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Zac Harris on Google's AI Overviews, Tools and Templates, and Ranking Factors

Jun 5, 2024
57:30

Join Nate Matherson as he sits down with Zac Harris for the fifty-third episode of the Optimize podcast. Zac is an SEO and marketing leader and entrepreneur. He has worked with companies like Copy AI, Animals, Craigslist, and SpyFu. In our episode today, Nate and Zac explore topics like Google's new AI overviews, changing ranking factors, and his experience working on some fantastic SEO teams. Zac shares his journey from starting with Black Hat SEO techniques to becoming an SEO leader. Listen to hear why he suggests marketers should adapt their keyword research strategies to account for AI overviews and why backlinks remain essential in 2024. In this week’s deep dive, listen to Zac share everything you need to know about effectively using AI-generated content in SEO. Zac gets tactical, sharing multiple case studies on leveraging programmatic SEO and tools for scalable content production. Rounding out the episode, Zac and Nate cover topics like bringing unique perspectives into content, adapting SEO strategies amidst changing algorithms, and the future of search engines in the era of AI. Closing the episode is our popular lightning round of questions!


Learn More About Zac Harris

Zac is a seasoned digital marketer who has propelled countless businesses, including Copy.ai, SpyFu, and his own entrepreneurial ventures. His work has driven impressive growth for major brands like McDonald's and Craigslist through smart, consultative strategies. Zac excels at technical SEO, content strategy, data analysis, affiliate marketing, and product launches. With experience across both corporate and startup environments, he combines analytical skills and creative thinking to unlock sustainable growth.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharris36/

copy.ai: https://www.copy.ai/

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