Adrien Menard, CEO and Co-Founder of Botify, delves into how to unlock organic growth and measure the ROI of organic search. Amid rising online competition, safeguarding your website's organic visibility and content investments is vital. However, with changes being made constantly, monitoring crawling, indexing, and organic traffic is crucial to ensure these changes don’t impact your site's discoverability by potential clients. Today, Adrien discusses protecting and growing web traffic organical...
Dec 20, 2023•26 min•Ep. 1177
Jamie Steidle, Senior SEO Manager at Vice Media, delves into SEO skills and topical authority. By focusing on specific subject areas, brands can cultivate a reputation for expertise and reliability, ultimately boosting their visibility in search results. Yet, for many SEOs, the challenge lies in starting the process of establishing topical authority. Today, Jamie discusses topical authority areas. Show Notes Connect With: Jamie Steidle: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podcast : Email //...
Dec 19, 2023•15 min•Ep. 1176
Jamie Steidle, Senior SEO Manager at Vice Media, delves into SEO skills and topical authority. While it’s important to stay up to date on SEO news, it’s equally necessary to revisit SEO fundamentals. Relearning SEO fundamentals is crucial to ensure relevance, adaptability to changes, and the ability to reassess strategies based on evolving search engine algorithms and user behaviors. Today, Jamie discusses relearning SEO skills. Show Notes Connect With: Jamie Steidle: Website // LinkedIn The Voi...
Dec 18, 2023•20 min•Ep. 1175
Lauren Matricardi, Director of Content and SEO at Landing, talks about SEO career paths. SEO provides valuable insights into consumer behavior, which can be used to inform marketing strategies and tactics. In addition, SEO can be integrated with other marketing efforts, such as paid advertising, to help improve the overall user experience and drive conversions. Today, Lauren discusses why SEO skills are applicable in other marketing roles. Show Notes Connect With: Lauren Matricardi: Website // L...
Dec 16, 2023•13 min•Ep. 1174
Lauren Matricardi, Director of Content and SEO at Landing, talks about SEO career paths. When transitioning from agency to in-house SEO, the process can be challenging. However, adapting to a new organization, its existing processes, and systems, offers opportunities for learning and growth. Today, Lauren discusses transitioning from agency to high-growth startup SEO. Show Notes Connect With: Lauren Matricardi: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podcast : Email // LinkedIn // Twitter Benja...
Dec 15, 2023•22 min•Ep. 1173
Julia Mccoy, President of Content at Scale, delves into AI-driven copywriting. Google’s search landscape has evolved to include AI, and the key to winning in SGE is topical authority. However, topical authority requires a substantial quantity of targeted content on a targeted domain, and forward-thinking SEOs are turning to generative AI as their tool of choice to efficiently build topical authority. Today, Julia discusses how to use generative AI to write brand copy that ranks. Show Notes Conne...
Dec 14, 2023•15 min•Ep. 1172
Julia Mccoy, President of Content at Scale, delves into AI-driven copywriting. ChatGPT's birth marked a significant milestone in AI technology, but it also introduced AI detection. Consequently, content created solely using ChatGPT, without any human input, likely won’t be ranked by Google and poses a risk of negatively impacting your website's standing. Today, Julia discusses how Google detects AI content. Show Notes Connect With: Julia Mccoy: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podcast : ...
Dec 13, 2023•15 min•Ep. 1171
Julia Mccoy, President of Content at Scale, delves into AI-driven copywriting. Technology has reached a level where it can mimic a human in the content creation process. Yet, generalized solutions like ChatGPT are unable to produce content in a specialized tone of voice which is crucial for producing content that embodies our brand’s voice and resonates with human beings. Today, Julia discusses how to teach AI to write in your tone. Show Notes Connect With: Julia Mccoy: Website // LinkedIn The V...
Dec 12, 2023•21 min•Ep. 1170
Kelvin Newman, Founder of brightonSEO, discusses highlights from brightonSEO USA 2023. Despite the abundance of online SEO resources, the unique value of in-person events remains unparalleled. brightonSEO's two-day event in San Diego brought together individuals from across the globe to exchange insights, network, and delve into an array of topics critical to the SEO and search community. Today, Kelvin shares the highlights from brightonSEO San Diego 2023. Show Notes Connect With: Kelvin Newman:...
Dec 11, 2023•29 min•Ep. 1169
Dmitrii Kustov, Managing Director at Regex SEO, looks into technical SEO. Google's search ranking algorithms have evolved significantly in recent years, with a shift towards relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to determine the best results for users. While the algorithms used to be predetermined by engineers, they now use a variety of signals and metrics to determine the most relevant and useful results. Today, Dmitrii discusses what Google engineers don't want you to know about rankings. Sh...
Dec 09, 2023•27 min•Ep. 1168
Dmitrii Kustov, Managing Director at Regex SEO, looks into technical SEO. At its core, search engine optimization is about optimizing a website to rank well in search engine results and provide a good user experience. While many SEOs try to separate the two concepts, Google and other search engines will continue to highlight the websites that take a holistic approach to website design. Today, Dmitrii discusses optimizing for humans versus optimizing for search engines. Show Notes Connect With: D...
Dec 08, 2023•20 min•Ep. 1167
Jason Melman, VP of SEO and Creator of SEO Workflows, delves into a new platform and tool called SEO Workflows. As SEOs, we are constantly gathering data from various tools and dealing with first-party data. But the trouble is, the data isn't immediately actionable. That's why SEO Workflows was created – to automate and simplify data preparation for SEOs. Today, Jason discusses an introduction to SEO Workflows: the end-to-end resource for the SEO process. Show Notes Connect With: Jason Melman: W...
Dec 07, 2023•18 min•Ep. 1166
Craig Harkins, Director of SEO and Content at CoStar, delves into roadmap and planning while managing Google core updates. In Q4, SEOs strategically plan for the upcoming year, using yearly data on trends and past successful initiatives to make a compelling case for budget allocation. However, with code freezes at this time of year, how do we ensure we're prepared should Google decide to release an update right before Christmas? Today, Craig shares his insights on roadmap and planning while navi...
Dec 06, 2023•29 min•Ep. 1165
Jonathan Gillham, Founder and CEO at Originality.AI, delves into AI-generated content and Its impact on SEO. Since the launch of ChatGPT, the number of AI-generated reviews has surged, peaking at 37%. With a substantial portion of these reviews not being written by humans, what value do they provide to the end user? Today, Jonathan discusses the trustworthiness of reviews in the generative AI era. Show Notes Connect With: Jonathan Gillham: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podcast : Email...
Dec 05, 2023•19 min•Ep. 1164
Jonathan Gillham, Founder and CEO at Originality.AI, delves into AI-generated content and Its impact on SEO. Google's stance on AI-generated content is a source of ongoing debate in the SEO community. While some argue that Google welcomes its responsible use, others express concerns about the potential flood of AI-generated content and its impact on search results. Today, Jonathan discusses Google's view on AI-generated content. Show Notes Connect With: Jonathan Gillham: Website // LinkedIn The ...
Dec 04, 2023•28 min•Ep. 1163
Matt Tompkins, Owner of Two Brothers Creative, delves into SEO strategies for organic social growth. The role of an SEO professional has significantly evolved, extending our expertise beyond web content optimization to benefit various marketing channels. In fact, our toolkit and skills can now be harnessed to foster organic growth on social platforms. Today, Matt discusses how you can apply SEO tools for organic social growth. Show Notes Connect With: Matt Tompkins: Website // LinkedIn The Voice...
Nov 30, 2023•18 min•Ep. 1162
Matt Tompkins, Owner of Two Brothers Creative, delves into SEO strategies for organic social growth. While many consider YouTube as an entertainment hub, it is often overlooked as a tool to bolster SEO efforts. However, by applying SEO techniques from written content to videos, you can improve your visibility in both YouTube and Google search results. Today, Matt discusses how you can leverage YouTube to improve your SEO. Show Notes Connect With: Matt Tompkins: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of ...
Nov 29, 2023•17 min•Ep. 1161
Ahmad Abusamak, SEO Manager at Bank of America, delves into local versus digital SEO strategies and the importance of AI SERP authority. With Google's incorporation of generative AI into search results, it's crucial to grasp the implications for websites and SEO practices. In this evolving landscape, the most effective path to success lies in establishing authority and authenticity within your niche or industry. Today, Ahmad discusses the importance of authority and authenticity for AI SERPs. Sh...
Nov 28, 2023•19 min•Ep. 1160
Ahmad Abusamak, SEO Manager at Bank of America, delves into local versus digital SEO strategies and the importance of AI SERP authority. Over the past five years, banks have undergone digital transformation, striving to redirect traffic from physical branches to digital platforms. However, traditional banks face fierce competition in Google rankings from less regulated financial aggregator sites. Today, Ahmad discusses SEO for local versus digital experiences. Show Notes Connect With: Ahmad Abus...
Nov 27, 2023•18 min•Ep. 1159
Jordan Koene, CEO and Co-Founder of PreVisible.io, shares his insights on the latest developments in SEO news. In early November, Google released a core update, swiftly followed by a reviews update. For SEOs, these back-to-back updates could be the new normal going forward. Today, Jordan discusses Google’s November core algorithm update. Show Notes Connect With: Jordan Koene: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podcast : Email // LinkedIn // Twitter Benjamin Shapiro : Website // LinkedIn //...
Nov 25, 2023•23 min•Ep. 1158
Barry Adams, Specialized SEO Consultant for News Publishers at Polemic Digital, delves into generative AI and SEO in news publishing. The rapid crawling and indexing process employed by Google to keep up with the swiftly changing news landscape requires news publishers to take a different approach to SEO. In essence, publishers get one shot for an article to get traction in Google's news-specific ecosystem. Today, Barry discusses SEO for news publishers Show Notes Connect With: Barry Adams: Webs...
Nov 24, 2023•28 min•Ep. 1157
Barry Adams, Specialized SEO Consultant for News Publishers at Polemic Digital, delves into generative AI and SEO in news publishing. Initially, news organizations viewed generative AI as a tool that was going to replace the art of journalism. However, those initial fears have transitioned into news organizations exploring ways to integrate generative AI into their workflows to make the lives of journalists easier. Today, Barry discusses online news and generative AI. Show Notes Connect With: Ba...
Nov 23, 2023•22 min•Ep. 1156
Kavi Kardos, Director of SEO at Uproer, explores strategies for success in the SEO industry. Every person in your organization, whether they interact with customers or create content, plays a role in your website, and thus, in SEO. They all have valuable contributions to offer to the organization's SEO strategy, as a result, SEO needs to be baked into the organization’s DNA. Today, Kavi discusses getting everyone involved in SEO. Show Notes Connect With: Kavi Kardos: Website // LinkedIn The Voic...
Nov 22, 2023•22 min•Ep. 1155
Kavi Kardos, Director of SEO at Uproer, explores strategies for success in the SEO industry. One of the biggest challenges in SEO agency work is the prevalence of standard, one-size-fits-all packages offered to clients, regardless of their unique circumstances. In contrast, the most successful partnerships are built upon agencies delivering customized solutions aligned with the business’ goals and website. Today, Kavi discusses what in-house SEOs look for in agency partners. Show Notes Connect W...
Nov 21, 2023•26 min•Ep. 1154
Kavi Kardos, Director of SEO at Uproer, explores strategies for success in the SEO industry. In the SEO industry, becoming known as an expert can lead to increased business opportunities. However, for those not interested in public speaking or seeking celebrity status, there are alternative strategies to establish your reputation as an SEO expert. Today, Kavi discusses making a name for yourself in the SEO industry. Show Notes Connect With: Kavi Kardos: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search P...
Nov 20, 2023•20 min•Ep. 1153
Michael Ramirez, Founder of Evisio LLC, looks into managing SEO clients. While we all know that SEO is important for any business with a website, younger consultants and agencies may not have a solid process in place yet to acquire, manage, and scale clients. However, Evisio was built for these newer consultants and agencies that want to run SEO as a service and need an internal process. Today, Michael discusses providing high-quality SEO at scale. Show Notes Connect With: Michael Ramirez: Websi...
Nov 18, 2023•22 min•Ep. 1152
Michael Ramirez, Founder of Evisio LLC, looks into managing SEO clients. Acquiring new SEO clients can be a challenge for many businesses. But, Michael Ramirez found that demonstrating past successes, networking, and positioning himself as an expert in his field helped him stand out from the competition and attract new business. Today, Michael discusses acquiring new SEO clients. Show Notes Connect With: Michael Ramirez: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podcast : Email // LinkedIn // Twi...
Nov 17, 2023•25 min•Ep. 1151
Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content at Interactive Brokers, delves into SEO in large language models and higher education. SEO is undeniably a relevant skill in the job market, but it's constantly changing which makes it hard to teach. However, as more students realize its importance in getting a job, and more companies demand it of applicants, SEO education will likely become formalized. Today, Cassidy discusses SEO becoming a part of a college education. Show Notes Connect With:...
Nov 16, 2023•18 min•Ep. 1150
Cassidy Clement, Senior Manager of SEO and Content at Interactive Brokers, delves into SEO in large language models and higher education. As we journey deeper into the digital age, new technological innovations are reshaping the way we approach SEO. Among these innovations, large language models (LLMs) have emerged as powerful tools that promise to revolutionize the world of SEO. But what does this mean for the future of SEO? Today, Cassidy discusses SEO with large language models Show Notes Con...
Nov 15, 2023•18 min•Ep. 1149
Glenn Friesen, Lead Information Architect and SEO at Cal Poly, explores trustworthy and authoritative enterprise websites. When it comes to the challenges associated with .edu domains, governance is at the top of the list. Due to multiple contributors being involved, defining clear responsibilities is critically important. Today, Glenn discusses the enterprise web of a .edu domain. Show Notes Connect With: Glenn Friesen: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podcast : Email // LinkedIn // Twi...
Nov 14, 2023•17 min•Ep. 1148
