Google Says Mark Those Link Request Emails As Spam & Don’t Worry

Google’s John Mueller said that you don’t need to worry about those spammy emails you get asking to buy or trade links based on a certain DA or other link score. Instead, just report them as spam in your email box and move on with your day.

Google Search Also Having Issues With Recipe Sites

Not only is Google having indexing issues this morning, but Google has been having issues with showing recipes in the carousel and images of recipes in search over the past several weeks. Google is finally responding to some of those concerns, but there is no estimated time for a fix.

March 12 Interaction to Next Paint Will Become A Google Core Web Vital

Google has announced that March 12, 2024 will be the official date for when Interaction to Next Paint (INP) will replace First Input Delay (FID) as a Core Web Vital metric. We knew it was coming in March but we didn’t have the specific date until now.

LayerZero and Delegate launch Clusters, a multichain naming protocol

LayerZero announced its LayerZero V2 upgrade three days ago with enhanced cross-chain interoperability with Universal Messaging and Modular Security. Clusters introduces a multichain naming protocol for seamless blockchain address management. Delegate’s expertise in address management ensures security and reliability in the Clusters ecosystem. LayerZero Labs, in collaboration with Delegate, has announced the launch of Clusters, […]

How agents can identify financial distress warning signs in clients

Over half of Americans admit to browsing Zillow for fun. Luke Babich offers tips on finding serious buyers in the midst of this extra searching.

Your brokerage’s success is hiding in these 10 areas

The stability you’re looking for in your brokerage, broker Joseph Santini writes, begins with proper processes, procedures and operational best practices.

Balancing family, business and innovation with Dirk Zeller

In his latest Snapshot profile, Brandon Doyle talks to Dirk Zeller who has left an indelible mark on the industry as he balances his roles as a family man, entrepreneur, coach and author.

Recapping this year’s ICNY and the people vs. tech dilemma

Inman Connect New York 2024 was a comprehensive and robust gathering of real estate professionals, Bobbie Wasserman writes. It echoed the resilience and adaptability of the industry in a challenging time.

NAR CEO Nykia Wright appears — and disappears — in ‘odd’ new video

In a video that abruptly vanished from NAR’s website Wednesday before resurfacing, Wright said the group does not set commissions — a practice it isn’t currently being accused of — and welcomed competition from AREA.

Broker Spotlight: Merry Morgan Holotik, Compass Florida

Broker Merry Morgan Holotik can (literally) tell you what it takes to scale the summit of Mt. Everest and plant your brokerage’s flag there.

Google Search Working On Fixing Indexing Issue

Google has confirmed it is working on resolving an indexing issue that it says is “affecting a small number of sites.” Google said that some “sites may experience slower than usual indexing times.” The search company is looking to “identifying the root cause” and hopes to fix the issue soon.

Top Lenders on Mortgage Rate Predictions + Loans You’ve NEVER Heard Of

We know mortgage rates will fall this year, but how long will we have to wait? Will they get down to the fives or stay in the six-percent range? And […]

How to Use “Hard Money” to Flip Houses, BRRRR, or Buy More Deals

You’ve heard top investors talk about “hard money loans” before, but what are they? You never walk into a bank and see a “hard money” sign, and if you aren’t […]

Rookie Reply: HELOCs Explained and How to Invest with BAD Credit

Getting a home equity line of credit (HELOC) is one of the easiest ways to leverage your home equity and buy your first rental property. But what is the best […]

ESET Research Podcast: ChatGPT, the MOVEit hack, and Pandora

An AI chatbot inadvertently kindles a cybercrime boom, ransomware bandits plunder organizations without deploying ransomware, and a new botnet enslaves Android TV boxes