Understand the common causes of domain blocking, including policy restrictions, cybersecurity issues, and technical failures. Explore effective solutions such as VPNs, DNS alternatives, and proxy servers to ensure your website remains accessible. Additionally, learn preventive measures to avoid future blocking issues and maintain a stable online presence for your business. Safeguard your network a
Hey there, webmasters and website operators! Today, let's talk about that extremely troublesome problem - when a domain name is blocked by the wall. This is like a nightmare that suddenly traps your carefully crafted online world. Does it feel like being stabbed in the back? Don't panic. Let's sort this out today and see how we can break through and find a way out.
I. Understanding the reasons for domain name blocking
A domain name being blocked by the wall or being blocked is not without a reason. There's a lot going on here. It's like a complex maze. We have to find the entrance first, that is, the reason.
(1) Content violations
This is one of the most common reasons. It's like building a house in the online world, but there are some things that shouldn't be there. Then the regulatory authorities will surely come knocking. For example, some websites involve the dissemination of pornographic, violent, and terrorist information. This is like releasing poisonous fog in the pure sky of the network, seriously endangering the online environment. I once saw a small forum. At first, it was just a place for everyone to share some daily 趣事. But later, some users began to upload some pictures and texts with pornographic hints. Before long, the domain name was blocked. This warns us that we must strictly control the website content and must not touch the red line for the sake of temporary traffic.
(2) Security issues
Network security is like the moat of a castle. If there are loopholes, the enemies (hackers, malicious software, etc.) will take advantage. If your website is hacked and becomes a tool for them to spread malicious programs, then the domain name being blocked is only a matter of time. Just like a friend of mine, his e-commerce website was implanted with a Trojan horse program by hackers because the server security protection was not done well. A large number of user information is at risk of being leaked. As a result, the domain name was blocked. This tells us that security protection cannot be taken lightly. We must protect the website like guarding our own treasure.
(3) Copyright issues
In this era, copyright is getting more and more attention, just as important as protecting our eyes. If your website uses a large amount of copyrighted content such as articles, pictures, and videos without authorization, it's like stealing someone else's treasure. The copyright owner will not let it go. They will report to the relevant departments, and then your domain name may be blocked. I know of a movie resource website where a large number of pirated movie resources are spread. Finally, it was jointly cracked down by copyright owners, and the domain name was blocked and disappeared in the ocean of the network.
II. Manifestations of domain name blocking
When a domain name is blocked by the wall or blocked, it's like a sick child with various symptoms.
(1) Inaccessible in China, normal abroad
This is like an invisible wall that blocks domestic users outside while foreign users can still enter and exit freely. This situation is usually because the domain name is blocked by the national firewall, possibly because the website content has factors that have a negative impact on the domestic network environment. For example, some foreign social platforms are inaccessible in China because they do not comply with domestic network management regulations but still operate normally abroad.
(2) Inaccessible in all regions
This situation is even more serious. It's like your website has been sentenced to "death" and is completely isolated from the world. This may be because the website has extremely serious violations or has been subjected to a large-scale hacker attack, resulting in huge security risks. Relevant departments directly block the domain name to protect network security and user interests.
III. Solutions to domain name blocking
(1) Self-inspection and self-correction (for content and copyright issues)
When you find that a domain name is blocked or blocked by the wall, the first thing to do is to carefully examine your website like a detective. If it's a content violation, then you have to delete those bad information like cleaning up garbage. If it's a copyright issue, communicate with the copyright owner as soon as possible to obtain authorization or delete the infringing content. This is a painful but necessary process, like performing a major operation on your website. I have a colleague. His website was blocked by the wall because of the illegal content posted by some users. He spent several days reviewing posts one by one, deleting illegal information, and then submitting a rectification report to the relevant departments. Finally, the domain name was unblocked.
If the domain name is blocked due to security loopholes, then strengthen the website's security protection like strengthening the city walls of a castle. First, check the security settings of the server, update the firewall, install the latest anti-virus software and anti-hacker programs. Also, regularly back up website data, just like making a copy of important files, in case of emergencies. For example, an enterprise website was once hacked, data was lost, and the domain name was blocked. Later, they rebuilt the server, strengthened security protection, and regularly backed up data. After a series of rectifications, the domain name returned to normal.
(3) Change the domain name (as a last resort)
If the previous methods don't work, or if the violation of the domain name is too serious and cannot be redeemed, then changing the domain name may be the last choice. This is like moving. Although it's troublesome, it's also to continue to survive. However, note that after changing the domain name, do a 301 redirect to direct the traffic of the old domain name to the new domain name. At the same time, re-promote the new domain name so that users know where your "new home" is. I have seen a website that was permanently blocked due to multiple violations. They had no choice but to change the domain name. Through various channels, they promoted the new domain name, and slowly regained some traffic.
IV. Preventive measures for domain name blocking
We can't always wait until problems arise to solve them. More importantly, we need to prevent them, just like getting vaccinations.
(1) Establish a strict content review mechanism
Before publishing website content, review it as strictly as customs inspecting goods. You can set up a dedicated content review team or use some intelligent content review tools to block those potentially illegal contents outside.
(2) Strengthen security awareness and technical training
For website operation and maintenance personnel, conduct regular security training so that they understand network security knowledge and technology as well as they know the lines on their palms. Only in this way can we have enough ability to protect the website when hackers attack.
(3) Respect copyright and operate legally
Imprint copyright awareness in your bones and don't take chances. When using any copyrighted content, obtain authorization first and operate the website legally so that you can go a long way.
V. Conclusion
A domain name being blocked by the wall is indeed a big headache, but it's not unsolvable. Just like getting lost in a dark forest, as long as we have a compass (the correct method) and enough courage, we can always find a way out. Dear readers, have you ever encountered a situation where a domain name is blocked by the wall? How did you solve it? Or do you have any tips for prevention? Welcome to share in the comments section. Let's ride the waves in the ocean of the network together!
Enrique Fay
