Posted January 11, 2019
It appears that Twitter has finally fixed their Google search results problem. If you might recall, [Continue reading]
Using The eufyCam E Wire-Free HD Security Camera
Sponsored post and review, Posted January 10, 2019.
For a while now, I have wanted to set up a security camera or system so I can monitor it from my iPhone. If I’m in my working on my laptop, working on an SEO project for a client or simply updating my Twitter or Facebook, my eyes and ears aren’t glued to the front door or whatever else is going on outside. For that reason, I’ve always I wanted to have a decent security camera setup. [Continue reading]
Google to Shut Down Small Business Community from Google
We've already heard that Google is closing down their social media site Google Plus, closing it down faster than previously expected. Now, we have yet another Google social community being closed down on January 16th, 2019: the Small Business … [Continue reading]
Due Diligence on $750,000 Files.com Domain Name
The domain name Files.com recently sold for US $750,000 according to Domain Name Wire. Action Verb, LLC bought the domain name Files.com and, according to the landing page on the site, they plan on launching "powerful file management for businesses … [Continue reading]
Grace Millane Case: Google Illegally Revealed Murder Suspect’s Name via Mass Email
December 13, 2018: 11:14am CST Google illegally revealed the name of a murder suspect via a mass email sent out to subscribers of their top trends in New Zealand. A temporary suppression order was in place until the suspect went to trial for … [Continue reading]
Is It Time for an SEO Code of Ethics?
The search marketing industry, providing search engine ranking or search engine marketing or digital marketing type services to website owners, is, give or take a year or two, about 20 years old now. It has certainly changed over the years, and in my … [Continue reading]
Did a Small Twitter Account Hijack Google Search Result for Twitter?
It appears that a small Twitter account, one without a lot of followers, has hijacked the Google search result listing for Twitter. When you search for the company or keyword Twitter on Google, you see the name of a Twitter account in the title tag … [Continue reading]
Google Ads Training Mistake Cost $1.6m in One Hour
A Google Ads training mistake cost Google about US $1.6 million dollars in one hour, as a single yellow ad was shown across the United States and Australia. Apparently the ad was a "training mistake made by a Google team that helps customers learn … [Continue reading]
Google Loads Maps Results over HTTP
As a Google Local Guide, I typically contribute to Google Maps on a regular basis. I was checking a few things today, several Google Maps listings, as well as Checking the Facts as a part of the Google Local Guide program, and noticed something … [Continue reading]
Does Google Prefer Domain Names Registered For a Long Time?
Does Domain Name Registration Length Affect Search Engine Rankings? This has been discussed time and time again, but since Epik is now offering Forever Registrations of domain names, I thought that I would ask Google's John Mueller if domain … [Continue reading]
I Upgraded to PHP 7, You’ll Never Guess What Happened
Back at the beginning of this month, October 2018, I upgraded the version of PHP that the web server was using. It upgraded it from PHP 5.6 to PHP 7. I had received a few warning/messages, that starting in December that there was some software on the … [Continue reading]
Tech SEO: Conflicting Signals Can Cause Issues
One of the jobs of a technical SEO or tech SEO is to dig into a site's code and find issues that are causing ranking or other types of search engine related issues. A good technical SEO understands code and SEO enough that they can help diagnose most … [Continue reading]
Google Launches .NEW Domains as Shortcuts
Google has launched some new websites that are essentially shortcuts for starting a new Google doc. Instead of going to Google Drive to create a new spreadsheet, slide, document, or form, you can use a .NEW domain name to immediately create one. For … [Continue reading]
Google Expands Dallas Office in Addison, Texas
Based on some photos that my friend Daniel posted today, it appears that Google has quietly opened (expanded?) up a Dallas, Texas area office. As you might recall, Google has had offices in the Dallas area previously, and it has been years since … [Continue reading]
Use Google Chromecast Streaming Media Player to Stream While Traveling
We're in the full Fall conference season. If you're a speaker at an upcoming search conference, headed to the State of Search in Dallas, or maybe even PubCon Pro in Las Vegas, I'm sure your bag is full of plenty of tech gear. One item, though, that I … [Continue reading]
56 Speakers to See and Meet at PubCon Pro Las Vegas 2018
For all of the major search conferences, whether I'm speaking or not, you may be familiar with my list. I hand pick the best of the best speakers to meet and see speak at the conference. PubCon Pro Las Vegas 2018 is no different. I've hand picked the … [Continue reading]
Is Your Small Business Prepared For a Crisis?
From natural disasters, to hacked websites, banned websites, and unexpected life events, a crisis can certainly cripple your small business overnight. Google's PDF titled Digital Tools and Resources to Help Your Business Prepare for a Crisis is a … [Continue reading]
Zoho CRM Down: Domain Registrar Takes Action After Spam Email
Zoho Corporation, also known as Zoho CRM, had their entire domain name taken down by their registrar Tierranet (aka DomainDiscover). According to a Tweet by Zoho CRM's CEO Sridhar Vembu, they were trying to understand why the domain was taken down … [Continue reading]
Research Reveals The Sad State of Google My Business Listings
According to recent research, only about 1.4 percent of local businesses, with a verified Google My Business listing, respond to reviews left about their business. Even less liked a Google review but ultimately didn't even respond to the review. This … [Continue reading]
Compare the Market on Google: Server Error
It's not that often that you see a server error on Google's search results. For the past hour or so, if you search Google for the keyword phrase "compare the market", you'll see a server error. … [Continue reading]
