Google Search Ranking Volatility Spiked Thursday – May 12 & 13
Google Search may be pushing out another search ranking update of sorts, I am seeing more signs of tremors and volatility over the past 24-hours. Some of the tools are already picking up on it but the SEO community is noticing some big movement starting on Monday, May 12th and into today, Tuesday, May 13th.
These Vegetables Require Less Water Than Most
Everything is more expensive this year, and that likely includes utilities like your water bill. While growing vegetables in your yard can be enchanting and empowering, it isn’t very efficient (compared to farms) in terms of water usage. There are a number of ways to become more efficient and sustainable, including using drip irrigation, but […]
I’m a Marathon Runner, and This Is My Favorite Running Gear for Warm Weather
We may earn a commission from links on this page. Let’s cut to the chase: I dread running in the heat. You could say I’m a big baby about it, in fact. But as long as all my favorite marathons are in the fall (Philly, NYC, Chicago), I’ll be sticking to a summer training schedule. […]
Google: Hreflang Doesn’t Guarantee Indexing
Google’s John Mueller explained that just because you use hreflang tags on your pages, it doesn’t mean those pages will be indexed and/or ranked in Google Search. He said on Bluesky, “hreflang doesn’t guarantee indexing.”
18 Year Google Search Engineer Rants On DOJ’s Anti-Trust Case
Ryan Moulton, a Google Search engineer who worked on Google’s search rankings algorithms for over 18 years now, went to X to call out some of what the courts are saying as not true. He went on to say, “This is now the second time I’ve seen my work cited prominently in a major lawsuit […]
Google Navboost Is Not A Machine Learning System & More DOJ Leaks
We’ve only covered the Department of Justice vs Google documents here and there but here are some documents that may be of interest to the community here. Google said Navboost is not a machine learning system, instead it is more of a big table. And there are more documents including one on hand crafting signals […]
Google: Stop Using Different URLs For Same Image
Google made what I would consider a logical clarification to its image SEO best practices help document. It now says don’t upload the same image under different URL/file names to your site, even if you embed that image on different pages on your site.
Crypto news today: Coinbase shares surge on S&P 500 inclusion news, marking crypto milestone
Coinbase (COIN) shares surged over 8% after-hours on news of its S&P 500 inclusion. Coinbase will replace Discover Financial in the index effective before market open on May 19. The inclusion marks a significant milestone, giving broad investor/portfolio exposure to a crypto firm. Shares of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase (COIN) experienced a significant surge in after-hours […]
Everything Samsung Just Announced About the Galaxy S25 Edge
After teasing the device in January at Unpacked 2025, Samsung is ready to make the Galaxy S25 Edge official. The company revealed latest device in the S25 series during a special Monday night event. While there are many similarities between the Edge and the other S25 devices, what makes this particular model stand out from […]
Gemini’s ‘Canvas’ Feature Is Surprisingly Great for Word Processing and Coding
AI isn’t coming for your job. Probably? Look, it’s complicated. And anyone who has ever played around with a chatbot has likely asked themselves, “This is what they want to replace a human with?” It’s a valid concern, because generative AI chatbots like Google’s Gemini aren’t super useful. To my surprise, though, Gemini’s Canvas feature […]
These 10 ‘Gut Health’ Trends Will Do Nothing for Your Gut Health
We may earn a commission from links on this page. “Skinny” is such an outdated concept; too diet culture for 2025. “Flat belly” sounds better, but we’re tired of that, too. What is the trend-dependent online influencer culture to do? Enter “gut health,” the current euphemism for having a thin waist—this time with extra wellness […]
How to Find Off-Market Properties Faster Than Your Competition
If you’ve been investing or even purchasing a primary home in the last couple of years, you’ve probably heard this line: “Sorry, that property’s already under contract.” It’s frustrating, right? […]
Every Investor Needs a “Buy Box”—Here’s How to Build One the Right Way
If you’re just getting started in real estate, you’ve probably heard the advice, “Run the numbers.” But here’s the thing: If you don’t know what kind of deal you’re even […]
The 10 Best Short-Term Rental Markets Under $500K That Cash Flow
Short-term rental investing isn’t about grabbing the cheapest fixer-upper and hoping guests magically appear. It’s about choosing the right markets with strong demand, flexible rules, and the potential to push […]
Nintendo Will Brick Your Switch If It Detects Pirated Games
Nintendo didn’t make preordering the Switch 2 particularly easy—especially with its back and forth decisions in the face of tariffs. But even if you manage to get your hands on a Switch 2 for launch day, be careful, because Nintendo is ready to brick any Switch device you own should you break its rules—and I’m […]
