Tag Archives: Google Search Console

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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How Fast Can Traffic Grow From Only SEO?

If you’ve launched a website and decided to rely only on SEO, you’re probably asking the same question many founders quietly worry about: Is this growth normal… or am I stuck? Maybe your site has been live for a month … Continue reading

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Google Algorithm Penalties Explained: What They Are, Why They Happen, and How to Recover

Google doesn’t like surprises. Website owners, on the other hand, often get one they didn’t ask for: a sudden drop in traffic, rankings vanishing overnight, and pages that once dominated search results quietly disappearing. In most cases, that shock traces … Continue reading

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Why Google Search Console’s 24-hour report suddenly shows all zeros

If you rely on Google Search Console to keep an eye on your site, you may have noticed something unsettling recently: the “last 24 hours” view showing flat zeroes – no clicks, no impressions, nothing. You might be thinking… Google … Continue reading

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How to Check How Your Web Page or Blog Post is Ranking in Google

If you’ve published a web page or blog post, knowing how it’s performing in search engines is key to improving traffic and SEO. Fortunately, there are several ways to check your ranking. This guide will walk you through the most … Continue reading

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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

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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

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7 Underrated SEO Strategies That Actually Drive Traffic (With Examples)

When it comes to SEO, the advice often sounds the same: write great content, build backlinks, optimize title tags, speed up your site. While those are foundational, some of the most powerful wins come from lesser-discussed tactics that deliver real … Continue reading

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Is It a Joke to Ask Google to Pay for AI Overviews and Zero-Click Content? Not Really.

At first glance, it might sound unreasonable.Asking Google to pay websites when their content appears in snippets or AI-generated answers? Really? But here’s the problem with that thinking: what happens when Google stops sending the traffic?Because that’s exactly what’s happening. … Continue reading

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10 Essential Website Design Features Your Website Needs in 2025

Whether you’re building your first website or looking to upgrade an existing one, understanding the key website design features can make or break your success online. A well-designed site isn’t just about looking good – it should function seamlessly, load … Continue reading

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