Voices of Search // A Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Content Marketing Podcast

Michael Farr, Senior SEO Manager at Paylocity, delves into in-house SEO and AI for SEO content. When generative AI first emerged, executives were fearful of being outpaced by competitors able to produce more content than their companies. However, as SEOs, we must set the right expectations to ensure we leverage AI content strategically for long-term success and not short-term wins. Today, Michael discusses scaling SEO content with AI. Show NotesConnect With: Michael Farr: 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.

Michael Farr, Senior SEO Manager at Paylocity, delves into in-house SEO and AI for SEO content. Unlike eCommerce and other verticals, SaaS SEO differs vastly when it comes to product page experience. In addition to how difficult it is to beat review sites like G2, in-house SaaS SEO is extremely content-driven, making it a challenge to convince your stakeholders of the value of investing in top-of-funnel content. Today, Michael discusses the challenges of in-house SEO for SaaS companies. Show NotesConnect With: Michael Farr: 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.

Colette Casey, Manager of Analytics and SEO at Mary Kay, shares her insights on SEO partnerships and technical SEO for non-technical people. Marketers have a tendency to write off technical issues as IT problems. However, these technical issues directly impact customer experience and acquisition, making it crucial for us to identify these issues and collaborate with our IT partners to resolve them. Today, Colette discusses the importance of technical SEO for non-technical people. Show NotesConnect With: Colette Casey: 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.

Colette Casey, Manager of Analytics and SEO at Mary Kay, shares her insights on SEO partnerships and technical SEO for non-technical people. As a multinational company operating in over 35 countries, Mary Kay must ensure all its teams are involved in the SEO process for success. The key to streamlining stakeholder involvement and successfully implementing SEO strategies is partnerships. Today, Colette discusses it takes a village: SEO partnerships. Show NotesConnect With: Colette Casey: Website // LinkedIn The 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.

Bernard Huang, Co-Founder of Clearscope, delves into the volatility around SEO as we approach 2024. In addition to generative AI, the rollout of SGE, and a number of Google core updates, 2023 has been a turbulent year for SEO. Consequently, stepping back is crucial to understanding how best to approach SEO in 2024. Today, Bernard discusses navigating 2023 SEO changes and what to expect in 2024. Show NotesConnect With: Bernard Huang: 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.

Natasha Ghosh, SEO Manager at Riot Games, delves into topic modeling and structured data. Search engines like Google use topic modeling to understand what topics are on a webpage and rank that page in search results. For SEOs, topic modeling offers an opportunity to align their content strategy with search algorithms, enhancing visibility and rankings in search engine results pages. Today, Natasha discusses expanding topic modeling into technical SEO. Show NotesConnect With: Natasha Ghosh: 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.

Natasha Ghosh, SEO Manager at Riot Games, discusses the relevance of structured data and schema markup as we head toward 2024. They explore the impact of Google's efforts to provide information on the SERP, the importance of structured data in immersive search experiences, and the benefits of using structured data and schema tags for SEO.

Lainey Graham, an expert from Clemson University, delves into the connection between on-page SEO and content strategy. In the journey of redesigning clemson.edu, the fusion of content strategy and on-page SEO emerged as pivotal. Working in tandem with a content strategist, the focus zeroed in on aligning user needs with site content. Today, Lainey discusses the relationship between on-page SEO and content strategy.  Show NotesConnect With: Lainey Graham: 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.

Lainey Graham, Senior Digital Editor and SEO Manager at Clemson University, delves into keyword research for storytelling. Rarely does SEO sit within the storytelling team, but at Clemson University, this alignment empowers diverse functions with support and education. This unique setup ensures that every storytelling initiative commences with keyword research, effectively uniting the institution's message with the specific demands of the intended audience. Today, Lainey discusses keyword research as a starting point for storytelling. Show NotesConnect With: Lainey Graham: 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.

Jesse Tutt, Founder and CEO of Guru SEO and Web Design Services, talks about building and implementing a successful SEO agency. To create landing pages that convert, it is important to focus on clarity, relevance, and trust-building elements. However, a common error is adding distractions that divert the customer from taking the desired action. Today, Jesse discusses the winning formula for landing pages. Show NotesConnect With: Jesse Tutt: 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.