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Google Dodges a Breakup, But Big Changes Are Coming
September 2025 brought a huge update in the long-running antitrust battle with Google. The verdict? Google isn’t getting split up – so Chrome and Android are sticking around under the same roof – but the company does have to give … Continue reading
Posted in Announcements
Tagged AI search competitors, alphabet, android, antitrust, Big Tech regulation, chatgpt, chrome, claude, Claude AI, developers, DOJ vs Google, exclusive search deals, google, Google antitrust ruling 2025, Google monopoly, perplexity, search engines, SEO and AI, startups, tech law, UltimateWB blog, web regulation
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AIO vs GEO vs SEO: What’s the Difference – and How to Optimize for All Three
If you’ve been online lately and you’re a web dev like me, you’ve probably heard a lot of hype around AIO (AI Optimization) and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization). These buzzwords are being tossed around as the “new SEO” — but … Continue reading
Posted in Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Tagged ai optimization, AI tools, AI-generated content, ai-generated snippets, aio, author, authority, authority signals, backlinks, brand mentions, brand visibility, chatgpt, content clustering, faq, faq sections, featured snippets, forums, generative engine optimization, geo, google ai overviews, Google Business Profile, Google rich snippets, google's ai overview, headings, high-quality content, how-to, internal linking, internal links, keyword research, large language models, llm, mobile friendly, natural language, new seo, organization, perplexity.ai, quora, reddit, responsive, responsive app, schema, schema markup, schema.org, search engine optimization, search engines, seo, structured data, subheadings, technical performance, title tag, topical authority, trust, usability, visibility, website speed, wikidata, wikipedia
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Do I Really Need a Website for My Business If I’m Using Social Media?
If you’re running a small business and getting steady clients through Instagram, Facebook, or even Linktree and booking platforms, you may be asking: Do I really need a website for my business? It’s a common question – and a valid … Continue reading
Posted in Ask David!, Business, General, Marketing
Tagged account suspended, business credibility, customer engagement, discoverability, do I need a website, facebook, google search, instagram, linktree, online booking, online presence, professional, reach, search engines, seo, small business website, social media, third-party platforms, website vs social media
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Website or App First? A Startup’s Dilemma
“Ask David!” question: “Should I build a website first or app for my startup?” The age-old question for startups: website or app? When launching a new venture, deciding whether to prioritize a website or a mobile app can be a … Continue reading
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Tagged brand loyalty, branding, cross-device compatibility, cross-platform compatibility, mobile friendly, organic traffic, push notifications, responsive, responsive app, search engine optimization, search engines, seo, startup, target audience, user friendly, website vs app
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How robots can keep your site from being indexed on Google, Yahoo, top search engines
Yes, robots can actually prevent your website from being indexed by top search engines like Google and Yahoo – and no, this isn’t a sci-fi movie plot! Don’t worry, you can fix it, there is an easy solution. …Just to clarify first … Continue reading
Does posting your content on your Facebook page or Twitter count as backlinks for your website when you link to it? (or should I say “X” instead of Twitter?!)
No, posting your content on your Facebook page or Twitter does not count as backlinks for your website, even if you link to it. This is because social media links are typically marked as “nofollow” by search engines, which means … Continue reading →