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

Kelvin Newman, Founder of brightonSEO, discusses highlights from brightonSEO USA 2023. Despite the abundance of online SEO resources, the unique value of in-person events remains unparalleled. brightonSEO's two-day event in San Diego brought together individuals from across the globe to exchange insights, network, and delve into an array of topics critical to the SEO and search community. Today, Kelvin shares the highlights from brightonSEO San Diego 2023. Show NotesConnect With: Kelvin Newman: 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.

Dmitrii Kustov, Managing Director at Regex SEO, looks into technical SEO. Google's search ranking algorithms have evolved significantly in recent years, with a shift towards relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to determine the best results for users. While the algorithms used to be predetermined by engineers, they now use a variety of signals and metrics to determine the most relevant and useful results. Today, Dmitrii discusses what Google engineers don't want you to know about rankings. Show NotesConnect With: Dmitrii Kustov: 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.

Dmitrii Kustov, Managing Director at Regex SEO, looks into technical SEO. At its core, search engine optimization is about optimizing a website to rank well in search engine results and provide a good user experience. While many SEOs try to separate the two concepts, Google and other search engines will continue to highlight the websites that take a holistic approach to website design. Today, Dmitrii discusses optimizing for humans versus optimizing for search engines. Show NotesConnect With: Dmitrii Kustov: 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 Melman, VP of SEO at DEPT and creator of SEO Workflows, shares insights on his platform that automates SEO data preparation. He explains how it streamlines processes, moving away from manual excel methods to enhanced efficiency. The conversation covers the role of AI in improving workflows while emphasizing the importance of human oversight. Jason also discusses the features designed to empower SEOs with better tools and resources, ensuring they can optimize strategies through improved data analysis.

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.