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Automattic announced it is minimizing support for the WordPress.org CMS project, using words and phrases that present the withdrawal of support as a positive change to make WordPress stronger, while…
Building a brand that fuels trust, loyalty, and long-term value is no easy feat. But with the right strategy, your brand can become the cornerstone of a high-performing marketing campaign…
NewzDash’s latest survey of 100 news publishers and SEO professionals offers a snapshot of where news SEO is headed. The findings highlight emerging trends, challenges, and strategies to stay competitive.…
Being successful with restaurant SEO can be a challenge. Whether it is finding the time, wearing a lot of hats, or not having the same type of budget and return…
You can’t talk about SEO without mentioning keyword research. Most SEO marketing campaigns start with keyword research. (Or at least they should). If you haven’t upped your keyword research game,…
Barry Pollard, the Google Chrome Web Performance Developer Advocate, explained how to find the real causes of a poor Lowest Contentful Paint score and how to fix them. Largest Contentful…
Expanding and growing in new international markets is a challenge for many businesses around the world. Often, significant effort and resources are dedicated to international strategies, whether through PPC campaigns,…
This month’s Ask an SEO question comes from Heather, who asks: “Do you find that, sometimes, even your best formula to rank doesn’t make sense? I advise employment lawyers on…
TikTok has published its annual “What’s Next” trend report, which provides a glimpse into the emerging trends and strategies that will shape the coming year. Here’s a breakdown of the…
Google has released a new episode of its Search Central Lightning Talks, which focuses on rendering strategies, an important topic for web developers. In this video, Martin Splitt, a Developer…
Getting buy-in for projects either at work, or from an organization can be difficult, but for SEO projects, it can be even more challenging as it is not always easy…
A new study conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of TransUnion has revealed significant challenges faced by many marketing teams. These challenges primarily stem from the complexity of their marketing…
Many things have changed in SEO since Google first came online in 1998. Today, with personalized results influenced by user behavior, location, and device, standing out in search engine results…
A recent study from Reddit shows that many people are frustrated with traditional search engines and ads, pushing them to seek product recommendations on community platforms. The study found that…
Social media influences modern culture and consumer behavior, so brands are pressured to stay relevant. The 2025 Sprout Social Index reveals that 40% of consumers find it “cool” when brands…
WordPress.com, the Automattic web hosting platform, just announced that the free and open source Sync local development app can now integrate directly with WordPress.com hosting. The new synchronization feature streamlines…
Many businesses create global websites hoping to replicate the success from online business in their home country in other countries. Some companies see the return on investment put into creating…
Google has expanded its newly launched 24-hour data view in Search Console by adding the ability to export hourly performance data. This enhancement comes in response to user feedback since…
The point of making predictions is not to be right but to understand reality so well that you can make an educated guess about where it goes and learn something…
Wix and WordPress are both solid options for building a website that ranks on Google – but which one is actually better for SEO and why? According to BuiltWith, WordPress…
Matt Mullenweg cited a Reddit thread on X to promote the idea that WP Engine makes it difficult to cancel accounts. Turns out that his own hosting company does the…
Parisa Tabriz, the security leader for Google Chrome, has criticized Microsoft for a new strategy involving Bing’s search interface. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Tabriz denounced Microsoft’s decision…
Struggling to keep up with Google’s latest generative AI updates? Wondering how AI-organized SERPs and Overviews are impacting your SEO strategy? You’re not alone. Join us for an exclusive webinar…
Google’s Search Advocate, John Mueller, has provided insights into Search Console’s validation process, addressing how it handles 404 errors and redirects during site migrations. Key Points A Reddit user shared…
Artificial intelligence isn’t just influencing search – it’s fundamentally reshaping how users discover information and how search engines deliver results. This evolution presents extraordinary opportunities while adding more complexity for…
New research indicates that Google’s AI Overviews appear in 18% of publisher-related search queries. Additionally, the findings suggest that traditional search ranking factors may be less relevant for content appearing…
TikTok trends move so quickly that it’s not easy to keep pace, as memes can appear and disappear within days. For anyone working in social media or content marketing, keeping…
An advisory has been issued about a high-severity WordPress vulnerability that makes it possible for attackers to inject arbitrary shortcodes into sites using the WordPress Popular Posts plugin. Attackers do…
A high severity vulnerability in a popular WordPress backup plugin allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit the flaw. The vulnerability is rated 8.8 on a scale of 0.0 to 10. UpdraftPlus:…
SearchNorwich recently published an excellent video featuring Google’s Martin Splitt discussing how to debug crawling and indexing issues related to JavaScript, saying that most of the times it’s not JavaScript…