Search Generative Experience (SGE): How SGE Will Impact SEO
Inside Search Lab, Google is currently testing a groundbreaking feature called Search Generative Experience (SGE) that harnesses the power of AI to revolutionize its search engine. This upcoming change is poised to be the most significant shift in the search engine platform since its inception. As SGE prepares for its official launch, it is crucial […]
Understanding the Transition from Universal Analytics to GA4: An Essential Move for Your Business
Google’s Universal Analytics Will stop functioning on July 1, 2023 The world of digital analytics has seen a significant shift, as Google, a leading player in the digital sphere, has announced that it will retire Universal Analytics by July 1, 2023. The successor is Google Analytics 4 (GA4), which promises to redefine the way businesses […]
Home Networking, Mesh WiFi Systems vs Traditional Routers
What is a Mesh WiFi Network? Have you heard the term “Mesh WiFi“? I had but didn’t truly understand why I needed one. However, my Gig Internet speed was not coming through on my WiFi. Now granted, I was trying to get it to the apartment across the driveway from the house. It […]
How to Create a WordPress Blog Post: A Beginner’s Guide
The How To Post A Blog Properly Video that Has Been Coming For Some Time. How to create format a blog post is one of the most common questions and requests we get at Great Things LLC. I’ve made short helpful videos for minute clients but have never put a full-length version together. More […]
Top 6 reasons why these Google Events structured data alerts are so lame
Google Events structured data alerts are so lame: A blog about the Google structured data notifications and why they are lame. Let’s face it: Google Analytics is important. Every website should have either a free one or a premium one. The reason they are so important is that they help you to understand your web […]
Work Around for Contact and Elementor forms are not sending in WordPress 6.1
WP 6.1 Mail SMTP: Elementor Forms and Contact Forms are not sending emails. There has been a problem with forms not being sent via email from a WordPress site after the 6.1 updates. This has just come to my attention and it seems to be affecting all client’s sites. This has to do with how […]
You are at risk! Brute Force Attacks Broke 5 Client Sites this week.
In the last week, 5 of our client sites have been broken by brute-force attacks Hacking and brute-force attacks have been on the rise. When your site is the target of a brute-force attack, a bot will attempt every password combination it can generate. If you have a weak password, it can usually […]
The Only Testimonial Template You’ll Ever Need: Done for You with Email Scripts
The testimonial template is the #1 tool to build value, trust, and authority for your brand. They are one of the most effective ways to grow your business. Because you already know testimonials are essential, you’ve likely sent an email to a customer or client that went like this, “Hey Sally. I’m wondering if you […]
Creating An Online Course: Everything You Need To Know
So You Want to Build an Online Course? Building an online course is a great way to share your knowledge with others. While the process of building a course can be intimidating, it doesn’t have to be. By following this guide, you’ll be able to build an online course for beginners and get started sharing […]
YouTube Handles, What You Need to Know
YouTube Handles are Coming What are handles? Why should you care? First, it is a big change on how YouTube is connecting users, creators and partners. It also changing how they create your channel URL. For example, my channel URL is https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshMeeder It will be changed over to https://www.youtube.com/@JoshMeeder If you don’t […]
Ensuring Your Website is ADA Compliant
Introduction The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) is a federal civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation and other facilities. The ADA was signed into law by President George H. W. Bush on July 26, 1990 and took effect on […]
Google Video Indexing: what it means to you
Google has added Video Indexing to Search Console If you have Search Console set up for your website, you may have received a notification from Google about video indexing. You will find this under your Search Console dashboard as Video Pages. The following is a good description from Google’s help file: “The video indexing report […]