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Bluehost’s CodeGuard migration to Xcitium is automatic, but old backups need attention
Bluehost is replacing CodeGuard with Xcitium as its website backup partner. A Bluehost help article updated Sept. 28, 2026, says the switch will occur automatically at the customer’s next renewal date, with no manual action required…
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Upwork’s numbers explain why freelancers say the platform has changed
The freelance platform's client base has fallen from its 2023 peak, while spending per remaining client and freelancer-facing monetization products continue to…
Canada’s real-time payments rules take effect August 24
Canada's long-awaited real-time payments system is moving from policy work to operating rules. On August 24, 2026, the core by-law and rules…
Google is moving Local Services Ads into Google Ads
Google is moving Local Services Ads into the Google Ads platform, replacing the separate Local Services Ads dashboard with a specialized Performance…
Canada’s foreign-influence registry starts August 4: some businesses may need to register
Canada's new foreign-influence registry opens on August 4, 2026. Most businesses won't need to register, but some companies, consultants, agencies, associations, nonprofits,…
Guest blogging for backlinks: how to build links that actually improve rankings
Guest blogging for backlinks still works, but only when the article is worth publishing beyond the link. That distinction matters. A useful…
Guest posting: how to get published on sites that actually matter
You want to publish your expertise on someone else's site. Maybe you're after backlinks, brand exposure, referral traffic, or access to a…
