Remember when we reported that Google Groups seems to have seen a visibility boost in Google Search, which resulted in a lot of spammy and sometimes dangerous information showing up in Google’s search results. Bleeping Computer now reports that Google is ending support for Usenet groups on Google Groups to fight spam. “Google has officially … Read more
Blog / Technical SEO / Common Canonical Tag Issues and How to Fix Them Even the most experienced marketers and website owners make mistakes. But when it comes to using canonical tags, mistakes can be costly (and it’s not just about the money). But don’t let that scare you! In this article, we’ll look at … Read more
As a WordPress user, you may have encountered the frustrating “HTTP error” message while uploading images to your website. This error can be a major obstacle, especially if you rely on visual content for your website’s design or blog posts. But don’t worry! In this article, we’ll explore the common causes of WordPress HTTP error … Read more
WordPress symbolizes creativity and functionality, enabling millions of users to bring their digital ideas to fruition. However, even well-crafted WordPress sites face technical hurdles, with one common issue being the “Mixed Content Error.” If you’ve ever seen a warning about insecure parts of a webpage while browsing a site, you’ve likely encountered this error. It … Read more
Building your own space on the web with WordPress is exciting, but sometimes, a little hiccup called “Parse Error: Syntax Error, Unexpected” can throw a wrench in the works. This error can occur for various reasons, ranging from a simple typo in your code to more complex issues within your theme or plugins. But fear … Read more
Duplicate title tags occur when multiple pages on your site use the same copy in the title tag (the page title that often appears in search results). Let’s say a site has three separate pages that all use “Best Vegan Health Supplements | Vitamin Store” for the title tag: Product page: vitaminstore.com/vegan Blog post: vitaminstore.com/blog/most-important-vegan-health-supplements … Read more
Duplicate meta descriptions are meta descriptions that are the same for two or more pages on your website. A meta description is an HTML tag that holds a short summary of a webpage’s content. Search engines like Google often use them to generate descriptive snippets in search results. Let’s see what duplicate meta descriptions look … Read more
Web crawlers (also called spiders or bots) are programs that visit (or “crawl”) pages across the web. And search engines use crawlers to discover content that they can then index—meaning store in their enormous databases. These programs discover your content by following links on your site. But the process doesn’t always go smoothly because of … Read more
WordPress is a popular content management system (CMS) that powers millions of websites worldwide. However, it’s not uncommon to encounter roadblocks along the way. One such obstacle that can dampen the spirits is the “Installation Failed: Could Not Create Directory” error. This error often appears when attempting to install a theme or a plugin or … Read more
In search engine optimization (SEO), where the focus often swings toward the latest trends and advanced tactics, Google’s Search Off The Record podcast team recently reminded everyone to get the basics right first. Martin Splitt, Gary Illyes, and John Mueller of Google’s Search Relations team explained that many websites still need help with basic technical … Read more
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