Greg Gifford, COO at Search Lab, discusses the importance of Google Business Profile (GBP) optimization for local SEO. He explains that local SEO involves relevance, prominence, and proximity, unlike traditional SEO which focuses solely on relevance and prominence. Gifford emphasizes the significance of filling out all GBP fields accurately, especially the primary category and hours of operation. He advises against using unrelated categories and highlights the impact of reviews, noting that businesses should actively ask for positive reviews. Gifford also addresses the challenges of managing multiple locations and the importance of staying compliant with Google's policies and FTC regulations to avoid suspensions. Show NotesConnect With: Greg Gifford: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Greg Gifford, the expert from SearchLab, discusses executing successful local SEO through effective link-building strategies. He emphasizes the importance of building genuine local connections to enhance visibility and credibility online. By leveraging local partnerships and community engagement, businesses can significantly improve their search engine rankings. Today, Greg shares insights on how to identify and utilize local opportunities for link-building that can lead to lasting SEO success. Show NotesConnect With: Greg Gifford: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason Reid, SEO and Location Management Specialist at Quest Diagnostics, talks about SEO strategies in a changing macro environment from the perspective of a Fortune 500 SEO. Amid tech sector layoffs and budget cuts, people are exploring cost-effective ways to drive traffic to their pages. Consequently, many companies will be looking to SEO and this will inevitably lead to a surge in requests. Today, Jason discusses recession SEO, managing layoffs, and budget cuts. Show NotesConnect With: Jason Reid: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jason Reid, SEO and Location Management Specialist at Quest Diagnostics, talks about SEO strategies in a changing macro environment from the perspective of a Fortune 500 SEO. Enterprise SEO presents a set of unique challenges stemming from its scale and complexity. One major challenge is the often inadequate staffing for SEO within large organizations. Today, Jason discusses the unique challenges of being a Fortune 500 SEO. Show NotesConnect With: Jason Reid: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan Jones, the expert behind SEOTesting, discusses strategies for succeeding against large companies with smaller budgets. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging unique strengths and smart SEO tactics to compete effectively. Ryan shares insights on how small businesses can maximize their resources to gain a competitive edge. Show NotesConnect With: Ryan Jones: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ryan Jones, the marketing manager at SEO Testing, shares his expertise on SEO testing and optimization for small businesses aiming to compete with larger brands. He delves into the importance of A-B testing specifically for SEO, providing practical tips on test design and understanding key performance indicators. Ryan emphasizes leveraging unique insights and cost-effective tools to boost online presence while discussing the evolving landscape of SEO metrics, including engagement and click-through rates. This insightful discussion offers actionable strategies without breaking the bank.

Eitan Koter, from Vimmi, discusses the increased importance of video marketing in today's economic landscape. As businesses seek innovative ways to engage customers and stand out in a crowded market, video marketing emerges as a crucial strategy. Eitan explores how leveraging video can enhance brand visibility and drive consumer engagement.Show NotesConnect With: Eitan Koter: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Co-Founder and CEO at Vimmi, Eitan Koter, discusses how shoppable videos increase online sales and boost conversion rates. In this episode, Eitan shares his perspectives on: differences between shoppable videos and traditional product videos, impact of video deployment on product pages for online sales, experimentation and customization in video marketing strategies, and gathering insights and analytics to refine video marketing tactics. Show NotesConnect With:  Eitan Koter: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Shae Bourdeaux, Senior Manager of SEO at Vivint Smart Home, shares her expertise in optimizing digital content through a unique data-driven approach. She highlights how data can enhance user engagement and improve content recommendations. Shae explains the significance of detailed titles and the power of original data in storytelling, especially for platforms like Google Discover. Additionally, she discusses the importance of collaborating with SEO experts and leveraging data sets for increased media coverage, improving SEO, and adapting to AI influences.

Shae Bourdeaux, Senior Manager of SEO at Vivint Smart Home, explores optimizing digital content strategy with UX, SEO, and data metrics. If Google is unable to crawl the pages of your website, you won’t be able to drive the traffic and conversions you seek. So, while metrics like keyword rankings, traffic, and revenue are crucial, crawling, rendering, and indexing are crucial components to optimize first as they influence everything down the funnel. Today, Shae discusses determining which metrics to track Show NotesConnect With: Shae Bourdeaux: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.