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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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Using 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 … Continue reading

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Is 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 … Continue reading

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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, … Continue reading

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Will AI Really Replace Junior Frontend Developers?

“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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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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 … Continue reading

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What 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, … Continue reading

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