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A prolific WordPress plugin publisher who has created over three dozen free plugins has released code that other plugin and theme publishers can use to block client’s of Matt Mullenweg’s WordPress.com commercial web hosting platform …
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OpenAI has updated ChatGPT to make web search available to all registered users. The update also includes voice search and maps integration. With voice search, you can ask questions about current events and local information …
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Google stresses the importance of using actual user data to assess Core Web Vitals instead of relying only on lab data from tools like PageSpeed Insights (PSI) and Lighthouse. This reminder comes as the company …
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How does the rapid growth of bots change the open web? More than half of the web’s traffic comes from bots: Imperva’s Bad Bot Report 2024 reveals that almost 50% of total internet traffic wasn’t …
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HTTPArchive is offering a new technology comparison dashboard, currently in beta testing. Users can now view real-world web hosting performance scores for Core Web Vitals. We compare six web hosts and find one that consistently …
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Google will discontinue the Local Services Ads mobile app Jan. 6, making the website the sole interface for creating and managing these local advertising campaigns. Key details: Existing app users can continue using it until …
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Google Search Advocate John Mueller has reaffirmed that Core Web Vitals are not major ranking factors, responding to data that suggested otherwise. His statements come amid growing industry discussion about the immediate impact of site …
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YouTube is rolling out an update with changes across desktop, mobile, TV, and YouTube Music. Key Changes & New Features User Interface The update brings visual changes to YouTube’s interface across all platforms. These changes …
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A big challenge for many SEO professionals is identifying what needs to change to move the needle. This article recaps a topic from my SMX Advanced presentation on determining which URLs you should prioritize for …
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Google rolled out a new Core Web Vitals tool called CrUX Vis that shows you hidden patterns in performance scores and offers guidance on what to improve. The data is sourced from the CrUX dataset …
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