This episode explores the buzz around AIO (Artificial Intelligence Optimization) and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), explaining that they are simply new labels for what is still fundamentally SEO. Meredith’s husband reassures listeners not to panic over changing terminology. Instead, he offers practical advice on adapting websites to stay visible in AI-powered search results.

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[0:00] Intro: AIO, GEO, and the Buzz Around New SEO Terms
[0:24] What AIO & GEO Mean (and Why They Don’t Really Matter)
[1:08] Agencies vs. Consultants and Why New Terms Get Invented
[2:32] Don't Freak Out: It’s Still SEO
[4:03] Google’s Guidance on AI Search Results
[5:45] Make Each Page a Complete Resource
[7:02] Combining Posts into Longer Pages
[7:58] Using Jump Links and Page Structure for AI Visibility
[8:22] What is llms.txt and Why It Matters
[10:09] Why AI Is Now Possible (Speed + Data)

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In this episode, Meredith's husband explains how to effectively measure progress on your website and with SEO. Rather than relying on keyword rankings or competitor comparisons, he emphasizes the power of small, consistent improvements — the "1% gains" rule. He shares practical ways website owners can improve navigation, headings, and call-to-actions to enhance usability, SEO, and AI visibility. The episode offers mindset shifts and actionable tips to help build a stronger site over time.

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[0:00] Introduction: Why tracking SEO progress is confusing
 [0:24] The wrong way to measure SEO progress
 [1:03] The illusion of consistent competitors
 [2:00] Comparing your site to others vs. comparing to yourself
 [3:04] The 1% gains rule from British cycling
 [4:18] Applying the 1% mindset to SEO and websites
 [5:08] Rule of thumb: Make your website easier to use
 [5:41] Fix your navigation for users, SEO, and AI
 [7:34] Improve your headings and subheadings
 [8:27] Simpler copy and CTAs work better

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In this episode, Meredith’s husband dives into recent insights about AI and search engines, revealing how tools like ChatGPT gather data, how much content is AI-generated, and the three key human skills needed to stay relevant. Website owners will learn how to leverage AI effectively while avoiding pitfalls, and why a hybrid approach to content creation is more likely to appear in search results.

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[0:00] Intro: Insider's Inbox and Three Big Topics
[0:24] Setting the Stage: SearchGPT and AI in Search
[1:35] Study: Is ChatGPT Really Using Bing?
[2:38] The Bing vs Google Search Result Comparison
[4:15] What Powers Google AI Mode (Gemini)
[4:47] Are AI Results Citing AI-Generated Content?
[5:55] Breakdown of AI vs Human Content in AI Overviews
[7:17] Key Insight: Use AI to Help You, Not Do It For You
[8:40] Three Human Skills for the AI Era
[10:52] Curiosity, Creativity, and Making Connections

Sources mentioned in this episode:
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https://ahrefs.com/blog/ai-overviews-cite-ai-generated-content-more-than-human-writing/
https://newsletter.alekseo.com/p/searchgpt-bing-google

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In this episode, Meredith and her husband discuss the overwhelming rise of low-quality AI-generated content—dubbed “AI slop”—and how it’s affecting platforms like YouTube and Pinterest. Website owners and bloggers are encouraged to create authentic, imperfect, human-driven content to stand out. The episode also explores how consumers can identify AI-generated material and why real content still matters for engagement and SEO.

Timestamps

[0:00] Introduction: Simple SEO Advice and Episode Overview
[0:24] Shaping the Podcast’s Future: Listener Feedback Survey
[1:00] What Content Resonates? AI vs. How-To vs. Other Topics
[2:10] AI Slop Explained: Bigfoot Vlogs and Content Saturation
[3:55] The Pinterest Problem: AI Images Replacing Real Content
[5:00] Stats from Ahrefs: AI on 76% of New Webpages
[6:15] Google’s Former CEO: AI to Detect AI
[7:30] Tools That Detect AI-Generated Text
[9:10] Why Detection Tools Fall Short (for Now)
[10:45] Advice for Bloggers: Imperfect, Human, Authentic Content

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This episode explores the concept of E-E-A-T—Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness—and how it plays a critical role in building a credible website, especially in the age of AI-generated content. Meredith's husband explains how site owners can improve their perceived authority through credentials, affiliations, backlinks, and content transparency. These factors not only build user trust but also align with Google’s evolving expectations for inclusion in AI search results.

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[0:00] Episode 151
[0:24] Intro to E-E-A-T and survey results
[1:28] AI-generated content and why E-E-A-T matters more now
[2:11] How Google developed its algorithm using human input
[3:06] E-E-A-T is not a direct ranking factor—but its components are
[4:06] Real-world parallels: professional credentials as credibility
[5:28] Demonstrating authority through affiliations and publications
[6:42] Linking to credentials and reputable sources
[7:13] Thinking like a user to evaluate trust signals
[7:45] Why E-E-A-T is even more critical in the AI era
[9:00] Mention of AI course and how to get access

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In this episode, Meredith's husband previews an upcoming mini-course on how to get your website into AI search results, following new guidance from Google and SEMrush. He also shares surprising 2025 AI adoption statistics, including global usage trends, industry applications, and AI's educational impact. 

Timestamps

[0:24] Pre-announcement: AI Mini-Course for Website Owners
[0:56] Google’s First Guidance on AI Search Results
[1:46] Updated AI Usage Statistics for 2025
[3:36] Global AI Adoption Surpasses Mobile
[4:34] Emerging Economies Outpacing Advanced Ones in AI Usage
[6:23] Generational Gaps in AI Expertise
[7:23] AI Use Cases: Teachers, Smart Homes, and Learning
[9:36] AI in Medicine and Robot-Assisted Surgeries
[11:21] Business Adoption of AI and ROI Challenges
[12:47] AI Risks: Jailbreaking, Energy Use, and Hallucination Rates

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In this episode, Meredith's husband critiques Squarespace's recent SEO update, describing it as a mostly superficial improvement without real functional value, masking the same ineffective SEO advice previously offered by Squarespace. He offers a couple of tips for Squarespace and a free trial for the Squarespace Fundamentals 

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[0:24] Frustration with the original Squarespace SEO episode
[1:45] Visual updates to Squarespace’s SEO tools—no real improvements
[2:22] Comparing Squarespace to Yelp in terms of user support
[3:18] Inconsistent rollout of new SEO UI across Squarespace accounts
[4:20] Why the original episode was scrapped in favor of more practical advice
[5:00] Ignoring Squarespace’s SEO checklist and why it’s not helpful
[5:32] Introducing the Squarespace Fundamentals guide
[5:54] Using Squarespace’s AI tool for image alt text
[6:40] AI-generated meta descriptions and bulk editing tip
[7:06] Similar tools likely coming soon (Wix, WordPress, Showit, etc)

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In this episode, Meredith and her husband discuss the importance of consistency—rather than constant effort—when it comes to SEO. The key takeaway: long-term, sustainable progress in SEO comes from finding a manageable rhythm and sticking to it consistently, rather than trying to do everything all at once.

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[0:24] Squarespace Changes Again
[1:03] Superficial SEO Improvements by Squarespace
[1:30] The Goldilocks Problem of SEO
[2:03] Constant vs. Consistent SEO
[2:33] The Gym in January Analogy
[4:00] The Pitfall of Undercommitting
[5:00] Finding a Sustainable SEO Rhythm
[6:00] A Baseball Story: Effort Over Talent
[7:51] Common SEO Overcommitment Mistakes
[8:53] How Often Should You Blog?

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In this episode, Meredith and her husband discuss the pros and cons of using Squarespace as a website platform, particularly focusing on its limitations for SEO. While Squarespace is praised for its ease of use, it’s not recommended for long-term business growth due to its technical limitations. They suggest exploring Wix as a more SEO-friendly alternative. The episode introduces a “fundamentals” mini-course to help Squarespace users avoid common pitfalls and make more strategic platform decisions.

Timestamps

[0:24] Sexy Voice and Intro
 [0:44] Who This Episode Is For
 [1:24] Core Issue with Squarespace: SEO Limitations
 [2:05] Squarespace Is Easy—but Not Built for Growth
 [3:30] Lessons Learned from Using Squarespace
 [4:04] Introducing the Squarespace Fundamentals Mini-Course
 [4:44] Wix as a Surprising SEO-Friendly Alternative
 [5:45] Why Google’s Praise of Wix Matters
 [6:13] Comparing Squarespace and Wix for Beginners
 [7:48] How to Access the Mini-Course for Free

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What began as a quick SEO tip while Meredith was swimming with whales in Tonga evolved into a comprehensive Fundamentals Series ShowIt, WordPress, and Squarespace users.

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In this episode...
[0:24] Origin of the Fundamentals series for Showit users
[1:08] Why Showit needs specific SEO guidance
[2:37] What is WYSIWYG and Showit’s visual interface
[4:03] How Showit splits sites between Showit and WordPress
[5:00] The unique problem of dual sitemaps
[5:20] Configuring Yoast properly for Showit blogs
[5:54] Connecting Google tools (Analytics and Search Console)
[6:48] How to monitor Google Search Console after setup
[7:41] Why Google Business Profile is also a “fundamental”
[8:20] Thank-you message and free access for contributors

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