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Demystifying Core Web Vitals for publishers
Core Web Vitals are an important metric of site performance, but diagnosing issues can be a confusing and confounding experience. We break down the metrics in simple terms, and how to get them in the green.
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Why digital media companies shouldn’t obsess over site speed alone
Speed matters. But for most digital publishers, there are other more important performance metrics…
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When to migrate from Substack to WordPress
Substack is a fully hosted platform that lets someone with practically zero technical know-how sign up and start […]
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How URLs affect technical SEO on large publishing sites
Are Spammy URLs wasting your crawl budget? Discover best practices for optimising URLs to improve search engine visibility and performance
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How to make WordPress more creator-friendly
Searching for a Substack alternative? This article explores the pros and cons of WordPress versus other creator platforms.
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The Minimalist Publisher: How to publish better with less
Modern publishing technologies have complicated the editorial workflow. Learn how to create better content with fewer tools in your publishing tech stack.
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WordPress VIP migrations: How to prepare for a successful project
If you’ve outgrown your hosting platform, you need to shift your website to a more supportive platform. Learn how to migrate to managed WordPress hosting.
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How to set up your top stories widget without hitting site speed
Real-time traffic data can be used to increase the reach and engagement of trending stories. But without the right setup, it can slow down your site. A custom integration using WP-Cron can help
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