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How to Check for an ETag on Your Website (If It Exists)

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Google has updated its crawler documentation to include detailed information about caching, providing valuable insights for optimizing Google’s crawler. SEOs and publishers can enhance crawling efficiency and better use server resources by adhering to the updated guidelines for implementing effective HTTP caching headers. Read the complete article by SEJ here: Googles Updated Crawler Guidance Recommends Etag How to Determine If Your Website Uses ETags Open DevTools by pressing Control+Shift+I (Windows) or Command+Option+I (Mac). Navigate to the Network tab. Initially, the Network panel will be empty. Reload the page to log network activity. Each row in the panel represents a resource, typically the top resource being the main HTML document. Click on a resource, then select the Headers tab to view the HTTP headers. Look for the ETag under the "Response Headers" section.

How to Find High-Traffic, Low-Competition Keywords with Ahrefs

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Want to drive more traffic to your blog, even in tough niches like home design and decor? This step-by-step guide will show you how to uncover high-traffic, low-competition keywords using Ahrefs and a few simple search tricks. Let’s dive in! By following this guide, you’ll build a solid list of high-traffic, low-competition keywords that can help your blog get noticed—without the struggle of going up against big, established sites.

Crawl Competitor's Website Even When Screaming Frog is Blocked

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Simple Trick to Crawl Competitor’s Site with Screaming Frog (Even If Blocked) Running a website crawl is important for SEO. It helps you understand a site's structure, content, and performance. Screaming Frog is a popular tool for this, but what if your competitor blocks the Screaming Frog bot? Don’t worry, there's a simple way around this. Here’s how you can still crawl the site without any trouble. 1. Why Websites Block Crawlers Some websites don’t want specific tools, like Screaming Frog, to crawl them. They may block these crawlers for security, performance, or simply to stop competitors from checking their data. While they might block Screaming Frog, they usually still allow bots like Googlebot to crawl their site. If your Screaming Frog crawl is being blocked, you can use a simple trick: switch the User-Agent . 2. What is a User-Agent? A User-Agent is like an ID. When you visit a website, your browser tells the site who you are through the User-Agent. Websites use this t...

How to Bulk Check PageSpeed Using Google Sheets and PageSpeed API

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If you're managing multiple websites or web pages, checking their performance individually can be time-consuming. You can automate the process using Google Sheets and the PageSpeed API. Here's a quick guide to help you get started. Step 1: Get a PageSpeed API Key First, you must generate an API key from Google to access the PageSpeed Insights API. Visit the Google Developer Console , click “Get A Key,” and create a project. After creating the project, you'll receive your unique API key. Make sure to copy and save this key for later use. Step 2: Set Up the Bulk PageSpeed Google Sheet Next, go to the Bulk PageSpeed Google Sheet and make a copy by selecting ' Make a Copy ' from the ' File ' menu. Replace the URLs in column A with the list of pages you want to analyze.  To enable the automation, open the Google Apps Script editor by going to the " Extensions " menu and selecting " App Script ". When prompted, approve access to the script by ...

Free Backlink Checker - Inbound Links Analysis Made Easy and Free

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FREE Backlink Checker Tool - A Gem for Backlink Analysis  To succeed in the competitive world of online marketing, you need to stay ahead of your competitors. Ahrefs' Backlink Checker is an effective tool at your service. This tool allows you to analyze your backlink strategy and gain insight into your competitors' link-building tactics. Even better, you can use it for free . In this blog post, we'll explore the Ahrefs Backlink Checker and how it can help you decode your rivals' strategies. Understanding the Significance of Backlinks Let's first understand why backlinks are important for SEO and online visibility. Backlinks are like votes of confidence from other websites. When high-authority websites link to your content, search engines like Google consider your content trustworthy and authoritative. This leads to higher search engine rankings, resulting in increased visibility and traffic for your website. Introducing Ahrefs' Backlink Checker Ahrefs is a r...