This episode explores the evolving landscape of AI in search engines, specifically focusing on how ChatGPT and Google's Gemini utilize SEO to generate responses. Meredith and her husband discuss the significance of E-A-T in determining trustworthy sources for AI results and announce an upcoming course to further guide listeners in optimizing their online presence.

Key Points
[0:33] Getting your site into ChatGPT (Bing) 
[2:25] Where ChatGPT search results come from
[3:30] Google's Gemini vs. ChatGPT 
[5:01] How AI searches work
[6:00] Where ChatGPT wins... 
[6:28] How do you get your website into AI search results?
[6:52] Does anybody actually use Bing? 
[7:44] E-A-T: Expertise, Authority, Trustworthiness 
[8:24] My upcoming Course

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The episode explores the relationship between ChatGPT and Bing, investigating how Bing powers ChatGPT's search results and the implications for Google and SEO. We delve into the criteria ChatGPT utilizes for selecting content and the adaptive nature of SEO amidst these changes. 

[0:24] ChatGPT + Bing vs. Google
[3:22] Does Bing use Google?
[4:38] Hey Google, please shut up
[5:33] ChatGPT vs. Google & other AI Tools
[6:33] SEO is Dead?
[7:00] How Does ChatGPT Search Work?

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Meredith's Husband
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This episode examines the impact of AI technologies like ChatGPT on traditional search engines, particularly Google's dominance. We explore SEO strategies, the potential for adaptation, and the ongoing conversation around the future of search in the digital landscape.

[0:24] Discussion of life events leading to sporadic episodes 
[0:58] Analysis of ChatGPT's new search capabilities 
[2:12] Explore whether ChatGPT could replace Google 
[5:37] Importance of maintaining SEO practices amidst changes 
[6:09] ChatGPT Search and AI
[6:39] Strategies for optimizing websites for both search engines 
[6:56] Insights on ensuring content authority and trustworthiness 
[7:36] Closing thoughts on the future of AI search 

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Meredith's Husband
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In this episode, Meredith and her husband discuss issues surrounding Google Business Profile suspensions, offering strategies to prevent suspensions and steps to take for reinstatement. They explain common triggers, like address-related issues and frequent user-edit suggestions, and emphasize the importance of monitoring business listings closely. They recommend tools like WhiteSpark to manage citations effectively, which helps Google verify business information. These tips can help business owners maintain visibility and avoid common pitfalls in Google's local search system.

Resources:
https://whitespark.ca/local-platform
https://support.google.com/business/answer/4569145

Chapters
[0:24] Introduction to Google Business Profile Suspensions
[0:51] Profile Suspension Due to Business Name Issues
[1:09] Importance of Maintaining a Verified Profile
[2:06] Common Reasons for Profile Suspensions
[3:17] Misunderstandings About Suspension Causes
[4:29] Competitor Manipulation and Address Changes
[6:07] Steps to Contact Google Support
[6:57] Suspension Impact on SEO and Search Visibility
[8:08] Monitoring and Managing Business Listings
[10:47] Tips for Preventing Address-Based Suspensions

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Meredith's Husband
https://www.meredithshusband.com

DOWNLOAD
Title Tag Cheat Sheet + Tutorial
https://seiq.meredithshusband.com/c/resources/how-to-create-title-tags-d7652d12-c03e-4a83-9712-738ce86e1dc1

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Meredith's Husband
https://www.meredithshusband.com

I'm calling all ShowIt users to participate by temporarily sharing Google Search Console data. This isn’t just a chance for some free SEO advice—your input will also help craft an upcoming episode about SEO settings for Showit websites.

Add me to your GSC!
https://seiq.meredithshusband.com/c/resources/add-users-to-google-search-console-38d69737-3dd7-4a7a-b840-76dd446763cf

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Meredith's Husband
https://www.meredithshusband.com

This episode explores how blogging can go beyond just improving SEO and be a way to explore personal passions and focus more on the aspects of your business that make you happy.

Resources mentioned in this episode
Niche Blogging DEMO:
https://seiq.meredithshusband.com/c/resources/niche-blog-topics

Timestamps
[0:00] Use Your Blog to Be Happy
[0:23] Use your blog to do things that make you happy
[5:33] Explore potential new services
[6:07] The parts of your business you like the most
[6:42] Another benefit of niche blogging
[7:43] The danger of making a mistake with your blog

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In this podcast, Meredith's husband shares a powerful story from Atomic Habits by James Clear, connecting it to the challenges of SEO. He recounts the story of the British cycling team, which, after decades of mediocrity, improved dramatically by focusing on small, incremental gains of 1% in all areas. These minor improvements accumulated, leading to significant success, including winning multiple Tour de France titles and Olympic gold medals.

Timestamps
[2:09] The new Performance Coach
[3:52] The result of 1% gains
[4:48] The Most Persistent SEO Myth
[5:35] How SEO actually works
[6:56] A Case Study
[8:03] Building SEO muscles
[9:03] Remember this... 
[9:52] You can't make good decisions with bad information

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Meredith's Husband
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In this podcast episode, Meredith's husband addresses the impact of AI on SEO, offering practical advice for website owners on how to adapt their SEO strategies to remain effective in an AI-driven landscape.

Timestamps
[0:00] How AI Continues to Change SEO
[0:35] How is AI changing SEO?
[1:57] A couple of certain changes...
[4:02] The internet is littered with affiliate websites
[5:06] Less traffic will be going to affiliate sites
[5:25] Focus on specific keywords?
[6:19] Using related language
[7:54] My point... specific words are becoming less important
[8:27] You still DO want to include keywords
[10:02] The takeaway for small business owners...

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Meredith's Husband
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How to shift the perspective of a blog from being "salesy" to actually being valuable to readers, using one of Meredith's blogs as an example.

Resources Mentioned
The Ultimate Blog Checklist
(https://seiq.meredithshusband.com/c/resources/blog-seo-checklist-ddf0dc7c-af76-41f2-9915-ec4c83c87a6d)

Timestamps
[0:25] Last Week Recap
[2:35] The purpose of your blog...
[4:08] Changing the Perspective
[7:14] Creating image captions and Alt Tags
[8:54] Who is your blog audience?
[11:15] Linking blogs to the rest of your site

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Meredith's Husband
https://www.meredithshusband.com