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Blocking Copy/Paste or Right-Click: Will It Hurt SEO or Just Frustrate Users?
Many website owners consider preventing visitors from copying content or using right/left mouse clicks. At first glance, it seems like a way to protect your work – but is it worth it? Is it a good idea? And could it … Continue reading
Posted in Ask David!, Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Tagged accessibility, batch watermarking, block copy paste, bounce rate, canonical tags, content protection, copyscape, duplicate content, engagement, html, indexable, right-click disable, search engine optimization, seo, SEO impact, usability, user experience, user-friemdly, view page source, watermark, watermarking tool, website usability, website visitors
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Should You Still Disavow Toxic Backlinks in 2025?
SEO strategies come and go, but one question still lingers: is it worth disavowing toxic backlinks? With Google’s algorithm becoming increasingly sophisticated at recognizing spammy or manipulative link patterns, many marketers and webmasters are rethinking their approach to disavow files. … Continue reading
Posted in Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Tagged backlink cleanup, backlinks, disavow backlinks, disavow toxic backlinks, google algorithm, google disavow links tool, high-quality backlinks, high-quality content, link audit, link profile, link profile management, manual actions, negative SEO, negative seo campaigns, search engine optimization, seo, SEO 2025, seo tips, spammy links, toxic backlinks, toxic links
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Why You Should Be Using Bing Webmaster Tools (Even If You’re Already on Google Search Console)
When it comes to SEO, most website owners are laser-focused on Google – and for good reason. Google commands the lion’s share of global search traffic. But if you’re only optimizing for Google and ignoring Bing, you could be leaving … Continue reading
Posted in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Website Traffic
Tagged bing, bing webmaster tools, bwt, Google Search Console, gsc, keyword research tool, search engine optimization, seo, seo comparison, seo reach, seo scan, seo tips, seo tools, sitemap submission, visibility, website analytics, website traffic
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AI Gone Rogue Again? Perplexity Bots Bypass IP Blocks and Robots.txt
Just months after Claude’s so-called “blackmail” stunt fueled fears about agentic AI models, the web is facing another wave of rogue behavior. This time, Perplexity AI is under fire for sneaking past website blocks, disguising its bots, and scraping content … Continue reading
AI Coding Tools Make Developers Slower – Even When They Think They’re Faster
Artificial intelligence is supposed to speed up software development, but a new study suggests that the reality is more complicated. Researchers from Model Evaluation & Threat Research (METR) conducted a controlled trial and discovered that AI coding tools can actually … Continue reading
How to Add “Order a Print” to a Custom Website (Printful + Stripe + PayPal + PHP)
Want to turn your photos, artwork, drawings, or paintings into ready-to-order prints? In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to add a simple “Order a Print” button to your website, connect it with Printful to handle fulfillment, and accept payments … Continue reading
Posted in Ask David!, Business, Integration Tutorials
Tagged art print ecommerce tutorial, custom website prints, order a print button, PayPal API PHP, PayPal PHP checkout, PHP printful example, PHP Stripe PayPal integration, print on demand website, Printful API PHP, Printful custom integration, Printful integration, sell artwork online, sell photos online prints, Stripe PHP checkout, Stripe webhook PHP
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How to Check if Your Website is Showing Up in ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, or Other AI Answers
AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google Gemini are quickly becoming the go-to search method for many users. Instead of typing queries into Google, people are getting instant answers directly from AI – sometimes with source links, sometimes without. If … Continue reading
Posted in Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Website Security
Tagged ahrefs, ai, ai answers, aio, analytics, ao optimization, authority, brand visibility, branding, chatgpt, evergreen, ga4, gemini, google analytics, llm, matomo, niche, perplexity, referral traffic, search engine optimization, semrush, seo, similarweb, target audience
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‘SEO Optimization’: Redundant Buzz Word or Ranking Secret?
“SEO optimization.” Say it out loud. Doesn’t it sound like saying “PIN number” or “ATM machine”? That’s because it is – SEO already means Search Engine Optimization, so adding “optimization” again is technically repeating yourself. But here’s the twist: tons … Continue reading
Posted in Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Tagged acronym, backlinks, boost ranking, boost traffic, fast website, google search engine ranking, high-quality content, keywords, mobile-friendly, organic traffic, redundant, responsive, responsive app, search engine optimization, search engine ranking., search engine results, seo, seo optimization, seo tips, useful content
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Goodbye Dial-Up Connection: AOL’s Iconic Internet Service Is Officially Signing Off After 34 Years
Remember that unforgettable sound of your dial-up modem screaming, squealing, and finally connecting you to the vast unknown? That nostalgic beep-boop-whirr was AOL’s way of saying, “Welcome to the internet!” But after 34 years, AOL is finally pulling the plug … Continue reading
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Tagged 1990s internet, aim, aol, aol chat, AOL dial-up shutdown, AOL ending dial-up, aol instant messaging, AOL Shield browser, broadband, dial-up internet, instant messaging, internet evolution, internet history, internet service providers, online nostalgia, You’ve Got Mail
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