The Simple and Smart SEO Show Part 2: Insights on AI, Human Connection, and Brand Building
In part two of these special guest-hosted episodes of The Simple and Smart SEO Show, Sara Jensen and Shea Karssing explore how AI is reshaping SEO, the importance of human creativity in marketing, and the long-term value of offline brand-building.
Dive into practical tips for 2025, such as creating quality content, embracing conversational tones, and leveraging AI as a tool, not a replacement.
Learn how brand awareness impacts SEO and why genuine human connection still reigns supreme in the digital world.
🎧 Key Takeaways:
- AI’s Role in SEO and Marketing:
- AI tools are powerful but lack human creativity and intuition.
- Combine human insight with AI-generated content for quality marketing.
- Google's E-E-A-T Principles:
- Expertise, Experience, Authority, and Trust are central to SEO success.
- Prioritize human-led, high-quality content over low-effort hacks.
- Offline Activities Boost SEO:
- Brand awareness through local events and networking enhances online authority.
- Multiple touchpoints, both online and offline, strengthen customer trust.
- 2025 Content Strategy Priorities:
- Focus on quality over quantity in content creation.
- Build your email list—it remains a critical asset.
- Conversational writing aligns with voice search trends.
- Conversion-Driven Metrics:
- Traffic isn’t everything; analyze how it converts into leads and sales.
✨ Memorable Quotes:
- Sara Jensen: "I don't want AI to write and create so I can do chores. I want AI to handle chores so I can write and create."
- Shea Karssing: "SEO might sound like it’s built for machines, but at its core, it’s all about humans."
- Sara Jen
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