Google & Bing: Markdown Files Messy & Causes More Crawl Load
We covered the topic of markdown files before but now we have more commentary from official representatives from Google and Bing on the topic. In short, they call markdown files messy, it can cause issues with finding errors, cause more crawl load and either way, the search engines use what people/humans can see over what […]
New Google Ads Calculate Your Conversion Value For New Customers
Google Ads has this new feature that lets advertisers calculate your conversion value for new customers. It says, “Select a lower target ROAS to adjust the incremental conversion value used to bid for new customers.”
Google Warns Not To Serve “Not Available” With JavaScript
Google’s John Mueller warned one site owner not to load “not available” in the JavaScript before the actual content that loads is available. It can lead Google to believe the page does not exist, preventing indexing and ranking in Google Search.
Data: Google AI Overview Clicks Shifting To Shopping Search Ads
There is some new data out that shows that yes, Google’s AI Overviews are causing a huge decline in clicks to websites organically but it is also showing that for e-commerce queries, there is a massive increase in clicks on search ads and product/shopping ads.
Buying 4 Small Multifamily Rentals in Just 2 Years (While Working a W2)
The what-ifs of real estate investing keep many rookies on the sidelines indefinitely. But when today’s guest determined his “safe” nine-to-five was just as uncertain as buying a rental property, […]
Stop Buying Rentals and Start Buying Rental Portfolios (Scale Much Faster)
If you want financial freedom faster, you need to stop buying rentals and start buying rental portfolios. Most people have never thought about it. Instead, they slowly build their rental […]
Google Search Ranking Volatility Remains Heated Through The Weekend
On February 10th, we reported the beginning of yet another unconfirmed Google Search ranking update. The volatility has not cooled yet and it seems it may have even heated up through the weekend.
These Malicious AI Assistants in Chrome Are Stealing User Credentials
AI-powered browser extensions continue to be a popular vector for threat actors looking to harvest user information. Researchers at security firm LayerX have analyzed multiple campaigns in recent months involving malicious browser extensions, including the widespread GhostPoster scheme targeting Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. In the latest one—dubbed AiFrame—threat actors have pushed approximately 30 Chrome add-ons […]
OpenAI Actually Shut Down GPT-4o
They actually did it. OpenAI officially deprecated GPT-4o on Friday, despite the model’s particularly passionate fan base. This news shouldn’t have been such a surprise. In fact, the company announced that Feb. 13 would mark the end of GPT-4o—as well as models like GPT-4.1, GPT-4.1 mini, and o4-mini—just over two weeks ago. However, whether you’re […]
No, a Sauna Isn’t a Substitute for Exercise
Spending time in a sauna can feel good, but it can also entail a little bit of suffering; after all, if the weather outside were the same as the temperature in a sauna, you’d probably want to hide out in the air conditioning all day. There’s something about unpleasant bodily experiences that makes us think […]
You Can Pick Up a Refurbished Kindle Paperwhite for $115 During Amazon’s Early Presidents Day Sale
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Presidents’ Day sales are around the corner, and the deals are coming in early; right now, Amazon has the latest Kindle Paperwhite from 2024 in “Like-New” conditions for $114.99 (originally $143.99). This Paperwhite in […]
These Viture Luma Pro Smart Glasses Are Cheaper Than Ever During Amazon’s Early Presidents Day Sale
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. Augmented reality smart glasses blend digital content directly with the physical world, enabling hands-free device use, but a persistent pain point remains: Low brightness can make them unusable in certain settings. Many models max […]
The Easiest (and Cheapest) Ways to Turn Your Attic Into Useful Storage Space
We may earn a commission from links on this page. If you own a home with an unfinished attic, you’ve probably thought about all that precious space and how you might make it more useful. Your attic already serves an important purpose in temperature and moisture regulation in the house, of course, but that doesn’t […]
Ring Just Ended Its Controversial Partnership With Flock Safety
Ring isn’t having the week it probably thought it would have. The Amazon-owned company aired an ad on Super Bowl Sunday for “Search Party,” its new feature that turns a neighborhood’s collective Ring cameras into one network, with the goal of locating lost dogs. Viewers, however, saw this as a major privacy violation—it doesn’t take […]
This Rugged Action Camera Is Nearly $90 Off During an Early Presidents Day Sale
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Deal pricing and availability subject to change after time of publication. The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 isn’t trying to win you over with just flashy specs, though it has plenty of those. It’s currently on sale (see more President’s Day sale here) for $489.99 on […]
