WordPress is changing the method it uses to prevent search engines from indexing sites. Previously, if a user checked the “Discourage search engines from indexing this site” option in a site’s Settings > Reading screen, WordPress would add Disallow: / to the robots.txt file. This would prevent crawling but did not always prevent sites from…
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The first recorded usage of the term SEO was in 1997 on the site MMG WebStep Services, where it was listed as part of several service packages they offered. Interestingly enough, other services included in the packages were link development, writing and distributing press releases, and online advertising— and many digital marketing firms still offer…
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WordPress theme and plugin developer Ben Gillbanks is building a Jetpack alternative with an emphasis on speed, simplicity, and privacy. Toolbelt is a new, lightweight plugin that offers a collection of functionality that is commonly-used on WordPress sites. Currently available modules include features like breadcrumbs, browser native lazy loading, a Portfolio custom post type, related…
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Are you looking to speed up WordPress and get your site loading faster? Everyone should want a quick-loading WordPress site. Not only does it provide a better experience for your users, but it can also have a positive effect on SEO and your bottom line (by increasing conversion rates). Despite that, many people are stuck…
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It’s Labor Day weekend! Monday is an official holiday over here in the USA, which means while most folks are off having a 3 (or 4 if you’re super lucky) day weekend WordPress designers can snatch up some awesome WordPress Labor Day sale deals on the best WordPress hosting, themes, plugins and more. No matter…
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