Bad neighbourhood
A group of websites or IP addresses associated with low-quality or unethical practices, such as spam, malware, or black-hat SEO tactics.
Being linked to or hosted alongside sites in a bad neighbourhood can harm a website’s search engine rankings, credibility, and user trust. Search engines may penalise sites connected to bad neighbourhoods, so it’s essential to avoid dubious links, poor-quality backlinks, or risky hosting environments.