Google On lastmod Tag In XML Sitemap: Update The Date If Your Providing Something New
Google’s John Mueller spoke a bit more about when you should update the date in the lastmod tag in the XML sitemap file. He said on Twitter if you are “providing something new for search engines that you’d like reflected in search,” then update the date, if not, then don’t.
Google: We Treat Hashtags As Words In Content
Google’s John Mueller said on Twitter, “when it comes to web pages in Google Search, hashtags are just words, they have no special meaning or effect.” So if you are big into hashtagging everything, Google will consume it as just content on the page.
March 2023 Google Webmaster Report
Here is the big Google webmaster report for March 2023, where I cover all the most important things that happened with Google search over the past month. The highlights include the Google product reviews update and a few unconfirmed updates. Of course, the Google Bard tease and AI content guidelines for Google Search, plus much […]
Google: Blocking Other Crawlers Does Not Impact Google Search
Google’s John Mueller was asked if Google Search would be impacted if you block other crawlers, like Bing or the ChatGPT crawler. John said no, “Google doesn’t care if you block other crawlers.”
The US government needs to provide a clear regulatory framework for crypto, says Coinbase’s CEO
Brian Armstrong believes that the US government needs to provide a clear regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies. He added that offshoring crypto hurts the American financial system. Armstrong argues that the traditional financial system hasn’t been updated in nearly four decades. Crypto needs a clear regulatory framework Brian Armstrong, the CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, told […]
Seller Red Flags I Should Have Seen Before Doing a Nightmare Deal
There are a few real estate investing red flags that an investor should ALWAYS look out for. If you don’t, you could end up in the same situation as David […]
Here’s the Latest Date You’ll Receive Tax Forms This Year
The due date for filing your 2022 taxes is creeping up. The last thing you want is to be nearly done filing, only to realize you’re missing a critical form. Did you misplace it? Did it never arrive? Is it still in the mail and you’re freaking out for nothing? Read more…
You Can Get a Free Year of Tripadvisor Plus Right Now
With many people apparently happy to pretend the COVID-19 pandemic is over (at least in the United States), travel is jetting back to pre-pandemic levels. If you plan to travel this year, you might as well pay less for it. There are a lot of tools out there promising to help you do that. One […]
You Can Make a Tiny Yard Look a Lot Bigger
Planning a garden or patio that will be both functional and beautiful can be difficult if your yard is small. Creating an outdoor space that feels airy and expansive might seem impossible if you are pressed for space, but there are a number of things you can do to achieve a larger feel even if […]
How To Find Real Value And Invest Correctly Right Now
I’ve written two relatively recent articles on the economy. The first summarized Lauren Baker of ITR Economics keynote address at BPCON 22. She concluded that signs point to a potential […]
How to Cultivate a Houseplant Collection on a Budget
Houseplants are a beautiful addition to your living space, but beauty doesn’t come cheap. Plants take time, space, and perhaps most importantly, money to obtain and maintain. While plant prices vary widely, the average plant costs $25 upfront and $23 per year to care for. Read more…
Daily Search Forum Recap: March 1, 2023
Here is a recap of what happened in the search forums today, through the eyes of the Search Engine Roundtable and other search forums on the web…
Everything Coming to PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass in March 2023 (So Far)
It’s a new month, which means new games will soon be available on PlayStation Plus and Xbox Game Pass. Both services have some big titles on the horizon for March 2023, including massive multiplayer shooters and action RPGs on PlayStation, and a bunch of day-one releases and exciting indies on Xbox. Read more…
