A recent study published by Adalytics reports Google Search Partners ads appeared on content that doesn’t adhere to its publisher policies. Per Google’s Publisher Policies, ads are not permitted to serve alongside content that: Is illegal or promotes illegal activity Infringes copyright Sells or facilitates the sale of counterfeit products Incites hatred or promotes discrimination … Read more
The popular LiteSpeed WordPress plugin patched a vulnerability that compromised over 4 million websites, allowing hackers to upload malicious scripts. LiteSpeed was notified of the vulnerability two months ago on August 14th and released a patch in October. Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability Wordfence discovered a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the LiteSpeed plugin, the most … Read more
Microsoft announced new options for publishers to limit their content use in Bing’s new AI-powered chatbot feature. The tech giant aims to address concerns raised by publishers while allowing website discovery through regular search results. Addressing Publisher Concerns Since Microsoft unveiled its revamped Bing search engine with chatbot capabilities, publishers have voiced concerns about using … Read more
The U.S. Government National Vulnerability Database (NVD) published notice of a critical vulnerability affecting the Forminator WordPress Contact Form plugin up to an including version 1.24.6. Unauthenticated attackers can upload malicious files to websites which, according to the warning, “may make remote code execution possible.” The vulnerability score rating is 9.8, on a scale of … Read more
In the fast-paced world of web development, choosing the right frameworks and technologies is essential to create efficient and powerful web applications. Yii2, a high-performance PHP framework, offers a robust and feature-rich environment for developers. Node.js, on the other hand, is a popular JavaScript runtime known for its ability to build scalable and real-time websites. … Read more
Are you a business owner looking to build a successful ecommerce website? If so, then SEO should be at the top of your list. Search engine optimization can make or break an online store – optimizing for search engines is essential for any ecommerce website if you want to stand out from the competition and … Read more
The WooCommerce Stripe payment gateway plugin was discovered to have a vulnerability that allows an attacker to steal customer personally identifiable information (PII) from stores using the plugin. Security researchers warn that hackers do not need authentication to pull off the exploit, which received a rating of high, 7.5 on a scale of 1 – … Read more
Multilingual websites extend content in multiple languages, empowering audiences to access information in their preferred language. On the other hand, they help businesses maximize their reach and engagement with global audiences. But that’s not all! By implementing the best technical SEO practices, businesses can unlock a treasure trove of greater benefits. For instance, strategic optimization … Read more
Wix is a popular website builder that helps businesses easily create high performance websites that are up to the minute with the latest technical requirements. All the technical factors are handled by Wix, enabling businesses to focus on what they do best. In addition to helping businesses create websites without dealing with the technical part … Read more
The National Vulnerability Database announced that a popular Google Analytics WordPress plugin installed in over 3 million was discovered to contain a Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. Stored XSS A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack generally occurs when a part of the website that accepts user input is insecure and allows unanticipated input, like scripts or … Read more
Google Search Advocates Daniel Waisberg and Cherry Prommawin recently shared valuable insights in a video on best practices for news websites. Google aims to help news organizations increase their content’s visibility and drive more traffic. Here’s what the Search Advocate team advises to gain a more substantial presence on Search and News surfaces. Screenshot from: … Read more
Search engine optimization (SEO) includes link building as a fundamental component. It entails obtaining links pointing to your website from other websites. It is one of the best ways to improve your website’s visibility and ranking on search engines. When done right, link building can drive more traffic to your website and help you establish … Read more
Most students face challenges with their homework, including those in programming classes. Programming is a demanding field that requires a deep understanding of the processes behind the actions taken to complete tasks. However, it is easy to fall into the trap of blindly completing assignments without fully grasping the concepts. To succeed in programming, it … Read more
Should you allow users to leave comments on your website? They could help with SEO, as long as you’re able to moderate them, Google says. This topic was addressed by Google’s Search Advocate John Mueller during the Google Search Central SEO office-hours hangout recorded on February 18. An SEO professional named Vahid Parsa joins the … Read more
