Email links, Spam & JavaScript

Why did an email link send you to this page?

You are most likely viewing this page for the following reasons:

  1. You have followed an 'Email Matthew' link
  2. Your browser does not support JavaScript, or has JavaScript disabled
  3. Email links on this website are hidden behind a JavaScript function

If you wanted to email me please use the contact form or just open your email client and type in my email address. (see box on right)

Why are email addresses hidden with JavaScript?

Spammers use computer software (called 'robots' or 'bots') that can automatically read thousands of web pages looking for email links. When the 'robot' finds an email link the address is added to a database and the owner of that email address receives large amounts of spam email. Most website users have JavaScript enabled, but the spam 'robots' don't appear to execute JavaScript.

Type in my email address

Type my email address straight into your email client: matthew [at] mbliss [dot] co [dot] uk

Summary

By only revealing my email address using JavaScript most site visitors can email me with a single click on an email link. This way I don't get too much spam email.

A few visitors like you will see this page instead so sorry for any inconvenience!