Sustaining Relations With Your Clients Discover the significance of migrating to Google Analytics 4 and harnessing its noteworthy capabilities. This week, we’re delighted to reintroduce Matt Holz to expand even deeper into the new capabilities of GA4 and emphasize the crucial role data plays in establishing a valuable knowledge bank for your clients. Plus, gain valuable insights from Matt as he shares his unique career path, now serving as a team member for a former client. Discover everything y...
Sep 29, 2023•40 min•Ep 629•Transcript available on Metacast Google Accused of Misleading Us All! Google has a whistleblower! A former software engineer for Google reveals the search engine IS incorporating clicks into its ranking algorithm and explains that employees were directed to refrain from discussing the use of clicks in search rankings. Plus, Google continuously inflates ad prices without telling advertisers! Need a new friend? ChatGPT is rolling out new voice and image capabilities so that you can engage in voice conversations with the chatbot o...
Sep 27, 2023•35 min•Ep 628•Transcript available on Metacast Unleashing the Power of Machine Learning and First-Party Data Matt Holz, VP of Product Strategy at FoundSM, has nearly 20 years of marketing strategy experience and has led B2B marketing teams for multiple large and small organizations. Prior to his role at FoundSM, Matt gained valuable insights into outsourced support for driving leads and revenue while working with Found Search Marketing as a client. He later moved into segment marketing, SaaS, and healthcare IT but was eventually impacted by ...
Sep 22, 2023•40 min•Ep 627•Transcript available on Metacast Google’s At It Again... Google’s all over the place! No surprise that they're facing scrutiny for the deals they’ve struck that have given them an unfair advantage in the market, but they are now pushing for Gemini, their new LLM, to compete with ChatGPT. Content creators - pay attention to the helpful content update that’s approaching. Talk about shaking things up everywhere… Moving on to AI, we discuss some negative and positive outputs along with ethical dilemmas that are on the horizon of ou...
Sep 20, 2023•47 min•Ep 626•Transcript available on Metacast Content strategies have to adapt with the changing SERP landscape brought on by Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE). Natalie Arney gives her insights on how to move forward with changing the way we think about content and its role in the buyer’s journey. Erin and Natalie take it a step further with discussing how your team can improve how they work with clients and relieve stress while continuing to professionally flourish. Tune-in to learn more from Natalie’s expertise as she delivers w...
Sep 18, 2023•45 min•Ep 625•Transcript available on Metacast We’ve got another great episode in the books for this week’s EDGE news. Google loses the majority of Gen Z search preference… It's the rise of TikTok! Some SGE news has unfolded with Google's generative AI experiment as they begin rolling out SGE in India. Marketers! - Beware of changes Meta is releasing. Plus, AI is generating political campaigns… Are you kidding me? *BONUS* We’re giving away 40 FREE Brighton SEO tickets from now until November 2nd!!! Enter for your chance to win by going to ed...
Sep 13, 2023•40 min•Ep 624•Transcript available on Metacast Coming in hot from Brighton UK, SEO Consultant Natalie Arney joins the EDGE this week to uncover what’s in store for us with Google Search Generative Experience. Erin and Natalie discuss SGE's implications on current rank-tracking tools and how your future reporting should go as an SEO. With a focus on shifting one's mindset, Natalie walks through the changes she experienced from an agency to an in-house SEO perspective. Adaptation plays a critical role in this industry, and today, we focus on a...
Sep 08, 2023•43 min•Ep 623•Transcript available on Metacast Google’s doing what? We have lots of Google news for you today, and some might make you scratch your head. ChatGPT is losing momentum, have they finally hit a plateau? Google SGE is looking a little messy… c’mon Google! Welcome back to another episode of news from The EDGE, bringing you everything you need to thrive as an SEO! News from the EDGE: [00:04:50] Google is making your pages faster, automatically— if your users have Chrome [00:11:56] Over 200 thousand WordPress installs may be affected...
Sep 06, 2023•37 min•Ep 622•Transcript available on Metacast Sara Taher returns for her second interview segment, this time discussing the necessary strategies SEO professionals need in order to adapt to AI. Erin and Sara explore the challenges facing the SEO channel, the impact of current events on the buyer journey, and the role of AI in content creation. From optimizing video assets to navigating the landscape of content creators, they provide insights and strategies to stay ahead SEO landscape. Sara shares her tactical practices to stay informed in th...
Sep 01, 2023•37 min•Ep 621•Transcript available on Metacast Sara Taher is a strong presence in the SEO industry, but oh, so humble. Erin and Sara dive into the importance of prioritizing user experience, as it is a key connection for navigating SEO intent. We’re migrating from volume concepts of SEO to intent oriented matches. But clearly, we've heard the call of AI for SEO. How do they really work together? You’ve heard it time and time again, quality over quantity, but let’s hear Sara very clearly……it’s about the user. If you’re not reading their signa...
Aug 25, 2023•39 min•Ep 620•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome back to another episode of The EDGE, we’ve got lots of exciting Google news on the plate for this episode. SGE has new additional buildout around educational topics. Many in the U.S have concern with how Google is collecting data from children. Plus, there are speculations of an upcoming search algorithm update. But best of all - we found the best AI tool for Mordy! AI Spiritual Guidance! Don’t skip a beat, we cover all the Google insights that you need as an SEO, on this episode of The ...
Aug 23, 2023•39 min•Ep 619•Transcript available on Metacast Sarah McDowell joins the EDGE for her second segment this week. Sarah has a long history with podcasting, as she now co-hosts her fourth show, the SEO mindset podcast. In this episode, we look at navigating the world of podcasting, while maintaining a healthy relationship with your work. Plus, hear all the insider tips on creating your own show and securing those pivotal sponsorships. It’s a podcast about podcasts, you heard that right, We’ve got everything you need to know here on The EDGE of t...
Aug 18, 2023•45 min•Ep 618•Transcript available on Metacast Americans FEAR AI! Google and AI news is coming back at ya! Google's toned down HowTo and FAQ results, but fear not, they've launched a GA4 training course perfect for beginners… over a month after full migration. The New York Times won't let you use their content for AI training, and Amazon's cooking up AI tools for sellers. Plus, Americans are spooked by AI – we've got the numbers. Dive into our whirlwind of SEO on this week's News from the EDGE! News from the EDGE: [00:03:44] Google reduces t...
Aug 15, 2023•39 min•Ep 617•Transcript available on Metacast Give a warm welcome to this week's guest Sarah Mcdowell! Sarah works as the SEO Manager at podcast management and monetization platform, Captivate, as well as host of her own podcast SEO Mindset. Realizing the common struggles faced by SEO professionals, such as impostor syndrome, burnout, and self-doubt, Sarah and her co-host Tazmin Suleman saw an opportunity to create a platform for open and honest conversations. Thus, the SEO Mindset podcast was born, addressing topics ranging from personal g...
Aug 14, 2023•39 min•Ep 616•Transcript available on Metacast We’re back in business as Mordy makes his return for this episode of the news! This past week Moz held MozCon, unveiling Brand Authority Metric to enable businesses to measure their brand's strength. Google wants all published content to be available to AI for training purposes…how is this healthy for the web? Google’s stirring the pot, but we’ve got what you need to stay in the loop on this week's News from the EDGE! News from the EDGE: [00:05:03] Moz Launches Brand Authority Metric At MozCon W...
Aug 10, 2023•39 min•Ep 615•Transcript available on Metacast Long live the Radish King. Buckle up! Dr. Pete Meyers, marketing scientist at Moz, says the road ahead with AI might be a bumpy one. Find out why he thinks a little bit of panic might be in store for SEOs, as Dr. Pete and Erin Sparks talk about E-E-A-T, What is real vs. fiction in regards to AI, and if there will ever be such a thing as Predictive SEO. [00:03:16] Introducing Marketing Scientist, Dr. Pete Meyers [00:05:19] AI and SEO [00:06:21] “I think we should panic” - Dr Pete Meyers [00:10:39...
Aug 07, 2023•38 min•Ep 614•Transcript available on Metacast Mordy’s in a Box! Crystal Carter, Head of SEO Communications at Wix, joins the EDGE team in the absence of Mordy, who evidently has box issues. A whirlwind of news, we covered X ad revenue (got to have at least 15M impressions, sorry), SGE testing links and Product Rating AI policies. We dove in to the AI side deeply and came out with a huge win! We now can all have Mordy’s desk as a virtual background! This is for all of the #SEO community! Go to MordysRingTone.com today to download the image f...
Aug 03, 2023•45 min•Ep 613•Transcript available on Metacast Guiding the Buyer's Journey After a long hiatus, Marketing Scientist Dr. Pete Meyers is back on the EDGE once again! As a marketing scientist at Moz, Dr. Pete specializes in monitoring the google algorithm. In this episode, Dr. Pete shares his perspective on the SGE generative experience, as well as how site owners can utilize the new SERP. Google, Google, and more Google is what’s in store today. Learn how to seize control of your customer’s journey in this episode of EDGE of The WEB! Key Segme...
Aug 02, 2023•43 min•Ep 612•Transcript available on Metacast The “X” Factor We’re back for another week of SEO & digital marketing news with lots to cover! Twitter has lost it’s wings as Elon Musk leads a massive rebrand to “X”. Google takes strides in promoting brand trust on the SERP with its latest updates on the misrepresentation policy. Plus, is Apple making moves in the AI space? Get ready to ‘X’pand your SEO game on this ‘X’hilerating feature of News from the EDGE! And ask Mordy what he thinks about the rebranding…..go ahead, we dare you…. News fro...
Jul 25, 2023•40 min•Ep 611•Transcript available on Metacast Glenn Gabe is back for more on The EDGE! Glenn has over 27 years of experience in SEO, plays as a major contributor in the field. This week we discuss the current state of the SEO industry and Google SGE. Glenn gives real life scenarios of mistakes he’s seen throughout the years so you don’t make them yourself. Plus, a some AI talk sprinkled throughout! Stay up to date with the OG himself, on this must-listen feature of The EDGE of The Web SEO Podcast! [00:00:42] Introducing GSQI SEO Consultant,...
Jul 24, 2023•46 min•Ep 610•Transcript available on Metacast Has AI Fallen Off? Erin embarked on a sun-filled beach getaway this week. However, fear not, because Mordy and Jacob have taken up the reins to tackle the news for this week. The duo talk Google news, and why they can’t stand SGE. Plus, a decline in ChatGPT satisfaction, could AI be getting dumber? Jacob and Mordy aren’t at the beach but they are drowning in AI… Is this becoming an AI podcast… who knows, but what we do know is we’ve got another great episode here for you on News From the EDGE! N...
Jul 18, 2023•44 min•Ep 609•Transcript available on Metacast Glenn Gabe, a leading authority in the SEO industry, joins host Erin Sparks on this episode of The EDGE. Glenn has over 27 years of experience in SEO, and is a key educator in the field. In this episode, Glenn shares his insights on how to stay ahead of the curve in SEO. There’s so many insider tips wrapped up in this one folks. Google updates, SERP, blogging and more all on this exciting feature of The EDGE of The Web Podcast! Key Segments: [00:02:31] Introducing GSQI SEO Consultant, Glenn Gabe...
Jul 14, 2023•43 min•Ep 608•Transcript available on Metacast Honorary member of the EDGE, Barry Schwartz, joins the show to discuss what other than Google! There’s some major social media news with the launch of Threads from Meta, and some crazy statistics that come with it. Plus, it's time to channel your inner Schwarzenegger, AI just got a little more terrifying. AI is everywhere, Google is calling the shots, and Threads is smashing records! Lots of exciting news for you on this week's rendition of News from the EDGE! News from the EDGE: [00:03:14] Goog...
Jul 12, 2023•40 min•Ep 607•Transcript available on Metacast Is extending your website content to an international audience right for your brand? International SEO expert Gemma Houghton joins the EDGE once again to discuss the strategies and steps needed when expanding an organization into the international SEO realm. Likewise, why it’s crucial to consider culture and diverse perspectives when translating your website for an international audience. Join us on a global journey as we explore international SEO during this episode of The EDGE of the Web Podca...
Jul 10, 2023•41 min•Ep 606•Transcript available on Metacast The triad is back amidst Jacob’s return… but also joining the show this week is Toronto based SEO consultant Jess Joyce to discuss some recent Google changes that are leaving Canadians high and dry. Plus, recent changes that make you wonder, is Twitter tumbling to a point of no return? More AI, More Google, and all things SEO on this feature of News from the EDGE! News from the EDGE: [00:03:18] Google removes Canada news links in response to Online News Act [00:17:15] Twitter Didn’t Just Block U...
Jul 06, 2023•37 min•Ep 605•Transcript available on Metacast Jacob’s off this week, and the two annoying ones go at it…..at the News from the EDGE, of course! We take on AI warnings from Gary Illyes, and news from Google about things new and gone……And to tie this all up in a bow, we cover the fact that a study shows that developers who are TRAINING AI are actually cheating and using AI to train AI. Yeah - that’s happening. Nothing could go wrong there Giving the news from the upcoming Skynet, for the end of June 2023. News from the EDGE: [00:05:29] There’...
Jun 28, 2023•37 min•Ep 604•Transcript available on Metacast In this episode, Director of Marketing at Web Certain, Gemma Houghton, joins the show to discuss her expertise in International SEO. Gemma gives great insight into the nuances associated with SEO, and marketing across the pond. Enjoy all the in’s and out’s of SEO on a global level on this week's episode of The EDGE of The Web Podcast! Key Segments: [00:02:59] Introducing Director of Marketing at Web Certain, Gemma Houghton [00:07:39] What is international SEO for an Organization? [00:09:00] Mult...
Jun 25, 2023•34 min•Ep 603•Transcript available on Metacast Wouldn’t you like to have your living room decorated by an AI bot? What could go wrong there? In the news this week, we cover Google Perspectives, updates to the Looker Studio (hate the name), as well as the pausing of Google Bard in the EU. A number of other key topics revolve around Amazon using AI for summaries of product reviews as well as a Google lawsuit against a company that had over 350 fake business profiles and close to 14K fake reviews. Great articles from Seach Engine Land, Search E...
Jun 21, 2023•43 min•Ep 602•Transcript available on Metacast Guest Daniel K. Cheung is back on the show with host Erin Sparks to discuss his deep apprehension about Structured Data. Plus, Daniel shares different properties he uses when writing his custom schema. Referencing, Nesting, Links, and Validation are all in today's segment of the EDGE! Key Segments [00:03:05] Daniel K. Cheung Background Intro [00:05:50] Recommended Tools for Creating and Validating Schema [00:09:18] Why Use Wiki Data When Relating Topics on a Per Page Level? [00:13:13] Significan...
Jun 16, 2023•32 min•Ep 601•Transcript available on Metacast Episode 600 folks… we made it! Today’s news brings a full package of AI, along with Mordy’s catastrophic effort in attempting a screenplay. Some experiments came out of this episode to compare query results from ChatGPT, Bard, and Bing. New updates to Reddit, and LinkedIn, as well as more AI news! The AI ball keeps rolling on this special 600th episode of News from the EDGE! !600! Thanks to everyone for giving us support over the years. News from the EDGE: [00:01:29] EDGE’s 600th Episode! [00:06...
Jun 14, 2023•40 min•Ep 600•Transcript available on Metacast 
