The SEO Mindset Podcast From Film to SEO with Ana de la Cruz
How does someone go from the film industry to SEO? Sarah chats with Ana to find out. Such a delightful conversation, where Ana opens up about what she learnt about herself during this transition, transferrable skills, and much more.
About Ana:
Ana has over a decade of marketing experience and seven years dedicated to SEO. Her expertise spans across diverse industries, including B2B, eCommerce, finance, and healthcare. Ana’s journey into YouTube SEO began in 2016 when she co-produced The Boxing Voice podcast, gaining hands-on experience in the world of YouTube. Since then, she has actively consulted with content creators and small businesses, helping them build and grow their YouTube presence through effective SEO strategies. Ana has previously written for the Women in Tech SEO Knowledge Hub about YouTube content strategy and has shared her personal development experiences on the Rank Suite website. She also enjoys listening to podcasts, sipping coffee, and watching cat videos. Ana lives in New York City with her partner and their two cats.
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Resources used for episode
- What I learned from the Women in Tech SEO Mentorship Program | RankSuite
- YouTube Content Strategy | Women in Tech SEO
- Joelle Irvine - JI Growth Marketing | LinkedIn
- Mark Williams-Cook - TopDog Harnesses | LinkedIn
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