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

Marketing channels often operate in silos, limiting SEO success. Elliot Tsai, Senior Growth Manager of SEO and ASO at TextNow, shares his cross-channel expertise from his background in paid search and influencer marketing. He demonstrates how to operate SEO like a paid channel with revenue-driven forecasting, partner strategically with data teams to establish unified measurement frameworks, and le...

Can AI fully diagnose SEO traffic drops? Sam Torres from Gray Dot Co examines the limitations of AI in technical SEO diagnostics. She explains why AI can identify traffic declines but struggles to pinpoint fundamental issues, emphasizing that most SEO problems stem from multiple factors rather than single causes. Torres highlights the importance of human experience in comprehensive troubleshooting...

When a core algorithm update causes a 40% traffic drop, swift action is required. Sam Torres from Gray Dot Co shares her approach to diagnosing content quality and relevancy issues that impact top-of-funnel performance. She emphasizes the importance of transparent communication with leadership, backing claims with comprehensive data analysis, and gathering insights from community platforms like Re...

When do traffic drops signal technical issues versus content problems? Sam Torres from Gray Dot Co examines the distinct patterns behind sudden versus gradual SEO declines. She explains how technical issues typically cause abrupt two-week traffic drops, while content problems lead to slower, more business-impacting declines, and reveals how website migrations often trigger Google to reevaluate a s...

Google's algorithm update patterns are evolving rapidly. Sam Torres, SEO expert from Gray Dot Co, examines whether distinguishable core updates will continue or if search is moving toward a constant state of change. Torres predicts distinguishable updates will remain for the next 12-18 months before transitioning to more continuous evolution, similar to what happened after the introduction of Rank...

Core updates are becoming more frequent in Google's algorithm ecosystem. Sam Torres from Gray Dot Co predicts 2025 will see more official core updates than any previous year. This lightning round discussion examines the increasing pace of Google's algorithm changes and what SEO professionals should anticipate as these updates become a more regular part of the search landscape.  Show Notes Con...

Traffic drops require a systematic diagnostic approach. Sam Torres, Chief Digital Officer at Gray Dot Co, shares her framework for identifying the true source of organic search performance declines. She outlines a three-step process: validating the business impact of traffic changes, isolating patterns through data analysis, and determining whether issues stem from technical problems, content rele...

Anders Indset discusses the evolving relationship between humanity and AI, emphasizing the need for caution as AI advances towards superintelligence. He highlights the rapid changes in technology, such as quantum AI and decentralized energy systems, and the potential for AI to enhance human capabilities. Indset warns of the ethical and societal implications, including the risk of losing human crea...

Anders Indset, a world-renowned philosopher and keynote speaker, discusses his journey from SEO to business philosophy, emphasizing the importance of understanding exponential technology and AI. He introduces the Norwegian mindset, or the Viking code, highlighting its blend of collectivism and individualism. Indset explains how this mindset fosters high performance through community and individual...

Jonathan Ames, Director of Marketing at ButterCMS, discusses the intricacies of improving a headless CMS. He delves into how enhancing flexibility and user experience can significantly boost content management efficiency. Jonathan shares insights on integrating new technologies to streamline workflows and ensure scalability.  Show Notes Connect With:  Jonathan Ames:  Website  /...

Director of Marketing from ButterCMS, Jonathan Ames, discusses the impact of a CMS on SEO. In this episode, Jonathan shares his perspectives on: how CMS choice affects website SEO performance, key features of SEO-friendly CMS platforms, the role of CMS structure in organic growth and visibility, importance of CMS scalability and flexibility for SEO success, and best practices and common pitfalls i...

As AI shopping assistants reshape e-commerce visibility, SEO leaders need a gameplan. Chris Andrew, co-founder and CEO of Scrunch AI, shares tactical approaches for maintaining brand presence in generative AI platforms. He recommends implementing monitoring systems to understand how AI crawlers and agents interact with your site, testing whether AI can complete key customer journeys, and experimen...

As AI search evolves, SEO professionals face new optimization challenges. Chris Andrew, CEO of Scrunch AI, explains why optimizing for AI retrieval is a long-term necessity rather than a passing trend. He details how OpenAI's development of its own search index represents a significant market shift away from traditional search engines, requiring marketers to understand how language models retrieve...

SEO professionals face a strategic dilemma between traditional search and AI platforms. Chris Andrew, Co-founder and CEO of Scrunch AI, explains why optimizing for both simultaneously is possible by focusing on human-centered content. He reveals how AI models access content in real-time, allowing faster indexing than traditional search engines, and why AI-generated search results present a growing...

Keyword research faces significant evolution in the AI search era. Chris Andrew, co-founder and CEO of Scrunch AI, explains how traditional keyword targeting must adapt as search fragments across multiple AI platforms. He outlines how single keywords now expand into countless prompt variations with contextual nuance, requiring SEOs to develop more sophisticated mapping processes that connect tradi...

AI search tools are evolving to handle increasingly complex queries. Chris Andrew, co-founder and CEO of Scrunch AI, explains how deep research functions are transforming search beyond traditional keyword approaches. He details how AI systems now clarify user intent through validation phases, accommodate different thinking styles through personalization, and deliver more comprehensive results by e...

AI search is transforming how consumers discover products and services. Chris Andrew, CEO of Scrunch AI, explains how businesses can optimize for AI-powered search experiences that prioritize answers over links. He details strategies for monitoring AI crawler activity, tracking citations across platforms, and creating content that addresses the full customer journey while maintaining brand represe...

Nick LeRoy, SEO Consultant at Nick LeRoy Consulting LLC, discusses the trends and insights in SEO salaries during SEO Jobs Week. In this episode, Nick shares his perspectives on: red flags in job postings with wide salary ranges, the role of community and knowledge sharing in SEO, impact of economic conditions on tech sector employment, strategies for personal career advancement in SEO, and import...

SEO job seekers face intense competition in today's market. Nick LeRoy, founder of SEOjobs.com, shares insights from his comprehensive industry report on the most in-demand SEO skills. Data analytics, technical SEO, and stakeholder management correlate most strongly with higher salaries, while AI expertise and UI/UX knowledge are increasingly sought after by employers. LeRoy recommends candidates...

Location requirements are reshaping the SEO job market. Nick LeRoy of Nick LeRoy Consulting examines the surprising data showing only 30% of SEO positions are fully remote, with office-based roles increasing to 49% in Q4. The analysis reveals which cities offer the most opportunities for SEO professionals, with Boston showing the highest growth in job postings while markets like Florida, Colorado,...

SEO job titles are evolving rapidly in 2025. Nick LeRoy, founder of SEOjobs.com, shares insights from their comprehensive SEO job market study. The data reveals a significant increase in director and VP-level positions primarily in-house, while technical SEO roles are seeing higher demand and compensation than content-focused positions. LeRoy also explains how career progression typically moves fr...

Nick LeRoy, SEO Consultant at Nick LeRoy Consulting LLC, discusses the current trends and changes in the SEO job market. In this episode, Nick shares his perspectives on: red flags in job postings from salary ranges to expectations, the role of integrity and community in the SEO industry, impact of economic conditions on job stability in the tech sector, strategies for SEO professionals to navigat...

Val Riley, a key figure at Insightly & Unbounce, discusses the future of revenue intelligence platforms in SEO. She explores how integrating these platforms can significantly enhance the strategic capabilities of marketing teams, offering deeper insights into customer behaviors and trends. Val emphasizes the importance of leveraging technology to drive better decision-making and optimize marke...

Val Riley, a seasoned marketer at Insightly & Unbounce, discusses leveraging CRM data for comprehensive SEO metrics. She explores how integrating customer relationship management systems with SEO strategies can unlock deeper insights into customer behavior and campaign effectiveness. By harnessing this data, businesses can refine their marketing efforts for better targeting and increased ROI....

Alisha Conlin Hurd, Founder at Persuasion Experience, discusses strategies for building effective lead machine funnels. In this episode, Alisha shares her perspectives on: understanding target audience personas for high-converting landing pages, incorporating multimedia elements to boost landing page engagement, best practices for a seamless user journey within lead machine funnels, optimizing lea...