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

Drew Moffitt, Head of Marketing at Kumospace, delves into startup SEO. Consistently producing quality content is crucial for establishing authority, but achieving sufficient volume to move the needle can be a challenge for businesses. Fortunately, by leveraging AI and human editing, businesses can scale content creation while maintaining rank-worthy content. Today, Drew discusses leveraging AI to scale content marketing and SEO.Connect With: Drew Moffitt: 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.

Sharon Perdue, Director of SEO and Content Performance at Autodesk, delves into securing buy-in for SEO. In the fast-paced world of executive leadership, concise and impactful communication is essential. For SEOs, effectively demonstrating the impact of our efforts to executives is crucial for securing support and resources. However, capturing their attention and gaining buy-in necessitates a strategic shift – moving away from technical jargon and to a results-oriented narrative. Today, Sharon discusses illustrating SEO's impact for executives.Connect With: Sharon Perdue: 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.

Sharon Perdue, Director of SEO and Content Performance at Autodesk, delves into securing buy-in for SEO. Despite being a powerhouse in driving traffic and revenue, SEO often lacks recognition and support within organizations. However, through effective communication and comprehensive SEO education, we can bridge the knowledge gap and secure the resources needed for game-changing initiatives. Today, Sharon discusses gaining SEO buy-in within large enterprises.Connect With: Sharon Perdue: 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.

Tony Pataky, Director of SEO and Marketing Performance at Procore Technologies, delves into mastering international and topical authority in SEO. AI and the evolution of search behavior and the SERP have sparked debate about the relevance of topic authority. However, topical authority remains crucial for ranking, building user trust, and connecting with your audience, ultimately positioning our website for long-term SEO success. Today, Tony discusses the power of effective topical authority.Connect With: Tony Pataky LinkedIn // WebsiteThe 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.

Tony Pataky, Director of SEO and Marketing Performance at Procore Technologies, delves into mastering international and topical authority in SEO. Effective international SEO goes beyond translation. It entails adapting everything, from the images used to the CTAs, with careful consideration of cultural nuances to build trust and deliver a relevant user experience across diverse markets. Today, Tony discusses successfully localizing international SEO content. Connect With: Tony Pataky LinkedIn // WebsiteThe 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.

Head of Communications at Wix & Unify Brand Marketing, Mordy Oberstein, discusses whether SEOs should pay more attention to offline marketing strategies for SEO enhancement. In this episode, Mordy shares his perspectives on: integrating PR and marketing strategies to boost SEO efforts, differences between traditional PR/marketing and modern SEO strategies, leveraging specific PR and marketing techniques for better SEO, enhancing brand authority and trust through SEO and PR alignment, and measuring the impact of integrated SEO, PR, and marketing efforts. Show NotesConnect With: Mordy Oberstein: LinkedIn // WebsiteThe 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.

Head of SEO Brand at Wix and Founder at Unify, Mordy Oberstein, discusses should SEOs care about PR and Marketing? In this episode, Mordy shares his perspectives on: integrating PR and marketing strategies to boost SEO efforts, differences between traditional PR/marketing and modern SEO tactics, leveraging specific PR and marketing techniques for SEO performance,enhancing brand authority and customer trust through SEO alignment, and measuring the success of integrated SEO, PR, and marketing strategies. Show NotesConnect With: Mordy Oberstein: LinkedIn // WebsiteThe 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.

In this discussion, Chris Spann, Senior Technical SEO at Lumar, unpacks essential strategies for optimizing technical SEO, especially for large websites. He highlights the complexities of managing data and the importance of tailored approaches to enhance site performance. Chris also addresses challenges during website releases and the need for effective communication between SEO and development teams. With actionable insights and tools like Lumar and Ahrefs, he emphasizes the significance of collaboration in achieving successful SEO outcomes.

Chris Spann, Senior Technical SEO at Lumar, delves into the rise of SEO security awareness. SEOs leverage a valuable arsenal of tools and insights that can uncover potential vulnerabilities in our websites. However, a communication gap between SEO and security teams often hinders collaboration, resulting in conflicting efforts that can impede progress for both teams. Today, Chris discusses raising SEO security awareness.Connect With: Chris Spann LinkedIn // WebsiteThe 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.

Katherine Watier Ong, founder of Wo Strategies, discusses the challenges and strategies for maximizing search visibility for academic journals. She highlights that many journals are new to SEO and rely on platform developers, often leading to missed opportunities. Ong shares a case study where fixing a crawl trap led to 40,000 new keywords and 1,500 on page one. She emphasizes the importance of keyword research, strategic internal linking, and addressing technical issues like indexation and canonicalization. Ong also stresses the need for change management, training staff, and leveraging evergreen content to improve search performance.  Show NotesConnect With: Katherine Ye Ong: LinkedIn // WebsiteThe 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.