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.
How to Achieve an SEO-Friendly Website Rebrand
Avoid brand-related rankings and traffic loss during the crucial stages of website rebranding with these SEO best practices.
Brute Force Password Hacks on the Rise
A subReddit hacking, 1.4 billion stolen passwords, and a WordPress attack are reminders that passwords matter, regardless of your CMS.
The State of HTTPS in 2017
How Google’s security project is shaping up, how many sites are using HTTPS, and whether they’re enjoying the promised rewards.
Ecommerce Platform Migration: 9 Ways to Avoid SEO Disaster
Do these nine things if you want to maintain visibility in the search results during an e-commerce platform migration.
Google is Offering a Mobile Web Developer Certification for $99
Google is offering a mobile web developer certification for the low-low price of just 99 dollars!
Building Loyalty: 7 Web Design Strategies to Earn Your Audience’s Trust
There are many web design and optimization strategies out there, but one that is underrated is creating trust with your audience. Learn how to create...
Give Your SEO a Boost With These 12 Accessibility Improvements
If your website isn’t optimized to meet basic accessibility standards, now is the time. Here’s how to do it.
WordPress 4.8 is Now Available: Here’s What’s New
WordPress version 4.8 is now available to download or update from your WordPress dashboard.
Why Design Still Trumps Content in Marketing
Good design can hold a user’s attention. Find out why design still trumps content when it comes to marketing.
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Moving to HTTPS: 31% of Domains Are Now Secure [STUDY]
Check out the latest stats on HTTPs adoption, and whether there’s a correlation between SERP positions and HTTPS usage.
HTTP to HTTPS Migration: The Ultimate Stress-Free Guide
Here are the best practices and common pitfalls you need to know before and after you switch to HTTPS.
Half of Google’s First Page Results are HTTPS, According to Moz
Moz reports the number of HTTPS results on Google’s first page has risen from 30% to 50% over a period of 9 months.
Now You Can Become a Google Certified Mobile Site Developer
Google has launched a Mobile Sites certification program. Become an accredited mobile site developer.
WordPress for Google Docs Lets Multiple Users Collaborate on Content in Real-Time
A new add-on for Google Docs allows multiple content creators to write, edit, and collaborate in real-time — then easily save as a blog post...
Reviving Your Zombie Website: Revamp Your Pages for Better User Experience
Don’t ruin your digital marketing campaign by neglecting your website. Here are some easy ways you can improve your website’s user experience and convert even...
Yoast SEO Version 4.4 Now Available: Here’s What’s New
Yoast SEO, a WordPress plugin with over 3 million installs, has received updates to both its free and premium versions. Here’s what’s new in each.
HTTPS Pages on Front Page of Google Could Reach 50% by June 2017
HTTPs pages on the front page of Google search results could reach 50% by late May/early June 2017.
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How a Website Redesign Increased Organic Traffic by 99% in 8 Months [CASE STUDY]
I hope this case study helps you show how important of an investment a well thought out and developed website can be to a company....
Will Google Search Give Further Weight to Cybersecurity in 2017 (…and Beyond)?
Given that HTTPS is now a necessity as we enter 2017, does this mean that Google will continue to reward websites that are secure and...
Google Is Requiring HTTPS for Secure Data in Chrome
Does your site collect sensitive visitor information such as passwords, credit card information, or personal data? If so, be warned: by the end of January...
WordPress 4.7.1 Security Release Available, Immediate Update Recommended
A security release for all previous versions WordPress is now available, which the company strongly recommends all users upgrade to immediately.
HTTPS Required for Collecting Sensitive Information in Chrome as of January 2017
Google has cautioned site owners that, at the end of January 2017, Chrome will mark sites without HTTPS as non-secure if they collect sensitive information.
WordPress 4.7 Now Available: Here’s What’s New
With the new year being just around the corner, WordPress has revealed the new default theme for 2017
WordPress is Doubling Down on HTTPS in 2017
In 2017, WordPress will start introducing features which require websites have HTTPS available.
New Occurances of SEO Spam Discovered: Hacked Subdirectories on WordPress Sites
Sucuri, a company that cleans over 500 hacked sites a day, has released a statement about new occurrences of a of certain type of SEO spam which...
WordPress Version 4.6 Now Available, Featuring a Broken Link Checker + More
WordPress 4.6 comes with performance improvements as well as some useful new features. Here’s a run down of what’s included.
Google’s Chrome Browser to Block Flash Starting in September
In September Google will release Chrome 53, which will be designed to block Flash.
11 of the Best Responsive WordPress Themes
WordPress is by far one of the most preferred CMS platforms on the web. Today we are going to take a look at some of...
The Differences Between Google Blogger and WordPress
Trying to find the right CMS system can be overwhelming. You can go with either Google Blogger or WordPress.com. Here’s why.
What Everyone Ought to Know About User Experience Design
User experience is crucial in today’s competitive digital marketplace. Make sure your message is heard by developing an impactful user experience.