In this episode, host Jay Schwedelson interviews Teddy Cheek, a marketing leader at The Escape Game, about effective SEO strategies and practices. They dive into common SEO pitfalls, the importance of optimizing website performance, and insights from a recent Google algorithm leak. Teddy also shares his journey from being a musician to leading marketing efforts at The Escape Game, along with his thoughts on Taylor Swift's evolving career.

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Best Moments:

(01:41) From musician to marketing leader, Teddy shares his path and the lessons learned along the way

(04:32) The most frequent mistakes businesses make with SEO

(06:48) The critical role that website performance plays in search engine optimization

(07:40) The relationship between paid advertising and organic search rankings

(09:04) Best practices for keeping SEO strategies fresh and effective

(10:19) Breaking down key insights from the recent Google algorithm leak and what it means for SEO

(13:03) Teddy talks about his past life as a musician and how it influenced his approach to marketing

(15:55) A fun dive into Taylor Swift's success and what marketers can learn from her brand evolution

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Guest Bio:

Teddy Cheek is a marketing leader at The Escape Game, the world's largest escape room company with 42 locations across the U.S. Specializing in digital marketing and SEO strategies, Teddy has played a key role in driving online traffic and boosting the company’s visibility. Prior to his marketing career, Teddy pursued music, and today he brings that creativity and passion into his digital marketing approach.

More Info: https://teddycheek.com/

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