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When I search for my website on Google Chrome, it has a gray mark with an exclamation mark inside it.
That indicates that my website is unsafe, but it isn't.
I
If your site is hosted here, please reach out to site support
https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/websites/support
I don't know who they've hired lately, but I'm getting exhausted with site support.
So I write them that I'm getting the gray symbol before my website in the search results, which indicates that my site isn't safe. I ask them how I can get the green check mark to indicate that it is safe.
They come back with a picture of my website and tell me my website is working fine.
??? That has nothing to do with site security showing up in search results.
Last time I contacted them all day over and over and ended up figuring out the issue myself. Such a waste of time.
May be you have a piece of software on your device that's causing the issue, however when you open your site can you see the lock?
So your site is secure as was advised by site support. You need to check what piece of software you have that's casing the issue, try click or hover over it. You can also put your cursor on it, right click inspect and see what it is. Once identified, removal would be easy if that's what yo wish to do.
are you running norton security ...
if you are then you can get the green tick by adding the security code from norton...
i did it on a site a few years ago .. it is similar to adding the code snippet from google analytics...
that is a security shield from norton or kapersky to say they have checked the site as safe...
have you ever run or had norton on your machine...you never get rid of all of it...it maybe one of your addons on your browser...
or your antivirus or security on your router...
note there is no padlock on my search engine..so it is only related to your computer and some software you are running to check the security of sites...
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How do I get the green check mark next to my website?
When I search for my website on Google Chrome, it has a gray mark with an exclamation mark inside it.
That indicates that my website is unsafe, but it isn't.
I
Hi Alicia,
You have a nice professional looking website, I love it. Great Job!!
I checked your site using windows no one had a green check mark.
I checked incognito and same no had the green check mark.
When I check chrome your website show in position #1 with a green check mark.
I had the same experience before, plus I had norton years ago. There is a couple of things I did.
When I cleared my chrome browser history it show my site did not have the green check mark,
I did contact site support they told me my site was fine.
I also went to norton who claim they own the green check mark.
But, you can check it for yourself for free there.
Here is where you check it. Just type your URL https://yourwebsite
https://safeweb.norton.com/
You can register with them, again it was free. Are just read up on it. Your choice.
https://safeweb.norton.com/help/site_owners
Just remember when you give them your email they are like a stalker. Just like Feochadan said. lol.
I hope this helps. Keep up the great work your doing and have a successful day.
Carl
If your site is hosted here, please reach out to site support
https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/websites/support
I don't know who they've hired lately, but I'm getting exhausted with site support.
So I write them that I'm getting the gray symbol before my website in the search results, which indicates that my site isn't safe. I ask them how I can get the green check mark to indicate that it is safe.
They come back with a picture of my website and tell me my website is working fine.
??? That has nothing to do with site security showing up in search results.
Last time I contacted them all day over and over and ended up figuring out the issue myself. Such a waste of time.
May be you have a piece of software on your device that's causing the issue, however when you open your site can you see the lock?
So your site is secure as was advised by site support. You need to check what piece of software you have that's casing the issue, try click or hover over it. You can also put your cursor on it, right click inspect and see what it is. Once identified, removal would be easy if that's what yo wish to do.
are you running norton security ...
if you are then you can get the green tick by adding the security code from norton...
i did it on a site a few years ago .. it is similar to adding the code snippet from google analytics...
that is a security shield from norton or kapersky to say they have checked the site as safe...
have you ever run or had norton on your machine...you never get rid of all of it...it maybe one of your addons on your browser...
or your antivirus or security on your router...
note there is no padlock on my search engine..so it is only related to your computer and some software you are running to check the security of sites...
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I used Google Site Kit to try and add Google Adsense to my site. I just got reviewed and it says my site needs attention.
It is not clear what it wants me to do. I have
Hi,
I've had a look over your site.
Firstly, I've never been a fan of placing an affiliate disclosure in the footer.
I know many webmasters do it, but I would rather have it highly visible, and as a header menu option.
However, I'm not finding a financial disclaimer on your site.
Apologies if there is one, but I'm not seeing it.
Do you have one?
All finance-based websites should include a disclaimer, something along the lines of:
"The information on our website is not a substitute for professional financial services. Therefore, we are not responsible for the actions users take based on our content."
I just made that up of the top of my head, so you'll probably want to "pimp" it a bit more, LOL.
That's all I can think of off the top of my head, but I'm still looking over your site now.
Will let you know if I notice anything else.
Partha
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What does google adense want me to fix?
I used Google Site Kit to try and add Google Adsense to my site. I just got reviewed and it says my site needs attention.
It is not clear what it wants me to do. I have
Hi,
I've had a look over your site.
Firstly, I've never been a fan of placing an affiliate disclosure in the footer.
I know many webmasters do it, but I would rather have it highly visible, and as a header menu option.
However, I'm not finding a financial disclaimer on your site.
Apologies if there is one, but I'm not seeing it.
Do you have one?
All finance-based websites should include a disclaimer, something along the lines of:
"The information on our website is not a substitute for professional financial services. Therefore, we are not responsible for the actions users take based on our content."
I just made that up of the top of my head, so you'll probably want to "pimp" it a bit more, LOL.
That's all I can think of off the top of my head, but I'm still looking over your site now.
Will let you know if I notice anything else.
Partha
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Hi everyone,
I have a personal finance website. I'm looking to create a website for promoting WA by reviewing it and other programs. Since making money online is part of
Subdomains should be related to the initial domain. Affiliate marketing is a way to make money, but not really related to personal finance.
Just my 2 cents.
I would recommend another domain. You can always link the 2 domains with back links when appropriate.
Alex
It seems to be best to have two websites.
Finance is about finance and affiliate marketing is about affiliate marketing.
This will give you the most keyword growth and rank potential.
You can by all means link the two together.
I would recommend creating a new website and picking a new domain instead of using subdomains.
You would be better creating a new website as personal finance has very little to do with affiliate marketing, you need to target the right people or it will not work so a new website would be able to be more targeted
I would go with entirely a new website vs a subdomain, my understanding is two separate niches.
ONE niche, a website. Products and programs can be varied however all must be relevant to the niche.
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Do I use a subdomain or create a new domain?
Hi everyone,
I have a personal finance website. I'm looking to create a website for promoting WA by reviewing it and other programs. Since making money online is part of
Subdomains should be related to the initial domain. Affiliate marketing is a way to make money, but not really related to personal finance.
Just my 2 cents.
I would recommend another domain. You can always link the 2 domains with back links when appropriate.
Alex
It seems to be best to have two websites.
Finance is about finance and affiliate marketing is about affiliate marketing.
This will give you the most keyword growth and rank potential.
You can by all means link the two together.
I would recommend creating a new website and picking a new domain instead of using subdomains.
You would be better creating a new website as personal finance has very little to do with affiliate marketing, you need to target the right people or it will not work so a new website would be able to be more targeted
I would go with entirely a new website vs a subdomain, my understanding is two separate niches.
ONE niche, a website. Products and programs can be varied however all must be relevant to the niche.
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Hi Everyone,
I am not tech savvy at all, so there are things I need help with to get my site the way I'd like it.
1. Right now I am using a simple theme because
Hi Alicia
For someone who says "I am not tech savvy at all" you've already achieved a great deal! I like the look for your site!
Your site does have a footer ... perhaps customising is limited?
What exactly is the theme you are using?
:-)
Richard
Hi Richard,
There is no footer and it says in that one doesn't come with this theme (there is a copyright thing at the bottom of the page but no footer).
The Theme is SimpleBasics.
Having looked at your site before making comment, there is a footer which contains a copyright notice. That of course does not mean that you have access to it via your theme.
:-)
Richard
I guess I don't get access to it then because it says right in the backend that this theme doesn't come with a footer, so I just assumed the copyright thing isn't called a footer, but either way, I can't do anything down there which stinks.
Hi Alicia
Your theme does allow you to add to, and amend the existing footer.
If you go to Customise / Widgets ... you'll find it.
If you need more help ... just ask.
:-)
Richard
for the table of contents then maybe watch richardgb's training
it is worth going ot the block editor if you haven't already... Create A Table Of Contents Using Kadence Blocks or using easy table of contents plugin, but only when your posts exceed 1500 or 2000 words...
in your conclusions i would highlight the words of whether you recommend or not and maybe colour them green or red or amber....
but the layout, i agree with Diane, it is clean and uncluttered....
you have analytics installed, via monster insights, but at least it is there...
it looks like you have the all in one seo plugin installed...
don't add another seo plugin unless you want to change it....
with the seo framework it is a pain to import the last meta data...
i would stick with all in one if you like it...
but themes i would recommend are blocksy or kadence....
and if you go to the block editor add kadence blocks and generateblocks plugins to add very useful blocks...
i wish you well on your journey..
phil
try the other themes on a test site first to have a play with them ...copy some of your content across to have something to use to test it, but don't activate the seo plugin...
and if you can add a featured image to your posts....
Before you change your theme - is free your free sitesubix.com website being used? If not use it to try some themes. Also you can do a google search "your theme name + demo{". Usually you can find help your theme name documentation or Youtube has help in setting up a theme too. We use Astra. It has a lot of bells and whistles and may be hard to learn. BUT we didn't have technical background and decided this is part of setting up our online business and we spent time watching videos till be learned how to make changes. Yourtube videos are most helpful for theme setup and customization.
Here is Kyles video for setting up SEO Framework. Setting Your Website Up for Search Engines (Using The SEO Framework) Table of Contents plugins can be found by going to plugins Add new plugin Table of content. install and activate.(sometimes table of contents can do things that you are not expecting.)
.
Hi - we are not allowed to offer paid services to other members, but plenty of people will be willing to help for free. Abie has started you off with some suggestions.
To be honest, I like the look of your site as it is. It is clean and tidy, uncluttered and easy to navigate. The focus should always be on your content.
Thanks, I didn't know. I just know people's time is valuable. Everyone has been so helpful with their comments.
And don't forget you have a mentor, Tim, who is one of the most successful members here. I am sure he will be happy to help, you can send him a private message at any time.
https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/timmckinlay
Hi
To change your theme, here is what to do.
You may go to Appearance > Themes and add new.
Input what you are looking for, install and activate.
Your content will be left intact, you may lose out on CSS styles and social media icons if that, however with a bit of tweaking and you are done.
We always recommend you leaving a back up theme, you may od with the Twenty TwentOne.
Hope this helps
The Seo framework
https://theseoframework.com/docs/seo-plugin-setup/
https://theseoframework.com/docs/improve-your-pages/ https://theseoframework.com/docs/ https://theseoframework.com/docs/seo-data-migration/ Setting Your Website Up for Search Engines (Using The SEO Framework) You can use the Ad Inserter plugin, as you do not want to edit your themes files directly as you will lose your changes when the theme updates or if you change your theme. How To Use The Ad Inserter Plugin How to insert code for Google Analytics
https://adinserter.pro/faq/how-to-insert-code-for-google-analytics
=======================
AIO SEO > General Settings > Webmaster tools tab > Add the “whole code” to the miscellaneous verification section and save changes.
Then I go here http://gachecker.com/ verify my tracking code is working.
Tutorials Google verification in four easy steps all in one plugin setup v4 - the new interface Adding a new property to your google analytics account ========================
WA recommends the SEO framework.
However if you are already using AIOSEO, then you can carry on using. as perhaps you may want to have a new niche site, you may then use the SEO framework, save messing up site (Kyle's recommendation).
You may also see Kyle’s comment on below resource discussion thread Is seo framework a replacement for aioseo? ========================
You can use Easy table of Contents plugin
https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-table-of-contents/
And you do not need to pay :)
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Need help fixing my site - willing to pay?
Hi Everyone,
I am not tech savvy at all, so there are things I need help with to get my site the way I'd like it.
1. Right now I am using a simple theme because
Hi Alicia
For someone who says "I am not tech savvy at all" you've already achieved a great deal! I like the look for your site!
Your site does have a footer ... perhaps customising is limited?
What exactly is the theme you are using?
:-)
Richard
Hi Richard,
There is no footer and it says in that one doesn't come with this theme (there is a copyright thing at the bottom of the page but no footer).
The Theme is SimpleBasics.
Having looked at your site before making comment, there is a footer which contains a copyright notice. That of course does not mean that you have access to it via your theme.
:-)
Richard
I guess I don't get access to it then because it says right in the backend that this theme doesn't come with a footer, so I just assumed the copyright thing isn't called a footer, but either way, I can't do anything down there which stinks.
Hi Alicia
Your theme does allow you to add to, and amend the existing footer.
If you go to Customise / Widgets ... you'll find it.
If you need more help ... just ask.
:-)
Richard
for the table of contents then maybe watch richardgb's training
it is worth going ot the block editor if you haven't already... Create A Table Of Contents Using Kadence Blocks or using easy table of contents plugin, but only when your posts exceed 1500 or 2000 words...
in your conclusions i would highlight the words of whether you recommend or not and maybe colour them green or red or amber....
but the layout, i agree with Diane, it is clean and uncluttered....
you have analytics installed, via monster insights, but at least it is there...
it looks like you have the all in one seo plugin installed...
don't add another seo plugin unless you want to change it....
with the seo framework it is a pain to import the last meta data...
i would stick with all in one if you like it...
but themes i would recommend are blocksy or kadence....
and if you go to the block editor add kadence blocks and generateblocks plugins to add very useful blocks...
i wish you well on your journey..
phil
try the other themes on a test site first to have a play with them ...copy some of your content across to have something to use to test it, but don't activate the seo plugin...
and if you can add a featured image to your posts....
Before you change your theme - is free your free sitesubix.com website being used? If not use it to try some themes. Also you can do a google search "your theme name + demo{". Usually you can find help your theme name documentation or Youtube has help in setting up a theme too. We use Astra. It has a lot of bells and whistles and may be hard to learn. BUT we didn't have technical background and decided this is part of setting up our online business and we spent time watching videos till be learned how to make changes. Yourtube videos are most helpful for theme setup and customization.
Here is Kyles video for setting up SEO Framework. Setting Your Website Up for Search Engines (Using The SEO Framework) Table of Contents plugins can be found by going to plugins Add new plugin Table of content. install and activate.(sometimes table of contents can do things that you are not expecting.)
.
Hi - we are not allowed to offer paid services to other members, but plenty of people will be willing to help for free. Abie has started you off with some suggestions.
To be honest, I like the look of your site as it is. It is clean and tidy, uncluttered and easy to navigate. The focus should always be on your content.
Thanks, I didn't know. I just know people's time is valuable. Everyone has been so helpful with their comments.
And don't forget you have a mentor, Tim, who is one of the most successful members here. I am sure he will be happy to help, you can send him a private message at any time.
https://my.wealthyaffiliate.com/timmckinlay
Hi
To change your theme, here is what to do.
You may go to Appearance > Themes and add new.
Input what you are looking for, install and activate.
Your content will be left intact, you may lose out on CSS styles and social media icons if that, however with a bit of tweaking and you are done.
We always recommend you leaving a back up theme, you may od with the Twenty TwentOne.
Hope this helps
The Seo framework
https://theseoframework.com/docs/seo-plugin-setup/
https://theseoframework.com/docs/improve-your-pages/ https://theseoframework.com/docs/ https://theseoframework.com/docs/seo-data-migration/ Setting Your Website Up for Search Engines (Using The SEO Framework) You can use the Ad Inserter plugin, as you do not want to edit your themes files directly as you will lose your changes when the theme updates or if you change your theme. How To Use The Ad Inserter Plugin How to insert code for Google Analytics
https://adinserter.pro/faq/how-to-insert-code-for-google-analytics
=======================
AIO SEO > General Settings > Webmaster tools tab > Add the “whole code” to the miscellaneous verification section and save changes.
Then I go here http://gachecker.com/ verify my tracking code is working.
Tutorials Google verification in four easy steps all in one plugin setup v4 - the new interface Adding a new property to your google analytics account ========================
WA recommends the SEO framework.
However if you are already using AIOSEO, then you can carry on using. as perhaps you may want to have a new niche site, you may then use the SEO framework, save messing up site (Kyle's recommendation).
You may also see Kyle’s comment on below resource discussion thread Is seo framework a replacement for aioseo? ========================
You can use Easy table of Contents plugin
https://wordpress.org/plugins/easy-table-of-contents/
And you do not need to pay :)
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Hi Alicia,
You have a nice professional looking website, I love it. Great Job!!
I checked your site using windows no one had a green check mark.
I checked incognito and same no had the green check mark.
When I check chrome your website show in position #1 with a green check mark.
I had the same experience before, plus I had norton years ago. There is a couple of things I did.
When I cleared my chrome browser history it show my site did not have the green check mark,
I did contact site support they told me my site was fine.
I also went to norton who claim they own the green check mark.
But, you can check it for yourself for free there.
Here is where you check it. Just type your URL https://yourwebsite
https://safeweb.norton.com/
You can register with them, again it was free. Are just read up on it. Your choice.
https://safeweb.norton.com/help/site_owners
Just remember when you give them your email they are like a stalker. Just like Feochadan said. lol.
I hope this helps. Keep up the great work your doing and have a successful day.
Carl
Thank you so much! This was very helpful!
Your welcome glad I can help.