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Custom Annotations in Google Search Console (And It’s a Game-Changer for SEO)
Here at Quad City Web Design, we know that managing your website's search performance can sometimes feel like solving a mystery. You see a sudden spike in traffic, or a frustrating dip, and you have to dig through old spreadsheets and project notes to remember: What...
The Cloudflare Outage Explained
If your website was slow, throwing strange errors, or if you couldn't get a single Captcha to work on Tuesday, November 18th, you are not alone. Large parts of the internet went down, not due to a cyberattack or server raid, but due to a subtle configuration mistake...
Don’t Panic: Google Killed the &num=100 Parameter—Here’s What It Actually Means for Your Business
If your Google Search Console (GSC) reports took a sudden nosedive in mid-September, you’re not alone. I’ve heard the panic, and I’ve seen the charts. Metrics like "Impressions" and "Total Keywords" plummeted for nearly 90% of sites overnight. As a seasoned SEO...
WordPress SEO Consultant in the Quad Cities
Looking to dominate the online space and attract more customers in the Quad Cities? As a premier WordPress SEO consultant, we specialize in helping businesses in Davenport, Iowa, and across the nation, achieve top-tier search engine rankings and sustainable growth. We...
AI Tools for SEO: A Professional’s Guide
Are you ready to stop chasing algorithm updates and start leveraging them? AI is no longer a buzzword; it's the most powerful tool in your marketing arsenal. It's here to transform how you approach SEO, freeing you from the mundane so you can focus on what truly...
June 2025 Google Algorithm Update: What it Means for Your Website’s Ranking
Well, hello there, business owners! You know how the digital landscape keeps flowing, always a little bit different, always moving? Well, Google's search algorithm is a bit like that – constantly evolving. And guess what? June 2025 brings another significant current...
Stop the SEO Scramble: Why Content Needs an SEO Blueprint, Not a Band-Aid
Just this week, I was chatting with a client about their content strategy, and the conversation quickly turned to SEO. They were diligently creating fantastic articles, but then, almost as an afterthought, they’d try to retro-fit keywords in hopes of ranking. It hit...
Navigating the AI Shift: Our Clients’ Websites in the New Search Landscape
I was driving with my friend, Cindy, the other day, windows down, music on low, when we somehow got onto the topic of the internet. As two people knee-deep in the world of SEO and digital marketing, it quickly turned into this fascinating, and slightly anxious,...
Beyond Keywords: Why Google’s E-E-A-T is Your Website’s Most Important Ranking Factor
For anyone diving into SEO or wondering why their site isn't getting enough traffic, Google's E-E-A-T is crucial. This acronym—Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness—isn't a direct ranking factor itself, but a core set of principles Google uses...