Voices of Search // A Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Content Marketing Podcast

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 NotesConnect With: Jordan Koene: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Julia Nesterets: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Julia Nesterets: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Kyle Eng: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Kyle Eng: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Michael Farr: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Michael Farr: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Colette Casey: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Colette Casey: Website // LinkedIn The Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Bernard Huang: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Natasha Ghosh: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Natasha Ghosh: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Lainey Graham: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 research as a starting point for storytelling. Show NotesConnect With: Lainey Graham: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Jesse Tutt: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Jesse Tutt: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Craig Dunham: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Craig Dunham: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Craig Dunham: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Bernadette Nixon: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Bernadette Nixon: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Adrien Menard: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 organically. Show NotesConnect With: Adrien Menard: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Jamie Steidle: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Jamie Steidle: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Lauren Matricardi: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Lauren Matricardi: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Julia Mccoy: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Julia Mccoy: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Julia Mccoy: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Kelvin Newman: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. Show NotesConnect With: Dmitrii Kustov: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Dmitrii Kustov: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Jason Melman: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 navigating Google core updates. Show NotesConnect With: Craig Harkins: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Jonathan Gillham: Website  // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Jonathan Gillham: Website  // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Matt Tompkins: Website  // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Matt Tompkins: Website  // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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. Show NotesConnect With: Ahmad Abusamak: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Ahmad Abusamak: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Jordan Koene: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Barry Adams: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Barry Adams: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Kavi Kardos: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Kavi Kardos: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Kavi Kardos: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Michael Ramirez: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Michael Ramirez: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 NotesConnect With: Cassidy Clement: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.