Kathy Alice Brown, Owner and SEO Consultant at Webenso Digital, delves into GA4. Google Analytics 4 (GA4) brings a fresh UI and modeling system, presenting a blend of advantages and challenges for enterprises and SEOs. While GA4 shares some similarities with Universal Analytics (UA), it also requires adaptation to navigate the intricacies of a new Google Analytics landscape. Today, Kathy discusses SEO’s survival guide to GA4. Show Notes Connect With: Kathy Alice Brown: Website // LinkedIn The Vo...
Jan 31, 2024•30 min•Ep. 1207
Nick Martin, Co-Founder of Direqt, delves into chat engine optimization and chatbot revenue. As the next frontier in online engagement, chatbots are positioned to redefine how people interact with brands and access information. With AI at the core of internet experiences, there’s a growing demand for monetization strategies that align with this dynamic and consumer-driven landscape. Today, Nick discusses unlocking revenue with chatbots. Show Notes Connect With: Nick Martin: Website // LinkedIn T...
Jan 30, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1206
Nick Martin, Co-Founder of Direqt, delves into chat engine optimization and chatbot revenue. As consumers increasingly engage with content through conversational interfaces, the internet is evolving into a "chat-first" reality. For brands, seizing the potential of chatbots offers an opportunity to expand their audience and boost revenue through one-on-one conversations at scale. Today, Nick discusses chat engine optimization and its evolution in SEO. Show Notes Connect With: Nick Martin: Website...
Jan 29, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1205
Justin Seibert, President of Direct Online Marketing (DOM), talks about SEO and analytics. The importance of links and domain authority cannot be underestimated in SEO and PR/communications strategy. They are seen by Google as a vote of credibility for a website and those who value them and incorporate them into their overall strategy have seen positive results. Today, Justin discusses the overlap between SEO and some other marketing channels. Show Notes Connect With: Justin Seibert: Website // ...
Jan 26, 2024•10 min•Ep. 1204
Justin Seibert, President of Direct Online Marketing (DOM), talks about SEO and analytics. By July 1st, 2023, if you have not switched to Google Analytics 4 (GA4), you will miss out on collecting new data. Although Google Analytics provides a simple migration tool for basic websites, it may not be sufficient for complex sites with extensive measurement needs. Today, Justin discusses why custom Google Analytics 4 (GA4) for implementation is a must. Show Notes Connect With: Justin Seibert: Website...
Jan 25, 2024•13 min•Ep. 1203
Justin Seibert, President of Direct Online Marketing (DOM), talks about SEO and analytics. SEO is much more than just driving traffic and boosting brand awareness - it's a dynamic marketing strategy that encompasses content creation, distribution, and brand impressions. As such, the evaluation of success and setting of goals for SEO is a continuous process of improvement. Today, Justin discusses goal setting for SEO. Show Notes Connect With: Justin Seibert: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Sear...
Jan 24, 2024•15 min•Ep. 1202
Jonas Sickler, Digital Marketing Analyst at Terakeet, delves into leveraging search and SEO for stronger customer relationships. Search data reveals many insights into consumer behavior and brand perception. However, it’s often overlooked by brands when they’re evaluating the impact of their online and offline initiatives on consumer behavior. Today, Jonas discusses building stronger customer relationships through SEO. Show Notes Connect With: Jonas Sickler: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Sea...
Jan 23, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1201
Jonas Sickler, Digital Marketing Analyst at Terakeet, delves into leveraging search and SEO for stronger customer relationships. Search queries act as real-time indicators of consumer intent, providing valuable information about how to reach consumers when they're most receptive. Yet, SEOs consistently prioritize traffic and conversions, ignoring the brand reputation side of SEO. Today, Jonas discusses using search as an always-on focus group. Show Notes Connect With: Jonas Sickler: Website // L...
Jan 22, 2024•18 min•Ep. 1200
Jordan Koene, Co-Founder and CEO of PreVisible, delves into SEO predictions for 2024. Anticipating the forthcoming shifts that will shape our SEO strategies in 2024 is crucial. Despite being halfway through the first month of the year, staying informed about the impact of Google updates, AI, and core web vitals on SEO remains essential. Today, Jordan discusses way too late SEO predictions for 2024. Show Notes Connect With: Jordan Koene: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podcast : Email //...
Jan 19, 2024•19 min•Ep. 1199
Julia Nesterets, CEO at JetOctopus, delves into technical SEO for growth and maximizing SEO’s ROI. To secure budget and resources for SEO, we must move beyond the vague "it depends" stance. By incorporating sales numbers into our KPIs, emphasizing the business value of SEO, and showcasing its direct impact on the bottom line, we can more effectively secure buy-in from leadership and support teams for our initiatives. Today, Julia discusses measuring and maximizing SEO’s ROI. Show Notes Connect W...
Jan 18, 2024•29 min•Ep. 1198
Julia Nesterets, CEO at JetOctopus, delves into technical SEO for growth and maximizing SEO’s ROI. Great content is vital for attracting and engaging users, but its impact is heavily dependent on a solid technical foundation. Poor technical SEO can lead to issues with crawling and indexing, making it difficult for search engines to discover and rank a website's content. Today, Julia discusses technical SEO as the foundation for growth. Show Notes Connect With: Julia Nesterets: Website // LinkedI...
Jan 17, 2024•27 min•Ep. 1197
Kyle Eng, Director of SEO and Growth Marketing at Red Ventures, shares his insights on the relationship between UX and SEO. Keeping SEO content fresh is pivotal for online visibility and user engagement. With rapid changes in search algorithms and evolving user demands, the challenge is not just about creating quality content but also ensuring its relevance over time. Today, Kyle discusses keeping SEO content fresh. Show Notes Connect With: Kyle Eng: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podc...
Jan 16, 2024•26 min•Ep. 1196
Kyle Eng, Director of SEO and Growth Marketing at Red Ventures, shares his insights on the relationship between UX and SEO. User experience (UX) often takes a backseat to the emphasis on technical and content elements. However, in the business of organic marketing, our focus should be providing the most convenient and seamless way for consumers to connect with our products. Today, Kyle discusses building an SEO-powered UX strategy. Show Notes Connect With: Kyle Eng: Website // LinkedIn The Voice...
Jan 15, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1195
Michael Farr, Senior SEO Manager at Paylocity, delves into in-house SEO and AI for SEO content. When generative AI first emerged, executives were fearful of being outpaced by competitors able to produce more content than their companies. However, as SEOs, we must set the right expectations to ensure we leverage AI content strategically for long-term success and not short-term wins. Today, Michael discusses scaling SEO content with AI. Show Notes Connect With: Michael Farr: Website // LinkedIn Th...
Jan 12, 2024•16 min•Ep. 1194
Michael Farr, Senior SEO Manager at Paylocity, delves into in-house SEO and AI for SEO content. Unlike eCommerce and other verticals, SaaS SEO differs vastly when it comes to product page experience. In addition to how difficult it is to beat review sites like G2, in-house SaaS SEO is extremely content-driven, making it a challenge to convince your stakeholders of the value of investing in top-of-funnel content. Today, Michael discusses the challenges of in-house SEO for SaaS companies. Show Not...
Jan 11, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1193
Colette Casey, Manager of Analytics and SEO at Mary Kay, shares her insights on SEO partnerships and technical SEO for non-technical people. Marketers have a tendency to write off technical issues as IT problems. However, these technical issues directly impact customer experience and acquisition, making it crucial for us to identify these issues and collaborate with our IT partners to resolve them. Today, Colette discusses the importance of technical SEO for non-technical people. Show Notes Conn...
Jan 10, 2024•18 min•Ep. 1192
Colette Casey, Manager of Analytics and SEO at Mary Kay, shares her insights on SEO partnerships and technical SEO for non-technical people. As a multinational company operating in over 35 countries, Mary Kay must ensure all its teams are involved in the SEO process for success. The key to streamlining stakeholder involvement and successfully implementing SEO strategies is partnerships. Today, Colette discusses it takes a village: SEO partnerships. Show Notes Connect With: Colette Casey: Website...
Jan 09, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1191
Bernard Huang, Co-Founder of Clearscope, delves into the volatility around SEO as we approach 2024. In addition to generative AI, the rollout of SGE, and a number of Google core updates, 2023 has been a turbulent year for SEO. Consequently, stepping back is crucial to understanding how best to approach SEO in 2024. Today, Bernard discusses navigating 2023 SEO changes and what to expect in 2024. Show Notes Connect With: Bernard Huang: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podcast : Email // Li...
Jan 08, 2024•41 min•Ep. 1190
Natasha Ghosh, SEO Manager at Riot Games, delves into topic modeling and structured data. Search engines like Google use topic modeling to understand what topics are on a webpage and rank that page in search results. For SEOs, topic modeling offers an opportunity to align their content strategy with search algorithms, enhancing visibility and rankings in search engine results pages. Today, Natasha discusses expanding topic modeling into technical SEO. Show Notes Connect With: Natasha Ghosh: Webs...
Jan 06, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1188
Natasha Ghosh, SEO Manager at Riot Games, delves into topic modeling and structured data. In 2023, there has been a trend of structured data experiences being diminished or losing significance in SERPs. These changes in the search landscape have raised questions regarding the continued relevance of structured data and schema markup as we head toward 2024. Today, Natasha discusses structured data and microformats in a changing search landscape. Show Notes Connect With: Natasha Ghosh: Website // L...
Jan 05, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1189
Lainey Graham, an expert from Clemson University, delves into the connection between on-page SEO and content strategy. In the journey of redesigning clemson.edu, the fusion of content strategy and on-page SEO emerged as pivotal. Working in tandem with a content strategist, the focus zeroed in on aligning user needs with site content. Today, Lainey discusses the relationship between on-page SEO and content strategy. Show Notes Connect With: Lainey Graham: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search ...
Jan 03, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1187
Lainey Graham, Senior Digital Editor and SEO Manager at Clemson University, delves into keyword research for storytelling. Rarely does SEO sit within the storytelling team, but at Clemson University, this alignment empowers diverse functions with support and education. This unique setup ensures that every storytelling initiative commences with keyword research, effectively uniting the institution's message with the specific demands of the intended audience. Today, Lainey discusses keyword resear...
Jan 02, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1186
Jesse Tutt, Founder and CEO of Guru SEO and Web Design Services, talks about building and implementing a successful SEO agency. To create landing pages that convert, it is important to focus on clarity, relevance, and trust-building elements. However, a common error is adding distractions that divert the customer from taking the desired action. Today, Jesse discusses the winning formula for landing pages. Show Notes Connect With: Jesse Tutt: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podcast : Ema...
Dec 29, 2023•14 min•Ep. 1185
Jesse Tutt, Founder and CEO of Guru SEO and Web Design Services, talks about building and implementing a successful SEO agency. Jesse Tutt is a seasoned entrepreneur, having established ventures in eCommerce, virtual tourism, and software development, bringing a diverse skill set to his successful SEO agency. With a wealth of experience and expertise, Tutt has positioned his agency as a leader in the field. Today, Jesse discusses building a successful SEO agency. Show Notes Connect With: Jesse T...
Dec 28, 2023•16 min•Ep. 1184
Craig Dunham, CEO of Lumar, talks about technical SEO and how to build a better web experience. The idea of technical SEO only being a tool that measures the health of your website for SEO purposes is shifting. SEOs today need to seek out tools that provide an all-encompassing assessment of the health of their websites in order to implement changes that will drive positive outcomes. Today, Craig discusses innovation in search tools. Show Notes Connect With: Craig Dunham: Website // LinkedIn The ...
Dec 27, 2023•12 min•Ep. 1183
Craig Dunham, CEO of Lumar, talks about technical SEO and how to build a better web experience. The restrictions on third-party data have made it more challenging for eCommerce brands to find and target potential customers through channels like Google ads and social media. As a result, search engine visibility and first-party data collection have grown in importance for eCommerce companies. Today, Craig discusses eCommerce's search-first mindset. Show Notes Connect With: Craig Dunham: Website //...
Dec 26, 2023•11 min•Ep. 1182
Craig Dunham, CEO of Lumar, talks about technical SEO and how to build a better web experience. CEOs and marketing leaders are constantly looking for ways to lower the cost of acquiring customers. However, digital ads are expensive and provide diminishing returns, while investments in organic growth provide a more sustainable method of acquiring customers in the long run. Today, Craig discusses why the C-Suite must understand SEO. Show Notes Connect With: Craig Dunham: Website // LinkedIn The Vo...
Dec 25, 2023•18 min•Ep. 1181
Bernadette Nixon, CEO of Algolia, shares 2023 SEO predictions. As we look ahead to developments in 2023, it is clear that advances in AI will continue to shape the SEO landscape. Companies that fail to become AI-powered risk getting left behind, as the race for better and more efficient search capabilities heats up. Today, Bernadette discusses 2023 SEO retail predictions. Show Notes Connect With: Bernadette Nixon: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podcast : Email // LinkedIn // Twitter Be...
Dec 23, 2023•24 min•Ep. 1180
Bernadette Nixon, CEO of Algolia, examines the transformation of semantic search through AI. As technology advances, so too does the way we search for information. Semantic search is the next step in this evolution, utilizing AI to understand the intent behind a user's query and deliver more accurate and relevant results. Today, Bernadette discusses the evolution of semantic search. Show Notes Connect With: Bernadette Nixon: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podcast : Email // LinkedIn //...
Dec 22, 2023•24 min•Ep. 1179
Adrien Menard, CEO and Co-Founder of Botify, delves into how to unlock organic growth and measure the ROI of organic search. SEOs frequently face challenges in effectively communicating the ROI of SEO to executives, leading to reduced budgets and limited resources. The primary issue lies in the misalignment of language between SEOs and executives. Today, Adrien discusses how ROI redefines organic search. Show Notes Connect With: Adrien Menard: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podcast : E...
Dec 21, 2023•22 min•Ep. 1178
