# Lounge **URL:** https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/c/lounge/38.md?page=5 [Latest](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/tags.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [Google internal docs on search engine algorithm have leaked](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/google-internal-docs-on-search-engine-algorithm-have-leaked/43359)
**Author:** [@Heroic\_Nonsense](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Heroic_Nonsense)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2024, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/google-internal-docs-on-search-engine-algorithm-have-leaked/43359 "2024-05-30T20:39:17Z")
Google’s internal documentation on how their search engine works, ave been leaked online. The documents are causing quite a stir, as they contradict a few statements Google has made in the past about the way they “rank” … --- ## [New Web Accessibility Cookbook out in June](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/new-web-accessibility-cookbook-out-in-june/43331)
**Author:** [@dan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/dan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2024, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/new-web-accessibility-cookbook-out-in-june/43331 "2024-05-25T15:23:41Z")
Just found out about a new website accessibility book coming out in June, looks like a very worthwhile addition to the library! I’m off to pre-order a copy now… --- ## [HUH? My web pages are missing?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/huh-my-web-pages-are-missing/41147)
**Author:** [@BallardiniRB](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/BallardiniRB)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 9:34am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/huh-my-web-pages-are-missing/41147 "2024-05-24T09:34:30Z")
This am I went to add some more products to my web pages and found all but one have vanished? They still exist online? http://www.youshouldabeenhereyesterday.com --- ## [GoDaddy and cryptocurrency fraud](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/godaddy-and-cryptocurrency-fraud/35800)
**Author:** [@Rovertek](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Rovertek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 9:18am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/godaddy-and-cryptocurrency-fraud/35800 "2024-05-24T09:18:28Z")
For those of you whose host is GoDaddy – please, read this. --- ## ["Content too wide for screen" Google alert](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/content-too-wide-for-screen-google-alert/41332)
**Author:** [@manofdogz](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/manofdogz)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/content-too-wide-for-screen-google-alert/41332 "2024-05-24T09:13:34Z")
Getting a Google alert that content on your website is too wide for the (mobile) screen? Perhaps Google should take a leaf out of it’s own book… :sweat\_smile: --- ## [Alternatives to Screenflow?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/alternatives-to-screenflow/41408)
**Author:** [@TemplateRepo](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/TemplateRepo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2024, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/alternatives-to-screenflow/41408 "2024-05-24T09:12:20Z")
My old versaion of Screenflow needs updating, so before I spend on that, I’m wondering if there are any alternatives out there worth considering? I need to record the screen and mic, with an inset recording from my webc… --- ## [New to list and Web Blog building](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/new-to-list-and-web-blog-building/43221)
**Author:** [@Mr.B2](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Mr.B2)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 15, 2024, 1:02pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/new-to-list-and-web-blog-building/43221 "2024-05-15T13:02:09Z")
Continuing the discussion from Introduce yourself!: All this is new to me. I have a Macintosh and want to start a small Web Blog that I can quickly change Photo’s, Slideshows and Videos to share with family and friends.… --- ## [How do I start a new topic on the forum?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-do-i-start-a-new-topic-on-the-forum/43191)
**Author:** [@jonrobey](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jonrobey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 11:13am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/how-do-i-start-a-new-topic-on-the-forum/43191 "2024-05-02T11:13:03Z")
The only Reply button I could find is this one. Why is there no obvious Reply, Start a New Topic or similar on openig the Forum? If there are such things they are not obvious. I am a book publisher, not a web designer… --- ## [Sign Out annoying me](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/sign-out-annoying-me/43173)
**Author:** [@bluecob](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/bluecob)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2024, 8:53am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/sign-out-annoying-me/43173 "2024-05-02T08:53:42Z")
How do you sign out of this chatroom? Bloody annoying. --- ## [Website Accessibility testing](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/website-accessibility-testing/43136)
**Author:** [@guywoodland](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/guywoodland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/website-accessibility-testing/43136 "2024-04-29T19:57:27Z")
I have on offer 5 free home page accessibility tests which would be undertaken by one of our blind auditors using a screen reader. These tests are worth £100 each. So if you would like to understand how your or if your… --- ## [Anyone still here who uses GoDaddy's hosting?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/anyone-still-here-who-uses-godaddys-hosting/41454)
**Author:** [@Rovertek](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Rovertek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/anyone-still-here-who-uses-godaddys-hosting/41454 "2024-04-25T18:26:20Z")
Yet another bummer at GoDaddy. This time, breach of access to passwords, user names and corresponding SSL/TLS private keys. Read more at --- ## [Office Hours Reminder](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/office-hours-reminder/43044)
**Author:** [@differentdan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/differentdan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2024, 12:30am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/office-hours-reminder/43044 "2024-04-19T00:30:00Z")
Hey RapidWeavers, Friendly reminder our Office Hours are scheduled for Friday April 19th between 4:30-5:30PM BST (UK London timezone). If you have any questions relating to RapidWeaver or web building in general feel fr… --- ## [RapidWeaver Used for Government Websites?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-used-for-government-websites/43073)
**Author:** [@Aaron](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Aaron)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 10:35am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/rapidweaver-used-for-government-websites/43073 "2024-04-18T10:35:06Z")
Look what just came across our desk - an official government agency using RapidWeaver for their website: --- ## [SEO / Ranking talk](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/seo-ranking-talk/42965)
**Author:** [@jbob](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/jbob)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2024, 9:46pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/seo-ranking-talk/42965 "2024-04-01T21:46:04Z")
I am currently putting some energy into learning more about Ranking and SEO and have sought feedback from several people including Will I post his reply with his permission as I find it insightful and helpful and hope i… --- ## [Office Hours today](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/office-hours-today/42877)
**Author:** [@differentdan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/differentdan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 7:15pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/office-hours-today/42877 "2024-03-22T19:15:16Z")
Hey Everybody, Reminder that our weekly Office Hours session is today. Check out the link here to join the session. Our Office Hours are a great opportunity to ask any questions you have about building a website with R… --- ## [Will Apple enter a new open era?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-apple-enter-a-new-open-era/42880)
**Author:** [@differentdan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/differentdan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 4:28pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/will-apple-enter-a-new-open-era/42880 "2024-03-22T16:28:43Z")
First it was the EU, forcing Apple to switch to USB-C from lightning, then coming at them with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), forcing them to open up their App Store on iOS. They showed their bite is just a fierce as the… --- ## [Still in need of advice for e-commerce solution](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/still-in-need-of-advice-for-e-commerce-solution/42512)
**Author:** [@Karmela\_Faktor](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Karmela_Faktor)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 10:31am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/still-in-need-of-advice-for-e-commerce-solution/42512 "2024-03-07T10:31:45Z")
Hi there, I still haven’t figured out, and am doubting the best choice for my webshop—no monthly fees. It looks like I am down to 2 options : VibraCart Pro and -Webshop.stack It would be really helpful to hear from… --- ## [Office Hours is this correct](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/office-hours-is-this-correct/42629)
**Author:** [@guywoodland](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/guywoodland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 1, 2024, 4:23pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/office-hours-is-this-correct/42629 "2024-03-01T16:23:27Z")
This arrived in my mail, is it correct? Office Hours has been canceled for following dates: March 1st, 2024 4:30PM GMT March 8th, 2024 4:30PM GMT March 15th, 2024 4:30PM GMT March 22nd, 2024 4:30PM GMT March 29th, 2024… --- ## [WordPress user comments to be sold to OpenAI](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/wordpress-user-comments-to-be-sold-to-openai/42584)
**Author:** [@Heroic\_Nonsense](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Heroic_Nonsense)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 29, 2024, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/wordpress-user-comments-to-be-sold-to-openai/42584 "2024-02-29T12:36:17Z")
Here’s another reason to take back webdesign from the fremium blog-like-CMS’ of the world. Automattic, the owners of WordPress and Tumblr, have reached an agreement with OpenAI to sell visitor content to the company to … --- ## [A great way to make your website visitors love your website](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/a-great-way-to-make-your-website-visitors-love-your-website/42491)
**Author:** [@differentdan](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/differentdan)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2024, 11:35am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/a-great-way-to-make-your-website-visitors-love-your-website/42491 "2024-02-23T11:35:14Z")
Guaranteed to increase engagement, reduce bounce rates, and give your web visitors a satisfying sense of accomplishment when they finally solve the captcha… :rofl: Since it’s the internet, the above is sarcasm, p… --- ## [Selling embooks / best way](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/selling-embooks-best-way/41704)
**Author:** [@Figo](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Figo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2021, 11:19pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/selling-embooks-best-way/41704 "2021-12-14T23:19:52Z")
Does anyone have any experience of selling ebooks online? A potential client has about 10 books. She does not like Amazon, so she would like to go another route. She is using Gumtree which … does the trick but I’m sur… --- ## [M1 Mac Mini verses 2017 iMac 27in](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/m1-mac-mini-verses-2017-imac-27in/39943)
**Author:** [@TemplateRepo](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/TemplateRepo)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2021, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/m1-mac-mini-verses-2017-imac-27in/39943 "2021-11-27T19:07:13Z")
My main work machine is a 2017 iMac 27in, loads of RAM, 1tb Fusion drive, and generally a massively underwhelming thing to work at. Yes, the display is lovely but it’s woefully underpowered in the graphics card dept. And… --- ## [For Dropbox and M1 Macs users](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/for-dropbox-and-m1-macs-users/41466)
**Author:** [@Rovertek](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Rovertek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2021, 8:12pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/for-dropbox-and-m1-macs-users/41466 "2021-11-24T20:12:01Z")
Not a whole lot of useful info, but this may be of interest to those of you who use both M1 Macs and Dropbox for web developing (read comments as well…). Michael Tsai: https://mjtsai.com/blog/2021/11/23/dropbox-and-mae… --- ## [Google search finding rw\_common files](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/google-search-finding-rw-common-files/41374)
**Author:** [@manofdogz](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/manofdogz)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2021, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/google-search-finding-rw-common-files/41374 "2021-11-15T18:40:17Z")
How to stop rw\_common files and folders showing in search results? I thought putting Options -Indexes in htaccess did this but it doesn’t --- ## [Questions about publishing a testbed/sandbox](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/questions-about-publishing-a-testbed-sandbox/41014)
**Author:** [@geoffph](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/geoffph)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 18, 2021, 4:31am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/questions-about-publishing-a-testbed-sandbox/41014 "2021-10-18T04:31:59Z")
G’day everybody . . . I saw where Joe Workman was using a ‘sandbox’ and I thought ‘What a good idea!’ That’s when all the trouble started. My site is still up and running, but it went through some terrifying contortion… --- ## [Contact form being filled out someone pretending to be someone else... SPAM?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/contact-form-being-filled-out-someone-pretending-to-be-someone-else-spam/40995)
**Author:** [@TemplateRepo](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/TemplateRepo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 4:02pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/contact-form-being-filled-out-someone-pretending-to-be-someone-else-spam/40995 "2021-10-14T16:02:02Z")
This is a really odd one to me, and I’m not understanding the purpose. Via a form on my site I am getting emails coming from real people, in so far as the name, email address and often the business name is real, but it … --- ## [Machighway migration](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/machighway-migration/40966)
**Author:** [@reneew](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/reneew)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 10:46pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/machighway-migration/40966 "2021-10-13T22:46:57Z")
Hi. I am a very low-information user of RW, so please forgive any wrong terminology. My sites are on Machighway, and there was a planned migration which was supposed to run from 3 pm Saturday until 12 am Sunday. All of m… --- ## [Mystery Privacy Issues](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/mystery-privacy-issues/40898)
**Author:** [@Butternut](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Butternut)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 4:31am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/mystery-privacy-issues/40898 "2021-10-07T04:31:46Z")
So it started about 4 days ago in Brave, my browser of choice. Many, many websites (including this one) are unavailable, displaying an error message of “your connection is not private”. I would say that a good 40% to 50%… --- ## [VOIP SIP Mac Client?](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/voip-sip-mac-client/40851)
**Author:** [@TemplateRepo](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/TemplateRepo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 11:55am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/voip-sip-mac-client/40851 "2021-09-30T11:55:01Z")
I’m quite new to this, so bear with me! I’m using a VOIP number for a little project. The supplier of the number has a preferred Mac app, but it doesn’t work! So I’m looking for alternatives. I’ve tried Telephone from … --- ## [Social Media Analytics](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/social-media-analytics/40766)
**Author:** [@llangpierce](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/llangpierce)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2021, 8:17am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/social-media-analytics/40766 "2021-09-24T08:17:11Z")
Has anybody got a recommendation for tracking social media marketing? Looking for something that will help me target and discover the effectiveness of facebook, twitter, instagram. Thanks, Linda [Previous page](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/c/lounge/38.md?page=4) [Next page](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/c/lounge/38.md?page=6)