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

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 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.

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 NotesConnect With: Glenn Friesen: 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.

Glenn Friesen, Lead Information Architect and SEO at Cal Poly, explores trustworthy and authoritative enterprise websites. In the digital age, establishing credibility and authority is crucial for any organization. It not only impacts your online visibility but also influences how users perceive your brand and trust your content. Today, Glenn discusses the process of developing a trustworthy and authoritative enterprise website. Show NotesConnect With: Glenn Friesen: 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.

David Kaufmann, Co-Founder and CEO of SEOcrawl, examines global concepts of SEO in education. Success in the field of SEO is not solely based on years of experience and technical knowledge. In fact, SEO seniority often boils down to one’s interpersonal skills and how you treat others on your team. Today, David discusses global concepts around SEO and education. Show NotesConnect With: David Kaufmann: 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.

David Kaufmann, Co-Founder and CEO of SEOcrawl, examines automated SEO reporting. In the wild world of SEO, where algorithms are constantly changing, the only thing that stays the same is the need for an efficient, effective strategy. The key to success in this ever-evolving field is a healthy balance of human insight and automation. Today, David discusses automated reporting. Show NotesConnect With: David Kaufmann: 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.

Ryan Bertollini, Digital Marketing Strategist at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, delves into ChatGPT for world-building and Google algorithm update myth-busting. Google algorithm updates never fail to stir up anticipation and speculation in the world of SEO. In this anticipation, a fair share of myths and misconceptions often emerge, leaving the SEO community in a state of uncertainty. Today, Ryan discusses Google algorithm update myth-busting. Show NotesConnect With: Ryan Bertollini: 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.

Ryan Bertollini, Digital Marketing Strategist at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation, delves into ChatGPT for world-building and Google algorithm update myth-busting. The SEO community has been abuzz with discussions on how tools like ChatGPT can be harnessed to create immersive digital environments. This approach not only paves the way for creating web 3.0 experiences but also opens doors for brands to keep users engaged within their own platforms. Today, Ryan discusses leveraging ChatGPT for world-building. Show NotesConnect With: Ryan Bertollini: 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.

Steve Toth, CEO and Lead Strategist at SEO Notebook, talks about keyword verticalization. There are many different ways that people search for keywords and you want the pages on your website to rank for as many relevant keywords as possible. Because Google prioritizes topic-based content, keyword verticalization is an effective strategy to gain topical relevance around a particular topic or keyword. Today, Steve discusses how keyword verticalization can be applied to your SEO practices. Show NotesConnect With: Steve Toth: 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.

Steve Toth, CEO and Lead Strategist at SEO Notebook, talks about Google Search Console API and Python. While Google Search Console is an invaluable tool for SEOs when it comes to providing data about users and diagnosing traffic and other SEO issues. While a lot of the data is not accessible from the UI, the API can be used to access this hidden data and extract all that valuable search data that is available. Today, Steve discusses why users should be diving into Search Console via API and using Python to automate the things they’re using from it. Show NotesConnect With: Steve Toth: 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, explores brightonSEO’s US debut. Launching a well-established conference in a new country is no small feat, but that’s exactly what brightonSEO intends to do in its first US staging of Europe's largest search marketing conference. WIth 40 to 50 industry experts scheduled to speak, brightonSEO USA is poised to bring the SEO community together like never before. Today, Kelvin discusses the journey and highlights of bringing brightonSEO to the USA. 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.

Josh Greene, CEO of The Mather Group, explores online reputation management. Your online reputation is only as good as what search engines like Google and prominent platforms like Wikipedia display. However, it also means that negative content, whether true or false, can surface and damage your online reputation. Today, Josh discusses how you can fix Google and Wikipedia search results for online reputation management. Show NotesConnect With: Josh Greene: 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.

Josh Greene, CEO of The Mather Group, explores online reputation management. In the digital age, your online reputation can significantly impact your business or personal brand. With the power of online reviews and user-generated content, it's crucial to understand how to protect and manage your digital image effectively. Today, Josh discusses how you can protect your online reputation Show NotesConnect With: Josh Greene: 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.

Autumn Micketti, SEO and Content Coordinator at 1-800-Flowers.com, delves into optimizing content creation for SEO success. As an occasion-based gifting company, 1-800-Flowers.com benefits from the predictability of annual holidays to plan and create content ahead of time. Yet, they must strike a balance between eCommerce and content keyword targeting to prevent self-cannibalization. Today, Autumn discusses targeting high-volume keywords. Show NotesConnect With: Autumn Micketti: 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.

Autumn Micketti, SEO and Content Coordinator at 1-800-Flowers.com, delves into optimizing content creation for SEO success. Prior to learning SEO best practices, 1-800-Flowers content teams struggled with blog topic selection. However, with improved SEO knowledge and trust in the SEO team, they now proactively seek SEO guidance to ensure topic relevance. Today, Autumn discusses teaching content teams SEO best practices. Show NotesConnect With: Autumn Micketti: 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.

Ryland Bacorn, Principal Product Manager of SEO at Realtor.com, discusses enterprise SEO. Traditionally, most SEO teams operated within marketing teams, and this is still an ideal structure for smaller websites. However, when it comes to SEO for large websites like those in the eCommerce or travel industry, it's important to be in the product org in order to get big-impact SEO fixes deployed. Today, Ryland looks into how enterprise SEO varies by industry. Show NotesConnect With: Ryland Bacorn: 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.

Ryland Bacorn, Principal Product Manager of SEO at Realtor.com, discusses Core Web Vitals and performance. When you’ve optimized for Core Web Vitals, you’re not only helping your website gain more recognition in the SERPs, but you’re also providing your audience with a seamless browsing experience. But, what is our role as SEOs in diagnosing and articulating Core Web Vitals issues to dev and engineering teams? Today, Ryland looks into how Core Web Vitals is actually performance. Show NotesConnect With: Ryland Bacorn: 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.

Gilad David Maayan, CEO of Agile SEO, looks at the impact of Google’s Search Generative Experience on website traffic. Approximately 55% of SGE snapshot carousel pages come from Google's top 10, while some of the remaining 45% aren’t even ranking in Google. For the underdogs with weak SEO optimization, understanding SGE ranking factors could enable them to rank favorably in SGE. Today, Gilad discusses the world's first case studies of SGE recoveries. Show NotesConnect With: Gilad David Maayan: 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.

Gilad David Maayan, CEO of Agile SEO, looks at the impact of Google’s Search Generative Experience on website traffic. Google's Search Generative Experience introduces a new landscape for search results that has the potential to divert user attention away from traditional listings. Optimizing for SGE poses new challenges as traditional SEO strategies may not apply effectively. Today, Gilad discusses why Google’s Search generative Experience will result in major traffic drops. Show NotesConnect With: Gilad David Maayan: 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.

Gus Pelogia, SEO Product Manager at Indeed, delves into SEO product management and internal project pitching. Pitching big SEO projects internally as an SEO product manager requires a strategic approach to gain buy-in from various stakeholders. The key is to start with a solid product requirements document (PRD) that clearly communicates why the project matters and how it aligns with the business' goals. Today, Gus discusses pitching big SEO projects internally. Show NotesConnect With: Gus Pelogia: 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.

Gus Pelogia, SEO Product Manager at Indeed, delves into SEO product management and internal project pitching. SEO product management is a multifaceted role that encompasses strategy, collaboration, content, data analysis, user experience, and more. While writing dev tickets is part of the process, it's just one aspect of a broader and more comprehensive approach to optimizing websites for search engines and driving business success. Today, Gus discusses why SEO product management is more than just writing dev tickets. Show NotesConnect With: Gus Pelogia: 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.

Beatrice Gamba, Senior SEO Strategist at WordLift, discusses the knowledge graph. The knowledge graph is Google’s semantic database of the world, cataloging millions of entities, their relationships, and general facts about them. This means that it’s a perfect match for content optimization, the process of writing content that conveys your business goals while fulfilling user intent. Today, Beatrice talks about content optimization with knowledge graphs. Show NotesConnect With: Beatrice Gamba: 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.

Beatrice Gamba, Senior SEO Strategist at WordLift, discusses the Knowledge Graph. The Knowledge Graph is a powerful tool for search engine optimization and can help you improve the relevance of your content by adding more meaning to it. In fact, it’s so powerful that simply submitting a Knowledge Graph can be considered an SEO strategy. Today, Beatrice talks about Knowledge Graph SEO. Show NotesConnect With: Beatrice Gamba: 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, delves into the latest developments in SEO news. Rumors suggest Apple may be developing its own search engine. Despite having the necessary resources, it is unclear how this move would benefit both Apple users and the company as a whole. Today, Jordan discusses Apple entering the search chat. 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.

Jordan Koene, CEO and Co-Founder of PreVisible.io, delves into the latest developments in SEO news. The Department of Justice's massive antitrust trial against Google is currently underway with allegations that Google has employed unfair practices to remain the world's leading search engine. The big question is: can they prove it? Today, Jordan discusses recent developments in the Google antitrust trial. 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.

Steffen Hederbrandt, CMO and Co-Founder of Dreamdata.io, talks about content and revenue drivers in B2B businesses. When it comes to connecting deals and revenue attribution to SEO, it can be challenging to get a real revenue number that can be related to investment into projects. However, Dreamdata built an account-based data model that contains all of the touchpoints a business has with an account to provide one holistic customer journey view. Today, Steffen discusses deal and revenue attribution for SEO. Show NotesConnect With: Steffen Hdebrandt: 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.

Steffen Hederbrandt, CMO and Co-Founder of Dreamdata.io, talks about content and revenue drivers in B2B businesses. In B2B marketing, the buyer journey isn't linear, so it can be challenging to connect our activities to the revenue made. The value of content is often misunderstood, but Dreamdata.io is attempting to make this process a lot easier for SEOs and B2B businesses. Today, Steffen discusses content as a revenue driver. Show NotesConnect With: Steffen Hdebrandt: 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.

Farzad Rashidi, Lead Innovator at Respona, delves into emerging trends in AI-powered search and SEO. While a link from a site like the New York Times is exciting, news sites generally have low topical authority. Instead, securing a mention in a niche industry publication or from a relevant company in your field can have a more significant impact and send a strong authority signal to Google. Today, Farzad discusses how to build brand authority in preparation for Google's Search Generative Experience.  Show NotesConnect With: Farzad Rashidi: 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.

Farzad Rashidi, Lead Innovator at Respona, delves into emerging trends in AI-powered search and SEO. As AI reshapes search results, one thing remains consistent, Google's emphasis on credibility and authority. AI may be transforming how search results are presented, but Google's fundamental ranking factors still revolve around trustworthiness and relevance. Today, Farzad discusses the new age of AI-centric search.  Show NotesConnect With: Farzad Rashidi: 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.

Aaron Weiss, SEO and Website Manager at ProPharma, explores SEO fundamentals and SEO in regulated industries. With regulations like CCPA and GDPR, websites must prioritize data privacy and user consent. However, in regulated industries, the alignment of compliance and SEO is crucial to ensure that businesses not only meet legal requirements but also maintain their online presence and competitiveness while upholding user trust and privacy. Today, Aaron discusses SEO in regulated industries. Show NotesConnect With: Aaron Weiss: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.

Aaron Weiss, SEO and Website Manager at ProPharma, explores SEO fundamentals and SEO in regulated industries. Aaron's journey into the world of SEO began with a simple yet profound piece of advice: "Build a website about something that you like." Little did he know that this simple step would lead him down a path of discovery, learning, and ultimately, a successful career in SEO. Today, Aaron discusses the fundamentals of SEO. Show NotesConnect With: Aaron Weiss: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, discusses changes and emerging trends in SEO. Whether we’re talking about local or global SEO teams, the biggest challenge always boils down to finding the right talent for the SEO team. Furthermore, that could explain why there are always more SEO jobs available than there are SEOs to fill those vacancies. Today, Adrien talks about how to manage a global SEO team. 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, discusses changes and emerging trends in SEO. Though the value of SEO has been underestimated for a very long time, that is slowly changing as a result of technology and innovation. And, in an era where we cannot rely on click data anymore, companies like Botify are making it easier for clients to prove the value of their SEO efforts. Today, Adrien talks about SEO technology innovation. 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, discusses changes and emerging trends in SEO. SEO is now seen as a performance marketing channel and this has led to SEO teams needing to deliver a greater impact. In response, Botify created tools and analytics to implement organic search marketing strategies faster. Today, Adrien talks about some emerging trends in SEO. 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.

Jessica Totillo Coster, Founder and CEO of eCommerce Badassery, delves into eCommerce SEO strategies. When it comes to eCommerce content, a common mistake is attempting to target a broad audience. In reality, successful content marketing is about attracting the perfect customer who is actively seeking the products or services you offer. Today, Jessica discusses eCommerce content marketing strategies for SEO.Show NotesConnect With: Jessica Totillo Coster: 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.

Jessica Totillo Coster, Founder and CEO of eCommerce Badassery, delves into eCommerce SEO strategies. Optimizing the on-site shopping experience is at the forefront of every successful eCommerce strategy. Whether you're a seasoned retailer or just starting out, understanding how to create an enticing online environment that seamlessly guides customers from discovery to conversion is paramount. Today, Jessica discusses on-site shopping experience and SEO. Show NotesConnect With: Jessica Totillo Coster: 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.

Donna Donahue, Search Engine Optimization Specialist at Antylia Scientific, explores local and enterprise SEO strategies and stakeholder engagement. Proving the ROI of SEO can be challenging as it's intangible, unlike PPC. However, understanding its intrinsic value and tailoring conversations to diverse stakeholders is crucial to gaining support for SEO initiatives. Today, Donna discusses building relationships with developers and C-level management.  Show NotesConnect With: Donna Donahue: 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.

Donna Donahue, Search Engine Optimization Specialist at Antylia Scientific, explores local and enterprise SEO strategies and stakeholder engagement. When comparing local SEO and enterprise e-commerce SEO, it's evident that both share some foundational principles. However, they diverge significantly in their focus and strategies. Today, Donna discusses local SEO vs. enterprise eCommerce SEO. Show NotesConnect With: Donna Donahue: 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, Co-Founder and CEO of Previsible, talks about a Google algorithm update. On the heels of the August 2023 core update, Google released its latest helpful content update, indicating the start of Google’s update season. Although it's still in its early stages, this update has led to increased click-through rates and improved rank positions; however, it has also resulted in a decrease in the number of clicks. Today, Jordan discusses another helpful content 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.

Damon Burton, Founder of SEO National, delves into various ways to think about optimizing content for search engines. While competing with industry giants is challenging, it's not always necessary to outrank them in every aspect. By identifying what you can do better than the unicorns in your industry, you can carve out a niche, build a loyal customer base, and establish a competitive edge that enables you to thrive alongside these giants. Today, Damon discusses how to beat a unicorn on Google.Show NotesConnect With: Damon Burton: 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.

Damon Burton, Founder of SEO National, delves into various ways to think about optimizing content for search engines. Although content is often considered king, generating content without a clear purpose can harm your website's credibility. With ChatGPT making content creation easier than ever nowadays, the real winners will be the ones who can create content that truly connects with their audience. Today, Damon discusses the concept that "content is king," but are all topics created equally?   Show NotesConnect With: Damon Burton: 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 Jackson, Co-Founder of Get Found, discusses SEO development and learning within the agency context. As an SEO agency, you’re going to get clients who may have had negative experiences with SEO previously. Rather than ignoring these feelings, it’s crucial to address them from the beginning of the relationship and teach your team to respond to these feelings with empathy. Today, Jason talks about client management and retention. Show NotesConnect With: Jason Jackson: 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 Jackson, Co-Founder of Get Found, discusses SEO development and learning within the agency context. Becoming a good digital marketer and honing your SEO skills requires determination and a willingness to learn as much as possible. SEO is forever evolving and the key to advancing your SEO skills and starting your own agency is to always have a student mentality and use failure as a stepping stone toward success. Today, Jason talks about learning and development within the agency context. Show NotesConnect With: Jason Jackson: 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.

Ryan Glass, former Head of Content Optimization and SEO at Omnicom Media Group, explores advanced strategies in SEO, holistic search programs, and retail search capabilities. When organic and paid teams work in isolation, various challenges and missed opportunities can arise. However, holistic search programs foster collaboration, align strategies, and unlock the synergies between organic and paid efforts for greater success. Today, Ryan discusses holistic search programs and retail SEO capabilities.  Show NotesConnect With: Ryan Glass: 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, Co-Founder and CEO of Previsible, talks about SEO news. Large companies with valuable data are cautious about AI access, yet they desire precise brand representation in tools like ChatGPT. However, achieving both aims simultaneously is unfeasible. Today, Jordan discusses artificial intelligence’s impact on SEO 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.

 Jordan Koene, Co-Founder and CEO of Previsible, talks about SEO news. Lately, Google's core updates have consistently aimed to enhance the user experience and prioritize top-quality content within SERPs. The August 2023 core update continued this trend by devaluing pages featuring low-value content. Today, Jordan discusses the August 2023 core 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.

Jeff Coyle, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at MarketMuse, delves into AI-powered content management for planning, creation, and refinement. With AI enabling the generation of vast amounts of content, Google will have to take measures against inauthentic and low-quality content. Recent updates like the product reviews update and the helpful content update indicate Google is assessing the overall quality of a website and becoming more proactive in identifying and penalizing websites that cannot justify the value of their content. Today, Jeff discusses cleaning up AI-created SEO content. Show NotesConnect With: Jeff Coyle: 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.

Jeff Coyle, Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at MarketMuse, delves into AI-powered content management for planning, creation, and refinement. In today’s AI-driven content landscape, valuable, high-quality content is paramount for differentiation and longevity. Therefore, content planning must prioritize strategy and the underlying purpose rather than relying on short-term tactics. Today, Jeff discusses AI for content planning Show NotesConnect With: Jeff Coyle: 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, talks about management in a core update. Google's core updates can yield three outcomes: stability, enhancements, or declines in website performance. Even when there's no change, a compelling narrative is essential to justify ongoing investments of time and effort in SEO. Today, Craig discusses results and communication during and after a core update.  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.

Craig Harkins, Director of SEO and Content at CoStar, talks about management in a core update. During a core update, effective organization and management are essential to ensure a smooth transition and positive outcomes for your website. As search behavior and intent are always changing, staying on top of these elements is crucial to avoid negative outcomes after a core update. Today, Craig discusses organization and management during a core update. 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.

Sara Kieffer-Hess, Lead Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton, explores enhancing search visibility with schema, structured data, and SEO content creation. Writing for SEO and marketing differ significantly in their focus and purpose. This distinction is crucial as it ensures content effectively serves both search engine visibility and audience engagement, contributing to overall marketing success. Today, Sara discusses writing for SEO versus marketing writing. Show NotesConnect With: Sara Kieffer-Hess: 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.