UpdraftPlus breach exposes millions of WordPress sites to attacks
A security breach in the UpdraftPlus WordPress plugin's UpdraftCentral feature allowed attackers to install malicious plugins and create backdoor admin accounts…
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Joyce is a core team member at Rabbit Rank and the lead author covering SEO news, algorithm updates, industry trends, and actionable ranking strategies.
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China implements first GEO standards after TV expose
Learn how China swiftly developed the first Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) standards after a TV scandal, offering insights for Western SEOs.
PHP Emergency Fixes Address Critical Website Vulnerabilities
Emergency fixes for critical PHP security flaws are out, affecting WordPress and other sites. Update immediately, as AI may accelerate future vulnerabilities.
Google Images, Discover Lack JPEG XL Support Despite Browser Adoption
Google Images and Discover previews currently do not support the JPEG XL image format, despite its adoption by Chrome, Firefox, and Safari.
Minddex: AI Overviews show social media visibility beyond SEO
Minddex study reveals organic position tracking is inadequate for social visibility in AI Overviews, with YouTube and Reddit showing opposite trends.
DeepSeek launches new Search API with authority scoring system
An in-depth test of DeepSeek's new Search and Fetch API, examining its authority scores, reranking, and effectiveness in filtering spam and low-quality content.
DeepSeek launches search engine API for developers
DeepSeek introduces its in-house search engine and API to developers, featuring spam filtering and authority scores, while raising questions about transparency.
Meta revises web crawling clause, critics say data use still broad
Meta revises Commercial Terms, removing 'training' from its crawl clause. Legal experts still express concerns over broad data usage permissions.
Google removes Indexing API approval docs, sparking uncertainty
Google has removed the Indexing API approval form and instructions from its documentation, leaving developers uncertain about the process.
Google to boost AI links amid publisher traffic, data concerns
Google enhances link visibility in AI Overviews and AI Mode but withholds click data. Publishers report 40% traffic loss, leading to legal action in France.
Google algorithm update 96.8% likely within month, model predicts
A new prediction model signals a 96.8% chance of a Google Panda-style core algorithm update within 30 days, targeting scaled and low-quality content.
Coywolf Pack Plugin Boosts EmDash Site Speed, SEO Features
Discover Coywolf Pack, the new EmDash plugin by SEO expert Jon Henshaw, that delivers absurdly fast websites, advanced SEO, and robust WordPress migration.
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