The Simple and Smart SEO Show

Zoe Ashbridge, an expert in digital marketing, shares valuable insights and strategies for small business owners aiming to boost their SEO. Zoe provides a step-by-step guide to building topical authority, stressing its importance for businesses wanting to improve visibility online. Other topics discussed include the creation of brand advocates, qualifying leads through SEO, and the caution in using artificial intelligence for content creation. If you are looking for practical and tactical ways to use Google search console data to formulate strategies, this episode is for you!Zoe gives tips on how to use GSC for user journey mapping, goal setting, and key performance indicators monitoring.Connect with Zoe:WebsiteLinkedin00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction00:28 Zoe's Journey into SEO01:38 Zoe's SEO Blast on LinkedIn02:53 The Importance of Content in SEO03:54 Using Google Search Console for SEO05:05 Creating Content Around Keywords06:21 Building Topical Authority08:32 The Role of Video in SEO10:37 Creating Content Based on Customer Journey11:00 The Importance of Keywords in SEO16:03 Creating Content for Future SEO Benefits17:02 Balancing Immediate Revenue Needs with SEO18:20 Setting Up Google Search Console and Analytics18:45 The Impact of SEO on Other Marketing Channels19:32 Transitioning to SEO Goals and KPIs19:52 Understanding the Flow of SEO: Impressions, Clicks, Revenue21:19 The Role of Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) in SEO21:43 Using Data to Improve Website Interactions23:37 The Importance of Experimentation in SEOText me your questions or comments!Hey creative entrepreneur—does SEO feel confusing, overwhelming, or just plain impossible to figure out? You’re not alone. That’s why I created the AI SEO Foundations course, powered by CrystalGPT: your personal AI SEO coach designed for busy, creative business owners like you.Crystal GPT walks you through what matters most for your website. Head to SEOin7days.com (with a 7!) and get started today—let’s make your brand easy to find and impossible to ignore. Does SEO feel confusing, overwhelming, or just plain impossible to figure out? You’re not alone. That’s why I created the AI SEO Foundations course, powered by Crystal GPT: your personal AI SEO coach designed for busy, creative business owners like you.Ditch the overwhelm and discover what SEO can do for your business! Head to SEOin7days.com (with the number 7!) and get started today—let’s make your brand easy to find and impossible to ignore.Support the showBook a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal! Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast! AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Get SurferSEO! Metricool (to be everywhere online, you NEED a social media scheduler!) Grid and Pixel Note: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!

Today I'm discussing e-commerce store success on Shopify platform with Google traffic. Get creative with your return policy as you need to stay profitable!Why I don't sell on Facebook or Instagram shops!Amazon return policy conflicts and my workaround.SEO plays a critical role for small businesses to compete online! Leverage higher domain authority sites.Focus and promote a single product: optimizing the website, creating topical authority, and improving conversion rates. Join my upcoming Supercharge your SEO 3-day challenge!!! Leave a review, share the podcast and join the challenge! Thanks for listening!00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:15 Background of My E-commerce Store00:45 Challenges with Amazon and Social Media Shops01:56 Success with Shopify and Google03:13 Importance of SEO and Organic Marketing03:51 Why SEO is Critical for Handmade Sellers05:29 Leveraging High Domain Authority Sites06:47 The Power of Topical Authority08:05 Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)09:22 Recap and Key Takeaways10:08 Invitation to the SEO Challenge10:54 Conclusion and FarewellText me your questions or comments!Does SEO feel confusing, overwhelming, or just plain impossible to figure out? You’re not alone. That’s why I created the AI SEO Foundations course, powered by Crystal GPT: your personal AI SEO coach designed for busy, creative business owners like you.Ditch the overwhelm and discover what SEO can do for your business! Head to SEOin7days.com (with the number 7!) and get started today—let’s make your brand easy to find and impossible to ignore.Support the showBook a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal! Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast! AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Get SurferSEO! Metricool (to be everywhere online, you NEED a social media scheduler!) Grid and Pixel Note: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!

Optimizing SEO Strategies: Understanding Conversion Rate (Not just driving traffic!)In the episode of the 'Simple and Smart SEO Show', host Crystal Waddell discusses with guest Nina Gibson about the misconception that driving traffic results in conversion. We talk conversion rate optimization, sales funnel, and nurturing customers through an email list.If you didn't know, it's important to separate the tasks of driving traffic and converting sales. Incorporating an SEO strategy can make this process way more cohesive than NOT incomporating SEO.We also talk about setting up websites with a focus on user experience and SEO, how to develop internal linking, the importance of Google Search Console. This is a great episode for beginners in SEO and those looking for 2024 optimization strategies for creating content with transactional / commercial intent.I'd love to know what you think! Rate and review the Simple and Smart SEO Show Podcast today!00:00 Introduction to Conversion Rate Optimization and SEO00:31 Welcome to the Simple and Smart SEO Show00:56 Interview with SEO Expert Nina Gibson02:36 Discussion on SEO and its Evolution03:59 The Convergence of SEO and User Experience05:57 The Importance of Keyword Research in SEO09:13 The Role of User Experience in Website Optimization13:42 The Impact of SEO on E-commerce16:59 The Importance of Interlinking in SEO18:40 Workflow Suggestions for Tracking Changes19:52 Expectations for Improvement After Changes21:15 Identifying Low Hanging Fruit22:30 Implementing SEO Strategy and Retargeting Campaign22:44 Understanding Your KPIs Before Ad Spend27:00 Driving Better Converting Traffic31:56 CreatingText me your questions or comments!Hey creative entrepreneur—does SEO feel confusing, overwhelming, or just plain impossible to figure out? You’re not alone. That’s why I created the AI SEO Foundations course, powered by CrystalGPT: your personal AI SEO coach designed for busy, creative business owners like you.Crystal GPT walks you through what matters most for your website. Head to SEOin7days.com (with a 7!) and get started today—let’s make your brand easy to find and impossible to ignore. Does SEO feel confusing, overwhelming, or just plain impossible to figure out? You’re not alone. That’s why I created the AI SEO Foundations course, powered by Crystal GPT: your personal AI SEO coach designed for busy, creative business owners like you.Ditch the overwhelm and discover what SEO can do for your business! Head to SEOin7days.com (with the number 7!) and get started today—let’s make your brand easy to find and impossible to ignore.Support the showBook a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal! Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast! AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Get SurferSEO! Metricool (to be everywhere online, you NEED a social media scheduler!) Grid and Pixel Note: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!

Simple and Smart SEO for Podcasters in 2024In this podcast, Crystal Waddell, host of the Simple and Smart SEO Show, explains the basics of SEO (search engine optimization) and its implications for podcasters in 2024. Crystal discusses major changes in SEO, with a particular focus on Search Generative Experience (SGE) and the issues it presents. Crystal also delves deeply into how podcasters can leverage SEO, from the inclusion of keyword research and understanding search intent, to transcript uploading for enhanced visibility. She highlights SEO mistakes that podcasters commonly make and even provides a checklist for podcasters to improve their SEO. Crystal wraps up by mentioning the resources she offers, including an SEO squad for continuous learning.00:00 Introduction and Overview of SEO00:56 Changes in SEO in 202402:23 How Podcasters Can Leverage SEO05:19 Personal Experience with SEO for Podcasting06:41 Common Mistakes Podcasters Make with SEO07:31 Checklist for Improving Podcast SEO08:45 Resources for Learning More About SEO09:23 Conclusion and Contact InformationText me your questions or comments!Does SEO feel confusing, overwhelming, or just plain impossible to figure out? You’re not alone. That’s why I created the AI SEO Foundations course, powered by Crystal GPT: your personal AI SEO coach designed for busy, creative business owners like you.Ditch the overwhelm and discover what SEO can do for your business! Head to SEOin7days.com (with the number 7!) and get started today—let’s make your brand easy to find and impossible to ignore.Support the showBook a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal! Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast! AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Get SurferSEO! Metricool (to be everywhere online, you NEED a social media scheduler!) Grid and Pixel Note: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!

Let's talk about how SEO = branding.Join us for a conversation about the integration of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and branding.Sign Up For Our three-day challenge. The challenge is designed to help businesses optimize their websites and improve their branding efforts. Join as a FOUNDING MEMBER of the SEO SQUAD.Host Crystal Waddell discusses the profound link between SEO and branding, explaining that SEO is how the internet describes your business while offline. Joined by her friend and business partner, Rachael Spiewak, they discuss their upcoming three-day challenge, which has helped lead to the launch of an SEO membership, the 'SEO Squad.' This membership enables business owners to better optimize their websites and features different tiers to accommodate individuals at differing points in their entrepreneurial journey. A key focus of this episode is the power of niche branding and the importance of being 'niche famous.' Shout out to Tom Earl for that phrase! The three-day challenge discussed will take place again at the end of February, free for all who want to participate and supercharge their SEO.00:00 Introduction to SEO as Branding00:57 Discussion on Three Day Challenges01:06 The Journey of Launching an SEO Membership02:51 The Concept of Founder's Launch06:06 The Upcoming Three Day Challenge09:43 The Importance of SEO in Branding14:10 The Power of Niche Fame in SEO19:53 Text me your questions or comments!Hey creative entrepreneur—does SEO feel confusing, overwhelming, or just plain impossible to figure out? You’re not alone. That’s why I created the AI SEO Foundations course, powered by CrystalGPT: your personal AI SEO coach designed for busy, creative business owners like you.Crystal GPT walks you through what matters most for your website. Head to SEOin7days.com (with a 7!) and get started today—let’s make your brand easy to find and impossible to ignore. Does SEO feel confusing, overwhelming, or just plain impossible to figure out? You’re not alone. That’s why I created the AI SEO Foundations course, powered by Crystal GPT: your personal AI SEO coach designed for busy, creative business owners like you.Ditch the overwhelm and discover what SEO can do for your business! Head to SEOin7days.com (with the number 7!) and get started today—let’s make your brand easy to find and impossible to ignore.Support the showBook a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal! Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast! AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Get SurferSEO! Metricool (to be everywhere online, you NEED a social media scheduler!) Grid and Pixel Note: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!

How often do you reflect on the state of your business? I start every year with a SWOT to determine strategic priorities. This episode walks through my monthly reflection, of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in my business. Key TakeawaysCrystal discusses strengths of her business, including successful sessions with the founding members of her SEO squad, covering topics such as Google business profiles and other SEO-related aspects. She also mentions successful sales in January from her business, Collage and Wood.Crystal identifies weaknesses including experiencing overwhelm and considering hiring a designer due to the volume of work. She also mentions a mishap with the postal service.Opportunities are identified in the form of launching a free SEO challenge at the end of February, returning to handwritten thank you notes, and considering a QR code to encourage customer reviews. Crystal also highlights the opportunity to improve customer communication about late deliveries.Threats to her business include time constraints and health issues, with her husband having been sick. She also mentions the challenge of managing her son's screen time.Crystal discusses the importance of evaluating business performance regularly, turning weaknesses into opportunities, and mitigating threats. She ends with a story highlighting the importance of recognizing what one already has instead of constantly pursuing more.Text me your questions or comments!Does SEO feel confusing, overwhelming, or just plain impossible to figure out? You’re not alone. That’s why I created the AI SEO Foundations course, powered by Crystal GPT: your personal AI SEO coach designed for busy, creative business owners like you.Ditch the overwhelm and discover what SEO can do for your business! Head to SEOin7days.com (with the number 7!) and get started today—let’s make your brand easy to find and impossible to ignore.Support the showBook a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal! Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast! AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Get SurferSEO! Metricool (to be everywhere online, you NEED a social media scheduler!) Grid and Pixel Note: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!

Join me for a deep conversation with Ola King, who shares his intriguing journey – from being a popular [and underage!] local DJ and music producer to making an impact in the SEO industry. Below is a summary of the main topics discussed:Ola talks about his experience of moving from Nigeria to Canada at a young age, including the challenges he faced adapting to a new environment.Ola shares details about his early career in music production, his transition into SEO, and the reasons behind the launch of his own company.As a user researcher at Moz, Ola highlights the significance of understanding customers and offers unique insights on how to future-proof SEO by focusing on providing unique information and customer insights.The conversation pivots to the true meaning of design thinking, debunking common misconceptions. They underline that design thinking is not just about art or aesthetics, but how things work, how to empathize with users, and putting this empathy into the design process.Ola explains his views on the misunderstanding of SEO - it's not about optimizing for search engines, but enhancing the user's experience by understanding their intent and context. The importance of diversity in the tech industry is discussed, with Ola sharing his experiences and the benefits of finding common ground for a more inclusive and welcoming environment.For more insights from Ola King, you can reach out to him through his website, LinkedIn,  or X.Don't forget to subscribe to the Simple and Smart SEO Show and share it with others interested in SEO and UX!Text me your questions or comments!Hey creative entrepreneur—does SEO feel confusing, overwhelming, or just plain impossible to figure out? You’re not alone. That’s why I created the AI SEO Foundations course, powered by CrystalGPT: your personal AI SEO coach designed for busy, creative business owners like you.Crystal GPT walks you through what matters most for your website. Head to SEOin7days.com (with a 7!) and get started today—let’s make your brand easy to find and impossible to ignore. Does SEO feel confusing, overwhelming, or just plain impossible to figure out? You’re not alone. That’s why I created the AI SEO Foundations course, powered by Crystal GPT: your personal AI SEO coach designed for busy, creative business owners like you.Ditch the overwhelm and discover what SEO can do for your business! Head to SEOin7days.com (with the number 7!) and get started today—let’s make your brand easy to find and impossible to ignore.Support the showBook a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal! Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast! AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Get SurferSEO! Metricool (to be everywhere online, you NEED a social media scheduler!) Grid and Pixel Note: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!

We're celebrating like crazy because our Shopify CollageandWood.com sales have jumped up by 80% compared to last year - all thanks to our SEO strategy. Now, onto the super exciting part - we had our third meeting for the SEO Squad. Imagine a group of go-getter entrepreneurs, just like us, all pumped up to master SEO. Sounds great, right? We're officially launching next month and you can hop on board the challenge at threedaychallenge.com/seo. If you join now, you can lock in a cool $20/month rate. We also took a look at where our traffic is coming from. Pinterest has been our star off page SEO driver, bringing in over 3,000 visitors this month alone. And our blog? It's been on fire with organic search sending us 8.8 thousand visitors this month. Oh, and get this, we had a $1000 sales day! Can you believe it? Also Honeybook confirmed what Kris Daria told us on Wednesday about the email changes coming February 1, 2024: always use a branded domain email if possible. So, that's the scoop from our end. Here's to another week of hustling, learning, and smashing goals! Keep following through!Join the Founding Members through February 15, 2024Text me your questions or comments!Does SEO feel confusing, overwhelming, or just plain impossible to figure out? You’re not alone. That’s why I created the AI SEO Foundations course, powered by Crystal GPT: your personal AI SEO coach designed for busy, creative business owners like you.Ditch the overwhelm and discover what SEO can do for your business! Head to SEOin7days.com (with the number 7!) and get started today—let’s make your brand easy to find and impossible to ignore.Support the showBook a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal! Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast! AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Get SurferSEO! Metricool (to be everywhere online, you NEED a social media scheduler!) Grid and Pixel Note: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!

On Feb. 1, Google and Yahoo are changing email deliverability standards. Is your business ready? In today's show,  Klaviyo email marketing expert Kris Daria joins us. Kris started with large ecommerce brands before branching out on her own to help small businesses.We go wayyyy back to Clubhouse circa 2020.Kris has an incredible knack for making email marketing approachable!Here's the big takeaways:1. Google and Yahoo are implementing stricter email spam prevention measures on February 1, 2024.This is the first time in two decades that such significant changes will be made. Kris gives a ton of tips that you can implement NOW to make sure your emails stay in the inbox vs. the junk folder.2. Kris's tips for smaller brands when it comes to email marketing:Personalize emails and utilize segmentation features.Nurture stronger, more meaningful relationships with emails.Send out a consistent weekly email newsletter to your audience. Listen for Kris's FIRE tip for sending a second email in one week.3. Definitions of email terms:There's a difference between email campaigns (1-many)  and email flows (1-1).Leverage your ESPs automation capabilities to personalize the customer journey.Use a professional domain for sending emails. Capture explicit consent before emailing. Clean and maintain a quality email list to ensure better deliverability. Avoid spam words in email subject lines. And many more tips you can implement right away!Connect with Kris:Text me your questions or comments!Hey creative entrepreneur—does SEO feel confusing, overwhelming, or just plain impossible to figure out? You’re not alone. That’s why I created the AI SEO Foundations course, powered by CrystalGPT: your personal AI SEO coach designed for busy, creative business owners like you.Crystal GPT walks you through what matters most for your website. Head to SEOin7days.com (with a 7!) and get started today—let’s make your brand easy to find and impossible to ignore. Does SEO feel confusing, overwhelming, or just plain impossible to figure out? You’re not alone. That’s why I created the AI SEO Foundations course, powered by Crystal GPT: your personal AI SEO coach designed for busy, creative business owners like you.Ditch the overwhelm and discover what SEO can do for your business! Head to SEOin7days.com (with the number 7!) and get started today—let’s make your brand easy to find and impossible to ignore.Support the showBook a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal! Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast! AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Get SurferSEO! Metricool (to be everywhere online, you NEED a social media scheduler!) Grid and Pixel Note: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!

Let's talk SEO Leadership skills!Many thanks for SEO For Hire for having me on their Linkedin Live and Youtube Show!Empowering Leadership and Strategies for Onboarding Employees - A ReflectionSome key areas I  (Crystal Waddell) addressed include the importance of having an effective onboarding system for employees, the significance of setting clear job expectations, and how discipline can be discrete yet constructive. I discussed the need for trust, empathy, and consistency in leadership, noting these are vital for building team relationships and fostering a productive and cooperative culture. I tried encourages leaders to take a hands-on approach in understanding their employees beyond their job roles. Lastly I  invited you to an upcoming SEO challenge and stresses the importance of commemorating wins and encouraging self-reflection among team members.00:00 Introduction and Weekly Recap00:23 Reflections on LinkedIn Live with SEO for Hire00:49 The Importance of Onboarding and Employee Expectations03:00 The Role of Empathy and Trust in Leadership05:03 Maintaining Consistency and Celebrating Wins06:06 Conclusion and Invitation to SEO ChallengeConnect with Crystal WaddellWebsiteLinkedinIG / FBText me your questions or comments!Does SEO feel confusing, overwhelming, or just plain impossible to figure out? You’re not alone. That’s why I created the AI SEO Foundations course, powered by Crystal GPT: your personal AI SEO coach designed for busy, creative business owners like you.Ditch the overwhelm and discover what SEO can do for your business! Head to SEOin7days.com (with the number 7!) and get started today—let’s make your brand easy to find and impossible to ignore.Support the showBook a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal! Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast! AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Get SurferSEO! Metricool (to be everywhere online, you NEED a social media scheduler!) Grid and Pixel Note: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!