Google: Cumulative Layout Shift Not The Reason For Sudden Ranking Drops
Google’s John Mueller said that an issue with Cumulative Layout Shift scores would not be a reason why your website suddenly and significantly drops in the Google search results rankings.
Vlog #246: Chris Long on E-Commerce SEO
In part one, we learned about Chris Long and his experience working with Bill Slawski. Then, in part two, we spoke about helping people with SEO on LinkedIn and using Facebook for a career change. Then, in part three, we spoke about SEO strategy and SEO testing…
This ‘Language Learner’ Bundle Is $30 Right Now
This language learner lifetime subscription bundle featuring uTalk offers more than 140 languages, and it’s on sale today, Oct. 23, for $29.97. The deal allows subscribers to select six languages (but you don’t need to choose all six languages immediately—you can pick one now and wait to select the others, with no… Read more…
Use This Tool to Get Your Preferred Seat on Any Flight
There are a number of ways to get a better seat assignment when you fly, but if you have a specific seat in mind that’s not available when you book, and you don’t want to constantly be checking back, ExpertFlyer can alert you if and when it does open up. Read more…
The M2 MacBook Air Has Dropped to Prime Day Prices
The new M2 chip was released last summer to wide acclaim, and now the 2022 M2 MacBook Air is getting a great discount (by Apple standards). The laptop’s price dropped to $899 (normally $1,099) at Best Buy. This is cheaper than any prize Amazon has seen, according to Camelcamelcamel, and it matches Best Buy’s lowest… […]
You Can Now Format Text in Google Keep
There are a lot of notation apps out there that will happily take both your time and money, but you don’t need to look far for such an app: These days, Google Keep is good enough to make do for simple note taking and writing. The company recently updated the app to support version history […]
There Are Better Ways to Carve a Pumpkin Than That Dollar-Store Kit
Last night, I set about brutalizing some pumpkins. First, I purchased the pumpkins. Next, I stopped by the dollar store to get a little kit to carve them up. The kit cost a mere 3% of what my three pumpkins had run me, so I was grateful for a deal. When I got home, I […]
You Can Get This Dual-Camera Drone for $80
The Ninja Dragons Blade X drone is a compact quadcopter that may best be suited to beginner flyers and hobbyist or professional photographers. This dual-camera drone is on sale for $79.97 (reg. $199)—but only through today, Oct. 23. Read more…
How to Prepare for the Dentist if You Haven’t Been in Forever
Despite the time-honored wisdom that we should visit a dentist for a checkup and cleaning every six months, many of us just … don’t. According to the CDC, around 35% of Americans have not visited the dentist in the last year. If it’s been a long while for you, and you’re planning to get back […]
The Dyson Hot+Cold Gen1 Air Purifier Is Both Cool and Hot
Each fall, I lug out heaters from the closet and stow away fans and A/Cs. Six months later I reverse the process. If you don’t have central air, you know the dance. The machines themselves are unwieldy to move, hard to carry and are always in the way. The air produced by them is either […]
The Best Vegan Mashed Potatoes Start With Yukon Golds
There is only one Thanksgiving dish that cannot be made vegan: the turkey. The rest are surprisingly easy to modify, and mashed potatoes are the easiest. Non-vegans are always reticent to sacrifice dairy, but if you choose the right spud for your mash (and grab one of those fancy new margarines), you’ll find you don’t… […]
You Can Get This Beginner’s Cybersecurity Course for $60 Right Now
You can learn the basics of cybersecurity with this comprehensive 408-hour, 26-course overview that is on sale for $59.97 right now (reg. $754) through October 23. It covers everything from Python to penetration testing and ethical hacking. Read more…
Five Fixes for Leaky Gutters That You Can DIY
Problems with your gutters can be frustrating: Loud drips, water collecting in places it shouldn’t, and water taking an unplanned path, which can cause damage and make rainstorms more trouble than they need to be. While some issues with your gutters require professional help, others can be solved simply yourself with… Read more…
How to Pull Yourself Out of Car, Student, or Credit Card Debt
You want to retire, but you’ve got credit debt, auto loans, and student loans. It feels like every time you get your paycheck, it quickly slips away, and at the […]
New Mortgage Report: Originations Plummet, Buying Power Wiped Out
Mortgage demand has fallen off a cliff, according to Black Knight’s recent Mortgage Monitor Report. With affordability hitting new lows and mortgage rates still rising, home buyers have simply given […]
