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.
WordPress Elementor Vulnerability Affects +7 Million
Stored Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability on WordPress page builder plugin Elementor can enable a full site takeover
WP Super Cache Vulnerability Affects Over 2 Million Sites
Authenticated Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Discovered in WP Super Cache. Although low severity it’s recommended all users update now.
The Plus Addons for Elementor Critical Vulnerability
Zero Day total site takeover exploit discovered in popular WordPress plugin for Elementor page builder
Over 80K .EU Domains Suspended Due to Brexit Regulations
Over 80,000 .EU domains owned by UK citizens are suspended due to new regulations imposed as a result of Brexit.
Contact Form 7 Vulnerability in +5 Million Sites
A serious vulnerability was patched in Contact Form 7 that allows attackers to upload malicious scripts.
WordPress Redux Plugin Vulnerability Affects +1 Million Sites
Redux Gutenberg Blocks Library & Framework, with over 1 million active users, patched a CSRF vulnerability
WordPress Easy WP SMTP Plugin Vulnerability
Popular WordPress plugin with over 500,000 active installations was recently patched to fix an exploit that grants hackers complete control.
10 Ways Website Structure Can Affect SEO
The way a site and its pages are organized can impact SEO visibility more than you realize. Learn how to address common site structure issues.
Who Is Responsible for Meeting Website Accessibility Compliance?
With more laws for website accessibility, the pressure to be compliant is ever-present. Here’s what you need to know and the steps to take now.
WordPress Ultimate Member Plugin Vulnerability
Ultimate Member WordPress plugin issued a patch for three critical and severe exploits that grant attackers total control of a site.
18 Safe Ways to Prepare & Optimize Your Website for the Holidays
Implement these tips to secure your site, protect your domain name, and prevent any problems from arising this busy holiday season.
Loginizer WordPress Vulnerability Affects +1 Million Sites
Popular WordPress security plugin Loginizer patched two security issues, including a SQL Injection.
How to Improve Site Performance: 4 Speed Audit Quick Wins
Improving your web performance doesn’t always have to be cumbersome. Start with these four quick fixes that require minimal edits to site code.
25 WordPress SEO Mistakes to Fix for Better Rankings
Want to boost your WordPress website’s visibility in the SERPs? Make sure to avoid these 25 common mistakes for better SEO results.
WP Bakery WordPress Vulnerability Affects Millions of Sites
WP Bakery Page Builder WordPress plugin vulnerability affects over 4 million sites.
How to Avoid 10 Common Web Design Mistakes That Hurt SEO
Learn 10 common web design mistakes that may be hurting your SEO efforts and your rankings – and how to avoid them.
Marketing Accessibility Based on Human Life Experiences
Learn why inclusive web design trumps AI-based accessibility remediation solutions and the importance of marketing with people – not sales – in mind.
Googlebot Starting to Crawl Sites Over HTTP/2
Starting in November, Googlebot will support crawling over HTTP/2 for some websites. HTTP/2 is the next major revision of HTTP.
How & Why Accessibility Matters for SEO
SEO professionals play a crucial role in the overlap between SEO and accessibility. Here’s how we can make a positive impact through our work.
Google Lightning Talks: HTTPS Explained
In the latest Google Lightning Talks video, John Mueller provides an introduction to HTTPS and goes over the basics of site migrations.
9 Ways You Can Make Your Website More Accessible
Follow these nine essential tips if you want to optimize your website for visually impaired users.
Google Chrome to Start Warning Users About Insecure Forms
Google Chrome 86 will show two warnings to users submitting insecure forms over the HTTPS protocol.
Google Chrome to Highlight Fast Pages on Mobile
An update to Google Chrome will highlight certain pages with a “fast page” label. That’s determined based on whether they provide a good user experience.
Divi WordPress Theme Vulnerability
Critical vulnerability discovered in Elegant Themes Divi and Extra Themes as well as in the Divi Builder WordPress plugin.
Chrome 85 Will Set Website Referrer Headers if Missing
Chrome 85 will automatically decide referrer information sent for sites that do not set a referrer (referer) header.
How Quickly Should a Page Load for Optimal Experience?
Short answer: As quick as possible. But that isn’t always easy. Here’s how fast your pages should load and tips to speed up your website.
A Beginner’s Guide to ADA Website Accessibility Compliance
Learn about inclusive design and how to optimize your website for ADA compliance with this beginner’s guide to accessibility.
All in One SEO Pack Vulnerability – New Exploit
Researchers discovered a vulnerability in All in One SEO Pack. Exploit could allow a total takeover of a WordPress website.
Can an Automatic Reload Script Hurt SEO?
While reloading a script automatically doesn’t affect SEO, it’s still a bad idea overall. Here’s why it’s not worth the short-term revenue gains.
Google Web.dev Introduces 1-Line Layouts
Google introduced 1-line layouts, screaming fast bare-bones web page layouts. They use astonishingly little code and don’t need media queries.