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How much does it cost to build a website?

29 August 2025 Brendan Reid

Thinking about building a website? Whether you are a small business owner, a freelancer, or launching a side project, one of the first questions you will want answered is: how much does it cost to build a website? This is not just about curiosity, understanding your website costs early on can help you budget effectively …

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How much does it cost to build a website?

LLM SEO optimization techniques (including llms.txt)

12 August 2025 Brendan Reid

So, what exactly is LLM Optimization? Well, the answer to that question depends on who you ask. For example, if you ask a machine learning engineer, they’ll tell you it’s all about tweaking prompts and token limits to get better performance from a large language model. In fact, Iguazio actually defines LLM optimization as improving …

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LLM SEO optimization techniques (including llms.txt)

A smoother Redirect Manager and Yoast AI Optimize for Classic Editor 

12 August 2025 Carl Henry Addoumieh

We just introduced two new updates to Yoast SEO Premium that focus on clarity and speed. Yoast SEO Redirect Manager just got a cleaner, more user-friendly workspace. After heavy testing, Yoast AI Optimize is now available for the Classic Editor. It helps you optimize your copy for readability and SEO without disrupting your workflow or …

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A smoother Redirect Manager and Yoast AI Optimize for Classic Editor 

Try AI-powered SEO with 10 free Sparks.

Writing the right SEO title or meta description can be time-consuming, especially when unsure what works best. That’s where Yoast AI Generate comes in. Now, all Yoast SEO users can try it with 10 free Sparks.  What does Yoast AI Generate do?  Yoast AI Generate suggests SEO titles and meta descriptions based on your content …

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Try AI-powered SEO with 10 free Sparks.

Updated llms.txt: More control for future discovery 

AI tools are changing how people discover your website, and not always in the way you’d want.  They might surface old blog posts, low-priority pages, or content that no longer reflects your brand. That can confuse users, damage trust, and dilute your expertise.  That’s where llms.txt comes in. And now, you can personalize it.  Choose …

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Updated llms.txt: More control for future discovery 

Optimize your content directly in Google Docs with Yoast SEO

Optimize your content directly inside Google Docs. Yoast SEO’s new Google Docs add-on provides real-time SEO and readability analyses in your writing environment, eliminating the need for multiple apps or CMS logins. You’ll produce fully optimized content faster, collaborate smoothly, and deliver content your audience and search engines love. Here’s why you’ll love it: Yoast …

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Optimize your content directly in Google Docs with Yoast SEO

New: Future proof your website for tomorrow’s visitors with Yoast SEO llms.txt

10 June 2025 Beth Parker

Increased usage of AI is changing how people discover businesses and services online. While your website may be optimized for traditional search engines, large language models (LLMs) process your website’s information differently. Our new feature, llms.txt offers to bridge the gap. Yoast SEO generates a file that highlights the most important, up-to-date content on your …

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New: Future proof your website for tomorrow’s visitors with Yoast SEO llms.txt

Site Kit by Google insights in your Yoast SEO Dashboard

Ever feel frustrated having to jump between different apps just to check your site’s SEO performance? We’ve simplified things for you. Yoast now seamlessly integrates insights from Site Kit by Google (Google Analytics and Search Console) right into your Yoast Dashboard, giving you one clear view to manage your website’s SEO effectively. Here’s why you’ll …

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Site Kit by Google insights in your Yoast SEO Dashboard

How to optimize content for AI LLM comprehension using Yoast’s tools

7 May 2025 Carolyn Shelby

As AI-driven search engines rewrite the rules of content visibility, one thing is clear: optimization isn’t dead — it’s evolving. Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Google’s Gemini, and Perplexity AI don’t just retrieve web pages; they synthesize answers. And your content? It only gets included if it’s clear, relevant, and easy to extract. The …

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How to optimize content for AI LLM comprehension using Yoast’s tools

A smoother way to get started with Yoast SEO Free

Getting our SEO plugin up and running should be quick and stress-free. That is why we are introducing a simpler installation flow that takes just a few clicks. If you have ever felt confused about installing plugins, this new option is here to help you. Get started with the Yoast SEO Free installation: Because everything …

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A smoother way to get started with Yoast SEO Free