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

Craig Harkins, Director of SEO and Content at CoStar, delves into roadmap and planning while managing Google core updates. In Q4, SEOs strategically plan for the upcoming year, using yearly data on trends and past successful initiatives to make a compelling case for budget allocation. However, with code freezes at this time of year, how do we ensure we're prepared should Google decide to release an update right before Christmas? Today, Craig shares his insights on roadmap and planning while navigating Google core updates. Show NotesConnect With: Craig Harkins: 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.

Jonathan Gillham, Founder and CEO at Originality.AI, delves into AI-generated content and Its impact on SEO. Since the launch of ChatGPT, the number of AI-generated reviews has surged, peaking at 37%. With a substantial portion of these reviews not being written by humans, what value do they provide to the end user? Today, Jonathan discusses the trustworthiness of reviews in the generative AI era. Show NotesConnect With: Jonathan Gillham: 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.

Jonathan Gillham, Founder and CEO of Originality.AI, dives into the heated debate around AI-generated content and its implications for SEO. He outlines Google's nuanced stance, stressing the need for originality and quality amid potential content flooding. Discussion centers on balancing AI use to enhance content without compromising search integrity, along with detection strategies that separate human from machine-generated text. Gillham highlights how marketers can effectively blend AI tools with human creativity to optimize their SEO strategies.

Matt Tompkins, Owner of Two Brothers Creative, delves into SEO strategies for organic social growth. The role of an SEO professional has significantly evolved, extending our expertise beyond web content optimization to benefit various marketing channels. In fact, our toolkit and skills can now be harnessed to foster organic growth on social platforms. Today, Matt discusses how you can apply SEO tools for organic social growth. Show NotesConnect With: Matt Tompkins: 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.

Matt Tompkins, Owner of Two Brothers Creative, delves into SEO strategies for organic social growth. While many consider YouTube as an entertainment hub, it is often overlooked as a tool to bolster SEO efforts. However, by applying SEO techniques from written content to videos, you can improve your visibility in both YouTube and Google search results. Today, Matt discusses how you can leverage YouTube to improve your SEO. Show NotesConnect With: Matt Tompkins: 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.

Ahmad Abusamak, SEO Manager at Bank of America, delves into local versus digital SEO strategies and the importance of AI SERP authority. With Google's incorporation of generative AI into search results, it's crucial to grasp the implications for websites and SEO practices. In this evolving landscape, the most effective path to success lies in establishing authority and authenticity within your niche or industry. Today, Ahmad discusses the importance of authority and authenticity for AI SERPs. Show NotesConnect With: Ahmad Abusamak: 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.

Ahmad Abusamak, SEO Manager at Bank of America, discusses local vs digital SEO strategies. Traditional banks face competition in Google rankings from aggregator sites. They explore the impact of digital transformation on banks and the importance of SEO. The evolution of local SEO and connectivity between listings and websites is highlighted. They also discuss competing with non-traditional banks and FinTech companies.

Jordan Koene, CEO and Co-Founder of PreVisible.io, shares his insights on the latest developments in SEO news. In early November, Google released a core update, swiftly followed by a reviews update. For SEOs, these back-to-back updates could be the new normal going forward. Today, Jordan discusses Google’s November core algorithm update. Show NotesConnect With: Jordan Koene: 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.

Barry Adams, Specialized SEO Consultant for News Publishers at Polemic Digital, delves into generative AI and SEO in news publishing. The rapid crawling and indexing process employed by Google to keep up with the swiftly changing news landscape requires news publishers to take a different approach to SEO. In essence, publishers get one shot for an article to get traction in Google's news-specific ecosystem. Today, Barry discusses SEO for news publishers  Show NotesConnect With: Barry Adams: 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.

Barry Adams, Specialized SEO Consultant for News Publishers at Polemic Digital, delves into generative AI and SEO in news publishing. Initially, news organizations viewed generative AI as a tool that was going to replace the art of journalism. However, those initial fears have transitioned into news organizations exploring ways to integrate generative AI into their workflows to make the lives of journalists easier. Today, Barry discusses online news and generative AI. Show NotesConnect With: Barry Adams: 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.