[ad_1] Most consumers rely on their smartphones to make purchases and gain knowledge. In 2017, any business that lacks a mobile presence runs a serious risk of falling behind. But it’s not just about having a site – it needs to provide a good experience. According to Google, 29% of smartphone users will immediately switch to…

[ad_1] Google has been fined a record $2.7 billion for a breach of E.U. anti-trust rules. The search giant was charged with giving “illegal advantages” to another Google product within search results in a case that started more than seven years ago. The case relates specifically to Google Shopping, Google’s increasingly profitable shopping comparison engine. This…

[ad_1] The effect of JavaScript on mobile web performance is twofold. One, it is the second largest contributor to webpage weight, behind images, thereby increasing download time; and two, once downloaded, the browser then needs to run the script, which can delay the downloading/rendering of other (perhaps more important) assets on the page. JavaScript (aka scripts or JS)…

[ad_1] When you think about improving your SEO, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Maybe you think of rewriting your web copy to rank better for certain keywords, churning out new posts for your blog, or making sure your website is structured in a logical way. All of these are important aspects of…

[ad_1] The mobile web has a weight problem. Too many mobile sites are slow to load, and bloated with unnecessary bells and whistles, leading to a poor user experience. Chief among the culprits is images, which as we have seen in part 1 of this series, How to optimize your mobile site speed, account for…

[ad_1] Google featured snippets are an amazing opportunity for marketers to skyrocket above competitors on page one, increase page views, and boost conversions. But what is a Google featured snippet? And does this SERP manipulation really work? What exactly is a Google featured snippet? Chances are, you have seen a Google featured snippet while searching…

[ad_1] Giving away knowledge is the most effective way to build a solid brand presence. But is it just about writing and publishing blog posts? It might have been sufficient to start a niche blog to build authority ten years ago. These days, you’ll need to go the extra mile. Here are 6 ways to…

[ad_1] Images are the main culprit for causing oversized web pages (average size 2.2MB) that can perform slowly on mobile devices. Last week, we looked at how to optimize your mobile site speed and test for issues that might be slowing your site down. With Google placing more and more emphasis on mobile site speed and…

[ad_1] You might be thinking, what’s the fuss about website speed? What is important about the average page loading speed? According to Aberdeen Group, a 1-second delay in page load time yields: 11% fewer page views A 16% decrease in customer satisfaction A 7% loss in conversions Amazon reported an increased revenue of 1% for…

[ad_1] This is an outstanding article on mobile site speed testing. If you haven’t yet tested your existing website you should. It is well established that mobile users favor fast sites. Read on and see how you can test and improve your website performance. The right picture is very useful on mobile and responsive websites.…