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Robots.txt Turns 30: Google Highlights Hidden Strengths via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google’s Gary Illyes highlights robots.txt file’s error tolerance and unexpected features as it marks 30 years of aiding web crawling and SEO. The post Robots.txt Turns 30: Google Highlights Hidden Strengths appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
WordPress Takes Bite Out Of Plugin Attacks via @sejournal, @martinibuster
WordPress took decisive steps to combat supply chain attacks over the weekend by pausing plugin updates and resetting passwords The post WordPress Takes Bite Out Of Plugin Attacks appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Discusses Core Topicality Systems via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Google’s director of product management discusses search rankings, including the importance of the core topicality systems The post Google Discusses Core Topicality Systems appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
WordPress Plugin Supply Chain Attacks Escalate via @sejournal, @martinibuster
More WordPress security threats emerge as supply chain attack infections are discovered in a greater number of plugins The post WordPress Plugin Supply Chain Attacks Escalate appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google’s E-E-A-T & The Myth Of The Perfect Ranking Signal via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google clarifies E-E-A-T’s role in search rankings, emphasizing quality content over chasing specific signals for improved search performance. The post Google’s E-E-A-T & The Myth Of The Perfect Ranking Signal appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Warns Of Soft 404 Errors And Their Impact On SEO via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google’s Gary Illyes warns of soft 404 errors’ impact on web crawling and recommends proper error handling to improve SEO and site efficiency. The post Google Warns Of Soft 404 Errors And Their Impact On SEO appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google’s Search Dilemma: The Battle With ‘Not’ & Prepositions via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google still struggles with complex search queries, particularly those using “not” and prepositions, despite AI advancements. The post Google’s Search Dilemma: The Battle With ‘Not’ & Prepositions appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
WordPress Plugins Compromised At The Source via @sejournal, @martinibuster
Hackers are exploiting WordPress plugins at the source, enabling them to infect every site using the compromised plugins The post WordPress Plugins Compromised At The Source appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Completes June 2024 Spam Update Rollout via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google completed the June 2024 spam update, targeting policy-violating websites. As search quality improves, search rankings may fluctuate. The post Google Completes June 2024 Spam Update Rollout appeared first on Search Engine Journal.
Google Reveals Its Methods For Measuring Search Quality via @sejournal, @MattGSouthern
Google measures search results using surveys, experts, and user behavior. Improving quality leads to trickier searches and ongoing challenges. The post Google Reveals Its Methods For Measuring Search Quality appeared first on Search Engine Journal.