Web Dev SEO
Learn about the search engine optimization techniques web developers need to know to create a good experience for users and search engines.
10 Ways to Think Like Googlebot & Boost Your Technical SEO
Is your website satisfying Googlebot? Here’s how Googlebot works, plus 10 optimization tips that can help you experience organic growth.
Coding Error Causes Google to Ignore Noindex Directive
Coding error causes Google to ignore a noindex directive. How to spot this error and prevent it from happening.
Caution: GoDaddy is Adding Unwanted JavaScript to Websites
Web hosting provider GoDaddy is inserting JavaScript code into websites, which could slow down performance or break sites altogether.
7 WordPress Vulnerabilities Discovered – What You Need to Know
WordPress announced seven vulnerabilities. Updating is recommended, though it may result in backward compatibility issues.
Official AMP for WordPress Plugin Updated, Allows Sites to be Built Entirely With AMP
The official AMP for WordPress plugin has received a major update, including the ability to build websites solely with AMP.
Vulnerability Reported in All in One SEO Pack
WPScan Vulnerability Database reports that the All in One SEO Pack plugin has a cross-site scripting vulnerability.
WordPress 5 Release Date Announced
WordPress 5 Gutenberg to be released December 6, 2018. Why the WordPress Community is not enthusiastic.
Popular AMP for WP Plugin Patches Critical Security Flaw
A top AMP plugin for WordPress, AMP for WP, has released a patch for a critical security vulnerability. AMP for WP, which currently has 100,000+...
WP GDPR Plugin Hacked – Update Immediately
Popular WordPress GDPR Compliance Plugin Hacked. Vulnerability allows hackers to do virtually anything.
Google Search Console to Notify Site Owners of Unclear Subscription Pages
Google will soon start sending notifications via Search Console to let site owners know if they have unclear billing pages.
57% of WP Sites Become Less Secure in December 2018
Security support is ending for PHP 5.6 and 7.0. The deadline to upgrade is December.
How to Combine Usability & Beauty for an Awesome Website Design
Follow these three tips if you want to create a website that’s both beautiful and usable.
Will Redoing Your Homepage Every Month Help Your Google Rank?
Will frequent homepage redesigns actually help boost your Google rankings? Probably not. Read on to learn more.
Google Introduces the .Page Domain Name Extension
Google Registry has introduced a new domain name extension, .page, which is now available for webmasters to register.
Study Shows Web Security Directly Affects SEO
Website security can have a positive impact on your SEO.
How to Successfully Pull Off an Enterprise-Level Site Migration
This guide will help ensure you have a safe, painless, and successful enterprise-level website migration.
Wix vs. WordPress? The Data Doesn’t Lie
A new speed analysis of top content management systems finds Wix dead last, though it performs better in other areas.
Top 11 WordPress Plugins for Agencies
Here are some of the top WordPress plugins you can use on your (or your clients’) websites.
Reminder: Chrome Browser to Display “Not Secure” Warnings for HTTP Sites on July 24
Google’s Chrome browser will begin warning users that non-HTTPS sites are “not secure” starting this week.
How to Secure Your Website from Hacking & Manual Actions
Learn the basic steps you can take to ensure that your website is well-protected and properly optimized.
Ecommerce Website Redesign: A Technical SEO Checklist
This checklist will help you avoid the most common SEO pitfalls during an ecommerce website redesign.
Critical Drupal Core Vulnerability – Upgrade Now
Drupal.org announced a critical core vulnerability that allows attackers to exploit multiple attack vectors on a site. Full details on what to do next.
SEO & Cybersecurity: How the SEO Industry Views the Relationship
Find out how SEO professionals feel about cybersecurity, and how important they perceive it to be.
Goo.gl Shutting Down – These are Your Options
Google warned that Goo.gl users have one year to vacate. Offers options to help migrate away to new service.
Moving a WordPress Website from HTTP to HTTPS: A Complete Guide
Learn how to move an HTTP WordPress website to HTTPS in this step-by-step guide.
Google Engineer Lists 4 Powerful Reasons Why Sites Should Upgrade to HTTPS
Google Chrome engineer shares why HTTPS benefits web publishers and their site visitors. For example, it helps prevent ad injection exploits.
Google Sets Deadline for HTTPS and Warns Publishers to Upgrade Soon
Google set a deadline for July 2018, when Chrome will begin warning users about insecure web pages. Failure to upgrade to HTTPS may result in...