Google’s systems prefer to show users HTTPS pages in search results. It decreases the risk of a visitor making themselves vulnerable to content injection attacks and other sketchy problems with unsecured websites. OK, so your website is supposed to be rewarded in search if you go the extra step in website security.
Web Design
WordPress SEO by Yoast Vulnerability
Millions of Websites Affected If you’re a frequent reader of our blog, you probably know that the WordPress SEO by Yoast plugin is one of our favorites. When we heard about its vulnerability yesterday, we immediately updated all the websites under our control. If you’re running any version of this plugin prior to 1.7.3.3, read …
What Does Your Logo Mean To You
So what does your logo mean to you? Is it a symbolic representation of spatial and nuanced convergence created by a graphic designer or the first clip art you found while slapping together your business card? Did you run seven prototypes through double-blind surveys to narrow down the choices or scan the one that didn’t get hit when you spilled your coffee? Ultimately, does a logo really matter?
Jetpack Monitor on WordPress
Who’s watching out for your website while you’re away from the office? Since we’re in the middle of the holiday season, we thought a post about Jetpack Monitor is particularly timely. I’ll explain what it is and why it’s essential for WordPress websites.
Using Stock Photos
We’ve all heard the saying, a picture is worth a thousand words. However, when writing for the Web, those thousand words — especially if they contain unique and interesting ideas — have great SEO value. Peppering images throughout your content makes it infinitely more friendly and enticing. In previous posts we’ve talked about free creative commons images and thought we’d follow-up with the pros and cons of using stock photos.
Google Webmaster Hangouts
If you’re a hard-core Webmaster, you’re probably very familiar with Google Webmaster Tools and Matt Cutts’ videos. In the spirit of answering questions (in real time), Google Webmaster Hangouts has regular office hours. Let’s explore what these hangouts offer those managing an online presence.
WordPress.com and Google Apps
Many Functions, One Dashboard WordPress.com and Google Apps have teamed up. That’s good news for those micro-businesses who don’t already have a website on WordPress. It’s a way to manage a business from one dashboard. Yet, there are trade-offs to consider. What WordPress.com Hosting Means First, let’s explain the difference between using WordPress.com and self hosting. …
Structured Snippets in SERPs
Schema Comes To Life Today’s post is a bit geeky. OK, a lot geeky. Google recently introduced structured snippets in SERPs (Search Engine Results Pages). I’ll explain why this is interesting and big news. A Little History Schema.org is a collaboration between the major search engines (Google, Bing, Yandex). It’s a collection of schemas (models …
Top Web Design Trends for 2014
Simplicity Rules This year, website design trends have been dominated by a move towards simplicity. Simplicity design leverages best practices to create websites that are inherently user-friendly and uncomplicated. From responsive design for easy mobile viewing to the use of “hero” images to tell a story (goodbye, flash-based sliders!) simplicity design does not, however, mean …
WordPress 4.0 Release
WordPress 4.0 Beta is now available for testing. The release date for a non-beta version is anticipated for sometime this week. In this post I’ll highlight some upcoming features and why it’s an exciting event. Beta 1 Available for Testing For those who love to try out new software, then WordPress 4.0 Beta 1 is for …