Website Copyright Year: Your 2019 Footer Is Telling on You

An old copyright year in your website footer won't hurt rankings, but it makes customers wonder if you're open. Here's how to fix it and what it hints at.

Blog Comment Spam: Google Says It’s Your Problem Now

Google just updated its user-generated spam guidance. Here's how to clean up blog comment spam, lock down quote tools and keep junk pages out of search.

FAQ Page: Nobody Asked If You’re Passionate About Quality

An FAQ page that answers what customers really ask, answer first, helps people book and helps AI search tools understand you. Here's how to write one.

Small Business Online Visibility: Confidence Isn’t a Plan

Most small business owners think customers can find them online. Here's what a new survey says about online visibility, and what to fix first.

Thank You Page: The Most Ignored Page on Your Website

A thank you page is where a new lead decides if you're legit. What to put on yours, how to track it, and why 'Thanks, we'll be in touch' isn't enough.

SEO Friendly URLs: Hyphens Yes, Renaming Everything No

Google says URL keywords are a tiny signal and hyphens beat underscores. Here's what that means for your site, and the one URL mistake to avoid.

One Page Website: Why Your Services Need Their Own Pages

Is a one page website enough for your business? Why each service needs its own page for Google, AI search and customers, and when it's fine.

PHP Security Update: Updating WordPress Doesn’t Fix It

PHP pushed a critical security update Oct 21, and updating WordPress didn't install it. How to check your PHP version and what to ask your host.

Robots.txt and AI Crawlers: It’s a Doormat, Not a Lock

Google says robots.txt only controls crawling, not what AI does with your content. What small businesses should block, allow and check right now.