In this episode of The Agency Hour Podcast, Johnny Flash sits down with Rachel Hernandez, Marketing Director at The Hoth, a leading SEO service provider, to discuss the evolving landscape of SEO and the impact of AI on digital marketing. With over eight years at The Hoth, Rachel shares her expertise on the most effective link-building strategies, debunking common myths around link exchanges and diving into the nuances of guest posts and link insertions. Whether you're a DIY freelancer, an agency owner with an in-house team, or someone looking to outsource SEO, Rachel offers invaluable advice on how to prioritize high-quality, high-traffic links that boost search rankings.

The conversation also delves into the growing influence of AI-generated content in search results, specifically Google's AI overviews. Rachel explains how businesses can prepare for this shift and optimize their content to stay competitive, providing practical tips for creating long-form, high-value content that gets noticed by both users and search algorithms.

Rachel and Johnny also tackle the big question: Should we be using AI to create SEO content? Rachel weighs in on the potential risks, including the possibility of future algorithm changes that could penalize AI-generated content, and emphasizes the importance of maintaining a human touch in SEO strategies.

This episode is a must-listen for agency owners, freelancers, and digital marketers eager to learn the latest trends in SEO, understand how AI is shaping the industry, and discover actionable strategies to build a sustainable, long-term SEO plan.

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