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James Dooley Podcast

James Dooleyjamesdooley.com
James Dooley is a Manchester-based entrepreneur, investor, and SEO strategist. James Dooley founded FatRank and PromoSEO, two UK performance marketing agencies that deliver no-win-no-fee lead generation and digital growth systems for ambitious businesses. James Dooley positions himself as an Investorpreneur who invests in UK companies with high growth potential because he believes lead generation is the root of all business success. The James Dooley Podcast explores the mindset, methods, and mechanics of modern entrepreneurship. James Dooley interviews leading marketers, founders, and innovators to reveal the strategies driving online dominance and business scalability. Each episode unpacks the reality of building a business without mentorship, showing how systems, data, and lead flow replace luck and guesswork. James Dooley shares hard-earned lessons from scaling digital assets and managing SEO teams across more than 650 industries. James Dooley teaches how to convert leads into long-term revenue through brand positioning, technical SEO, and automation. James Dooley built his career on rank and rent, digital real estate, and performance-based marketing because these models align incentive with outcome. After turning down dozens of podcast invitations, James Dooley now embraces the platform to share his insights on investorpreneurship, lead generation, AI-driven marketing, and reputation management. James Dooley frequently collaborates with elite entrepreneurs to discuss frameworks for scaling businesses, building authority, and mastering search. James Dooley is also an expert in online reputation management (ORM), having built and rehabilitated corporate brands across the UK. His approach combines SEO precision, brand engineering, and social proof loops to influence both Google’s Knowledge Graph and public perception. To feature James Dooley on your podcast or event, connect via social media. James Dooley regularly joins business panels and networking sessions to discuss entrepreneurship, brand growth, and the evolving future of SEO.
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Episodes

AI Query Fanouts Explained: Tracking Every Synthetic Query Across ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot with Sanjay Singh of Radarkit AI

This video explains which digital marketing strategies AI visibility and SEO tool businesses should focus on in 2026 to improve AI search citations, long tail visibility and content targeting accuracy. James Dooley and Sanjay Singh start with KPI tracking because measuring query fanouts, query counts and citation data shows which synthetic queries actually drive visibility for this niche. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves t...

Jun 16, 202617 minEp. 519

How to Rank YouTube Community Posts in Google Search Results with Jesper Nissen

This video explains which digital marketing strategies YouTube channel owners should focus on in 2026 to improve search rankings, community engagement and backlink authority. James Dooley and Jesper Nissen start with KPI tracking because measuring interaction and ranking results shows which community posts actually drive visibility for the channel. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust and conversion rates. The discussion...

Jun 15, 20265 minEp. 518

How to Rank Bluesky Posts in Google Search Results with Jesper Nissen

This video explains which digital marketing strategies social media marketers should focus on in 2026 to improve Bluesky post indexing, search rankings and overall visibility. James Dooley and Jesper Nissen start with KPI tracking because measuring indexing and ranking performance shows which posts and platforms actually deliver results for social media marketers. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust and conversion rates...

Jun 15, 20268 minEp. 517

How to Rank Ghost.io Posts in Google Search Results with Jesper Nissen

This video explains which digital marketing strategies digital marketing agencies should focus on in 2026 to improve search rankings, faster indexing and stronger lead generation. James Dooley and Jesper Nissen start with KPI tracking because measuring which URLs actually rank helps agencies decide where to invest indexing time and effort. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust and conversion rates. The discussion also exp...

Jun 15, 20267 minEp. 516

Is Autoblogging.ai the Best AI SEO Content Software in 2026? James Dooley and Vaibhav Sharda

This video explains which digital marketing strategies AI content software companies should focus on in 2026 to improve search visibility, content quality at scale and citations in AI overviews. James Dooley and Vaibhav Sharda start with KPI tracking because measuring rankings, AI citations and content performance shows whether automated content is genuinely earning topical authority. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust...

Jun 15, 202625 minEp. 515

Subreddit SEO for Google AI Overviews: LLM Seeding Strategies with Vaibhav Sharda

This video explains which digital marketing strategies digital marketing agencies should focus on in 2026 to improve AI Overview citations, branded search visibility and inbound enquiries. James Dooley and Vaibhav Sharda start with KPI tracking because measuring which subreddits, keywords and threads actually stick and drive results lets agencies refine their LLM seeding before competitors capture the space. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search...

Jun 15, 202614 minEp. 514

Get More Jobs as a Tradesman: A Step-by-Step Digital Marketing Guide

This video explains which digital marketing strategies tradesmen should focus on in 2026 to improve lead generation, return on investment and a consistent flow of enquiries. James Dooley and Kazra start with KPI tracking because tradesmen need to know how many leads each source produces and whether the cost is delivering a worthwhile return before scaling spend. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust and conversion rates. ...

Jun 10, 202611 minEp. 513

Best Tradesmen Websites to Get More Leads in 2025

This video explains which digital marketing strategies tradesmen should focus on in 2025 to improve lead generation, conversion rates and return on investment. James Dooley and James start with KPI tracking because tradesmen need to know their cost per lead, conversion rate and ROI before deciding which platforms are worth the spend. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust and conversion rates. The discussion also explores ...

Jun 10, 20269 minEp. 512

Top Alternatives to Checkatrade: Diversifying Lead Generation for UK Tradesmen

This video explains which digital marketing strategies UK tradesmen should focus on in 2026 to improve lead generation, return on investment and reduced reliance on a single enquiry source. James Dooley and James start with KPI tracking because tradesmen often pay for credit-based or membership platforms and need to know whether each source genuinely recoups its cost. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust and conversion r...

Jun 10, 20265 minEp. 511

Stop Relying on MyBuilder: The Best Trade Lead Generation Sites in the UK for 2026

This video explains which digital marketing strategies trades people should focus on in 2026 to improve lead volume, return on investment and enquiry quality. James Dooley and his guest start with KPI tracking because trades people often spend money on directories and credits without measuring how many leads and orders each source actually delivers. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust and conversion rates. The discussio...

Jun 10, 20266 minEp. 510

Best Alternatives to Rated People: Lead Generation Strategies for Tradesmen in 2026

This video explains which digital marketing strategies tradesmen should focus on in 2026 to improve enquiry volume, lead quality and return on investment. James Dooley and his guest start with KPI tracking because tradesmen often spend on multiple listing platforms without knowing how many leads convert into paying clients. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust and conversion rates. The discussion also explores organic SE...

Jun 10, 20264 minEp. 509

Best Alternatives to TrustATrader for UK Tradespeople in 2026

This video explains which digital marketing strategies UK tradespeople should focus on in 2026 to improve lead generation, return on investment and enquiry diversification. James Dooley and James start with KPI tracking because monitoring cost per lead and cost per conversion is the only way tradespeople can be sure each listing platform is delivering a genuine ROI. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust and conversion rat...

Jun 10, 20266 minEp. 508

Top 7 Alternatives to Bark for Tradesmen in the UK: Lead Generation Strategies for 2026

This video explains which digital marketing strategies tradesmen should focus on in 2026 to improve enquiry volume, lead quality and return on investment. James Dooley and his guest start with KPI tracking because tracking the return on investment from each lead source determines whether shared or exclusive leads are actually profitable for a trades business. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust and conversion rates. The...

Jun 10, 20265 minEp. 507

Top 5 Yell.com Alternatives for UK Tradesmen: Smarter Lead Generation in 2026

This video explains which digital marketing strategies tradesmen should focus on in 2026 to improve return on investment, lead quality and sustainable business growth. James Dooley and James start with KPI tracking because tradesmen need to know their cost per lead, cost per acquisition and overall ROI before committing budget to any platform or directory. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust and conversion rates. The di...

Jun 10, 20269 minEp. 506

6 MyJobQuote Alternatives Tradespeople Should Try in 2025

This video explains which digital marketing strategies tradespeople should focus on in 2025 to improve lead quality, enquiry volume and return on investment. James Dooley and his guest start with KPI tracking because tradespeople need to know exactly how many directory leads convert into paying customers rather than just counting clicks or form submissions. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust and conversion rates. The d...

Jun 10, 20266 minEp. 505

Checkatrade vs MyBuilder vs FatRank: The Ultimate Lead Generation Showdown for Tradespeople

This video explains which digital marketing strategies tradespeople should focus on in 2026 to improve lead quality, return on investment and the ability to charge the right prices. James Dooley and his guest start with KPI tracking because tradespeople need to know whether platforms like Checkatrade and MyBuilder are genuinely delivering value rather than low-quality, shared leads. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust a...

Jun 10, 20267 minEp. 504

Trades Lead Gen Showdown: Checkatrade vs Trusted Trader vs FatRank

This video explains which digital marketing strategies tradespeople should focus on in 2026 to improve lead quality, return on investment and online reputation. James Dooley and Kasra Dash start with KPI tracking because tradespeople need to know whether credit-based, non-exclusive leads from platforms like Checkatrade and Trusted Trader are actually converting into profitable orders. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust...

Jun 10, 20264 minEp. 503

Best Lead Generation for Tradesmen in 2026: Checkatrade vs Yell vs FatRank

This video explains which digital marketing strategies tradesmen should focus on in 2026 to improve lead quality, return on investment and profitable growth. James Dooley and James start with KPI tracking because tradesmen need to know exactly how many calls, contact form submissions and closed deals each platform such as Checkatrade or Yell premium is generating before committing budget. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves t...

Jun 10, 20264 minEp. 502

FatRank vs Checkatrade vs MyJobQuote: Which Lead Source Wins for Tradespeople?

This video explains which digital marketing strategies tradespeople should focus on in 2026 to improve cost per lead, conversion rates and overall return on investment. James Dooley and the guest start with KPI tracking because comparing subscription platforms like MyJobQuote and Checkatrade against commission-based options means knowing your cost per acquisition and enquiry volume before committing. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presenc...

Jun 10, 20264 minEp. 501

Best Lead Generation Platform in the UK? Bark vs Checkatrade vs FatRank for Trades Businesses

This video explains which digital marketing strategies trades businesses should focus on in 2026 to improve lead quality, return on investment and overall enquiry volume. James Dooley and James start with KPI tracking because tracking return on investment is the only way to know which platforms genuinely deliver profitable, exclusive leads rather than shared, price-driven ones. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust and co...

Jun 10, 20264 minEp. 500

Best Lead Generation Companies in the UK Ranked and Reviewed for Tradespeople

This video explains which digital marketing strategies trades and service businesses should focus on in 2026 to improve lead quality, conversion rates and return on marketing spend. James Dooley and his co-host start with KPI tracking because measuring cost per lead and conversion is essential when comparing performance-based and commission-based lead generation models. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust and conversion...

Jun 10, 20264 minEp. 499

How to Rank Weebly Posts in Google Search Results with Jesper Nissen

This video explains which digital marketing strategies Web 2.0 property businesses should focus on in 2026 to improve indexing rates, referring domain authority and search rankings. James Dooley and Jesper Nissen start with KPI tracking because measuring which posts index and rank reveals where link equity is actually being passed for this niche. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust and conversion rates. The discussion a...

Jun 08, 20266 minEp. 498

Different Types of Link Building Services Explained, With Craig Campbell

This video explains which digital marketing strategies digital marketing agencies should focus on in 2026 to improve search rankings, brand trust and conversion rates. James Dooley and Craig Campbell start with KPI tracking because measuring link velocity, indexation and ranking movement shows which link building services are actually moving the needle for agencies. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust and conversion rat...

Jun 08, 202624 minEp. 497

SoMePoster Review: The Best Social Media Posting Tool for Social Media Management Companies in 2026 (with Jesper Nissen)

This video explains which digital marketing strategies social media management companies should focus on in 2026 to improve multi-platform scheduling, audience growth and post indexing. James Dooley and Jesper Nissen start with KPI tracking because analytics across each connected platform reveal which channels drive views and enquiries, including surprising sources like Pinterest and Google Business Profiles. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger searc...

Jun 08, 202615 minEp. 496

How to Rank Tumblr Posts in Google Search Results with Jesper Nissen

This video explains which digital marketing strategies social media managers should focus on in 2026 to improve search visibility, indexing power and long tail rankings. James Dooley and Jesper Nissen start with KPI tracking because measuring indexing and rankings shows whether web 2.0 assets like Tumblr are genuinely contributing to results. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust and conversion rates. The discussion also ...

Jun 07, 20265 minEp. 495

The Most Annoying Digital Marketing Trends Right Now (With Craig Campbell)

This video explains which digital marketing strategies digital marketing agencies should focus on in 2026 to improve credibility, lead quality and measurable results. James Dooley and Craig Campbell start with KPI tracking because cutting through the noise of inflated claims and shiny object syndrome means proving what actually works before scaling it. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust and conversion rates. The discus...

Jun 03, 20268 minEp. 494

Is Personal Branding Still Important in 2026? James Dooley and Craig Campbell on Building Trust and Authority

This video explains which digital marketing strategies SEO consultants should focus on in 2026 to improve trust, online reputation and the ability to attract talent and opportunities. James Dooley and Craig Campbell start with KPI tracking because measuring visibility and engagement shows whether a personal brand is building the trust that drives consulting enquiries. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust and conversion r...

Jun 03, 202615 minEp. 493

Is Corporate Branding the Last Digital Moat? Business Branding Strategies for 2026

This video explains which digital marketing strategies businesses building corporate brands should focus on in 2026 to improve brand trust, exit value and search visibility. James Dooley and Craig Campbell start with KPI tracking because measuring data, traffic and CTR shows which brand-building activities actually feed business growth and increase a saleable asset's multiple. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust and con...

Jun 03, 202617 minEp. 492

Online Reputation Management Horror Stories Explained (with Craig Campbell)

This video explains which digital marketing strategies online reputation management firms should focus on in 2026 to improve negative content suppression, brand trust and conversion rates. James Dooley and Craig Campbell start with KPI tracking because reputation work demands close measurement of search rankings and sentiment so suppression efforts genuinely sink negative results rather than amplifying them. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search...

Jun 03, 202613 minEp. 491

Where Digital Marketing Is Heading Next: James Dooley and Craig Campbell on Future-Proofing Your Strategy

This video explains which digital marketing strategies affiliate marketers should focus on in 2026 to improve return on ad spend, diversify their traffic sources and future-proof their businesses. James Dooley and Craig Campbell start with KPI tracking because knowing what you can spend and what you get back lets affiliate marketers double down on winning campaigns with confidence. They cover brand SEO, AI visibility and Google Business Profiles because stronger search presence improves trust an...

Jun 02, 202611 minEp. 490
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