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★★★ Does the rel=canonical between mobile and desktop really dilute PageRank?

It is crucial to follow best practices, such as using the rel=canonical attribute to link the mobile version to the desktop version, in order to not divide PageRank between the two versions....

Nov 06, 2013 ⚡ Analysis available

★★★ Should you really mark up YouTube videos already embedded on your site with schema.org?

Google recommends adding schema.org markup for embedded videos on your site, even if the video is already on YouTube. The more markup present on a page, the easier it is for search engines to understa...

Nov 04, 2013 ⚡ Analysis available

★★★ Should you really allow the crawling of your JS, CSS, and video files for better SEO?

For a better understanding of your pages with videos, Google recommends allowing access to your JavaScript, CSS, and ideally the video file itself. This helps Google get all the necessary context from...

Nov 04, 2013 ⚡ Analysis available

★★★ How does Google now report security vulnerabilities on your site?

Google has introduced a security issue reporting feature in its webmaster tools. This allows for better identification and resolution of problems such as hacks or malware infections, providing more de...

Nov 01, 2013 ⚡ Analysis available

★★★ Should you really clean your disavow file after removing toxic backlinks?

After using the disavow tool for links that are difficult to remove, it is not imperative to take those links off the list once they have been deleted. However, it can help you track the situation. Ma...

Nov 01, 2013 ⚡ Analysis available

★★ Why do your old backlinks still appear in Search Console even though they’ve been gone for months?

The link data shown in webmaster tools may include old links even if they have been removed for a long time, as the system needs to recrawl and reindex URLs to reflect changes....

Nov 01, 2013 ⚡ Analysis available

★★ How long does it really take for Google to acknowledge your data changes?

Google must recrawl and reindex URLs after data changes, such as link removals, have been made. The update delay depends on the crawl frequency of each URL....

Nov 01, 2013 ⚡ Analysis available

★★ What should you do when competitors clone your website?

If you see your website copied by others, start by checking if Google has taken manual actions against you and follow Google's guidance to address link-related issues....

Nov 01, 2013 ⚡ Analysis available

★★ Why does Google prioritize official websites over Google Play in search results?

To ensure official websites rank higher than Google Play under certain circumstances, making the site more appealing for naturally attracting inbound links is advised....

Nov 01, 2013 ⚡ Analysis available

★★★ Do you really need to update WordPress to avoid SEO penalties?

It is crucial to keep WordPress updated to avoid security vulnerabilities. Older versions of WordPress may have weaknesses that attackers could exploit....

Nov 01, 2013 ⚡ Analysis available

★★★ How does Google Safe Browsing identify malware and impact your SEO?

Google Safe Browsing identifies malware-infected sites by scanning the internet. Sites are flagged as dangerous if their malicious content is detected, regardless of the webmaster's reputation....

Oct 30, 2013 ⚡ Analysis available

★★★ Why do legitimate sites sometimes redirect to malicious pages without your knowledge?

Legitimate sites can be compromised to redirect users to attack sites. This happens when the legitimate site or its resources include content modified by malicious sites....

Oct 30, 2013 ⚡ Analysis available

★★★ How can you find out if a website is really infected by malware according to Google?

To find out if a website is infected with malware, you can use the Google Safe Browsing diagnostic page. It indicates whether the site is safe or suspicious and provides detailed information about ass...

Oct 30, 2013 ⚡ Analysis available

★★★ How does Google flag hacked sites directly in search results?

Google adds a notification in the search results to alert site owners when something suspicious is detected. This measure aims to protect users and inform webmasters about potential security issues on...

Oct 30, 2013 ⚡ Analysis available

★★★ How can you recover a hacked site without losing your SEO rankings?

Before requesting a review, ensure that you have verified ownership of your site in Webmaster Tools, cleaned your site of the hacker's vandalism, fixed the vulnerability, and brought your site back on...

Oct 30, 2013 ⚡ Analysis available

★★★ How can you remove a phishing warning from Google in under 24 hours?

For sites affected by phishing, complete the review available on Google and it will take approximately one day to process. If the review is successful, the phishing warning will be removed and your pa...

Oct 30, 2013 ⚡ Analysis available

★★★ How can you lift a malware warning after cleaning your compromised site?

For sites infected by malware, requesting a review triggers an analysis by Google’s anti-malware systems. After about a day, if the site is cleaned, the malware warning will be removed from browsers a...

Oct 30, 2013 ⚡ Analysis available

★★★ Why does Google still display infected URLs after a failed malware review?

In the event of a malware review failure, Google will continue to display samples of infected URLs to assist you in your next investigation, likely due to Google's malware scanners being more accurate...

Oct 30, 2013 ⚡ Analysis available

★★★ How long does it really take to recover from a hacking penalty?

For hacked sites with spam, the review request can trigger a manual process or a complete reprocessing of the hacked pages, which may take several weeks. Once cleaned, the 'hacked' label will be remov...

Oct 30, 2013 ⚡ Analysis available

★★ Should you submit multiple review requests for a hacked and infected site?

Sites affected by malware and spam only need to submit a single review request. The same button will submit your request to both concerned systems: malware and spam related to hacking....

Oct 30, 2013 ⚡ Analysis available