Google Updates Search Console Crawl Stats Report
Google launched an updated Crawl Stats Report in the Search Console. Features more granular reporting.
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WordPress 5.6 and PHP 8 Compatibility
WordPress offered guidance about compatibility of new WordPress 5.6 with PHP 8 and what that means for publishers.
Twitter Fleets Introduced to Encourage More Tweets
Twitter announced a new way to tweet called Fleets that last 24 hours. Features backgrounds and text options.
Google Completes Migration of Disavow Tool to Search Console
Google announced completion of Disavow Tool migration to the new Search Console. Industry response is tepid, asks about indexing tool.
New Google Office Hours Hangout Support Page
Google published a new support page that helps SEOs learn how to participate in Google Search Central Office Hours
Googlebot Begins Crawling With HTTP/2 Protocol
Googlebot can now crawl with HTTP/2 protocol beginning November 2020. Google Developer pages updated to reflect change.
Google on Dealing With Sneaky Use of Expired Domains
Google’s John Mueller answers a question about the balance needed to deal with expired domains and the complexities involved
Google on BERT and Exact Match Keywords
Google’s John Mueller answers if BERT impacts need for exact match keywords on web pages
Google Discusses Future of Request Indexing Feature
Google’s John Mueller shares an update on the background surrounding the Request Indexing feature when it returns
Google’s Mueller on Crawl Rate for Big and Small Sites
Google’s Mueller answers if big sites have a crawl rate advantage over smaller sites in context of need for URL Submission Tool
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.
Zoom Security Failures Alleged in FTC Settlement
The United States Federal Trade Commission announced an agreement with Zoom to fix security issues
WordPress 5.6 May Break Sites on December 2020
WordPress 5.6 will make jQuery Migrate Helper Plugin “useless” which means some sites may break again.
How Google Chooses Canonical Page
Google’s Gary Illyes shares details of signals and weightings used for identifying canonical page and duplicates.
How Google Chooses to Rank Images and Videos in Search Results
Google’s John Mueller answered how Google chooses to rank images and videos in the SERPs
Google Answers Question About Passages SEO
Google’s John Mueller answered a question about search optimizing web pages for Google’s new passages ranking algorithm.
WordPress Update Fiasco
Latest WordPress update is all trick and no treat. Required a second update to fix problems. Update now.
Google Invests in Tokopedia Online Shopping Platform
Google invests in Tokopedia, an Indonesian online marketplace that connects sellers to consumers.
Google Shares How Noindex Meta Tag Can Cause Issues
Google’s John Mueller answers why using a meta noindex could backfire on certain kinds of pages.
Google Answers If Site Section Can Impact Ranking Score of Entire Site
Google answers if a site section can negatively impact ranking score of entire site and how to stop it from happening.
WordPress 5.6 Feature Removed For Subpar Experience
An important feature of WordPress 5.6 was removed because it was nowhere near ready. Opens the door for progress on a bigger feature.
WhatsApp Announces Shopping and Payment Tools for Businesses
WhatsApp announces new shopping, payment and customer service tools for small and medium size businesses.
Loginizer WordPress Vulnerability Affects +1 Million Sites
Popular WordPress security plugin Loginizer patched two security issues, including a SQL Injection.
Facebook Ads Documented by FTC as Promoting Scams
The United States Federal Trade Commission documented millions of dollars of Facebook Ads scams.
Google Can Subscribe to Push Notifications
Google announced that Chrome 86 blocks abusive push notifications. Google subscribes to push notifications in order to analyze for abusive content.
WordPress Gutenberg 9.2 – Dozens of Improvements
WordPress Gutenberg 9.2 offers dozens of new features. Becomes closer to becoming a modern site editor.
New WordPress Feature Gets Tough Response
WordPress feature turns article content into a long threaded tweetstorm. Publisher community reacts with bubble-popping feedback.
Google Announces AI Search Updates – Analysis
This is how Google AI updates will impact how sites are ranked. Analysis of changes for SEO and publishing.
Google’s Mueller Discusses SEO Advantages and Predictions
Google’s John Mueller offered insights into the state of SEO in the near future and the opportunities to be aware of.
Google’s John Mueller Comments on SEO and Diversity
Google’s John Mueller discusses the importance of diversity in SEO hiring.