What's ACTUALLY Working In SEO? Ryan Jones Is Testing The Waters For Us All

Host: Jeremy Rivera
Guest: Ryan Jones, Marketing Manager at SEO Testing

Jeremy Rivera is an SEO expert and podcast host who helps businesses navigate the evolving landscape of search engine optimization.

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Ryan Jones is the Marketing Manager at SEO Testing, bringing nearly 10 years of experience across agency, client-side, in-house, and freelance SEO work. He's passionate about data-driven SEO strategies and testing methodologies.

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• SEO Testing - 14-day free trial available
• LinkedIn: @Ryan Jones SEO
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The Evolution of SEO Roles

• Moving beyond traditional keyword research limitations
• Creating demand vs. finding existing demand
• Multi-channel marketing integration

Impact of AI and Google's Changes

• AI Overviews reducing informational traffic
• The shift from traffic volume to traffic quality
• Google's changing relationship with publishers

SEO Testing Strategies

• Internal linking optimization (their biggest win: 1000% increase)
• Content refresh strategies
• Schema markup implementation
• Cross-channel content distribution

Actionable Takeaways

• Test schema markup implementation on videos, about pages, and other content
• Use social media engagement as a gauge for content topics
• Focus on horizontal con...