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Let's talk about how SEO = branding.
Join us for a conversation about the integration of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and branding.
Sign Up For Our three-day challenge.
The challenge is designed to help businesses optimize their websites and improve their branding efforts.
Join as a FOUNDING MEMBER of the SEO SQUAD.
Host Crystal Waddell discusses the profound link between SEO and branding, explaining that SEO is how the internet describes your business while offline.
Joined by her friend and business partner, Rachael Spiewak, they discuss their upcoming three-day challenge, which has helped lead to the launch of an SEO membership, the 'SEO Squad.'
This membership enables business owners to better optimize their websites and features different tiers to accommodate individuals at differing points in their entrepreneurial journey.
A key focus of this episode is the power of niche branding and the importance of being 'niche famous.' Shout out to Tom Earl for that phrase!
The three-day challenge discussed will take place again at the end of February, free for all who want to participate and supercharge their SEO.
00:00 Introduction to SEO as Branding
00:57 Discussion on Three Day Challenges
01:06 The Journey of Launching an SEO Membership
02:51 The Concept of Founder's Launch
06:06 The Upcoming Three Day Challenge
09:43 The Importance of SEO in Branding
14:10 The Power of Niche Fame in SEO
19:53 The SEO Squad: A Community for SEO Learning
Text me your questions or comments!
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at aise
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at
Support the show
Is your Shopify store quietly losing sales? Run the free, 5-minute self-check →
Book a Strategy Call With Crystal!
Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast!
AFFILIATE LINKS:
SEO TOOLS :
Keywords Everywhere: My favorite keyword research tool!
Get SurferSEO! The ultimate content creation tool!
E-COMMERCE TOOLS:
Start your Shopify Store! (use my link)
Klaviyo: The leader in Ecommerce Email
Grid and Pixel: Get John and his team's help in setting up your flows and campaigns!
SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS:
Metricool (Awesome and easy to use social media scheduler!)
Note:
If you mak...
How often do you reflect on the state of your business? I start every year with a SWOT to determine strategic priorities.
This episode walks through my monthly reflection, of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats in my business.
Key Takeaways
Text me your questions or comments!
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at
Support the show
Is your Shopify store quietly losing sales? Run the free, 5-minute self-check →
Book a Strategy Call With Crystal!
Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast!
AFFILIATE LINKS:
SEO TOOLS :
Keywords Everywhere: My favorite keyword research tool!
Get SurferSEO! The ultimate content creation tool!
E-COMMERCE TOOLS:
Start your Shopify Store! (use my link)
Klaviyo: The leader in Ecommerce Email
Grid and Pixel: Get John and his team's help in setting up your flows and campaigns!
SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS:
Metricool (Awesome and easy to use social media scheduler!)
Note:
If you mak...
Join me for a deep conversation with Ola King, who shares his intriguing journey – from being a popular [and underage!] local DJ and music producer to making an impact in the SEO industry.
Below is a summary of the main topics discussed:
For more insights from Ola King, you can reach out to him through his website, LinkedIn, or X.
Don't forget to subscribe to the Simple and Smart SEO Show and share it with others interested in SEO and UX!
Text me your questions or comments!
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at aise
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at
Support the show
Is your Shopify store quietly losing sales? Run the free, 5-minute self-check →
Book a Strategy Call With Crystal!
Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast!
AFFILIATE LINKS:
SEO TOOLS :
Keywords Everywhere: My favorite keyword research tool!
Get SurferSEO! The ultimate content creation tool!
E-COMMERCE TOOLS:
Start your Shopify Store! (use my link)
Klaviyo: The leader in Ecommerce Email
Grid and Pixel: Get John and his team's help in setting up your flows and campaigns!
SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS:
Metricool (Awesome and easy to use social media scheduler!)
Note:
If you mak...
We're celebrating like crazy because our Shopify CollageandWood.com sales have jumped up by 80% compared to last year - all thanks to our SEO strategy.
Now, onto the super exciting part - we had our third meeting for the SEO Squad. Imagine a group of go-getter entrepreneurs, just like us, all pumped up to master SEO. Sounds great, right?
We're officially launching next month and you can hop on board the challenge at threedaychallenge.com/seo. If you join now, you can lock in a cool $20/month rate.
We also took a look at where our traffic is coming from. Pinterest has been our star off page SEO driver, bringing in over 3,000 visitors this month alone.
And our blog? It's been on fire with organic search sending us 8.8 thousand visitors this month.
Oh, and get this, we had a $1000 sales day! Can you believe it?
Also Honeybook confirmed what Kris Daria told us on Wednesday about the email changes coming February 1, 2024: always use a branded domain email if possible.
So, that's the scoop from our end. Here's to another week of hustling, learning, and smashing goals!
Keep following through!
Join the Founding Members through February 15, 2024
Text me your questions or comments!
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at
Support the show
Is your Shopify store quietly losing sales? Run the free, 5-minute self-check →
Book a Strategy Call With Crystal!
Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast!
AFFILIATE LINKS:
SEO TOOLS :
Keywords Everywhere: My favorite keyword research tool!
Get SurferSEO! The ultimate content creation tool!
E-COMMERCE TOOLS:
Start your Shopify Store! (use my link)
Klaviyo: The leader in Ecommerce Email
Grid and Pixel: Get John and his team's help in setting up your flows and campaigns!
SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS:
Metricool (Awesome and easy to use social media scheduler!)
Note:
If you mak...
On Feb. 1, Google and Yahoo are changing email deliverability standards. Is your business ready?
In today's show, Klaviyo email marketing expert Kris Daria joins us.
Kris started with large ecommerce brands before branching out on her own to help small businesses.
We go wayyyy back to Clubhouse circa 2020.
Kris has an incredible knack for making email marketing approachable!
Here's the big takeaways:
1. Google and Yahoo are implementing stricter email spam prevention measures on February 1, 2024.
2. Kris's tips for smaller brands when it comes to email marketing:
3. Definitions of email terms:
Connect with Kris:
Website + Free Klaviyo Email Resources
Klaviyo Checklist
Cheryl Rerick’s deliverability webinar
Text me your questions or comments!
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at aise
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at
Support the show
Is your Shopify store quietly losing sales? Run the free, 5-minute self-check →
Book a Strategy Call With Crystal!
Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast!
AFFILIATE LINKS:
SEO TOOLS :
Keywords Everywhere: My favorite keyword research tool!
Get SurferSEO! The ultimate content creation tool!
E-COMMERCE TOOLS:
Start your Shopify Store! (use my link)
Klaviyo: The leader in Ecommerce Email
Grid and Pixel: Get John and his team's help in setting up your flows and campaigns!
SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS:
Metricool (Awesome and easy to use social media scheduler!)
Note:
If you mak...
Let's talk SEO Leadership skills!
Many thanks for SEO For Hire for having me on their Linkedin Live and Youtube Show!
Empowering Leadership and Strategies for Onboarding Employees - A Reflection
Some key areas I (Crystal Waddell) addressed include the importance of having an effective onboarding system for employees, the significance of setting clear job expectations, and how discipline can be discrete yet constructive.
I discussed the need for trust, empathy, and consistency in leadership, noting these are vital for building team relationships and fostering a productive and cooperative culture.
I tried encourages leaders to take a hands-on approach in understanding their employees beyond their job roles.
Lastly I invited you to an upcoming SEO challenge and stresses the importance of commemorating wins and encouraging self-reflection among team members.
00:00 Introduction and Weekly Recap
00:23 Reflections on LinkedIn Live with SEO for Hire
00:49 The Importance of Onboarding and Employee Expectations
03:00 The Role of Empathy and Trust in Leadership
05:03 Maintaining Consistency and Celebrating Wins
06:06 Conclusion and Invitation to SEO Challenge
Connect with Crystal Waddell
Website
Linkedin
IG / FB
Text me your questions or comments!
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at
Support the show
Is your Shopify store quietly losing sales? Run the free, 5-minute self-check →
Book a Strategy Call With Crystal!
Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast!
AFFILIATE LINKS:
SEO TOOLS :
Keywords Everywhere: My favorite keyword research tool!
Get SurferSEO! The ultimate content creation tool!
E-COMMERCE TOOLS:
Start your Shopify Store! (use my link)
Klaviyo: The leader in Ecommerce Email
Grid and Pixel: Get John and his team's help in setting up your flows and campaigns!
SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS:
Metricool (Awesome and easy to use social media scheduler!)
Note:
If you mak...
Today I discuss the changing landscape of SEO, alongside Google's evolving algorithms, and the rise of AI generated content with Demandsphere founder Ray Grieselhuber.
Ray gives us his insights on Google's new experimental project known as SGE (Search Generative Experience) and how it may affect the visibility of businesses online.
Ray also eplains the importance of localization and digital assets in boosting a company's online presence.
This convo is full of practical advice for small businesses and provides a deep understanding of the constantly changing world of SEO.
Connect with Ray Grieselhuber
DemandSphere Website
Linkedin
Twitter
02:14 Understanding E-commerce Beyond Traditional Perception
03:08 The Importance of SEO in E-commerce
03:18 Discussion on 'Product Led SEO' by Eli Schwartz
04:51 The Importance of User Experience in SEO
06:44 The Interconnection of SEO and UX Design
07:20 The Evolution of Rank Tracking
12:49 Understanding Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE)
15:22 The Impact of SGE on Businesses
16:24 The Shift from Keyword-based to Semantic-based Search
17:20 Understanding E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) in SEO
18:09 The Importance of Authenticity in Content Creation
22:00 The Concept of Digital Assets
25:12 Benefits of Google Search Console
25:31 Exploring Other SEO Tools
25:47 Understanding the Importance of Data and Analytics
25:55 The Future of SEO Industry
26:15 Mobile vs Desktop: Where to Focus?
28:20 The Difference Between Translation and Localization
29:32 Discussing Shopify and SEO
30:13 The Importance of Keywords in SEO
30:28 The Potential of Spanish Speaking Market in the US
30:47 The Importance of Understanding Your Audience
32:23 The Final Question: One Thing to Increase Website Visibility
Text me your questions or comments!
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at aise
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at
Support the show
Is your Shopify store quietly losing sales? Run the free, 5-minute self-check →
Book a Strategy Call With Crystal!
Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast!
AFFILIATE LINKS:
SEO TOOLS :
Keywords Everywhere: My favorite keyword research tool!
Get SurferSEO! The ultimate content creation tool!
E-COMMERCE TOOLS:
Start your Shopify Store! (use my link)
Klaviyo: The leader in Ecommerce Email
Grid and Pixel: Get John and his team's help in setting up your flows and campaigns!
SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS:
Metricool (Awesome and easy to use social media scheduler!)
Note:
If you mak...
It's all about creating linkable assets on this follow through Fridays!
You can see Crystal's examples here: Top College Athletes: Earnings & Valuations for Men and Women
In this video and podcast we take a look at the top earning college athletes in 2023-2024, focusing both on male and female athletes. For the female category, Olivia Dunne, a gymnast, and Angel Reese, a basketball player, take the top spots. While in the male category, Bronnie James, the son of LeBron James, Shadeur Sanders, the son of Deion Sanders, and Arch Manning, relative of the famous Manning football family, earn the highest. The rankings are based on their corresponding valuations from the website On3, which assesses each athlete's name image likeness potential money.
00:00 Introduction
00:00 Top Female Earners in College Sports
01:19 Transition to Male Athletes
01:35 Top Male Earners in College Sports
03:00 Interesting Facts about Top Earners in College Sports
03:14 Conclusion and Future Updates
Text me your questions or comments!
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at
Support the show
Is your Shopify store quietly losing sales? Run the free, 5-minute self-check →
Book a Strategy Call With Crystal!
Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast!
AFFILIATE LINKS:
SEO TOOLS :
Keywords Everywhere: My favorite keyword research tool!
Get SurferSEO! The ultimate content creation tool!
E-COMMERCE TOOLS:
Start your Shopify Store! (use my link)
Klaviyo: The leader in Ecommerce Email
Grid and Pixel: Get John and his team's help in setting up your flows and campaigns!
SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS:
Metricool (Awesome and easy to use social media scheduler!)
Note:
If you mak...
Want to identify and create relevant content for businesses? Today's guest, B2B content strategist Christine McLean Lewis shares her tip for leveraging diverse content marketing techniques to get in front of clients when they are in the market for your product!
Connect with Christine:
Website
LinkedIn
Christine's Content Strategy Process:
How to determine effectiveness:
Breaking down the customer journey:
Top advice for listeners:
Text me your questions or comments!
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at aise
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at
Support the show
Is your Shopify store quietly losing sales? Run the free, 5-minute self-check →
Book a Strategy Call With Crystal!
Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast!
AFFILIATE LINKS:
SEO TOOLS :
Keywords Everywhere: My favorite keyword research tool!
Get SurferSEO! The ultimate content creation tool!
E-COMMERCE TOOLS:
Start your Shopify Store! (use my link)
Klaviyo: The leader in Ecommerce Email
Grid and Pixel: Get John and his team's help in setting up your flows and campaigns!
SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS:
Metricool (Awesome and easy to use social media scheduler!)
Note:
If you mak...
Crystal Waddell, the host of the Simple and Smart SEO show podcast, shared some insights she had from implementing new strategies on her senior night gift store website.
Based on information from Matt Diamante and Andrew Holland, she optimized her website's keywords and started a paid e-book as her first digital product.
We've got a new format! Follow Through Fridays!
Let's talk search optimization:
"Traffic is vanity, profit is sanity." - Andrew Holland
Don't miss the FREE Supercharge Your SEO Challenge!
Share your progress and victories in your SEO journey!
Connect with Crystal
IG
FB
Linkedin
Text me your questions or comments!
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at
Support the show
Is your Shopify store quietly losing sales? Run the free, 5-minute self-check →
Book a Strategy Call With Crystal!
Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast!
AFFILIATE LINKS:
SEO TOOLS :
Keywords Everywhere: My favorite keyword research tool!
Get SurferSEO! The ultimate content creation tool!
E-COMMERCE TOOLS:
Start your Shopify Store! (use my link)
Klaviyo: The leader in Ecommerce Email
Grid and Pixel: Get John and his team's help in setting up your flows and campaigns!
SOCIAL MEDIA TOOLS:
Metricool (Awesome and easy to use social media scheduler!)
Note:
If you mak...
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Whether you’re just opening your Shopify store or looking to optimize an existing one, join us each week to simplify your marketing and grow your business on your own terms.

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