Category Archives: Ask David!

Why would someone say that the Yoast plugin has gone “woke”?

Via “Ask David”: “I am looking for a website builder with SEO built-in, so we’re choosing UltimateWB. But I came across a review for a popular WordPress SEO plugin, Yoast SEO, and the reviewer says they’re cancelling their Yoast Premium … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask David!, Technology in the News | Tagged AI content, AI SEO features, content optimization, inclusive language, plugin controversy, SEO news, SEO plugins, seo tools, technical seo, ultimatewb, website builder, woke, WordPress, wordpress plugin, wordpress seo, Yoast review, yoast seo | Leave a comment

How Hard Is It for a Health and Wellness Blog or Website to Rank on Google?

Starting a health and wellness blog or website can be exciting – you get to share tips on fitness, nutrition, mental health, and overall well-being. But if your goal is to get traffic from Google, there’s a hard truth: ranking … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask David!, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) | Tagged ahrefs, alt tag, alt text, authority, backlinks, boost seo, boost traffic, building authority in health niche, competitive health niches, credibility, dwell time, E-A-T, E-E-A-T, eat guidelines, engagement, expertise, fast website, google keyword planner, google search engine ranking, guest posting, health and wellness blog, health blog SEO, health blog traffic, health content strategy, high-quality backlinks, high-quality content, how to rank health blog, influencers, infographics, keyword research, keyword research tool, long-tail keywords, meta description, meta titles, mobile-friendly, multimedia content, niche, on-page seo, podcasts, rank on google, responsive, responsive app, search engine optimization, semrush, seo, SEO for wellness blog, seo mistakes, seo tips, shareable content, styles manager, thin content, trustworthiness, value, videos, wellness website, ymyl, your money or your life | Leave a comment

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 | Leave a comment

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 | Leave a comment

Website Builder vs. Content Management System (CMS): Which One Do You Need?

If you’re researching how to create a website, you’ve probably come across the terms “website builder” and “CMS” (Content Management System). Many people think a website builder and a CMS are completely different – and in the way these terms … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask David!, Compare Website Builders | Tagged beginner friendly, clean url, cms, content management system, css, customization, e-commerce website, fast website, html, javascript, meta tags, no coding required, no-code website builder, powerful website builder, search engine optimization, seo, seo-friendly, small business website, speed, web hosting, web hosting choice, website builder, website builder vs cms, website building, website design, website platform comparison, website speed | Leave a comment

How to Optimize Your Webpages So They Get Found by Search Engines and AI (LLMs)?

If you want your website to get noticed online, it’s important to make sure it’s easy to find and understand – not just by search engines like Google, but also by the latest AI technologies powered by something called large … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask David!, Search Engine Optimization (SEO) | Tagged accessibility, ai, anthropic, chatgpt, claude, faq, fast loading times, fast website, fresh content, gemini, Google Search Console, google search engine ranking, headings, high-quality conetnt, keywords, llama, llm, meta, meta description, meta tags, meta title, mobile-friendly, OpenAI, responsive, responsive app, schema markup, search snippets, structure, subheadings, trustworthy, usability | Leave a comment

How Many Fonts Should Your Website Use – 1, 2, or More?

When you’re designing a website, picking fonts can be exciting – maybe too exciting. Suddenly, you’ve got your headline in a funky display font, your body text in something clean and minimal, your call-to-action in a bold condensed typeface, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask David!, Website Design | Tagged branding, clean design, custom fonts, fast website, font choices, font hierarchy, font pairing, font pairs, font performance, fonts, google fonts, headings, headlines, minimalist design, performance, readability, typography, variable fonts, web design, website design tips, website fonts, website speed | Leave a comment

Should You Accept the Top Fan Badge on Facebook? Here’s What to Know 👀

Facebook introduced the Top Fan badge as a way to recognize and reward highly engaged followers of a Page. If you’ve been active – liking, commenting, or sharing content regularly – you might get a notification: “You’ve earned a Top … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask David!, Social Media | Tagged audience recognition, brand engagement, community tools, credibility, digital marketing, engaagement, facebook, facebook badges, facebook page tips, facebook tips, facebook top fan, influencer, online community building, privacy, promote brand, promote business, promote content, reward fans, social media engagement, social media strategy, top fan, top fan badge, website owners | Leave a comment

Do You Really Need a Website to Start a Business in 2025?

These days, it’s not unusual to see people running businesses entirely through social media. Platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook make it easy to share products, message customers, and even accept payments. So if that’s possible, is a website still … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask David!, Business, Social Media | Tagged backlnks, bloat, boost ranking, branding, build trust, caching, call to action, cdn, clean coding, clean design, credibility, easy navigation, facebook, fast website, google search engine ranking, headings, high-quality content, instagram, keywords, landing page, mobile friendly, responsive, responsive app, scalable, scalable website builder, search engine optimization, seo, social media, tiktok, website speed | Leave a comment

What are the easiest ways to drive traffic to your website for free?

Building a website is just the beginning – getting people to actually visit it is the real challenge. The good news? You don’t need a big marketing budget to drive traffic. There are plenty of free and easy ways to … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask David!, Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Website Traffic | Tagged backlink, bing places, blog, boost seo, boost traffic, communities, discord servers, drive traffic, facebook, facebook groups, forums, free directories, Google Business Profile, google keyword planner, guest post, instagram, instagram reels, linkedin, local business, mailing list, mailing list app, niche, niche directories, pinterest, quora, reddit, referrals, search engine optimization, seo, social media, social share, threads, toktok, twitter, ubersuggest, word-of-mouth, x, yelp, youtube | Leave a comment