Web Dev SEO

Learn about the search engine optimization techniques web developers need to know to create a good experience for users and search engines.

Why Web Hosting Is A Critical Factor To Maximize SEO Results

By Matt G. Southern

Treat hosting as strategic SEO infrastructure, not a cost line, because no optimization can outrun a slow or unstable server.

8 min read
24K Reads
Nov 21, 2025

Cloudflare Outage Triggers 5xx Spikes: What It Means For SEO

By Matt G. Southern

A Cloudflare outage is causing 5xx errors for many sites. Here’s how Google handles short server spikes and what to watch in SEO reports.

6 min read
7.3K Reads
Nov 18, 2025

Server Security Scanner Vulnerability Affects Up To 56M Sites

By Roger Montti

Up to 56 million websites could be affected by unpatched versions of Imunify360 AV that allow full server takeover.

5 min read
588 Reads
Nov 17, 2025

Chrome To Warn Users Before Loading HTTP Sites Starting Next Year

By Matt G. Southern

Google Chrome will enable “Always Use Secure Connections” by default in October 2026, warning users before accessing public sites without HTTPS encryption.

3 min read
1.1K Reads
Oct 29, 2025

W3C Rolls Out A New Evocative Logo

By Roger Montti

The W3C unveiled a new polysemic logo, one that is purposely designed to be evocative of multiple concepts

3 min read
462 Reads
Oct 2, 2025

Why WooCommerce Slows Down (& How to Fix It With the Right Server Stack)

By Ali Ahmed Khan

Discover how WooCommerce affects your site’s performance and rankings. Learn to optimize for better load times, SERP visibility, and trust.

12 min read
639 Reads
Aug 29, 2025

Google Makes Merchant API Generally Available: What’s New

By Matt G. Southern

Google makes Merchant API generally available and announces plans to sunset the Content API. New features include order tracking, issue resolution, and Product Studio.

2 min read
1.1K Reads
Aug 18, 2025

Chrome Trial Aims To Fix Core Web Vitals For JavaScript-Heavy Sites

By Matt G. Southern

Google is testing a new API to measure Core Web Vitals in SPAs. Learn how to test it and why it matters for performance tracking.

3 min read
1.9K Reads
Aug 1, 2025

Cloudflare DDoS Report: 63% Of Known Attacks Blamed On Competitors

By Roger Montti

Cloudflare report shows that, of customer‑identified DDoS attacks, 63% are competitor‑led and 5% are self‑inflicted.

5 min read
1.1K Reads
Jul 16, 2025

The Smart SEO Team’s Guide To Timing & Executing A Large-Scale Site Migration

By InMotion Hosting

Planning a migration? Discover these expert tips to ensure a seamless site move while protecting your SEO and performance.

10 min read
1.5K Reads
Jun 24, 2025

Custom Vs. Template Website Design: Making The Right Choice

By Atul Jindal

Weigh the pros and cons of custom-designed vs. template websites so you can match your site to your growth stage, goals, and budget.

9 min read
910 Reads
Jun 4, 2025

How To Host Or Migrate A Website In 2025: Factors That May Break Rankings [+ Checklist]

By InMotion Hosting

This post was sponsored by InMotion Hosting. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. Is your website struggling to maintain visibility in...

12 min read
3.0K Reads
Jun 4, 2025

How Google Protects Searchers From Scams: Updates Announced

By Matt G. Southern

Google’s AI-powered security now blocks 20x more scams in search results, Chrome, and Android.

3 min read
1.6K Reads
May 8, 2025

Google’s Martin Splitt: JavaScript-Loaded Images Can Be Indexed

By Matt G. Southern

JavaScript-loaded images can be indexed, Google’s Martin Splitt confirms. Learn common indexing issues and best practices to ensure your JS images appear in search.

3 min read
2.2K Reads
Apr 1, 2025

AI Crawlers Are Reportedly Draining Site Resources & Skewing Analytics

By Matt G. Southern

AI bots from OpenAI and others consume massive bandwidth, affecting analytics and server resources for websites worldwide.

4 min read
4.7K Reads
Mar 26, 2025

New Cybersecurity Bot Attack Defense Helps SaaS Apps Stay Secure

By Roger Montti

New cybersecurity bot attack defense gives SaaS apps deeper insight into threats and attackers

3 min read
464 Reads
Mar 18, 2025

9 Trends You Should Watch To Keep Your Website Afloat in 2025

By Bluehost

This post was sponsored by Bluehost. The opinions expressed in this article are the sponsor’s own. Is my website ready for 2025’s tech and SEO...

8 min read
2.7K Reads
Feb 28, 2025

Google Simplifies Removing Personal Info From Search Results

By Matt G. Southern

Google simplifies removing personal data from search with new alerts, streamlined takedown requests, and search result refreshing.

2 min read
2.5K Reads
Feb 26, 2025

Hackers Use Google Tag Manager to Steal Credit Card Numbers

By Roger Montti

Hackers are using Google Tag Manager to load malware into Magento sites, stealing credit card numbers during checkout

2 min read
4.2K Reads
Feb 13, 2025

Google Reveals How It Prefetches Search Results For Faster Loading

By Matt G. Southern

Google explains how it uses the Speculation Rules API to prefetch search results, improving loading speeds on Chrome browsers.

3 min read
2.3K Reads
Feb 12, 2025

FTC: GoDaddy Hosting Was “Blind” To Security Threats

By Roger Montti

FTC settlement proposal alleges that GoDaddy hosting was “blind” to security threats which compromised its customers

2 min read
947 Reads
Jan 20, 2025

10 Hosting Trends Agencies Should Watch In 2025

By Bluehost

Discover the top hosting trends for 2025 and how they can transform your agency’s services. Learn to deliver scalable, secure, and future-ready solutions for clients!