispute Resolution section of the forum would like to pass on a few tips for submitting Disputes.
1. Read the rules of the Dispute Resolution section thoroughly.
2. Your business with the Accused MUST have started on BHW. It can be via a sales thread, in the WTB/HAF areas, JV, a signature or banner.
3. Start a DM (direct message) with the accused. Not only is this mandatory, but sometimes you can actually work out the issue!
4. If you get to needing to submit the Dispute form, READ everything!
5. Submit EVERYTHING and don't skip steps!
By following these guidelines, you'll get your Dispute through. However, did you know 9/10 times if you make sure to only conduct business with an upgraded member, in areas it's allowed, you can avoid a Dispute?
Especially if you go to DMs (Direct Messages) instead of going off site where potential scammers can delete information that will support your Dispute!
Advertising on BHW: What You Need to Know
So let's say you've got a marketplace thread approved and you're ready to start getting some customers and clients.
You might be wondering how you can turn your thread into a 'Please Read' sticky thread let some of your competitors.
There's no secret to it, because it's just advertising!
You see, we often get asked about advertising on BHW, so if you're interested in advertising with us, then you can find all of the details on how to advertise with us from $90 per week here. For banners on our website, you don't even need a marketplace thread!
Latest Marketplace Threads
Are you looking for the latest marketplace threads? Just click the links below and you'll automatically be taken to the appropriate marketplace section where the threads are sorted by what's newest!
Yeah, you're welcome!
- Affiliate programs - CPA networks - Affiliate networks, PPA, CPA, CPC, PPL, and more can be found here.
- Content / Copywriting - Need some content for your website or an advertisement written for your campaign? Then look no further than our content and copywriting section.
- Domains & websites for sale - Complete websites and standalone domains for sales can be found here.
- Hosting - WordPress hosting, dedicated servers, cloud hosting, and more can be found here.
- Hot Deals - In the Hot Deals section, you can save over 30% on current marketplace threads.
- Images, logos & videos - Images, logos, and videos to suit a variety of situations.
- Misc - In the expansive world of online marketing, not everything can fit in a neat category. That’s where these services can be found.
- Proxies For Sale - 4G, residential, rotating, worldwide, and any other proxy type you can think of can be found here.
- SEO - Link building - PBNs, web 2.0s, outreach, niche edits, and other link building services can be found here.
- SEO - Other - Any other type of SEO service you need can be found here.
- SEO - Packages - SEO packages provide complete link building packages, often hundreds of dollars cheaper than buying them individually. It includes everything from keyword analysis, social signals and link building all delivered in a complete report.
- Social Media - Accounts, growth services, and more for all your social media needs.
- Web Design - Need a new website designed to convert? Then look no further than our web design marketplace section.
Until next time,
The BHW Team
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