The Edward Show

E802: Jesper Nissen joins the show to break down Entity SEO - what it is, why it works, and how to use entities across on-page "ranking zones" to move up the SERPs. We also explain parasite SEO trends (Claude Artifacts, Reddit, Threads, YouTube, LinkedIn), what Google just patched, and what still works right now. Tons of practical general, local, and even image SEO tricks inside. What you'll learn...

E801: A massive Parasite SEO attack targeting .gov and .edu sites - including Duke University, Michigan.gov, and CA.gov - is going crazy. Viral research on how attackers hijacked high-authority domains to rank instantly for illicit keywords, pulling in millions of visitors overnight. You'll learn: - How Parasite SEO exploits vulnerable CMS systems - Why .gov and .edu domains are prime targets - Th...

E800: Gagan Ghotra joins the show. We break down Google's 2025 August Spam Update, the meteoric rise and sudden drop of AInvest, and a practical playbook for what actually works in SEO right now. Gagan and I share fresh insights on Google Discover, scaled content abuse, UGC dominance (Reddit/TikTok), image SEO that drives conversions, and why niching down beats going broad. In this episode: - Goog...

E799: Google just admitted in a recent court filing that the open web is in rapid decline - directly contradicting what its own executives said just months ago. What does this mean for SEO, link building, and authority signals? I break down: - Why fewer blogs and independent publishers are changing Google's algorithms - How backlinks are evolving (and why they might be more important than ever) -...

E798: AI SEO is not the same as "normal" SEO. The legend, Steve Toth, joins the podcast to explain how brands can win on LLMs like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Overviews by focusing on brand-first SEO instead of simply chasing non-branded keywords. We break down: - What the Truth Alignment Framework is and why it matters - How to optimize so ChatGPT actually recommends your brand - Comparison pages...

E797: Do domains and top-level domains (TLDs) actually impact your SEO? We answer a real Reddit question about whether using a .com, .xyz, or even a hyphenated domain makes a difference in search rankings. For once, Google gave a clear answer - straight from John Mueller, the public face of Google Search. We'll break down what he said, why certain TLDs are considered "spammy," and whether switchin...

E796: What's the "secret algorithm" for growing on 𝕏, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube - and even on Google? I break down Nikita Bier's viral advice on how to become the go-to authority in your niche by sharing short, useful insights consistently. Whether you're building an audience on social media or trying to rank your website with SEO, the principle is the same: short daily focused content can transf...

E795: LLM Search is making action keywords a necessity. SEOs who neglect this are going to lose. I break down the shift from informational queries to action-based commands - and why this change is critical for your SEO strategy. You'll learn how to map customer tasks into bottom-of-funnel keywords, why AI is cannibalizing top-of-funnel traffic, and the simple frameworks you can use to stay ahead i...

E794: Google's August 2025 Spam Update is shaking up the SEO world, but not in the way many expected. Some sites are skyrocketing to all-time highs. I break down what's really happening, share real-world examples, and explain why sites focused on fundamentals, EEAT, and topical authority are thriving. We'll cover: - Why traffic is surging for some sites after early dips - How AI-driven sites like...

E793: Max Roslyakov's single press release managed to push down negative content on Google and even influenced how AI tools reported information. I walk through the full story of how one inexpensive press release changed search rankings and shaped AI-generated answers. What started as an attempt to bury a negative comparison post ended up exposing how both Google and AI systems treat press release...

E792: I break down an underrated SEO trick that helps you recover lost rankings fast. From anchor text links to content refreshing, long-tail keyword strategies, index cleanup, and more, you'll hear practical tactics real SEOs are using right now to stay ahead. We'll cover: - How one simple link can restore rankings in days - Why refreshing content is a timeless SEO hack - The power of long-tail k...

E791: Google just dodged its massive antitrust penalty - being forced to sell Chrome. A U.S. judge ruled against the DOJ's harshest remedies, letting Google keep its browser but banning exclusive contracts and ordering data sharing with rivals. In this episode, I break down: - Why Google stock jumped 8% after the ruling - What this means for Chrome, SEO, and digital marketers - How search data sha...

E790: I break down my experiment using Claude Artifacts to rank #1 on Google - in 24 hours. I take you step-by-step through the process: - Creating a fictional brand with ChatGPT and using Claude to turn that copy into a fully published artifact. - Why branded keywords hit #1 almost instantly, and how non-branded keywords also started ranking. - The importance of page titles and H1 tags for Claude...

E789: I break down a simple yet lucrative SEO formula that will help you land big purchase orders from enterprise clients. Most marketers chase high-volume keywords, but the real money comes from targeting ultra-specific, low-volume searches that signal high intent from big companies, schools, hospitals, agencies, and more. You'll learn: - The exact keyword formula to attract enterprise buyers - W...

E788: How to use Claude AI artifacts for parasite SEO to rank on Google in just a few hours. This method leverages Claude's publishing feature to create brand-focused content that gets indexed quickly and can push competitors off page one. What I cover in this episode: - How to use Claude AI to publish artifacts for SEO - Why parasite SEO is effective for fast Google rankings - How to apply this f...

E787: Most people think the best way to grow in SEO is by publishing more content. But what if the real secret to ranking higher and getting more traffic is… refreshing the content you already have? I break down why content refreshes are one of the best (and most underrated) SEO hacks. You'll learn: - Why updating old posts often beats creating new ones - How refreshed content can dramatically imp...

E786: Use AI quizzes to keep readers on your blog longer and make your content more engaging. I share exactly how to add quizzes to your posts in three simple levels - from basic to advanced - so you can improve time on site and guide readers toward your most important content. Here's what you'll learn: - How to create a quick end-of-post comprehension quiz in minutes - Ways to make quizzes intera...

E785: Google's August Spam Update is underway - and it's already causing massive SEO volatility across sites worldwide. I break down what's happening, how Semrush is calling it a "Google Quake," and what early insights we can pull from the data. We'll cover: - What Google says this update is targeting - How volatility is at record highs (9.3/10!) - How sites like AInvest are seeing explosive traff...

E784: Most people think SEO in other languages is harder… but the truth is, it's actually way easier. I'm joined by SEO, Ayoub Rhillane. We break down why ranking in French, Arabic, and other non-English markets can be so much faster, the common mistakes businesses make, and how to use keywords, hreflang, and backlinks the right way. We also go deep on: - Why top 3 rankings are everything in e-com...

E783: Everyone freaked out after hearing the "bad neighborhood" test where dedicated IP addresses massively outperformed shared hosting in SEO rankings. Today, I'm following up with the claim that Cloudflare's shared IP addresses could pose a serious SEO risk. I break down a shocking case study where a site lost almost all of its rankings overnight after enabling Cloudflare, then recovered when it...

E782: My guest, Harpreet Singh, discovered the AI Overviews press release manipulation trick. In this episode, we share some of the most controversial and underrated SEO tactics of 2025 - including parasite SEO and how $6 press releases can shape what Google, ChatGPT, and Perplexity say about your brand. We break down: - Parasite SEO and why it still works - Press releases as backlinks, brand auth...

E781: We look at Chrome's internal search system. Chris Long explains Dan Petrovic (Dejan SEO)'s analysis of how Chrome breaks down web pages and stores information using chunking and embeddings. Topics include: - How Chrome's document chunker splits pages into smaller sections - The embedding system that stores browsing history in vector form - How on-device search in Chrome differs from Google S...

E780: SEO strategy for Google snippets - learn how to control your brand narrative, dominate "People Also Ask," and shorten sales cycles. I show you how to use FAQ snippets and search features to position your business as the clear choice. You'll discover: - How to use Google snippets to boost SEO and conversions - Why PR + SEO together build authority and trust - Ways to control brand perception...

E779: How well does AI content rank?  I sit down with Mike Friedman from The SEO Pub to break down what's really working in SEO right now - from AI-generated content and brand authority signals to the underrated power of ridiculously long title tags. We talk about: - Why AI SEO still works (and where it fails) - How brand building beats backlinks in the long run - The truth about press releases an...

E778: HubSpot once dominated organic search with 24 million monthly clicks from Google. Today, that number has plummeted to just 4.2 million - and they have already been overtaken by mere startups. I break down why HubSpot's traffic collapsed and the critical role topical authority plays in SEO. You'll learn: - Why HubSpot's "blog about everything" strategy backfired - How niche focus gives you fa...