The exact way Google ranks websites has long been an enigma. Only two years ago did we get confirmation about the two most important ranking signals (hint: content and backlinks). However, you might not know that the third most important is relatively new: Google RankBrain. RankBrain is a machine learning algorithm that the search giant uses to improve its search results. It’s one of many web initiatives of artificial intelligence that will change our lives. Since RankBrain is such an important factor for deciding where your site will end up in the SERPs, you better not ignore it. Yet, chances […]
3 Ways to Learn and Experiment With JavaScript (Without a Local Install)
The future for WordPress and JavaScript is looking bright. This is in large part due to projects like Gutenberg, which are leading to JavaScript usage blossoming. Many existing WordPress developers will, therefore, need to learn the language to design modern websites. However, to do so you’ll require a WordPress install full of content to work with, and you’ll almost certainly come across a myriad of files that could play havoc with your learning. Fortunately, there are a number of tools available that don’t require a full WordPress installation. These are essentially sandboxes that let you code snippets without having the other elements in […]
Most Common Novice Website Creator Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When building a website, it can be easy to lose sight of what your customer wants. Your website needs to represent who you are and what you do, but it also needs to be a way for your customers to connect with your brand. Making a connection allows you to stand out from the crowd. In order to make a dynamic website that not only brings in customers but retains them. Here are some common mistakes site owners make and how to avoid them. The content layout is disorganized Anyone, who is browsing on websites, gets turned off when they […]
How WordPress Can Lead the Web in Privacy-First Design
In May of 2018, WordPress 4.9.6 was released with new privacy-related features to aid in compliance with the new EU privacy regulations known as the GDPR. The GDPR grants EU citizens the right to request what data a website can collect, and request that it be erased. It also requires informed consent of how the data will be used and shared with third parties. Every WordCamp I’ve been to since the last US election I’ve had multiple conversations about why corporate surveillance states, like those created by analytics collection, PPC platforms, etc, are in general dangerous, especially when used for […]
Torque Toons: Anticipation
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