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Googlebot fraud (Fake crawlers, bot abuse & how to protect your site)
Googlebot fraud happens when malicious bots pose as one of Google’s crawlers to sneak past your security rules, allowing them broader crawling and scraping access than typical traffic. From there, they can overload servers, scrape your content, and distort your crawl diagnostics — creating performance issues and bad data while appearing completely legitimate. Left unchecked, those fake crawls chip away at performance, inflate risk, and muddy the data you rely on to make smart SEO decisions.
Timeless SEO rules AI can’t override: 11 unshakeable fundamentals
Today’s AI-driven search might look radically different on the surface, but the core principles of SEO remain as critical as ever. Yes, AI overviews, zero-click SERPs, and entity-based results have changed how users get information. And if you’re brave enough to take a look at Search Console, your impressions are soaring even as clicks decline. But the sites winning today are still doubling down on SEO fundamentals while embracing experimentation to support how AI agents interpret content.
4 Best Warlock Exotic Class Item God Rolls in Destiny 2
As of now, Warlock Class items are interesting but feel a bit redundant and under optimized. Getaway Artist is the go-to, especially for a Prismatic build, and nothing in Solipsism’s perk pools does anything better, just different. But things will change, and the right balance update could suddenly make a handful of these perk combinations worth it. So, as you grind and bank class items, here is the full list and some specific rolls to look out for.
4 Best Hunter Exotic Class Item God Rolls in Destiny 2
Image: Bungie / Kody Wirth Hunters are eating well with their new Exotic class item. Virtually all perk options are great, meaning you have plenty of options and potentially less grinding to get a solid roll. Just so you know what you’re getting into, here are all the possible Relativism rolls and a few of the best perk combinations to look for. Here is the full list of perks for the Exotic Hunter mark. You will always get two perks, one from each column but never two from the same column.
4 Best Titan Exotic Class Item God Rolls in Destiny 2
Image: Bungie We finally get an Exotic class item (Stoicism) in Destiny 2 after all this time! Unfortunately, for Titans, this comes at a cost—most perk combinations aren’t worth grinding for. To help you avoid wasting time, here are all the possible Exotic class item rolls and the best combinations to collect. Here are all the possible perks you can roll with the Exotic Titan mark. You will always get two perks, one from each column but never two from the same column.
Destiny 2: Pantheon Event Schedule & Loot Guide
Destiny 2’s Pantheon event is the last one before the next expansion in June, so it’s a great time to get back into the game. If you’re looking for challenging endgame content and the best loot the series has ever seen, this is the place to be. In this article, I’ll cover everything you need to know about Pantheon so you can get those Exotics and adept raid weapons in no time.
Destiny 2: Everything You Should Do Before The Final Shape
Bungie / Brett Moss As we get closer and closer to The Final Shape in June, we still have quite a few things left to do until then. The “Into the Light” update brought quite a few new events/activities, and there’s also the standard “catch up” or pre-season/expansion farming.
All Game Modes in WWE 2K24 Ranked
2K Games / Brett Moss As a lifelong pro wrestling fan, there’s nothing I love more than a good wrestling game. And while “good” games and 2K don’t usually go together, their wrestling games are largely an exception. Yes, these games are still very similar year-to-year, but enough changes are made to justify a new game in my opinion (even if the price tag is a bit much for what is essentially a yearly roster update).
Destiny 2: Builds and Build Crafting Tips
Image: Bungie Welcome to the ever-expanding universe of Destiny 2, a realm where Light and Darkness wage war, and Guardians like you are the vanguard against the chaos that threatens to consume the cosmos. Despite the game’s efforts to guide you through its complex mechanics, many secrets and strategies remain hidden, waiting to be uncovered. To help you make the most of your galactic adventure, we’ve gathered together all of our Destiny 2 build guides and offer some key tips for build crafting.
Counter Strike 2: Best AWP Skins, Ranked
Valve / Brett Moss The AWP is the most powerful and most popular Sniper Rifle in Counter Strike 2. Considering that, it’s not surprising that there are some really amazing skins out there for this weapon. Many of these skins can be picked up for just a few dollars, while some go well over the thousand-dollar range.
Guide to Small Business and Entrepreneurial Growth – Bplans
Getting your business off the ground is challenging. Continuing to grow your business is just as difficult. And while generating new business and growing your customer base is necessary to succeed, it doesn’t happen overnight. It takes effective planning, strategy, and the willingness to get creative. If your sales have recently hit a plateau, check out these proven ideas on how to grow a business.
How LivePlan Uses AI to Help Forecast Your Revenue and Expenses
Posted By How is your business bringing in money? What are your operating expenses? These are not easy questions—especially when first starting. You may have some ideas, but have you accounted for everything? Now you can with the AI-powered LivePlan Assistant. Its latest update brings customized recommendations for revenue streams and expenses. Skip the guesswork. Jump right into building a useful financial forecast. Interested in seeing what else the LivePlan Assistant can do? Click here.
Why We’re Adding AI Features to LivePlan
It seems like virtually every online product, website, and service is building AI-powered tools. Some of these make perfect sense. Others may seem like a cash grab or companies jumping on the latest trend to stay relevant. As you may have noticed, we’ve been testing and adding AI features to LivePlan. And we want to be sure you know why.
Improve Your Plan With AI
LivePlan was built to reinvent business planning by making the process faster, easier, and more useful for every type of business owner. Each update, new feature, and even the smallest design tweak are all made with the goal of helping you better grow your business. But even with the most powerful planning tool by your side, you’re bound to run into one of the biggest problems for aspiring business owners—you’re likely not a professional writer. You have a great idea. You’ve done the research.
14 Tips for Starting a Successful Business
Are you starting a business? You’ll need more than a good idea. There are legal, tax, financial, and strategic factors to consider. Not to mention the mental and emotional impact of being an entrepreneur. As you begin your startup journey—consider the following tips to set your business up for success. Need help tracking your progress? Download our free Startup Checklist and review the complete guide for starting a small business. 1.
6 Steps to Determine if You Have a Good Business Idea
You have an idea for a business. But is it a good idea? Even if you think it’s revolutionary, life-altering, and guaranteed to succeed—the people you hope will buy your product may not see it that way. So, how do you go from an idea that you feel good about to an idea that you know will work? By conducting thorough market research. Let’s break down what market research is and how to build an effective research framework.
The Untold Truth Of Demon's Souls
× Cookies help us deliver our Services. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn More. By Kody Wirth/Feb. 8, 2021 4:39 pm EST The Demon's Souls remake from Bluepoint Games is a faithful adaptation of the original Souls-like title with stunning visual upgrades. As driven home by critic reviews, it's truly the best way to replay this FromSoftware classic and is a wonderful reminder of how far the series has come while retaining its challenging roots.
5 Steps to Successfully Pivot Your Business During the Pandemic
Changes and adjustments are a natural part of operating a business. You’re always looking to optimize sales funnels, cut costs, and better understand the needs of your customers. But in a crisis, like the one we are experiencing now, it may take more than slight refinements to keep your business going. Instead, you may need to look for innovative ways to pivot your business. What does it mean to pivot your business? Pivoting involves any large-scale change to your core business.
What Does the Payroll Tax Holiday Mean for Your Small Business?
With large-scale COVID-19 relief currently stalled, it was announced on August 8, 2020, that the collection of payroll taxes would be deferred. In theory, this will allow employees to keep more of their paychecks, therefore making more money available to stimulate the economy. Unfortunately, as with most of the COVID relief, the specifics of the deferment have been somewhat vague. Let’s dive into the details of the executive order and if it makes sense for your business to participate.
10 Steps to Turn Your Hobby Into a Successful Business
If what you do outside of “work” is your true passion, then why not consider making it your career too? After all, you probably want to love what you do, especially if you’re going to spend most of your life doing it. However, it’s going to take more than just passion to launch a successful business. It’ll take time, dedication, planning, and a bit of risk on your part. Should you start a business?
5 Best Ergonomic Gaming Mice in 2020
If you spend long hours in front of a computer, you’ve likely experienced some level of joint pain. While you may immediately jump to researching ergonomic gaming chairs and convertible desks, it may make more sense to focus on a peripheral you use just as often — your mouse. This article points you towards the best ergonomic gaming mice on the market. But first, a look at why they’re so important. Why Use an Ergonomic Gaming Mouse?
5 Questions to Ask Before Considering Layoffs
In the midst of a crisis, you’re likely seeing dips in sales, possibly burning up your cash reserves and having to revise your budgets and forecasts. With less revenue coming in and a continuously shrinking safety net, cutting costs becomes a necessity. And while there may be some obvious areas to trim, if things don’t improve fast enough, you may find yourself considering layoffs. Letting employees go is an unfortunate reality of operating a business.
10 Proven Ways to Grow Your Small Business
Getting your business off the ground is challenging. Continuing to grow your business once it’s established is just as difficult. And while generating new business and growing your customer base is necessary to succeed, it doesn’t happen overnight. It takes effective planning, strategy, and the willingness to get creative. If your sales have recently hit a plateau, check out these 10 proven methods to continue growing your business. 1.
How to Apply for PPP Loan Forgiveness
Posted May 20, 2020 By Kody Wirth If you’ve applied for and received a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan, you likely did so with the intent of applying for loan forgiveness. While some direction was given regarding what expenses would be viable for partial or full forgiveness, the actual process to receive forgiveness has never fully been explained. At least that was the case until the SBA officially released its PPP Loan Forgiveness application just a few days ago.
10 Tips for Adjusting and Setting Company Goals in a Crisis
Goal setting has likely been on the back-burner for you as of late. The COVID-19 crisis has had you scrambling to make adjustments just to survive. You’ve revisited your cash flow forecasts, revised sales projections, and possibly even applied for a loan all while either managing a newly remote workforce or pivoting your business to operate under shelter-in-place parameters. You’ve been taking action to mitigate the effects of the crisis on your business.
6 Reasons You Might Not Want to Apply for a PPP or SBA Loan
There are plenty of good reasons to take out a business loan. Maybe you’re looking to purchase new equipment, expand operations, or even increase your working capital over a period of time. With the right planning and reasoning, a business loan is often a necessary step that most business owners will have to take at one point or another. But how does a financial crisis change that?
Top 8 Reasons to Start a Business in a Recession
Recessions, or even a volatile market like we’re currently experiencing due to COVID-19, are difficult times. There’s a great amount of uncertainty, people losing their jobs, and a direct hit on cash flows that can place businesses in dire straights. But it doesn’t have to be all bad. Current businesses are finding ways to pivot their business models, revisiting their budgets, and developing new forecasts to minimize their burn rate and maximize their available cash runway.
What the New Round of PPP Loans Means for Your Business
Posted April 22, 2020 By Kody Wirth The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is close to releasing a second round of loan funds for small businesses sometime this week. This new measure has already been passed by the Senate and is awaiting House approval before officially becoming available to the public. For those that missed out on applying for the first round or got stuck somewhere in the middle of the approval process, here’s what you can expect from the extension.
Where to Apply for a PPP Loan - Your Options Explained
With the $310 billion expansion of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) now approved for release on Monday, April 27, it’s time for you to prepare your application to get in on this second round. The original $349 billion allocated through the CARES Act was exhausted in under 2-weeks, and it’s likely that this next round will go even faster.
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