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Does Google still use PageRank to rate your website?
"Ask David" short answer: yes. While you can’t see it anymore, PageRank is still a "core" part of how Google determines which websites are trustworthy and important.
Related: What Makes a Simple Website Feel Trustworthy? (From Real User Experience, Not Theory)
However, the PageRank of today is very different from the simple "0 to 10" score people obsessed over in the early 2000s.
How PageRank Works in 2026
In the early days, PageRank was the primary way Google ranked
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Does “Test Live URL” help Google index your webpage faster?
Does clicking on the "Test Live URL" on Google Search Console after using the "Request Indexing" link make Google index your page sooner? Or was it just a coincidence?
“Ask David” answer: The short answer is no, if you experienced Google indexing your page soon after testing the Live URL, it was just a coincidence. Clicking
... Continue readingUsing a URL Shortener and Passing the SEO Link Juice
Does using a URL shortener like azipURL or TinyURL not pass on the SEO link juice of having a backlink posted somewhere?
"Ask David" answer:
Actually, using a URL shortener like azipURL, TinyURL, or Bitly generally does pass on the SEO
... Continue readingIs TikTok Censoring Anti-Trump Content? User Complaints Lead to Investigation
TikTok - the social media platform with hundreds of millions of U.S. users - is under fresh scrutiny after a wave of creators, public figures, and everyday users reported unusual behavior on the app. These users claim that videos critical of President Donald Trump or related to politically sensitive topics are being suppressed, blocked, or shown minimal engagement, sparking a political debate over bias and censorship on major tech platforms.
What Sparked the Controversy?
In the last week of
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From Sidewalk Robots to Real‑World Limits: The Promise and Pitfalls of AI Deliveries
In many U.S. cities today, your dinner might arrive not from a driver behind the wheel, but from a small autonomous robot cruising down the sidewalk - AI at work in our everyday lives. That’s the story of Serve Robotics, a company led by Dr. Ali Kashani, whose mission is to make delivery smarter, cleaner, and faster using artificial intelligence and advanced robotics.
Serve’s delivery
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"Ask David" Question:
I’m a junior frontend developer with about a year of experience, and lately I’ve been uneasy about how fast AI tools are advancing. I keep seeing claims that junior developers are the most at risk, and it makes me question whether the skills I’m building now will still matter a few years from now. From a practical, technical standpoint, how concerned should I be - and what should I actually be focusing on to stay relevant?
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Meta Descriptions Too Short? What Bing’s Warning Really Means and How to Fix It
If you’ve been using Bing Webmaster Tools, you may have noticed a warning like:
“Meta descriptions on many of your pages are too short.”
This doesn’t mean your pages are broken. It’s a moderate warning specific to Bing that may affect how your pages appear in Bing search results, though Google handles descriptions differently. Let’s break down what it means, why it happens, and how to fix it.
Related: Why You Should Be Using Bing Webmaster Tools (Even If
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Posted in Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Tagged bing, Bing search, bing webmaster tools, click-through rates, ctr, meta description, meta description length, meta descriptions, search engine optimization, SEO best practices, seo tips, user engagement, website optimization, website tips
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How to Make Your FAQ Section More Engaging for Users
FAQs are a staple of websites - they help answer common questions quickly and reduce customer support requests. But if your FAQ section feels like a long, impersonal list, visitors may skim past it or leave your site looking for clearer guidance.
Here’s how to make your FAQs more engaging and user-friendly:
1. Use a Conversational Tone
Instead of formal or robotic responses, write answers as if you’re speaking directly to the visitor. This makes the information more approachable and
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Why You Should Remove Redundant Header Tags from Your Web Pages
For a long time, SEO tools and platforms like Bing Webmaster Tools will flag this message:
“Remove redundant <h1> tags from the page source, so that only one <h1> tag exists.”
Why? Because having multiple <h1> tags can confuse both search engines and users about what your page is really about - even though modern search engines are more flexible than they used to be.
📌 What An <h1> Tag Is
The <h1> tag is the main heading of your
... Continue readingWhat Is the IndexNow Message in Bing Webmaster Tools?
If you use Bing Webmaster Tools, you may have noticed a banner that says:
“Set up IndexNow and boost your site’s visibility in search engines within minutes.”
At first glance, it looks like an ad.
It sounds promotional, it’s visually highlighted, and it pushes you to click.
But it’s not an advertisement - and it’s also not a Bing-owned service, which is where most of the confusion comes from.
Let’s clear this up properly.
Short Answer
- ❌ It’s
Posted in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Traffic Statistics
Tagged authority, bing, bing webmaster tools, boost visibility, crawl, https, improve ranking, indexing, indexnow, internal linking, microsoft, robots.txt, search engine optimization, search engine ranking, seo, sitemaps, visibility
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