How to fix traffic problems after Google’s December Core update
Last week, Google dropped the biggest core algorithm update of the year – maybe of the past several years, even. Some websites are seeing massive […]
SEMrush review: it kind of sucks
SEMrush heavily advertises their SEO tools and utilities, but are they any good? I signed up last week to try it out, but it turns out that it has a pretty weak backlink database, questionable analysis, and canceling a subscription takes longer than it should.
Comparative SEO
While everyone has theories and ideas about how SEO works, the only way to be sure is to investigate the sites that are actually ranking at the top. When it comes to comparative SEO, it’s all about dropping your preconceptions and embracing the evidence.
NASDAQ corrects – to last Wednesday’s level
Stocks, led by the tech sector, retreated on questionable job adjustments Thursday. Is the market still showing signs of bubble mentality, or has this correction brought us back closer to realistic and sustainable valuations?
Looking back at the dotcom bubble
The current NASDAQ rally can be a little dizzying, but it’s still relatively minor compared to the dotcom mania of the late 1990s. Looking back at that prior tech bubble provides some insights to our current market and what it means for the future of tech businesses.
Turning a Raspberry Pi into a retro console library
I posted a while back about some of the things you can do with a Raspberry Pi, and I’ve finally settled on a project for […]
NASDAQ – Bubble or new paradigm?
If you’re looking at the unemployment rate or GDP figures, it would seem obvious that we’re in the middle of the worst economic crisis in […]
Post office slowdown already hurts online business
Postal workers and customers are starting to notice the effects of Trump’s appointment to postmaster general. Letters and packages are suddenly getting lost or taking excessive amounts of time to arrive – and small online businesses are paying the price.
NordVPN setup & review
If you’re looking for an extra layer of privacy and security, NordVPN is the way to go. The world’s most popular VPN is known for keeping your data secured and anonymous without forcing you to sacrifice too much speed or utility. What can a VPN help with and is it right for you? Read on to learn more about these services, what they cost, and what they can provide.
Migrating a large WordPress website to a new host or domain
Great plugins exist to simplify the process of migrating a Wordpress website, but if your site is too large you may run in to file size limits and other barriers to a quick transfer. Read on to learn about how to work around this common problem by taking advantage of database-only migration options or by taking full control with a fully manual Wordpress migration.
Facebook boycott gains steam
Facebook has become a focal point in the ad market’s retreat from controversy and social media. Their actions going forward will determine just how much this backlash hurts their bottom line.
Customers want brands to take a side, but advertisers don’t
Customers indicate that they appreciate it when brands take a side on controversial social and political issues, but doing so can alienate part of your audience. Advertisers are also showing extreme reluctance to promote themselves on content pages that address these controversies. What’s a publisher to do? Try doing what’s right, morally, instead of trying to turn every tragedy and controversy in to another opportunity to maximize revenues.
The covid crisis won’t be over soon
Planning for a swift recovery from the coronavirus crash? If so, it might be time to get a more realistic plan.