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Can Technical SEO Issues Trigger HCU Penalties? Here’s What You Should Know

When Google rolls out a major algorithm update like the Helpful Content Update (HCU), many websites see fluctuations in their rankings. While HCU is mostly designed to reward content that is written for humans, not for search engines, some technical … Continue reading

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How to Successfully Rebrand Your Website Without Losing Your Audience

Rebranding a website is a big decision—one that can make or break your online presence. If you’ve built a website over several years, you may feel hesitant about changing its name, design, and branding. What if your existing audience doesn’t … Continue reading

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When do you use a 301 redirect vs 410 redirect?

Choose a 301 Redirect when: Choose a 410 Response when: Key Considerations: In Summary when updating your .htaccess file for redirects: I hope this helps! Related: Maintain SEO Power During Your Website Migration & Rebuild: A Smooth Builder Switch Are … Continue reading

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Maintain SEO Power During Your Website Migration & Rebuild: A Smooth Builder Switch

“What is the process of migrating your website, doing a rebuild using the same domain with a different builder? Are there any potential issues that I need to be aware of?” Summary: Revamping your website? Don’t lose SEO juice! This … Continue reading

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WWW or no WWW – That is the question

We are talking about whether your website is “www.your-website.com” or just “your-website.com” .  You want your website to be accessible both ways of course, whether the user types in the “www” or not (most people won’t take the extra time … Continue reading

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