Monthly Archives: January 2025

Uncovering ChatGPT Search Sources

It’s been almost two years since generative AI burst onto the radars of tech and digital professionals worldwide. Since then, the conversation hasn’t stopped, and the developments keep coming. Not even 18 months ago, we found that ChatGPT’s local search capabilities were pretty poor. Fast-forward to now, and ChatGPT-4 enables users to search the web [...]

2025-01-09T15:42:49+00:00January 9th, 2025|SEO|

How to Offload WordPress Media to Improve Website Speed

Does your WordPress website have a lot of images and videos? These files can make your content look great, but they can also slow your website down and frustrate your visitors. One of the ways you can tackle this issue is by offloading your WordPress media files. This involves storing your media files on a [...]

2025-01-09T15:33:11+00:00January 9th, 2025|Using Wordpress|

4,000,000 WordPress Sites Using Really Simple Security Free and Pro Versions Affected by Critical Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Introductory Note: This is one of the more serious vulnerabilities that we have reported on in our 12 year history as a security provider for WordPress. This vulnerability affects Really Simple Security, formerly known as Really Simple SSL, installed on over 4 million websites, and allows an attacker to remotely gain full administrative access to [...]

2025-01-09T15:17:56+00:00January 9th, 2025|Security|

Local SEO For Contractors

If you’re a contractor, then mastering local SEO can lead to more business opportunities. Customers often search for services like plumbing, electrical, or building using terms that include a location. A 2024 study by Contractor Lead Partners, which analyzed 9,782 contractor Google Business Profiles, reveals that while some contractors are effectively leveraging online tools, many [...]

2025-01-09T15:28:05+00:00January 6th, 2025|SEO|

Facebook’s Gen Z Comeback? Why Local Businesses Should Care About the New Redesign

Facebook has just announced a ‘Gen-Z focused redesign’ in a bid to rival popular apps like TikTok.  The redesign will feature a ‘Local’ specific tab that will group together local community-specific features, such as Marketplace, Groups, and Events. Image source: Tech Crunch Local content will also begin to be featured in a user’s feed, showcasing [...]

2025-01-09T15:28:17+00:00January 2nd, 2025|SEO|