Google Business Profiles Adds Disabled-Owned & Indigenous-Owned Attributes

Google has added two new attributes for businesses listed in Google Business Profiles. These attributes are identifies as disabled-owned and identifies as Indigenous-owned.

Bing Webmaster Tools Comprehensive Performance Insights Reports

Microsoft Bing is now sending out new emails through Bing Webmaster Tools named “Comprehensive Performance Insights Reports.” These are reports that show you how your site is performing in Bing Search.

Google Top Stories Tests “Mentioned In These Stories”

Google is testing another version of these “mentioned in” features. This one is in the top stories section and it is called “mentioned in these stories.”

Google Drops Favicon User Agent & Requires Googlebot-Image and Googlebot Crawling

Google has updated its favicon search developer documentation to remove the section for the Google Favicon user agent and to clarify that if you want Google to show your favicon you must allow both Googlebot-Image and Googlebot to crawl your pages.

How to Find Your Perfect First Rental Property (Even in an Expensive Area)

Your first rental property is the hardest; trust us on that. You go through SO many strategies, different markets, and emotions throughout the process. Most wannabe investors get fed up […]

Bitcoin ETF approvals to drive $1T crypto market surge: CryptoQuant

CryptoQuant forecasts Bitcoin’s market cap could hit $900 billion if Bitcoin spot ETFs are approved. The report also forecasts that $1 trillion could be added to the entire crypto market. The various spot Bitcoin ETFs may be approved by March 2024, signalling a new era of crypto adoption. In a recent report, data analytics firm […]

Gary Keller, Bob Goldberg among first to testify in Sitzer | Burnett

As the long-awaited commission trial begins, the Kansas City courtroom saw opening arguments followed by testimony from industry heavy-hitters including Gary Keller, NAR CEO Bob Goldberg and HomeServices of America President and CEO Gino Blefari.

Operation King TUT: The universe of threats in LATAM

ESET researchers reveal a growing sophistication in threats affecting the LATAM region by employing evasion techniques and high-value targeting

‘Longest open house ever’ lasts 64 hours, raises $40K for Alzheimer’s

Fargo-based agent Kyle Olson lost his father to Alzheimer’s in 2018. Since then, Olson has raised more than $40,000 for the Alzheimer’s Association through several record-breaking open house events.

ACI paying another $20M to settle mortgage payments debacle

In settling with state regulators, the Miami-based electronic payment processor is looking to close the books on a 2021 test that triggered $2.3 billion in erroneous mortgage payments.

Today’s NYT Connections Hints (and Answer) for Wednesday, October 18, 2023

If you’re looking for the Connections answer for Wednesday, October 18, 2023, read on—I’ll share some clues, tips, and strategies, and finally the solutions to all four categories. Beware, there are spoilers below for October 18, NYT Connections #129! It’s a relatively easy one today, as these things go. Read on if… Read more…

This Is the Best Strategy for Cleaning Your Entire House

Cleaning in any order is always better than not cleaning at all, but there are ways to do it that make it more efficient. If you clean your home in the wrong order, you risk making a mess in places you’ve already taken care of. But what is the right order? Read more…

This Portable Smart Projector Is Under $200 Right Now

The AAXA L500 Bluetooth Smart Projector is a 500-lumen projector that supports wired and wireless connections between devices, and it’s on sale for $189.99 right now (reg. $199). This projector can connect via Bluetooth or an HDMI cable to play video in 1080p resolution. A 10W high-low frequency speaker is built in,… Read more…

These Are the Best Power Tools for Pumpkin Carving

To me, there’s no better part of spooky season than carving a pumpkin. But what if I told you there was a way to add some power tools into the mix and make this low-key seasonal activity even more exciting? If you love tools as much as I do, you’ll be happy to learn that […]

How do you think Q4 will shake out?

There’s a lot of chaos in the market (and in the industry) right now. What do you think will happen next as the year draws to a close?