Google has officially shut down its Web Vitals Chrome extension with the release of Chrome 132. All its key features are now fully integrated into DevTools’ Performance panel, making it the go-to tool for measuring Core Web Vitals. While nearly 200,000 users used the extension, the Chrome team has decided to focus solely on DevTools, … Read more
Earlier this month, Kim Kardashian’s apparel company Skims made headlines after closing a $270 million fundraising round, reaching a valuation of $4 billion. In a business climate where VCs are pulling back investment from direct-to-consumer brands, this accomplishment is quite the feat for a four-year-old business. Skims initially launched in 2019, offering shapewear and intimates. … Read more
Whether you’re using virtual offices for startups or your kitchen table for a side hustle, running a new business is both exciting and overwhelming. As a new owner, you need to develop products, hire employees, find customers, and monitor the financial health of your growing company—failing to do the latter can lead to disaster. By … Read more
Google’s Search Relations team discusses the potential issues that can arise from site moves in the latest episode of the Search Off The Record podcast. This topic comes up a lot, but it was examined from a different angle this time. Google Search Advocate John Mueller, Analyst Gary Illyes, and Senior Technical Writer Lizzi Sassman … Read more
