New Ecommerce Exploit Affects WooCommerce, Shopify, Magento
Hackers exploiting ecommerce websites to steal credit card data using Magecart style exploit
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I recently presented at Pubcon Vegas in October and March 2024, and over the past 20 years have presented at search conferences across the United States: Pubcon, SMX, Affiliate Summit & SES (Search Engine Strategies) and have served as a Head Judge at the U.S. Search Awards .
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Wix Changed How Websites Are Built And Why You Should Pay Attention
What is Wix Website builder and why you should be paying attention to how it’s changing the business of building websites
AI Domain Name Generator & AI Writer Announced by Web.com
Free AI Domain Name Generator uses OpenAI technology to brainstorm domain names – No need to sign up or register
Executive Director Of WordPress On 20 Years Of Innovation
Interview with Executive Director of WordPress on how the guiding principles of free, open source software is the secret to its continued success
AI Search Engine Neeva Acquired By Snowflake
Data cloud company Snowflake acquires AI technology company Neeva, a company founded by ex-Googlers
What Is Duda Website Platform And Is It A Good Fit For Agencies?
This is why SEO and web development agencies aspiring to service thousands of clients should consider Duda
Vulnerability in WordPress Google Analytics Plugin Hits +3 Million Websites
MonsterInsights Google Analytics plugin XSS vulnerability affects up to +3 million websites
Google Policy Agenda Reveals AI Regulation Wishlist
Google’s AI policy agenda suggests ways government regulation can find balance for innovation and economic progress
Google: SSL Certificate Does Not Boost SEO
Google’s John Mueller says that an SSL certificate won’t boost your SEO
WordPress Update 6.2.1 Causing Sites To Break
WordPress 6.2.1 security update causes shortcodes to break, taking down critical functionality
HomeAdvisor Penalized By FTC For Alleged False Claims About Leads
HomeAdvisor punished by United States agency for allegedly using misleading tactics to sell leads to home improvement companies
Google’s John Mueller Reminds Of Nuance In Nofollow Attributes
Google’s John Mueller reminds of the different choices available when using nofollow link attributes
Google On Protecting Anchor Text Signal From Spam Site Influence
Google explains one way it maintains the quality of their anchor text signals
Ray Kurzweil Rebuts Calls To Pause AI Research
Ray Kurzweil explains why there should be no pause in AI development
Leaked Google Memo Admits Defeat By Open Source AI
Leaked Google memo acknowledges looming defeat at the hands of open source AI and suggests a surprising way to restore dominance
Google Issues Statement About Support for Cross-Domain Canonicals
Google clears the air about their support for the canonical link element
Mozilla Acquires AI Product Review Analyzer Company
Mozilla acquires AI-based product review analyzer, Fakespot. Intends to integrate it into Firefox browser
Google Updates Guidance on Cross-Domain Canonicals
Google changed their guidance on the use of cross-domain canonicals for syndicated content
Google Announces 8 New Top Level Domains Including One For Lawyers
Google announces new Top Level Domains including ones that have value for law firms and dads
WordPress Explores AI Integration
WordPress opens discussion on possible roles for artificial intelligence
Chrome HTTPS Lock Icon Is Going Away
The Chrome lock icon is scheduled to be replaced by another one that is less (unintentionally) misleading
WordPress Vulnerability Hits +1 Million Using Header & Footer Plugin
Vulnerability discovered in WPCode – Insert Headers & Footers WordPress plugin – Second one this year
Jetpack for WordPress: End of Twitter Auto-Sharing
Jetpack WordPress plugin joins a growing list of social sharing apps and services that are leaving Twitter
New ChatGPT Plugins Enable Internet Browsing And Other Features
OpenAI ChatGPT can now access the Internet with new plugin functionality
Google On Ideal Number Of Products On A Page In Context of Ranking
Google’s John Mueller answers question about how many products on a page is best for ranking purposes
What Is HuggingChat By Hugging Face?
Hugging Face releases an open source ChatGPT clone trained with similar methodologies used by OpenAI
WordPress Has Done It: Performance Improvements Take Off
WordPress has initiated one of the most consequential changes to how each version is developed, resulting in significant performance improvements
April 2023 Reviews Update Is Officially Over
Google’s April 2023 Reviews Update is finished rolling out. This is what we know
Google Updates Googlebot Verification Documentation
Google updated the Googlebot verification documentation to add guidance about IPs from GoogleUserContent.com
Key Management Leader At Yoast SEO Steps Down
Yoast SEO transitions to new leadership following 2021 acquisition by Newfold Digital