How can you tell if your content will hit or miss before you even hit “publish”? Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter explore the art and science of predicting content success with special guests Akvila DeFazio and Maeva Cifuentes. Together, they discuss leveraging SEO, social media data, keyword research and beyond to foresee what your audience craves. Understanding content gaps and adapting to audience interests is a must. The importance of undertaking the user’s life context is at the core of future content success.  Get ready and shake that magic 8-ball to unlock your future content on the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast! Key Segments [00:01:07] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:02:38] Focus Topic of the Week [00:11:18] Focus Topic Guest: Maeva Cifuentes [00:15:06] Focus Topic Guest: Akvile Defazio [00:19:38] Snappy News [00:24:05] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Maeva Cifunentes  Akvile Defazio  Anu Adegbola  Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Wix Studio SEO Course  Flying Cat SEO Consulting  AKvertise  News: Google November 2024 core update rollout is now complete  Google Does Try To Handle Broken Canonicals  Google Search: How Clustering Works With Localization  Google Marauding Black Holes With Clustering & Error Pages 

When building your digital marketing team, how do you know who to hire, when to hire them, and what skills you should value? Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter discuss team-building challenges with Menachem Ani, founder of JXC Group. There’s a fine line between balancing who your team needs right now and who can help grow your business in the future. How do you know who is the right fit? Will you need them a year from now as the digital marketing model changes over time?  Plus, Menachem Ani explains how he goes about hiring PPC specialists: attention to detail, excellent communication & analytical skills are a must.  Tune in to this week’s episode of the SERPs Up SEO Podcast and take your SEO and digital marketing team to “higher” heights!  Key Segments [00:01:40] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:03:45] Focus Topic of the Week  [00:13:52] The Funnel Frontier [00:28:40] Snappy News [00:32:05] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Menachem Ani  Wil Reynolds Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Rankix Wix App Bring automation and AI into your sales funnel  Wix Studio SEO Course  JXT Group  News: Google Search Console recommendations now fully live  Google Search Sees UK Decline, Users Express Low Trust In AI Online Nation 2024 Report

Dive into the complexities of SEO studies as experts dissect how methodology shapes conclusions. Discover the importance of being skeptical when evaluating data and the pitfalls of popular tools used in the industry. The conversation highlights the nuances of communicating complex data to clients effectively. Learn about the impact of zero-click searches and recent updates from Google Search Console. Finally, explore the volatility of URL visibility in Google’s AI, emphasizing the need for transparency and critical analysis in SEO data.

Jake Hundley, founder of Evergrow Marketing, shares his expertise on the shifting landscape of SEO algorithms. He discusses the disruptive nature of Google’s updates and why marketers should focus on creating genuine value rather than chasing volatile traffic. The conversation delves into future trends like LLM search engines and emphasizes the importance of direct consumer engagement and audience strategies to thrive beyond traditional algorithmic constraints. Tune in for insights that help you step out of the algorithmic box!

How do you balance multiple sub-brands while ensuring your parent brand stays at the top of the SEO leaderboard? When do you actually create a sub-brand? Hint—it comes from the people, not the C-level! You have to be thoughtful when deciding whether to create a sub-brand and when to extend the parent brand. Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter are joined by Claudio Cabrera from The Athletic to dissect the art of managing SEO for sub-brands.  Plus, brand experts Matt Davies and Steven Picanza join the conversation to explore the nitty-gritty of balancing a sub-brand, bringing their unique perspectives to the forefront! Join us for this episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast as we “sub”merge ourselves into the art of managing sub-brands and all the SEO implications it brings. Key Segments [00:02:05] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:03:45] Focus Topic of the Week: Sub-Brand SEO [00:04:18] Focus Topic Guest: Claudio Cabrera [00:27:51] Deep Thought with Matt Davies & Steven Picanza [00:56:31] Snappy News [00:59:28] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Claudio Cabrera Steven Picanza Matt Davies Sarah Presch  Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center The Athletic Just Branding Podcast Talking with Branders Branding Magazine Matt Davies Brand and Culture Strategy Consultancy Steven Picanza Creative Brand Stragist News: Report: 22% Of Sites Hit By Google's Helpful Content Update Are Up 20%+ Google AI Overview Displayed Within People Also Ask

Are offline marketing efforts a lost art in the digital age?  What's the SEO connection of it all? Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter talk with Mike Blumenthal and Greg Sterling from Near Media to tackle the intricate balance between online and offline marketing strategies. Find out where common offline marketing mistakes play a critical role in your digital presence and SEO strategy.  Dive into how word-of-mouth marketing translates into online growth for businesses We’re going “unplugged” in this episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast. Key Segments [00:02:05] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up?  [00:02:43] Focus Topic of the Week [00:12:16] Focus Topic Guest: Greg Sterling & Mike Blumenthal  [00:40:59] Snappy News [00:48:21] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal CarterGreg Sterling Mike Blumenthal Terry Rice Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center Near Media  The Near Memo Podcast Brand24 News: SearchGPT Launches As ChatGPT’s Real-Time Search Feature Google AI Answers In Google Maps: Things To Do, Review Summaries & About This Place

Looking to grow and build upon what you've already accomplished in your SEO career?. Feeling like your SEO career is stagnant? Looking for a new edge? Hungry to try something new and different?  Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter share their experience when looking to revitalize your SEO career and journey.  Annie-Mai Hodge and Crystal Waddell join the show so you can get started with fresh strategies for career growth. Find out what can lead to new and unexpected career opportunities in SEO and digital marketing on this week’s episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast. Key Segments [00:01:13] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:13:35] Focus Topic of the Week: SEO/Marketing and Keeping Things Fresh [00:19:28] The Great Beyond with Annie-Mai Hodge  [00:26:03] Snappy News [00:32:23] Follow of the Week: Petra Kis-Herczegh Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Crystal WaddellAnnie-Mai HodgePetra Kis-HerczeghGlenn Gabe Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Girl Power MarketingCrystal Waddell Consulting & Podcast News: It's New on Forbes Penalty Did Google Hit Fortune Recommends With A Search Penalty Over Site Reputation Abuse?  A Nightmare on Affiliate Street – How Google is picking off sites one by one that are violating its ‘Site reputation abuse’ spam policy

How is AI reshaping the world of content creation and SEO? With Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter “prompting” the conversation, they look into the evolving landscape of AI in marketing with Garrett Sussman, Director of Marketing at iPullRank and Paula Mejia, VP of Marketing Enterprise at Wix. How are AI search engines changing user behavior? With natural language queries and personalized results challenging traditional SEO, AI is revolutionizing content production, refreshing strategies, and pushing the boundaries of what marketing teams can achieve. Plus, get the lowdown on the latest AI tools in Wix Studio and how they’re making a splash without overwhelming your workflow. Key Segments [00:01:39] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:04:00] Focus Topic of the Week: AI & The Future of Search Engines [00:20:07] Focus Topic Guest: Garrett Sussman [00:28:27] Across The Wixverse: Paula Mejia [00:48:23] Snappy News [00:50:50] Follow of the Week: Eli Schwartz Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Garrett Sussman Paula Mejia Eli Schwartz Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Rankix Wix AppiPull Rank SEO Agency Wix Enterprise Solution News: Semrush acquires Search Engine Land Nick Fox New Lead Of Google Search; Replaced Prabhakar Raghavan Bing Search Adding Al-Enhanced Summary Several Bugs Within Bing Webmaster Tools API & Documentation

Where do we stand with AI overviews on the SERP? What does the data show and what doesn't it show? How are these overviews reshaping the search results by including more sources, introducing subtopics beyond the main SERP content, and why do certain sites consistently appear in these overviews while others don’t? And let’s not forget the all-important question: How stable are those URLs in AI overviews, and what does it mean for your SEO strategy? Wix Studio’s dynamic duo, Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter, team up with Mark Traphagen from seoClarity to break down the intricacies of Google’s AI Overviews.  Plus, Rich Singer’s eye-opening study on the overlap between organic search results and AI-Overview comes under the microscope, along with juicy details and practical tips for staying ahead.  Plus, learn how to sift the SERP’s most recent feature and track AI Overviews!  So join us as we summarize the AI summaries on the SERP and sum up what it all means for your SEO practices on the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast.  Key Segments [00:01:40] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:03:14] Focus Topic of the Week: AI Overviews [00:04:01] Focus Topic Guest: Mark Traphagen [00:23:07] Tool Time [00:31:27] Snappy News [00:37:04] Follow of the Week: Rich Sanger Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Mark Traphagen Rich Sanger Kevin Indig Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Wix Studio SEO Course seoClarity AI Overview Data Study Google AI Overview Study: Link Selection Based on Related Queries SE Ranking AI Overview Data Study AI on Innovation SE Ranking AI Overview Tracking Semrush AI Overview Tracking seoClarity AI Overview Tracking ZipTie AI Overview Tracking News: DOJ May Breakup Google As Remedy To Monopoly Ruling Google AI Overviews Not Linking To Sites Hit By Helpful Content Update

Can you learn SEO from a course? Are SEO courses worth the hype? We put the notion of learning SEO from a course to the test with Wix Studio SEO course instructors Aleyda Solis, Andrew Optimisey, Celeste Gonzales, and Judith Lewis.  Tune is as our guests explain how SEO courses offer flexibility, shareable insights, learning structure, the ability to learn at your own pace, and offer practical guidance without being dry and encyclopedic.  So spit out that gum. Sit up straight and put your thinking caps on as SEO school is in session on this, the 105th episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast. Key Segments [00:02:20] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:03:27] Focus Topic Guests: Aleyda Solis, Andrew Optimisey [00:32:08] It’s New [00:33:34] Focus Topic Guest: Celeste Gonzalez [00:35:47] Focus Topic Guest: Judith Lewis [00:38:46] Snappy News [00:43:06] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Crystal Carter Mordy Oberstein Aleyda Solis Andrew Optimisey Judith Lewis Celeste Gonzalez Itamar Blauer  Jill Quick James Clark Mike Stepney Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Wix Studio SEO Course  Orainti Optimisey News Google rolls out new AI-organized search results, AI Overview links  Google Officially Launches Ads In AI Overviews