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The Dogfooding Test: What Happens When Web Platforms Don’t Use Their Own Tools?

Screenshot of the Divi, Elegant Themes, website, with the source code opened in the right side frame, showing that the website is not built on Divi
Divi, from Elegant Themes, is one of the website builders not using the code they sell for their own website.

Choosing a web development platform usually comes down to reviewing a checklist of features, viewing templates, and reading marketing copy. However, there is a far more reliable metric for evaluating the true capability, speed, and structural integrity of any software platform.

You simply have to look at what the creators of the software use to run their own business.

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Blocking Copy/Paste or Right-Click: Will It Hurt SEO or Just Frustrate Users?

Blocking copy/paste or right click

Many website owners consider preventing visitors from copying content or using right/left mouse clicks. At first glance, it seems like a way to protect your work - but is it worth it? Is it a good idea? And could it hurt your SEO or the user experience on your website?

How Search Engines See Your Content

Google and other search engines don’t care if visitors can copy your text or right-click on your pages. Crawlers read your HTML source code,

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