November 2022 / 274 posts found
What is a Canonical URL? A Guide for SEO via @sejournal, @tessabonacci
Gain more control over what pages represent your content best – by placing canonical tags. Here’s what you need to know. The post What is a Canonical URL? A Guide for SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
How to E-A-T Ethically with Digital PR
It’s an old marketing cliche that people buy from people, not brands, and if you spend any amount of time on LinkedIn, you’ll be inundated with personal branding gurus explaining to you exactly why that is. Ultimately, it all comes down to trust — the T in Google’s E-A-T. People are more likely to trust a brand or organization with a real human face. In a crowded e-commerce space, that trust (or lack thereof) can make or break a website’s fortune in the SERPs. This, combined with a move away from historic link-building activities, such as link exchanges or broken […]
Upcoming Drops: November 7-13
Let’s face it: The NFT space moves really fast. Considering how quickly things can change in the metaverse, a week in NFTs might as well be a month IRL. Don’t get us wrong — the more people onboarded into the space, the merrier. But because of the constant influx of great art and ideas, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to keep up with all the news, launches, and general happenings. Well, you can put the days of endless Twitter and Discord scrolling behind you, as we put together a weekly list of upcoming NFT drops you definitely don’t want to miss. […]
Art Meets Tech: First-Ever Photography Commission Inspired by AI
Over the course of 2022, there’s been a lot of discussion about the role of AI in art. Thanks in large part to how accessible generative adversarial networks (GANs) like Midjourney and DALL-E have become, individuals all over the globe are uncovering their inner artists for the first time in their lives. Due to the ease of use of these AI-based art-generating platforms, even those wholly untrained in the arts now have the means to bring visions from their minds’ eyes into reality. This development has brought with it a rather large question: Will AI networks one day replace real […]
Fun Fact: NFTs and Art Are Two Entirely Different Things
Not to sound like a non-fungible naysayer, but NFTs aren’t actually art. That’s the honest truth of the matter. While art is undoubtedly one of the most robust use-cases for NFTs, there’s a reason that legacy art institutions and even the powers that be at Wikipedia continue to dispel the correlation between NFTs and art. I’m not saying that the common criticisms of NFTs hold any merit — we all know that the “right-click save” argument is bogus. But there’s much more to be understood about the burgeoning blockchain-based innovation happening in the NFT space than can be pigeonholed into […]
Google’s John Mueller On How To Handle Negative SEO Attacks via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google Search Advocate John Mueller shares an easy way to deal with negative SEO attacks, such as competitors building spammy links to your domain. The post Google’s John Mueller On How To Handle Negative SEO Attacks appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google’s John Mueller: “Search Is Never Guaranteed” via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google Search Advocate John Mueller said, “search is never guaranteed,” in response to a site owner asking why their content isn’t indexed. The post Google’s John Mueller: “Search Is Never Guaranteed” appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Nostalgic Websites: What 32 Popular Sites Used to Look Like
It’s no secret that website design trends (and best practices) have changed dramatically since the internet’s debut. Reflecting on nostalgic websites and comparing them to their present-day counterparts is an excellent way to understand why updating your site is so necessary. With the help of the Wayback Machine, we can see what our favorite websites looked like in years past. Whether you’re planning a website redesign and could use some inspiration, or you’d enjoy reflecting on nostalgic websites, we’ve rounded up 32 sites to peruse. 1) Google While Google essentially maintains its branding with its colorful logo and whitespace on the […]
7 Dos and Don’ts of Attending or Hosting Twitter Spaces
With new social media platforms and features popping up every day, ever wonder about the etiquette you should follow? In this article, we’ll be covering Twitter Spaces etiquette for attendees, hosts, and speakers. Twitter Spaces Etiquette for Attendees 1. Listen more than you speak. On Twitter Spaces, everyone has a role to play. The host is there to set the tone and guide the conversation. Speakers are chosen to share their knowledge. Moderators are there to ensure the space remains safe. As an attendee, your role is to listen and participate upon request. Too often, attendees will show up to […]