Dave Smart
@tamethebots.com
(semi) professional goth. Full-time idiot with a computer. Tech SEO & Dev at tamethebots.com #Webdev #TechSEO
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We recently added support for adding specific URLs to our CrUX trends dashboard – not just entire domains!
www.debugbear.com/docs/crux-tr...
www.debugbear.com/docs/crux-tr...
February 10, 2026 at 3:55 PM
We recently added support for adding specific URLs to our CrUX trends dashboard – not just entire domains!
www.debugbear.com/docs/crux-tr...
www.debugbear.com/docs/crux-tr...
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Was a few months ago that i did this, and nothing has changed.
Adding go faster stripes on your car is not going to make any difference to your monthly grocery shopping trip - make sure your car works well and can get your there and back.
Adding go faster stripes on your car is not going to make any difference to your monthly grocery shopping trip - make sure your car works well and can get your there and back.
Simon Cox (@simoncox.com) believes that the core technical SEO principles will endure as long as websites exist, so avoid chasing fleeting trends and focus on the fundamentals.
maj.to/3YQjv1U
maj.to/3YQjv1U
February 9, 2026 at 10:06 AM
Was a few months ago that i did this, and nothing has changed.
Adding go faster stripes on your car is not going to make any difference to your monthly grocery shopping trip - make sure your car works well and can get your there and back.
Adding go faster stripes on your car is not going to make any difference to your monthly grocery shopping trip - make sure your car works well and can get your there and back.
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In Google Search Console's "Crawl stats" report, whenever I see a high percentage of product URLs that shouldn't be crawled, I first head to Merchant Center.
More often than not, these URLs are used in the Merchant Center feed, showing Google must rely on it a lot for product URL discovery.
More often than not, these URLs are used in the Merchant Center feed, showing Google must rely on it a lot for product URL discovery.
February 10, 2026 at 5:00 PM
In Google Search Console's "Crawl stats" report, whenever I see a high percentage of product URLs that shouldn't be crawled, I first head to Merchant Center.
More often than not, these URLs are used in the Merchant Center feed, showing Google must rely on it a lot for product URL discovery.
More often than not, these URLs are used in the Merchant Center feed, showing Google must rely on it a lot for product URL discovery.
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🆕 Calibre now spiders your Site and collects Google Chrome User Experience Report data for all your pages!
Zero config & no manual checks.
Metrics for all your most important pages.
calibreapp.com/changelog/ar...
Zero config & no manual checks.
Metrics for all your most important pages.
calibreapp.com/changelog/ar...
CrUX Pages: Automatic page discovery
Calibre automatically discovers and tracks your most important pages in CrUX
calibreapp.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:58 AM
🆕 Calibre now spiders your Site and collects Google Chrome User Experience Report data for all your pages!
Zero config & no manual checks.
Metrics for all your most important pages.
calibreapp.com/changelog/ar...
Zero config & no manual checks.
Metrics for all your most important pages.
calibreapp.com/changelog/ar...
At the risk of overselling how much of a real world issue this is (it really isn't for 99.99% of sites I'd imagine), I added functionality to tamethebots.com/tools/fetch-... to cap text based files to 2 MB to simulate this.
February 6, 2026 at 11:30 AM
At the risk of overselling how much of a real world issue this is (it really isn't for 99.99% of sites I'd imagine), I added functionality to tamethebots.com/tools/fetch-... to cap text based files to 2 MB to simulate this.
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Chunked search across the developer documentation (including Search Central) - including an MCP server. Now in public preview.
The Developer Knowledge API and MCP server is now in public preview. This API includes documentation from across Google—including the Chrome DevRel sites. developers.google.com/knowledge/api
Developer Knowledge API | Google for Developers
The Developer Knowledge API and MCP server provide access to Google's developer knowledge.
developers.google.com
February 5, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Chunked search across the developer documentation (including Search Central) - including an MCP server. Now in public preview.
"here" being the PG rated version.
console.log("why won't you ***ing work")
console.log("why won't you ***ing work")
console.log("here") is valid debugging. We don’t judge.
February 4, 2026 at 2:11 PM
"here" being the PG rated version.
console.log("why won't you ***ing work")
console.log("why won't you ***ing work")
So it seems the max HTML size for the initial HTML is 2 MB, not 15 MB, which sounds like a huge reduction, but in the real world 2 MB of raw HTML is a BIG, like REALLY big file. 1/2
Google clarifies Googlebots crawling limit of 15MB (old) but what is new is 2MB for other file types and 64MB for PDF documents www.seroundtable.com/googlebot-fi...
#seo #googleseo #google #googlebot
#seo #googleseo #google #googlebot
February 4, 2026 at 1:01 PM
So it seems the max HTML size for the initial HTML is 2 MB, not 15 MB, which sounds like a huge reduction, but in the real world 2 MB of raw HTML is a BIG, like REALLY big file. 1/2
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From Chrome 145 (on general release next week!), DevTools we will start to show so called "soft" navigations and "Soft LCP" in the Performance Panel traces.
These are for SPAs which don't do a full page load, but instead "fake it" by updating the current page and pushing a new history entry.
1/5 🧵
These are for SPAs which don't do a full page load, but instead "fake it" by updating the current page and pushing a new history entry.
1/5 🧵
February 4, 2026 at 9:41 AM
From Chrome 145 (on general release next week!), DevTools we will start to show so called "soft" navigations and "Soft LCP" in the Performance Panel traces.
These are for SPAs which don't do a full page load, but instead "fake it" by updating the current page and pushing a new history entry.
1/5 🧵
These are for SPAs which don't do a full page load, but instead "fake it" by updating the current page and pushing a new history entry.
1/5 🧵
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📅 SAVE THE DATE: 24th September 2026: SearchNorwichXL. It's happening! 250 people conference in #Norwich with some of the best SEO speakers in the world.
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searchnorwich.org
January 30, 2026 at 12:55 PM
📅 SAVE THE DATE: 24th September 2026: SearchNorwichXL. It's happening! 250 people conference in #Norwich with some of the best SEO speakers in the world.
Sign up for updates 💌
searchnorwich.org
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searchnorwich.org
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I just merged the code change for this. We'll now have new Device Memory API limits from Chrome 146 and other Chromium-based browsers:
- Android: 2, 4, 8
- Others: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32
Replacing the old values of 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8 which have grown outdated.
Next up, updating MDN documentation...
- Android: 2, 4, 8
- Others: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32
Replacing the old values of 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8 which have grown outdated.
Next up, updating MDN documentation...
Blink: Intent to Ship: Update Device Memory API limits
Blink: Intent to Ship: Update Device Memory API limits
Blink: Intent to Ship: Update Device Memory API limits
groups.google.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:56 PM
I just merged the code change for this. We'll now have new Device Memory API limits from Chrome 146 and other Chromium-based browsers:
- Android: 2, 4, 8
- Others: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32
Replacing the old values of 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8 which have grown outdated.
Next up, updating MDN documentation...
- Android: 2, 4, 8
- Others: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32
Replacing the old values of 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8 which have grown outdated.
Next up, updating MDN documentation...
Today I learnt I found Io down the back of my fridge.
January 20, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Today I learnt I found Io down the back of my fridge.
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Reminder this is rolling out in Chrome 145 so if you are using the attribution data for any CLS tools to show the squares moving, then you might wanna check they still work with this change in Chrome 145.
Note CLS scores are NOT changing with this change. It's only the attribution rectangles.
Note CLS scores are NOT changing with this change. It's only the attribution rectangles.
Blink: Intent to Ship: Layout Instability API CSS Pixel Attribution
Blink: Intent to Ship: Layout Instability API CSS Pixel Attribution
Blink: Intent to Ship: Layout Instability API CSS Pixel Attribution
groups.google.com
January 19, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Reminder this is rolling out in Chrome 145 so if you are using the attribution data for any CLS tools to show the squares moving, then you might wanna check they still work with this change in Chrome 145.
Note CLS scores are NOT changing with this change. It's only the attribution rectangles.
Note CLS scores are NOT changing with this change. It's only the attribution rectangles.
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The 2025 Web Almanac was published this week and I've put together some insights from the chapters I contributed to. Huge thanks to the community who made it possible. It was a real pleasure working with you all.
montserrat-cano.com/insights-fro...
montserrat-cano.com/insights-fro...
Insights From The Web Almanac 2025 - Montserrat Cano | International SEO & Digital Marketing
Explore key insights from the 2025 Web Almanac on SEO, page weight and internationalisation, and what they mean for building faster, more global websites.
montserrat-cano.com
January 18, 2026 at 3:30 PM
The 2025 Web Almanac was published this week and I've put together some insights from the chapters I contributed to. Huge thanks to the community who made it possible. It was a real pleasure working with you all.
montserrat-cano.com/insights-fro...
montserrat-cano.com/insights-fro...
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The new Web Almanac is out. 🎉
If you don't know the Web Almanac, it's pretty much a summary and analysis of the state of the web based on real data from the HTTP Archive.
As a yearly tradition, I'll go over it and highlight/comment on the things that stand out. Let's go! 🧵
If you don't know the Web Almanac, it's pretty much a summary and analysis of the state of the web based on real data from the HTTP Archive.
As a yearly tradition, I'll go over it and highlight/comment on the things that stand out. Let's go! 🧵
The 2025 Web Almanac by HTTP Archive has been officially released! 🚀
We would like to thank all of our contributors from around the globe who made this extensive report possible!
Check out the full report here: almanac.httparchive.org
We would like to thank all of our contributors from around the globe who made this extensive report possible!
Check out the full report here: almanac.httparchive.org
January 16, 2026 at 10:06 AM
The new Web Almanac is out. 🎉
If you don't know the Web Almanac, it's pretty much a summary and analysis of the state of the web based on real data from the HTTP Archive.
As a yearly tradition, I'll go over it and highlight/comment on the things that stand out. Let's go! 🧵
If you don't know the Web Almanac, it's pretty much a summary and analysis of the state of the web based on real data from the HTTP Archive.
As a yearly tradition, I'll go over it and highlight/comment on the things that stand out. Let's go! 🧵
Whoop whoop! Almanac is out! Really enjoyed being an analyst this year for the page weight chapter, & am hugely impressed by what @not-a-robot.com & @barkseo.bsky.social wove with that data.
👏 to @montsecano.bsky.social for editorial chops & of @tunetheweb.com, who is a whole new plane of helpful!
👏 to @montsecano.bsky.social for editorial chops & of @tunetheweb.com, who is a whole new plane of helpful!
January 16, 2026 at 7:41 AM
Whoop whoop! Almanac is out! Really enjoyed being an analyst this year for the page weight chapter, & am hugely impressed by what @not-a-robot.com & @barkseo.bsky.social wove with that data.
👏 to @montsecano.bsky.social for editorial chops & of @tunetheweb.com, who is a whole new plane of helpful!
👏 to @montsecano.bsky.social for editorial chops & of @tunetheweb.com, who is a whole new plane of helpful!
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I’m making my paid course free.
A few years ago, I created a niche course on building custom reports in GA4. I made it because the default GA4 reports aren’t that useful when you’re trying to get the exact data you need. So I learned the process and turned it into a course.
A few years ago, I created a niche course on building custom reports in GA4. I made it because the default GA4 reports aren’t that useful when you’re trying to get the exact data you need. So I learned the process and turned it into a course.
January 12, 2026 at 4:34 PM
I’m making my paid course free.
A few years ago, I created a niche course on building custom reports in GA4. I made it because the default GA4 reports aren’t that useful when you’re trying to get the exact data you need. So I learned the process and turned it into a course.
A few years ago, I created a niche course on building custom reports in GA4. I made it because the default GA4 reports aren’t that useful when you’re trying to get the exact data you need. So I learned the process and turned it into a course.
If you see this, post a vampire that isn't Dracula... or Brad pitt.
̶B̶i̶l̶l̶y̶ ̶I̶d̶o̶l̶, errr Spike from Buffy.
̶B̶i̶l̶l̶y̶ ̶I̶d̶o̶l̶, errr Spike from Buffy.
January 12, 2026 at 1:53 PM
If you see this, post a vampire that isn't Dracula... or Brad pitt.
̶B̶i̶l̶l̶y̶ ̶I̶d̶o̶l̶, errr Spike from Buffy.
̶B̶i̶l̶l̶y̶ ̶I̶d̶o̶l̶, errr Spike from Buffy.
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After some time consulting for global brands, I’m ready to return to a long-term role where I can see strategy & projects through.
I’m sense-checking the market and would value ideas.
Also open to short-term projects for now.
DMs are open & happy to exchange ideas.
montserrat-cano.com
I’m sense-checking the market and would value ideas.
Also open to short-term projects for now.
DMs are open & happy to exchange ideas.
montserrat-cano.com
January 12, 2026 at 11:50 AM
After some time consulting for global brands, I’m ready to return to a long-term role where I can see strategy & projects through.
I’m sense-checking the market and would value ideas.
Also open to short-term projects for now.
DMs are open & happy to exchange ideas.
montserrat-cano.com
I’m sense-checking the market and would value ideas.
Also open to short-term projects for now.
DMs are open & happy to exchange ideas.
montserrat-cano.com
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Wait, tuna chunking content isn't a good idea? :) Good episode of SOTR with John and Danny
From Danny about 'chunking' your content: "So, we DON'T want you to do that. I was talking to some (Search) engineers about that. We don't want you to do that. We really don't."
From Danny about 'chunking' your content: "So, we DON'T want you to do that. I was talking to some (Search) engineers about that. We don't want you to do that. We really don't."
January 9, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Wait, tuna chunking content isn't a good idea? :) Good episode of SOTR with John and Danny
From Danny about 'chunking' your content: "So, we DON'T want you to do that. I was talking to some (Search) engineers about that. We don't want you to do that. We really don't."
From Danny about 'chunking' your content: "So, we DON'T want you to do that. I was talking to some (Search) engineers about that. We don't want you to do that. We really don't."
So the way to solve your social media network becoming a paedophilic and other none-consensual sexual image generation machine is to make sure you're getting paidfor it? Damn.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Changes to Elon Musk's AI Grok 'insulting' to victims, says No 10
It comes after government urged Ofcom to use all its powers – up to and including an effective ban – against X.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 2:06 PM
So the way to solve your social media network becoming a paedophilic and other none-consensual sexual image generation machine is to make sure you're getting paidfor it? Damn.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Well these are just bloody lovely.
✍️ Over break I finally added my code drawings to my site!
I have series on Android, WASM, Rendering on each platform, and the beginning of JS Fundamentals. Enjoy!
sarah.dev/projects
I have series on Android, WASM, Rendering on each platform, and the beginning of JS Fundamentals. Enjoy!
sarah.dev/projects
January 6, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Well these are just bloody lovely.
I love how much stuff is now doable in CSS, and I love that there are still at least some folks and communities out there where someone asks a question & someone says here's a codepen. www.reddit.com/r/css/s/jnxL...
codepen.io/thebabydino/...
codepen.io/thebabydino/...
From the css community on Reddit: Is this even possible using css?
Explore this post and more from the css community
www.reddit.com
January 3, 2026 at 2:20 PM
I love how much stuff is now doable in CSS, and I love that there are still at least some folks and communities out there where someone asks a question & someone says here's a codepen. www.reddit.com/r/css/s/jnxL...
codepen.io/thebabydino/...
codepen.io/thebabydino/...
