Tag Archives: Googlebot

The WordPress Backdoor Scandal: Why 30+ “Trusted” Plugins Just Turned Malicious

WordPress plugins found with a backdoor, malicious, security issues

This recent security breach in the WordPress ecosystem is a massive wake-up call for website owners. A portfolio of over 30 plugins was sold to a new owner who immediately weaponized them with backdoors.

If you use UltimateWB, you are in a much safer position than the average WordPress user - and here is why.

The Attack: What Happened?

A portfolio of 30+ plugins (formerly under "WP Online Support," now "Essential Plugin") was sold on Flippa for a six-figure

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Does “Test Live URL” help Google index your webpage faster?

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Live Test of a webpage on Google Search Console, passes and says the URL is available to Google and indexable...but not indexed yet.

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 indexing your page soon after testing the Live URL, it was just a coincidence. Clicking

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Does Faster Website Speed Increase Googlebot Crawl Frequency?

A race car representing a fast website speeds along a track, with multiple Googlebot icons appearing frequently, illustrating increased crawl frequency due to faster site speed.

Boosting your website’s speed can significantly enhance how often and how efficiently Google crawls your site. This ties directly into what Google refers to as your “crawl budget.”

What Is Crawl Budget?

Crawl budget is the number of pages Googlebot is willing and able to crawl on your site within a certain period. It’s determined by two key factors:

  • Crawl Rate Limit: The maximum number of requests per second Googlebot will make without overwhelming your server.
  • Crawl Demand:
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