Tag Archives: htaccess

How to Clear Your Internet Browser Cache on Desktop and Mobile

In our previous post, Do Your Website Visitors Have to Clear Their Browser Cache? Here’s Why That’s a Problem – And Why You Don’t Need to Worry with UltimateWB, we talked about how you don’t want to require your website … Continue reading

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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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WebP vs. JPG/PNG: Should You Use Fallback Images for Compatibility?

Optimizing images for performance is crucial. It is one of the scoring factors on Google’s PageSpeed Insights, making it important for search engine optimization too. One of the biggest decisions web developers and website owners face is whether to upload … 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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Does Google have a 410 redirect budget?

The concept of a fixed “410 redirect budget” for websites is not a formally defined term by Google. However, the number of 410 (Gone) responses in your .htaccess file can indirectly impact your website’s SEO in a few ways: How … Continue reading

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Should you have two versions of your images on your website – WebP and one of the classic formats like JPG or PNG?

Yes, you should generally have two versions of your images on your website: Here’s why this approach is beneficial: How to Implement: If you’re using UltimateWB, it handles it for you! You can just click on the “Create WebP” button … Continue reading

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How to Keep Bounce Rate in Check? Tips for a Successful Website

Bounce rate, the percentage of visitors who leave your website after viewing only one page, is a crucial metric for website success. A high bounce rate can indicate that your content isn’t engaging or relevant to your target audience. Here … Continue reading

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Do WordPress plugins sometimes leave stuff on your website after uninstalling the plugin?

Yes, WordPress plugins can sometimes leave leftover data on your website after uninstalling them. It is another drawback to using WordPress plugins, besides security issues. (And it’s not just WordPress, but also other open source platforms like Magento, Drupal, and … 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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Do domain URL variants or structures matter in SEO?

Yes, domain URL variants and structures do impact SEO – search engine optimization – in several ways. Here’s a breakdown of key factors to consider: 1. URL Structure and Readability: The UltimateWB website builder takes care of choosing the best … Continue reading

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