Splog, short for spam blog, is a term used to describe a type of blog that is created solely for the purpose of generating search engine traffic. These blogs typically contain a high volume of low-quality content, often copied from other websites. Synonyms for splog include fake blog, junk blog, content farm, and scraper site. These terms all refer to websites that use automated methods to produce large amounts of irrelevant content in an attempt to manipulate search engine rankings. Splogs can be harmful to both website owners and users, as they lower the quality of search results and can lead to users being directed to malicious websites.