
The In Search SEO Podcast
Similarweb's In Search SEO podcast will help you build better SEO strategies by delivering clear actionable SEO tips and strategies from industry experts deep in the trenches.
Join us as our host David Bain interviews the greatest minds and personas in the SEO industry! Get tips and insights on everything from content marketing to local SEO straight from the mouths of SEO's most authoritative thought leaders!
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Latest episodes

Jan 29, 2019 • 46min
In Search SEO 12: How You Can Leverage Google's Local SERP Features
We talk to SEO expert Brodie Clark about how businesses can best take advantage of Google’s local SERP Features:
· How to go about linking to products/services in the Local Panel
· Tips for capitalizing on Google Posts
· How to take advantage of website mentions in the Local Pack
· Get exclusive new data on Hotel Local Packs on the SERP!

Jan 22, 2019 • 43min
In Search SEO 11: How You Can Compete with Big Brands on the SERP!
In this episode, we interview our first guest on the show, Andrew Optimisey, and get his take on what small brands can do to compete on the SERP:
• What role does a unique selling proposition/point play when competing with a multinational brand?
• How can you keep up with the link building of big brands?
• Where does technical SEO fit into brand competition on the SERP?

Jan 15, 2019 • 37min
In Search SEO 10: How to Uncover User Intent & Who’s Responsible for Confirmation Bias?
In this episode we get into a sweeping look at how to you can determine the way Google sees intent for your keywords. Also, confirmation bias – Are users responsible to recognize it or is Google obligated to prevent it?

Jan 8, 2019 • 41min
In Search 09: Where Do We Really Stand with SEO After 2018?
In this episode we reflect back on 2018 and look ahead to what’s to come in SEO in 2019!
· What were the biggest developments in SEO during 2018?
· How will SEO in 2018 impact search in 2019?
· How did voice search stack up during 2018?

Dec 18, 2018 • 32min
In Search 08: Another Major Google Ads Shift & Google Goes to Congress - What Should Have Happened
In this episode, we go deep into:
• Another major change to Ads and PLAs on the SERP!
• What should have happened in Washington at Google’s congressional hearing?
• What value can your blog bring beyond just clicks/traffic?

Dec 11, 2018 • 38min
In Search 07: Does Google's Search Philosophy Leave It Predisposed to Filter Bubbles?
In this episode, we go full throttle into the controversy over Google’s possible filter bubbles by asking if the search engine’s very approach to search lends itself to them.
Plus:
• Exclusive data on a large Google Ads and PLA loss right in the middle of the biggest shopping season of the year!
• What happens when Google tries to cater to too many intents on the same SERP?
• Will Google be monetizing the Reserve with Google program?

Dec 4, 2018 • 30min
In Search 06: Zero Organic Result SERPs Are Back! The What & the Why of Result-Less SERPs!
Google has officially brought zero organic results SERPs back, but this time just on mobile. Get the scoop on:
• What no organic result SERPs means for sites
• What’s different about this, the second round of result-less SERPs
• Why Google creates such SERPs & what it’s looking to gain

Nov 27, 2018 • 26min
In Search 05: Where Google Goes Wrong by Just Showing Popular Search Results
Does Google have an ethical duty when showing search results? Should popularity inherently win out over results more aligned to objective truth? We take a look at a series of cases and put our thumbs on the scale.
Also, analysis on video carousel and Image Box SERP losses, discussion on the impact of ‘on the SERP live sports commenting’, and a look at a balanced way to approach authorship as a ranking factor.

Nov 20, 2018 • 28min
In Search 04: Mentions vs. Links & Does User Trust Impact Voice Device Commerce?
In this episode we discuss:
* When a mention doesn’t cut it and a link should be given to a source
* What does “link naturally” even mean? Can it be done?
* The implications of a surge in Related Questions
* Data on user trust in AI when making a purchase

Nov 13, 2018 • 29min
In Search 03: Do Multifaceted Featured Snippets Really Have an Impact? Is RankBrain Over-Hyped?
In this episode we discuss a theory as to why multifaceted Featured Snippets may not be as dangerous to sites ranking in the organic results as thought to be. We also look at what Google really meant when they say SEOs are too focused on RankBrain. Also, a look at where voice search is headed & what Google needs to do to ensure it survives.
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