Authority Hacker Podcast – AI & Automation for Small biz & Marketers
Gael Breton & Mark Webster - Full Stack Online Marketers
The Authority Hacker Podcast has been a trusted resource in online business since 2016—voted #1 Marketing Podcast by Ahrefs and downloaded over 3.5 million times by marketers and entrepreneurs in 120+ countries.Originally focused on SEO, affiliate marketing, and online growth, our insights have helped 15,000+ business owners successfully scale through our training programs.But the game is changing. AI and automation are redefining how businesses grow, scale, and stay competitive.Now, we’re focused on helping small business owners and marketers navigate and use AI & automation to work smarter, not harder.🎙️ New episodes every 2 weeks featuring:• AI tools & automations that make your business more efficient• Real-world strategies you can implement today—no fluff, just results• Behind-the-scenes insights from successful entrepreneurs• Candid discussions from hosts Gael Breton & Mark Webster, who have worked with Fortune 500 companies, built and sold multiple businesses, and generated millions in revenueIf you want to cut busywork, automate what matters, and stay ahead in a world driven by AI, subscribe now and learn how to run a smarter, more efficient business—without drowning in tech overwhelm.▶️ Watch the video podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorityHackerPodcast/🎥 Best moments on:👉 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/authorityhackerpodcast👉 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@authorityhackerpodcast👉 YouTube Shorts - https://www.youtube.com/@AuthorityHackerPodcast/shorts📩 Open to sponsorship offers.✉️ Contact us: mark@authorityhacker.com
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Jul 1, 2024 • 1h 11min
#340 - Create A Profitable Online Course (from 8-Figure Course Creators)
Mark and Gael, 8-figure course sellers, share insights on creating profitable online courses, from idea generation to effective selling. They discuss leveraging SEO skills, researching niche markets, validating course ideas, and marketing strategies. Tips include minimal equipment requirements, maximizing revenue with abandoned cart emails, and partnering for JV ventures.
9 snips
Jun 17, 2024 • 1h 16min
#339 - How We Created A Profitable YouTube Channel In Only 3 Months
Learn how to create a profitable YouTube channel in just 3 months, with insights on audience growth, content creation, and monetization strategies. Discover the advantages of leveraging YouTube as a social network and tips for optimizing video production processes for channel success.
44 snips
Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 34min
#338 - Ultimate Instagram Traffic Strategy
Guest Sammie Ellard-King shares her success in personal finance on Instagram Reels, offering insights on generating income, social media strategies, optimizing Instagram for revenue, utilizing AI for content creation, and driving traffic to sales through engaging content and affiliate offers.
19 snips
May 20, 2024 • 1h 22min
#337 - The Future of Authority Sites
Mark and Gael discuss the challenges faced by online business owners and share a framework to tackle them. They analyze successful businesses using this framework and the impact on Authority Hacker's content. Topics include evolving search and content marketing, adapting to changing referral traffic, content creation strategies, user engagement, monetization tactics, and innovative marketing strategies for fitness and authority sites.
14 snips
May 6, 2024 • 58min
#336 - 5 Small Sites Making Money Without Google
Exploring profitable Facebook ad funnels for small sites, with real-life examples and strategies for maximizing conversion. Topics include successful businesses in niches, sales page design for online courses, artistic entrepreneurship, image ads efficiency on Facebook, and unique marketing tactics.
18 snips
Apr 22, 2024 • 1h 7min
#335 - How We Make Money From Facebook
Diversifying from Google traffic with Meta ads, building sales funnels, targeting strategies, and spending tips. Embracing Facebook ads for traffic safety, transitioning to business-oriented marketing, and long-term success. Exploring benefits of paid advertising, aligning incentives, effective digital product selling strategies, and optimizing Facebook ads for engagement and profitability.
12 snips
Apr 8, 2024 • 56min
#334 - March Core Update Analysis with Lily Ray
Prominent SEO expert Lily Ray discusses the impact of the recent Google core update. They cover visibility changes, Reddit and Quora in search results, HCU discrepancies, and new Google importance signals. Examples of rule-breaking are also shared, making it an insightful listen.
Mar 25, 2024 • 48min
#333 - The Secret to RTINGS.com's SEO Success
Pauline Duthiel, Head of Digital Marketing at RTINGS.com, reveals how they outshine big players in SEO with user-centric content, systematic product testing, community engagement, and prioritizing user value over link-building. They dive into optimizing SEO strategies, evolving industry trends, community impact, revenue streams, link-building strategies, and putting user value first for sustainable success.
8 snips
Mar 11, 2024 • 1h 10min
#332 - 4 PROVEN Steps To Beat Google Updates
Learn about the 4 proven steps to beat Google updates, including the importance of content auditing, strategic link juice allocation, and repurposing website content. Discover how to salvage valuable backlinks and make informed decisions based on website value assessments. Dive into proactive site audits and technical improvements to enhance SEO outcomes and stay ahead of Google's algorithm updates.
17 snips
Feb 26, 2024 • 1h 20min
#331 - Site Speed Nerd Roasts Our Site
Site speed expert Brian Jackson critiques the setup of the hosts' site and offers optimization tips. They discuss plugin impact on speed, best CDN setups, caching plugins to avoid, and JavaScript optimization strategies. The conversation covers balancing performance scores with user experience, optimizing with CDNs and APO, image optimization plugins, and maintaining branding while optimizing site speed.
