Adrien Menard, CEO and Co-Founder of Botify, discusses changes and emerging trends in SEO. SEO is now seen as a performance marketing channel and this has led to SEO teams needing to deliver a greater impact. In response, Botify created tools and analytics to implement organic search marketing strategies faster. Today, Adrien talks about some emerging trends in SEO. Show Notes Connect With: Adrien Menard: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podcast : Email // LinkedIn // Twitter Benjamin Sh...
Oct 07, 2023•15 min•Ep. 1117
Jessica Totillo Coster, Founder and CEO of eCommerce Badassery, delves into eCommerce SEO strategies. When it comes to eCommerce content, a common mistake is attempting to target a broad audience. In reality, successful content marketing is about attracting the perfect customer who is actively seeking the products or services you offer. Today, Jessica discusses eCommerce content marketing strategies for SEO. Show Notes Connect With: Jessica Totillo Coster: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Searc...
Oct 06, 2023•24 min•Ep. 1116
Jessica Totillo Coster, Founder and CEO of eCommerce Badassery, delves into eCommerce SEO strategies. Optimizing the on-site shopping experience is at the forefront of every successful eCommerce strategy. Whether you're a seasoned retailer or just starting out, understanding how to create an enticing online environment that seamlessly guides customers from discovery to conversion is paramount. Today, Jessica discusses on-site shopping experience and SEO. Show Notes Connect With: Jessica Totillo ...
Oct 05, 2023•28 min•Ep. 1115
Donna Donahue, Search Engine Optimization Specialist at Antylia Scientific, explores local and enterprise SEO strategies and stakeholder engagement. Proving the ROI of SEO can be challenging as it's intangible, unlike PPC. However, understanding its intrinsic value and tailoring conversations to diverse stakeholders is crucial to gaining support for SEO initiatives. Today, Donna discusses building relationships with developers and C-level management. Show Notes Connect With: Donna Donahue: Websi...
Oct 04, 2023•29 min•Ep. 1114
Donna Donahue, Search Engine Optimization Specialist at Antylia Scientific, explores local and enterprise SEO strategies and stakeholder engagement. When comparing local SEO and enterprise e-commerce SEO, it's evident that both share some foundational principles. However, they diverge significantly in their focus and strategies. Today, Donna discusses local SEO vs. enterprise eCommerce SEO. Show Notes Connect With: Donna Donahue: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podcast : Email // Linked...
Oct 03, 2023•35 min•Ep. 1113
Jordan Koene, Co-Founder and CEO of Previsible, talks about a Google algorithm update. On the heels of the August 2023 core update, Google released its latest helpful content update, indicating the start of Google’s update season. Although it's still in its early stages, this update has led to increased click-through rates and improved rank positions; however, it has also resulted in a decrease in the number of clicks. Today, Jordan discusses another helpful content update. Show Notes Connect Wi...
Oct 02, 2023•16 min•Ep. 1112
Damon Burton, Founder of SEO National, delves into various ways to think about optimizing content for search engines. While competing with industry giants is challenging, it's not always necessary to outrank them in every aspect. By identifying what you can do better than the unicorns in your industry, you can carve out a niche, build a loyal customer base, and establish a competitive edge that enables you to thrive alongside these giants. Today, Damon discusses how to beat a unicorn on Google. ...
Sep 29, 2023•15 min•Ep. 1111
Damon Burton, Founder of SEO National, delves into various ways to think about optimizing content for search engines. Although content is often considered king, generating content without a clear purpose can harm your website's credibility. With ChatGPT making content creation easier than ever nowadays, the real winners will be the ones who can create content that truly connects with their audience. Today, Damon discusses the concept that "content is king," but are all topics created equally? Sh...
Sep 28, 2023•19 min•Ep. 1110
Jason Jackson, Co-Founder of Get Found, discusses SEO development and learning within the agency context. As an SEO agency, you’re going to get clients who may have had negative experiences with SEO previously. Rather than ignoring these feelings, it’s crucial to address them from the beginning of the relationship and teach your team to respond to these feelings with empathy. Today, Jason talks about client management and retention. Show Notes Connect With: Jason Jackson: Website // LinkedIn The...
Sep 27, 2023•20 min•Ep. 1109
Jason Jackson, Co-Founder of Get Found, discusses SEO development and learning within the agency context. Becoming a good digital marketer and honing your SEO skills requires determination and a willingness to learn as much as possible. SEO is forever evolving and the key to advancing your SEO skills and starting your own agency is to always have a student mentality and use failure as a stepping stone toward success. Today, Jason talks about learning and development within the agency context. Sh...
Sep 26, 2023•16 min•Ep. 1108
Ryan Glass, former Head of Content Optimization and SEO at Omnicom Media Group, explores advanced strategies in SEO, holistic search programs, and retail search capabilities. When organic and paid teams work in isolation, various challenges and missed opportunities can arise. However, holistic search programs foster collaboration, align strategies, and unlock the synergies between organic and paid efforts for greater success. Today, Ryan discusses holistic search programs and retail SEO capabili...
Sep 25, 2023•31 min•Ep. 1107
Jordan Koene, Co-Founder and CEO of Previsible, talks about SEO news. Large companies with valuable data are cautious about AI access, yet they desire precise brand representation in tools like ChatGPT. However, achieving both aims simultaneously is unfeasible. Today, Jordan discusses artificial intelligence’s impact on SEO Show Notes Connect With: Jordan Koene: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podcast : Email // LinkedIn // Twitter Benjamin Shapiro : Website // LinkedIn // Twitter See P...
Sep 21, 2023•18 min•Ep. 1106
Jordan Koene, Co-Founder and CEO of Previsible, talks about SEO news. Lately, Google's core updates have consistently aimed to enhance the user experience and prioritize top-quality content within SERPs. The August 2023 core update continued this trend by devaluing pages featuring low-value content. Today, Jordan discusses the August 2023 core update Show Notes Connect With: Jordan Koene: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podcast : Email // LinkedIn // Twitter Benjamin Shapiro : Website /...
Sep 20, 2023•14 min•Ep. 1105
Jeff Coyle, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at MarketMuse, delves into AI-powered content management for planning, creation, and refinement. With AI enabling the generation of vast amounts of content, Google will have to take measures against inauthentic and low-quality content. Recent updates like the product reviews update and the helpful content update indicate Google is assessing the overall quality of a website and becoming more proactive in identifying and penalizing websites that ca...
Sep 19, 2023•16 min•Ep. 1104
Jeff Coyle, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at MarketMuse, delves into AI-powered content management for planning, creation, and refinement. In today’s AI-driven content landscape, valuable, high-quality content is paramount for differentiation and longevity. Therefore, content planning must prioritize strategy and the underlying purpose rather than relying on short-term tactics. Today, Jeff discusses AI for content planning Show Notes Connect With: Jeff Coyle: Website // LinkedIn The Voic...
Sep 18, 2023•27 min•Ep. 1103
Craig Harkins, Director of SEO and Content at CoStar, talks about management in a core update. Google's core updates can yield three outcomes: stability, enhancements, or declines in website performance. Even when there's no change, a compelling narrative is essential to justify ongoing investments of time and effort in SEO. Today, Craig discusses results and communication during and after a core update. Show Notes Connect With: Craig Harkins: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podcast : E...
Sep 14, 2023•22 min•Ep. 1102
Craig Harkins, Director of SEO and Content at CoStar, talks about management in a core update. During a core update, effective organization and management are essential to ensure a smooth transition and positive outcomes for your website. As search behavior and intent are always changing, staying on top of these elements is crucial to avoid negative outcomes after a core update. Today, Craig discusses organization and management during a core update. Show Notes Connect With: Craig Harkins: Websi...
Sep 13, 2023•18 min•Ep. 1101
Sara Kieffer-Hess, Lead Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton, explores enhancing search visibility with schema, structured data, and SEO content creation. Writing for SEO and marketing differ significantly in their focus and purpose. This distinction is crucial as it ensures content effectively serves both search engine visibility and audience engagement, contributing to overall marketing success. Today, Sara discusses writing for SEO versus marketing writing. Show Notes Connect With: Sara Kieffer-H...
Sep 12, 2023•20 min•Ep. 1100
Sara Kieffer-Hess, Lead Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton, explores enhancing search visibility with schema, structured data, and SEO content creation. Schema and structured data are powerful tools for improving SEO by providing context and enhancing the visibility of web content. However, there has been a noticeable decline in people implementing schema markup due to misconceptions surrounding it. Today, Sara discusses schema and structured data's role in SEO. Show Notes Connect With: Sara Kieff...
Sep 11, 2023•18 min•Ep. 1099
Shae Bourdeaux, Senior Manager of SEO at Vivint Smart Home, explores optimizing digital content strategy with UX, SEO, and data metrics. Vivent's unique content approach places data at the forefront, letting it lead the storytelling process. This method distinguishes it from traditional content strategies that often incorporate data as a secondary element. Today, Shae discusses data's role in your content strategy. Show Notes Connect With: Shae Bourdeaux: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search...
Sep 08, 2023•13 min•Ep. 1098
Shae Bourdeaux, Senior Manager of SEO at Vivint Smart Home, explores optimizing digital content strategy with UX, SEO, and data metrics. If Google is unable to crawl the pages of your website, you won’t be able to drive the traffic and conversions you seek. So, while metrics like keyword rankings, traffic, and revenue are crucial, crawling, rendering, and indexing are crucial components to optimize first as they influence everything down the funnel. Today, Shae discusses determining which metric...
Sep 07, 2023•16 min•Ep. 1097
Shae Bourdeaux, Senior Manager of SEO at Vivint Smart Home, explores optimizing digital content strategy with UX, SEO, and data metrics. The days of relying solely on keyword-stuffed content to achieve high rankings are long gone. Now, it's crucial to strike a balance between content optimization and a user-friendly experience by diversifying the elements that enhance the overall user experience. Today, Shae discusses UX and SEO’s impact on optimization strategy. Show Notes Connect With: Shae Bo...
Sep 06, 2023•19 min•Ep. 1096
Jason Reid, SEO and Location Management Specialist at Quest Diagnostics, talks about SEO strategies in a changing macro environment from the perspective of a Fortune 500 SEO. Amid tech sector layoffs and budget cuts, people are exploring cost-effective ways to drive traffic to their pages. Consequently, many companies will be looking to SEO and this will inevitably lead to a surge in requests. Today, Jason discusses recession SEO, managing layoffs, and budget cuts. Show Notes Connect With: Jason...
Sep 05, 2023•22 min•Ep. 1095
Jason Reid, SEO and Location Management Specialist at Quest Diagnostics, talks about SEO strategies in a changing macro environment from the perspective of a Fortune 500 SEO. Enterprise SEO presents a set of unique challenges stemming from its scale and complexity. One major challenge is the often inadequate staffing for SEO within large organizations. Today, Jason discusses the unique challenges of being a Fortune 500 SEO. Show Notes Connect With: Jason Reid: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of S...
Sep 04, 2023•19 min•Ep. 1094
Dan Smullen, Head of SEO at Betsperts Media & Technology Group, explores different approaches to building and managing your SEO teams. In the post-pandemic world, remote work is the new norm and this presents several opportunities and challenges. In the realm of SEO, remote work offers the advantage of access to a broader talent pool and increased flexibility but also brings challenges related to communication and team bonding. Today, Dan discusses remote versus in-house management of SEO te...
Aug 31, 2023•15 min•Ep. 1093
Dan Smullen, Head of SEO at Betsperts Media & Technology Group, explores different approaches to building and managing your SEO teams. While SEO has no certification requirements, how you choose to navigate your career within the industry can greatly impact your opportunities and professional growth. Ultimately, whether you're a newcomer to the industry or an experienced SEO, the decision between an agency and an in-house role will have a significant impact on your career trajectory. Today, ...
Aug 30, 2023•17 min•Ep. 1092
Jarrett Weathersby, Global SEO Manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, talks about the challenges and opportunities within effective enterprise SEO management. At the enterprise level, optimizing the SEO process is a multifaceted endeavor that requires careful prioritization, aligning expectations and a strategic approach to technical execution. However, external factors such as Google core updates can impact performance, but it's our responsibility to communicate and set realistic expectations w...
Aug 29, 2023•20 min•Ep. 1091
Jarrett Weathersby, Global SEO Manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, talks about the challenges and opportunities within effective enterprise SEO management. In the dynamic world of enterprise SEO, securing stakeholder buy-in is not just about keywords and rankings; it's about aligning with the core business objectives. You need to speak the language of revenue growth, market share expansion, and brand authority to showcase the impact of SEO on the organization's bottom line. Today, Jarrett dis...
Aug 28, 2023•19 min•Ep. 1090
Amy Hyerczyk, Senior Manager of SEO, Product, and Strategy at Reverb, talks about SEO strategies and techniques to optimize marketplaces. Unlike other industries, when it comes to SEO, anyone with a curious mindset and the drive to tackle hard problems can enter the field and succeed. Particularly in the context of marketplace SEO, possessing fundamental SEO skills becomes the key to unlocking scalability. Today, Amy discusses technical SEO tricks for marketplaces. Show Notes Connect With: Amy H...
Aug 24, 2023•14 min•Ep. 1089
Amy Hyerczyk, Senior Manager of SEO, Product, and Strategy at Reverb, talks about SEO strategies and techniques to optimize marketplaces. The value of SEO for any marketplace cannot be underestimated, and Reverb is no exception. With millions of ever-changing product pages, technical SEO plays a crucial role in ensuring visibility while allowing for the management of this musical instrument marketplace. Today, Amy discusses marketplace SEO. Show Notes Connect With: Amy Hyerczyk: Website // Linke...
Aug 23, 2023•19 min•Ep. 1088
