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

Goldie Agency Owner, Julian Goldie, concludes talks on strategies for handling Google algorithm updates. Google’s algorithm is constantly evolving. SEOs must stay in the know and act accordingly to minimize impact on site performance. Today, Julian discusses what happens to your SEO strategy after a Google algorithm update. Show NotesConnect With: Julian Goldie: 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.

Julian Goldie, Owner of the Goldie Agency, discusses strategies for handling Google algorithm updates. Just the mention of an upcoming update from Google puts the SEO community on edge. However, all updates were not created equally and will have different levels of impact. Today, Julian breaks down what Google algorithm updates are about. Show NotesConnect With: Julian Goldie: 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.

Founder and CEO of Strategic SEO Solutions, Jon Lightfoot, wraps up discussions on practical SEO tips. Google is looking at how and where you are discussed to determine your domain authority. So it’s worth investing the time to build organic relationships with reputable sites for linking purposes. Today, Jon discusses link building and domain authority dos and don'ts. Show NotesConnect With: Jon Lightfoot: 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.

Jon Lightfoot, Founder and CEO of Strategic SEO Solutions, discusses practical SEO tips. Typically, when considering lead generation, we focus on traffic volumes and keyword difficulty. However, integrating SEO into your lead generation efforts will deliver lasting results. Today, Jon demonstrates how you can harness SEO for lead generation. Show NotesConnect With: Jon Lightfoot: 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.

Founder and CEO of The Transparency Company, Curtis Boyd, wraps up discussions on fake reviews and the SEO community. Fake reviews are wrong. They mislead consumers, divert traffic from quality businesses and generally don’t bode well for the future of a business. It is easier than ever to report these instances. Today, Curtis talks about how the SEO community can fight fake reviews. Show NotesConnect With: Curtis Boyd: 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.

Curtis Boyd, CEO and Founder of The Transparency Company, talks about the impact of fake reviews on SEO. Using fake reviews to build your brand will only bring short-term gains. They destroy a business’ reputation, when discovered by your competitors. Local and federal governments have now intervened with large fines and lawsuits. Today, Curtis discusses the consequences of using fake reviews to promote your business. Show NotesConnect With: Curtis Boyd: 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.

Curtis Boyd, CEO and Founder of The Transparency Company, talks about the different ways to spot a fake review. For a long time, using fake reviews carried no penalty or consequences. New technology brings with it the opportunity to detect and understand fake reviews from both humans and bots. Today, Curtis discusses how fake reviews are identified. Show NotesConnect With: Curtis Boyd: 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.

SEO Lead at ABC TV, Jenn Rourke, wraps up the discussion on SEO media and the required skill set for mastery. Making the transition from eCommerce writing to web content journalism requires that you place EAT at the forefront of your work. It’s about how well you gather information and use your resources. Today, Jenn talks about how you can diversify your skill set in SEO. Show NotesConnect With: Jenn Rourke: 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.

Jenn Rourke, SEO Lead at ABC TV, unpacks SEO media and the required skill set for mastery. The digital content space is a very competitive one with many players. Further complicating this process is the pace at which news moves. The intention is always to get Google to notice you. So, today, Jenn sheds light on the process of training large teams on SEO news. Show NotesConnect With: Jenn Rourke: 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.

Site Strategics’ Owner, Erin Sparks, wraps his discussion about podcast SEO. When thinking about Google SERPs, there are several boxes that SEOs need to check. Google, like the user, is looking for knowledge, expertise, and relevant linking on your site. Today, Erin explores semantic SEO in podcasting. Show NotesConnect With: Erin Sparks: 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.

Owner of Site Strategics, Erin Sparks, continues discussions on podcast SEO. Visibility is at the forefront of SEO duties. Beyond tuning into your podcast, how do you provide value to consumers? Figuring out how to optimize your podcast site can be a tricky task. Today, Erin explains utilizing interviews for content curation. Show NotesConnect With: Erin Sparks: 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.

Site Strategics’ Owner, Erin Sparks looks at the relationship between podcasting and SEO. Podcasts are a unique challenge in the sense that they don’t have a dedicated search engine. Figuring out topics that will appeal to your target audience isn’t the simplest task. Today, Erin lays out the right process for podcast content curation. Show NotesConnect With: Erin Sparks: 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.

Searchmetrics’ VP of Strategy, Tom Wells, concludes discussions on the power of SEO across all marketing channels. In an age where data collection volumes are high, brands need help when trying to understand search data. Currently, tools and companies exist to optimize this process. Today, Tom highlights the use of search data in decision making outside of SEO. Show NotesConnect With: Tom Wells: 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.

Tom Wells, VP of Strategy at Searchmetrics, discusses the power of SEO across all marketing channels. PPC ads have long been preferred by brands over organic search for a myriad of reasons. However, SEO platforms like Searchmetrics, are changing decision-makers’ perspectives of SEO and it’s long-term benefits. Today, Tom breaks down why organic search should be prioritized over PPC. Show NotesConnect With: Tom Wells: 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.

Global SEO Lead at Square, Sebastien Edgar, wraps up discussions on SEO localization and intent. Understanding user intent is already a complicated issue. Add a language barrier, and it can seem near impossible. Today, Sebastian explains how to optimize for user intent in your SEO globalization efforts. Show NotesConnect With: Sebastien Edgar: 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.

Global SEO Lead at Square, Sebastien Edgar, looks into some of the operational tactics for international enterprise expansion. When it comes to market expansion, SEOs have to do their homework. What pages should be translated from your website for the new site? Which pages shouldn’t make the cut? Today, Sebastien tackles making market expansion a reality. Show NotesConnect With: Sebastien Edgar: 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.

Sebastien Edgar, Global SEO Lead at Square, discusses strategies for international expansion. As the world becomes more digitally native, brands who wish to stay ahead of the curve are looking to expand into new markets. But this process can be complicated. So, today, Sebastien provides his roadmap to SEO localization and international expansion. Show NotesConnect With: Sebastien Edgar: 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.

Owner at Incrementors, Shiv Gupta, wraps up his discussion on the future of voice search. People are getting more comfortable with the idea of conversing with devices. They’re talking to their phones the most and Google has taken note. Today, Shiv offers survival tips for the 2022 voice search revolution. Show NotesConnect With: Shiv Gupta: 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.

Shiv Gupta, Owner at Incrementors, discusses the future of voice search. Alexa, Cortana, and Siri have become an integral part of a lot of our daily lives. While voice search is steadily being adopted by more people, its SERPless nature complicates the job for SEOs. Today, Shiv outlines how voice search will impact SEO in 2022. Show NotesConnect With: Shiv Gupta: 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.

Pearl Lemon’s Founder, Deepak Shukla concludes his thoughts on SEO’s current state. Topical content is undeniably useful in terms of generating leads and traffic. But there is no one size fits all when it comes to targeting. Deepak gets into why topical content may not be a good use of your time. Show NotesConnect With: Deepak Shukla: 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.

Founder of Pearl Lemon, Deepak Shukla, continues the discussion on the importance of reputation management. On one hand, reviews equal customer engagement, which equals pleasing the algorithm. On the other hand, they aren’t guaranteed, even if you offer excellent service. Deepak tackles why reviews may be your biggest waste of time. Show NotesConnect With: Deepak Shukla: 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.

Deepak Shukla, Founder of Pearl Lemon weighs in on what works and doesn’t in SEO. Let’s face it, buyer decisions are influenced by reputation. Which means it’s up to SEOs to manage their clients’ reputations online to drive sales. Deepak breaks down why reputation management is SEO’s number one failure. Show NotesConnect With: Deepak Shukla: 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.

Searchmetrics’ SEO Strategist, Jordan Koene, goes over 2022 SEO predictions. The SEO community is hardly ever right when it comes to Google and predictions. However, access to past data and observation of trends offer clues on Google’s next move. Today, Jordan offers his 2022 SEO predictions. 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.

SEO Strategist at Searchmetrics, Jordan Koene, looks back at 2021. This was a year filled with a variety of changes from Google. From an algorithm update on the cusp of the holiday season to a shift in SERPs, Google’s been busy. 2021 was also a year filled with SEO learning opportunities. Today, Jordan gives us a 2021 SEO year in review. 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.

Searchmetrics’ SEO Strategist, Jordan Koene, reviews Black Friday. Consumers are researching products online and opting to go in-store for purchases. Plus, eCommerce sales have dipped since 2020. With the trend continuing into the holiday season and consumer wallets tightening, challenges lie ahead. Today, Jordan takes a look at what happened over Black Friday. 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.

SEO Strategist, Jordan Koene of Searchmetrics, gives an update on Google from a legal perspective. Lawsuits are a common occurrence for Google. Whether it’s the rationale for shifting traffic back to brands, stands to be seen. Companies are still demanding regulation and better business practices. Today, Jordan covers Google’s legal troubles. 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, SEO Strategist at Searchmetrics, explores the latest core update. Google Core Algorithm Update was completed on November 30th, 2021. Though the SEO community was wary, most industries remained unaffected or found that their ranking position increased. Today, Jordan discusses changes since the Google 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.

This is our 2nd part conversation with Kevin indig of Shopify. Yesterday, Kevin and I talked about e commerce platform optimization levers, specifically what Shopify is doing to make sure it shows up highly in Google. Today, we're going to continue our conversation talking about some SEO secrets for Shopify store owners. Show NotesConnect With: Kevin Indig: 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.

Welcome to the voices of search podcast. Today we're going to talk to one of my favorite SEOs about the recent shift in his career focus. Joining us is Kevin indig, Director of SEO at Shopify, which is the leading omni channel commerce platform enabling business owners to design, set up and manage stores across multiple sales channels, including web mobile, social marketplaces, brick and mortar locations and pop up shops. For today, Kevin and I are going to discuss ecommerce platform optimization levers. Show NotesConnect With: Kevin Indig: 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.

CEO of The SEO Hustler, Zac Almeida, talks about why E-A-T is a hot topic currently. Google is changing its approach to content evaluation. It’s vetting its validity, author credibility, and research backing. So SEOs need to optimize content for E-A-T. Today, Zac looks at why E-A-T is so important today. Show NotesConnect With: Zac Almeida: 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.

Zac Almeida, CEO of The SEO Hustler weighs in on SEO resources you may be overlooking. Many SEO dedicated platforms and tools exist today. And this large offering makes it hard for many small businesses to find the right fit. Today, Zac highlights the SEO resources SMBs should be using. Show NotesConnect With: Zac Almeida: 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.

Tyson Stockton, Leading Expert SEO Consultant and Advisor at Searchmetrics, discusses November’s winners and losers in SEO. Google’s November Core Update caused mass panic in the SEO community. Results indicate that the update was not the disaster most anticipated it would be. Today, Tyson breaks down SEO’s winners and losers in November. Show NotesConnect With: Tyson Stockton: 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.

Searchmetrics’ Senior Content Marketing Manager, Patty Johnson, shares the findings on other industries increasing in search volume. With more time at home, people are indulging their hobbies. DIY is on the rise and people are searching for online tutorials now more than ever before. Today, Patty discusses the industries meeting the information needs of consumers. Show NotesConnect With: Patty Johnson: 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.

Searchmetrics’ Senior Content Marketing Manager, Patty Johnson, looks at health and fitness in eCommerce. People are taking health into their own hands. There’s increasing interest in home therapies and overall holistic health. Online health resources are doing a great job of delivering the content consumers desire. Today, Patty covers the increase in health related searches. Show NotesConnect With: Patty Johnson: 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.

Patty Johnson, Senior Content Marketing Manager at Searchmetrics, offers their 2021 eCommerce study findings on electronics. Players in the electronics industry deal with the challenge of distinguishing themselves from their competitors. Those finding success with customers online are serving their informational query needs. Today, Patty takes a look at electronics and eCommerce SEO. Show NotesConnect With: Patty Johnson: 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.

Patty Johnson, Senior Content Marketing Manager at Searchmetrics, continues to talk about Searchmetrics’ eCommerce study findings. Countries are reopening borders and easing lock downs. Plus, winter is coming. People are going to need clothes and they’ll be looking for them online. Today, Patty discusses the apparel industry and eCommerce SEO. Show NotesConnect With: Patty Johnson: 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.

Searchmetrics’ Senior Content Marketing Manager, Patty Johnson, kicks off the week talking about what’s going on in eCommerce SEO. Consumers are engaging in more research before purchasing. If your pages lack the information customers are seeking, they are liable to shop elsewhere. Today, Patty shares an overview of Searchmetrics’ 2021 study findings. Show NotesConnect With: Patty Johnson: 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.

SEO Strategist at Searchmetrics, Jordan Koene explores Google's recently announced page speed update. Engineers and SEO are always on the hunt to capture real user experience data. Google’s most recent update suggests it can provide just that. Today, Jordan discusses the page speed update and its relevance to SEOs. 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.

Searchmetrics’ SEO Strategist, Jordan Koene discusses troubleshooting your website after an algorithm update. While Google continues to discourage panic around their algorithm update, people still want to know how their websites could be affected. Today, Jordan talks about what to do in the wake of Google’s latest 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.

Jordan Koene, SEO Strategist at Searchmetrics talks about the recent Google core algorithm update. It is not unusual for the SEO community to feel blindsided by Google. They’ve been left with more questions than answers as to why this time of year was chosen. Today, Jordan shares his thoughts on the update and what it means for the SEO community. 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.

Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Orbit Media Studios, Andy Crestodina, explores improving conversations around SEO. When it comes to building out effective SEO strategies, the conversations are not always happening with SEO professionals. Without data, these discussions can miss the mark. Andy shares his insights on having great SEO conversations. Show NotesConnect With: Andy Crestodina: 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.

Andy Crestodina, Co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer at Orbit Media Studios talks about questionable practices within the SEO industry. When it comes to laying the blame for SEO’s spammy reputation, several parties are at fault. With the industry slowly trending towards better SEO practices, Andy looks into why the SEO industry has a bad reputation. Show NotesConnect With: Andy Crestodina: 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.

This is the 3rd and last part conversation with the godfather of modern SEO himself, Rand Fishkin. Rand is the Co- founder and CEO at SparkToro. So far this week, Rand and I have discussed the evolution of search marketing. We also talked about why he has started a company that is based on audience research and how SparkToro works. Today, we're going to talk about the practice of integrating PR, social influencers and SEO . Show NotesConnect With: Rand Fishkin: 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.

This is our 2nd part conversation with Rand Fishkin, Co- founder and CEO at SparkToro. Yesterday, Rand and I talked about his view of the evolution of search and how it is blending in with other marketing channels. Today, we're going to continue our conversation talking a little bit about Rand’s current projects and how you can better understand your audience. Show NotesConnect With: Rand Fishkin: 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.

Today, we're incredibly fortunate to be graced by the presence of the godfather of modern SEO himself, Rand Fishkin, Co- founder and CEO at SparkToro, which helps enterprise marketers and product folks of all stripes uncover the publications and people that influence their target audience. spark Toros powerful data set contains 70 million public websites and social profiles with a simple to use research tool that is free to try. Rand is also the author of the book, Lost and Founder. He was also the founder of a little SEO company called Moz. For our 1st part conversation, Rand and I are going to talk about the evolution of search marketing from his perspective. Show NotesConnect With: Rand Fishkin: 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.

Founder of The Content Studio, Tommy Walker continues to share his strategies on workflow optimization and content automation. Businesses are always looking for ways to streamline and produce more. Though it takes a while to set up, having a good workflow in place will ultimately lead to better quality content. Tommy shares his tips as the former Global Editor-in-Chief at Quickbooks. Show NotesConnect With: Tommy Walker: 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.

The Content Studio’s Founder, Tommy Walker discusses the intricacies of optimizing your content and workflows. Understanding how a company exchanges information internally isn’t an overnight process. It takes time to strike the balance between automation and human beings. Today, Tommy talks about workflow optimization and content automation processes. Show NotesConnect With:Tommy Walker: 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.

SEO National’s President, Damon Burton, unpacks content creation strategies for this decade. It’s easy to get lost in the endless ways to communicate with consumers. Figuring out where and how you’ll reach them best is key. Today, Damon explores building a content strategy perfect for the 2020s. 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, President of SEO National, looks into modern content strategies. Developing your online voice can be tricky. But it could pay off handsomely when it comes to creating content that both engages and converts. Today, Damon breaks down why quirkiness can be your secret weapon in content. 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.

Michel Fortin, Director of Search at Seoplus+, wraps up his discussions on truths for the modern SEO industry. Businesses want to be seen by the right customers. It is the growth marketer’s responsibility to bring in quality traffic and increase revenue. Today, Michel breaks down why rankings don’t matter anymore. Show NotesConnect With: Michel Fortin: 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.