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

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, A...

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 te...

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. Toda...

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 engin...

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 discu...

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 discuss...

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'...

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 e...

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, Beatri...

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 N...

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 Notes Connect With:  Jordan Koene:  Website...

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...

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 accou...

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 discusse...

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 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 A...

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 competitivene...

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 disc...

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...

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 talk...

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 Notes Connect W...

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 strategi...

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. Tod...

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...

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 N...