Kathy Brown, Owner and SEO Consultant at WebEnso and Expert in Residence at Previsible.io, delves into refactoring’s impact on SEO. While website migrations often raise SEO concerns due to URL changes and design overhauls, there's another potential SEO hurdle that can be easy to overlook: refactoring. Though only the codebase is altered in this instance, without accompanying SEO enhancements, this can lead to dramatic dips in traffic. Today, Kathy discusses the tale of two refactors. Connect Wit...
Mar 09, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1237
Kathy Brown, Owner and SEO Consultant at WebEnso and Expert in Residence at Previsible.io, delves into SEO news. The past few months have been a whirlwind in SEO, with major algorithm updates like the "helpful content update" and the "product review update" taking center stage. Changes like feature additions and removals within Search Console are of equal importance to the SEO community but have mostly flown under the radar. Today, Kathy discusses SEO news you might have missed. Connect With: Ka...
Mar 08, 2024•37 min•Ep. 1236
Chris Homer, SEO Manager at Intuit Mailchimp, delves into prepping for the future of generative AI and SEO. Reaching individuals who haven't yet encountered your brand or solution requires a strategic approach. This is where top-of-funnel content strategies come into play, serving as the initial touchpoint that ignites the customer journey. Today, Chris discusses the best top-of-funnel content strategies. Connect With: Chris Homer: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podcast : Email // Link...
Mar 07, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1235
Chris Homer, SEO Manager at Intuit Mailchimp, delves into prepping for the future of generative AI and SEO. Generative AI in SEO tools presents both exciting opportunities and significant challenges for SEOs. While it's effective at tasks like keyword clustering and topic mapping, the challenge for SEOs will be leveraging it to improve our workflows while maintaining our creativity and uniqueness in content. Today, Chris discusses using gen AI and SEO to prep for the future. Connect With: Chris ...
Mar 06, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1234
Mariel Lizana, SEO Manager at PreVisible.io, delves into AI in SEO. While AI is an invaluable tool in content production, the recent helpful content update by Google highlights the risks of relying entirely on it to write content. Instead, AI's ability to process vast amounts of data is better utilized for tasks such as personalizing content for our audiences and verifying code accuracy. Today, Mariel discusses using AI to improve SEO. Connect With: Mariel Lizana: LinkedIn // Website The Voices ...
Mar 05, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1233
Mariel Lizana, SEO Manager at PreVisible.io, delves into AI in SEO. AI in SEO is plagued by misconceptions, ranging from concerns about job loss to the belief that generative search could diminish website traffic. However, upon closer examination, it's evident that AI is simply another tool at our disposal, rather than a game-changer in the field of SEO. Today, Mariel discusses the intersection of AI and SEO. Connect With: Mariel Lizana: LinkedIn // Website The Voices of Search Podcast : Email /...
Mar 04, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1232
Tim Butler, Founder and CEO of Innovation Visual, delves into optimizing digital marketing through strategic team building and AI. As the AI revolution unfolds in marketing, marketers must evolve their skills and mindset to thrive in this changing landscape. With AI automating routine tasks, marketers must learn to integrate AI into their digital strategies effectively to drive results and scale one-to-one personalization. Today, Tim discusses using AI to improve digital marketing. Connect With:...
Mar 01, 2024•17 min•Ep. 1231
Tim Butler, Founder and CEO of Innovation Visual, delves into optimizing digital marketing through strategic team building and AI. During COVID, companies rushed to bring specialized skills in-house and are now dealing with misalignment between skills needed and those available. Consequently, to build the ultimate marketing team, it's crucial to align strategy, positioning, and team composition. Today, Tim discusses efficiently resourcing your ultimate marketing team. Connect With: Tim Butler: W...
Feb 29, 2024•24 min•Ep. 1230
Chris Reynolds, SEO Director at Indeed, delves into managing technical SEO on large enterprise sites. Transitioning from smaller websites to the enterprise-level requires a mindset shift for technical SEO practitioners. Ultimately, the focus shifts from fixing numerous small issues to addressing problems that affect millions of URLs and will drive the most impact.Today, Chris discusses technical SEO at scale. Connect With: Chris Reynolds: LinkedIn // Website The Voices of Search Podcast : Email ...
Feb 28, 2024•32 min•Ep. 1229
Justin McKinney, Director of SEO, Content, and Social Strategy at Aspiration, delves into SEO roadmap prioritization and RFP success strategies. Responding to RFPs can be a strategic investment for any organization seeking to expand its client base. However, the time-consuming and often unpaid nature of these endeavors requires an efficient and targeted approach. Today, Justin discusses the keys to winning SEO RFPs. Connect With: Justin McKinney: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podcast ...
Feb 27, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1228
Justin McKinney, Director of SEO, Content, and Social Strategy at Aspiration, delves into SEO roadmap prioritization and RFP success strategies. Before diving into roadmap development, it's crucial to evangelize SEO and organic growth throughout your company. A clear and cohesive strategy sets the stage for constructive discussions with stakeholders when prioritizing initiatives within the roadmap. Today, Justin discusses prioritizing SEO initiatives within a roadmap. Connect With: Justin McKinn...
Feb 26, 2024•20 min•Ep. 1227
Dan Shure, Podcast Host at Experts on the Wire and SEO Consultant at Evolving SEO, talks about 80/20 growth for SEO. When browsing through sites like Semrush, you’ll see stories of companies growing their web traffic to 50,000 visits. Oftentimes, the majority of this traffic is coming from a small number of pages as a result of the implementation of the 80/20 growth principle. Today, Dan discusses the 80/20 growth rule for SEO. Show Notes Connect With: Dan Shure: Website // LinkedIn The Voices o...
Feb 24, 2024•19 min•Ep. 1226
Dan Shure, Podcast Host at Experts on the Wire and SEO Consultant at Evolving SEO, talks about why he ignores E-A-T. Despite the emphasis placed by some SEO professionals on optimizing for E-A-T signals, it is still possible for websites to rank without them. This raises questions about the actual significance of E-A-T as a ranking factor. Today, Dan discusses why you should ignore E-A-T. Show Notes Connect With: Dan Shure: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podcast : Email // LinkedIn // ...
Feb 23, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1225
Jason Berkowitz, Founder and SEO Director at Break the Web, delves into SEO management at DTC companies. While the fundamental frameworks of SEO remain consistent, nuances in content style, research methods, and data analysis tools vary significantly between DTC and B2B markets. Unlike B2B endeavors, DTC SEO projects require a tailored approach, particularly in tasks related to voice, branding, and content strategy across different stages of the funnel. Today, Jason discusses managing successful...
Feb 22, 2024•28 min•Ep. 1224
Jason Berkowitz, Founder and SEO Director at Break the Web, delves into SEO management at DTC companies. Unlike B2B markets, where demand generation may dominate, DTC businesses capitalize on existing consumer interest. However, managing expectations requires a nuanced approach, encompassing education, alignment on goals and KPIs, and transparency about the variables influencing SEO performance. Today, Jason discusses managing SEO expectations at a DTC company. Connect With: Jason Berkowitz: Web...
Feb 21, 2024•18 min•Ep. 1223
Andy Newhall, Director of Organic Growth and SEO at Real Truck, delves into SEO and content marketing for the automotive industry. The digital auto market is highly competitive, as retailers compete for market share and customer loyalty. Success demands a sophisticated approach to SEO, considering the intricacies of vehicle fitment and the nuances of navigation and categorization. Today, Andy discusses eCommerce retail SEO in the auto industry. Connect With: Andy Newhall: Website // LinkedIn The...
Feb 20, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1222
Andy Newhall, Director of Organic Growth and SEO at Real Truck, delves into SEO and content marketing for the automotive industry. Unlike traditional automotive retail, which centers around original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), the aftermarket involves companies providing upgrades and modifications for vehicles after purchase. For companies like RealTruck, this distinction adds complexity to SEO and content strategies. Today, Andy discusses auto aftermarket SEO and content marketing. Connect ...
Feb 19, 2024•22 min•Ep. 1221
Abby Lundstrom, SEO Specialist and Consultant at SEO by Abby, delves into keeping your SEO clients happy and how law firms leverage SEO. Establishing a robust online presence is crucial for businesses in every sector. However, for law firms, navigating the complexities of SEO presents unique challenges, such as stringent bar advertising regulations and the competition for a spot on page one. Today, Abby discusses creating great SEO for your clients and how legal SEO works. Connect With: Abby Lun...
Feb 16, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1220
Gwen Milder, Senior SEO Editor at The Washington Post, delves into SEO for the media industry and breaking news. As news events unfold rapidly, there's a pressing need for efficient strategies to promptly deliver content to the audience. Amidst breaking news efforts, SEOs face the challenge of ensuring timely indexation and strategically publishing content to bolster their internal linking strategy. Today, Gwen discusses SEO for breaking news. Connect With: Gwen Milder: Website // LinkedIn The V...
Feb 15, 2024•19 min•Ep. 1219
Gwen Milder, Senior SEO Editor at The Washington Post, delves into SEO for the media industry and breaking news. Unlike other industries where SEO can become standardized and formulaic, the media vertical constantly introduces fresh challenges. Beyond the volatility of SERPs, there's the ongoing challenge of understanding and adapting to the evolving news consumption habits of people. Today, Gwen discusses SEO trends in the media industry. Connect With: Gwen Milder: Website // LinkedIn The Voice...
Feb 14, 2024•20 min•Ep. 1218
Sal Surra, Director of SEO and Content at Seamless.AI, delves into optimizing large websites and tracking SEO effectively. The allure of high rankings for specific keywords can be deceptive if those rankings fail to translate into meaningful traffic. This dilemma highlights a fundamental misconception: the belief that ranking alone equates to success in SEO. Today, Sal discusses misconceptions around effectively tracking SEO. Connect With: Sal Surra: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podc...
Feb 13, 2024•17 min•Ep. 1217
Sal Surra, Director of SEO and Content at Seamless.AI, delves into optimizing large websites and tracking SEO effectively. Managing large websites with extensive content can be a daunting task. With countless pages to maintain and update, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across the board becomes a significant challenge. This is where the concept of structured templates comes into play. Today, Sal discusses optimizing big websites with structured templates. Connect With: Sal Surra: Website ...
Feb 12, 2024•25 min•Ep. 1216
David Tile, Founder and CEO of Article-Writing Co, explores SEO and digital marketing during a recession. AI may seem like a threat to the future of copywriting, but the truth is, it's still no match for human storytelling. With its limitations in capturing the depth and complexity of human emotions, the need for talented copywriters remains ever-present. Today, David discusses whether AI will be the death of copywriting. Show Notes Connect With: David Tile: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Sea...
Feb 10, 2024•16 min•Ep. 1215
David Tile, Founder and CEO of Article-Writing Co, explores SEO and digital marketing during a recession. During a recession, it's crucial for businesses to stay visible and attract new customers while keeping a tight budget. By leveraging the power of SEO and content marketing, companies can increase their online visibility, establish thought leadership, and drive targeted traffic to their website – all while maximizing their return on investment. Today, David discusses SEO and content marketin...
Feb 09, 2024•23 min•Ep. 1214
Ben O'Grady, SEO Media Manager at Disney Streaming, delves into SEO at Disney. In contrast to organizations with dedicated SEO product teams, many others lack this specialization. In these cases, product teams oversee the entire website or specific sections, creating ambiguity and complexity for SEO. Today, Ben discusses facilitating SEO without a dedicated product team. Show Notes Connect With: Ben O'Grady: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podcast : Email // LinkedIn // Twitter Benjamin...
Feb 08, 2024•18 min•Ep. 1213
Ben O'Grady, SEO Media Manager at Disney Streaming, delves into SEO at Disney. Disney is a global entertainment giant with an extensive array of products and services. Contrary to the misconception that SEO for Disney is "easy" due to its brand recognition, the reality is that the agility of third-party websites poses significant challenges to Disney's content in search rankings. Today, Ben discusses driving SEO for Disney. Show Notes Connect With: Ben O'Grady: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of ...
Feb 07, 2024•19 min•Ep. 1212
Lorenz Esposito, Founder of SearchX, delves into preparing for SEO’s evolution. While it's easier than ever for small businesses to create a website, they often overlook the strategic incorporation of SEO content. Knowing what potential customers are searching for, understanding their pain points, and positioning the business as the solution through purposeful content creation is key. Today, Lorenz discusses the power of content with SEO. Show Notes Connect With: Lorenz Esposito: Website // Link...
Feb 06, 2024•19 min•Ep. 1211
Lorenz Esposito, Founder of SearchX, delves into preparing for SEO’s evolution. As AI takes the reins in content creation and simplifies website building, it's evident that SEO is undergoing a transformative revolution. Yet, with AI playing an increasingly prominent role in content creation and task automation, the SEO landscape is poised to witness the emergence of both winners and losers. Today, Lorenz discusses how SEO is evolving. Show Notes Connect With: Lorenz Esposito: Website // LinkedIn...
Feb 05, 2024•18 min•Ep. 1210
Sarah Panus, Brand Storytelling Strategist, Founder, and CEO of Kindred Speak, talks about using SEO and empathy to drive your content strategy. The combination of empathy and data is the key to creating memorable and effective brand storytelling that connects with people. Ultimately, pairing data with empathy enables brands to craft content that resonates with their audience, builds long-term loyalty, and drives better results. Today, Sarah discusses SEO data and empathy for storytelling. Show ...
Feb 02, 2024•20 min•Ep. 1209
Sarah Panus, Brand Storytelling Strategist, Founder, and CEO of Kindred Speak, talks about using SEO and empathy to drive your content strategy. Leveraging SEO to inform your content calendar is a valuable strategy that is often overlooked. However, by leveraging SEO data, we can tap into a goldmine of information and start producing the content our target audience wants to engage with. Today, Sarah discusses leveraging SEO to inform your content calendar. Show Notes Connect With: Sarah Panus: W...
Feb 01, 2024•21 min•Ep. 1208
