Posts by dilip

I didn't try. Since weekend is here, let me give it a go.

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I was thinking that more the data it will be better.

More data is good, but not from too many sources.

GTmetrix is popular indeed. They have a free version too.

GTmetrix | Website Performance Testing and Monitoring

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Don't use too many tools though. If you are going to kill a snake, one stick is more than enough

If you are keen about SEO, make sure you do not host hostile links. That is the basic SEO tip anyone will give you.

Too many links are bad in the eyes of Google unless it is organic. Google algorithms are smart enough to identify spam links and organic links.

Most forums have no control what is added in signatures. So they set them as nofollow by default.

Quite ok in my opinion.

<a href="https://domain.com" rel="nofollow"></a>

As we discussed above. I think most CMS in 2024 allows fine control over what is nofollow and what is not. Even forums do that.

Did you all watch? Are you doing it the right way?

Oracular Oriole getting ready..

All main SEO audit tools work on WordPress websites too.

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The above tool is from a famous WordPress SEO plugin. Let us assume that they are more WordPress oriented.

Both of them are good, fast and informative. Choose any.

There is also tools from Moz. Take a look, see whether it helps.

In many cases, there is no single best tool. You need to find which one suits your needs

Ahrefs Site Audit: Run technical SEO audits

Identify, prioritize, and fix 170+ SEO issues. Keep your website in top shape for users and search engines.

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The above is from Ahrefs

Yes, I was able to install PHP Intelliphense. It was more or less automated when I used PHP code.

Tools like Semrush Keyword Research tools can help.

My advice, try not to depend on tools 100%. While they are useful, you need to find ways to do it independently to and extent.

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I cannot count how many websites I know that I can’t visit under any circumstances, due to their slow response.

Natural. People do not like kept waiting.

I successfully used Zed for a project and it is live now. It is comfortable when you get used to it.

I was a bit angry in the beginning as I am using to VS Code. Zed auto prettify your code, which is a great help. All you have to do is write code the way you do and save. It is neatly nested if there are no errors.

Most CMS already have this enabled. If you are using a frequently updated one, you are safe and nothing to worry.

In case of forums, it is an accepted practice to set signature links as nofollow. Less headache to admins

The easiest one? Set all external links as nofollow. Perfect for forums and when you are dealing with a large amount of outbound links. Less work, more effective.

Another forum ranks pack

They say, you are judged by the company you keep. When you allow a link on your website, you are accepting its importance. The higher your page rank, the better for that website. They get the benefit of a back link from a high ranking website.

The same happens to you. You are vouching for that website / link / content. If it turned out to be a scam, malicious or bad actor website, your website is actually telling people to go there.

You are telling Google bot that, "Yes it is there on my website. But I do not trust them either. "