How Learning Language Models are affecting search

Ah AI, it's all everyone's talking about and utterly fascinating, yet also boring as bat poo at the same time. While some are using AI to create new tools and innovate, my partner, the WordPress guy, is doing amazing things, most of us are using it to make AI versions of themselves as dogs or creating rubbish lists of two-word keywords in ChatGPT.

So how will AI affect SEO, and what do we really need to know to make the best use of it in our small businesses? Today I'm talking to an AI guru who will shed some light on this hot topic.

Tune in to learn: 

• What types of AI are relevant to SEO

• How AI overviews work

• Whether you should optimise your site for ChatGPT

• Why AI and LLMs are not the end of SEO

• Common mistakes business owners make when using Claude or ChatGPT to generate content for their sites

• What type of content is still relevant to add to your site

•  How to use AI in your business in a positive way

• Matthew’s thoughts on a ‘zero click’ future, and why it isn’t as dire as it seems

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Using keywords to showcase my creative business on Google

Getting SEO advice is one thing, but how much of it is really doable for the average business human? 

In my reality SEO episodes, I talk to real life people and get the truth about how they use SEO and digital marketing to improve their business. 

Today I'm talking to a former student of the Recipe for SEO Success course, Rebecca Eddison.

We'll chat about how Bec got her start in SEO, the digital marketing highs and lows, and the challenges she's faced along the way.

Useful resources: 

• Umina Beach Book Nook

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Hey there, it's Kate Toon, here to sprinkle some SEO seasoning on your day with the Recipe for SEO Success Podcast.

Today, we've got a delightful dish brewing with the incredible Sally Mills. We're diving into Google Search Console—the boring, yet indispensable, cousin of Google Analytics.

Often overlooked, this tool is a treasure trove for businesses, helping whip up insights into your website's performance, show you which keywords bring visitors to your door, and even help you spot those pesky errors that need a quick fix. So, grab your aprons and let's cook up some SEO magic that will elevate your business to new heights.

Tune in to learn: 

• What the point of Google Search Console is

• Why you should set up your Google Search Console account

• How to find out if your site has been crawled and indexed

• What to do when you have 500 errors

• What data you can get out of Google Search Console about mobile usability

• What Core Web Vitals are

• How to keep track of your keywords with Google Search Console

• How to see what backlinks are driving traffic to you

• Sally’s top tips for getting the most out of Google Search Console

Useful resources: 

• Google Search Console

• Lighthouse

• Keywords Everywhere

• Bing Webmaster Tools

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Building recognition for your brand and profile

Welcome to another exciting episode of the Recipe for SEO Success podcast, hosted by yours truly, Kate Toon. Today, I'm thrilled to bring you an episode that promises to revolutionize your approach to link building. I've invited the incredible Christopher Panteli to join us, a master in the art of securing the most coveted links on the planet. Together, we'll explore practical strategies and insider tips that will empower you to craft these critical connections yourself. 

Whether you're a seasoned SEO guru or taking your first steps into the land of Google, our insights will guide you to enhance your online authority and boost your search rankings. So, grab a cup of tea and prepare to transform your SEO strategy as we delve into the fascinating world of link acquisition.

Tune in to learn: 

• Why link-building is so important

• How digital PR link-building differs from other nefarious link-building

• How small businesses can start building links locally and pitching for stories

• How to get value out of an unlinked mention online

• Different strategies for putting your expertise out there

• Why being featured or published can boost your trust factor

• What common mistakes to avoid when engaging with the media

Useful resources: 

• HARO

• SourceBottle

• Qwoted

• PressPlugs

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Welcome to another mouth-watering episode of the Recipe for SEO Success podcast. I'm your host, Kate Toon, the head chef in this delightful digital kitchen where we whip up scrumptious SEO strategies to elevate your online presence. Today we're diving into the tantalizing world of e-commerce SEO, sprinkling a dash of insight on the latest search engine result pages changes.

Joining us at the table is the insightful Jason Mun, who's here to guide us newbies through this ever-evolving landscape. So sharpen your SEO forks and knives because we're about to serve up some seriously actionable advice that'll have your e-commerce efforts rising to the top, like a perfectly baked souffle. Let's get cooking.

Tune in to learn: 

• What Google has recently changed in the SERPs that impacts ecommerce businesses

• How to be featured in Google’s SERP organic shopping carousel

• What impacts your ability to appear in the carousel

• How product reviews can help boost your visibility

• How labels can help you advertise your sales in Google Merchant Center

• How you can reduce your workload and optimise your products

• How Google’s brand knowledge panel works

• Jason’s advice for ecommerce stores trying to build up their brand entity

• How important category pages are, and why you should focus on them.

Useful resources: 

• SEO-Friendly Product Description Template

• Google Merchant Center

• Ecommerce SEO in 2025 with Louis Smith (NEWBIE)

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It's a Toon tip day, and I want to talk to you about intrusive interstitials (aka pop ups).

Now, there's one funny thing about Google. Well, there's many funny things about Google, but one of them is the way they refer to things, they do have a rather la-di-doodle way of talking about things. So they talk about intrusive interstitials being a problem on websites, and what they mean by that is pop-ups. So, today I wanna talk about pop-ups and their impact on your ability to rank,  sell, build customer loyalty and keep people on your site.

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If you’re listening to this podcast, you’re probably already trying to save money by doing SEO yourself. 

But one of the biggest struggles for people doing DIY SEO is building backlinks. 

That’s often why they resort to using an SEO agency, and let’s be honest, good SEO agencies aren’t cheap.  

That’s because building quality backlinks takes a big amount of time. You’ve got to build the relationship, you’ve got to get the good content out there and even then it can take a while for those links to flow through. 

But today I’ve got an amazing guest on to talk about a revolutionary idea: Can you still rank well without link-building?

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• What a backlink is, and what it does

• How you can still compete with competitors that invest heavily in backlinks

• How small local businesses can create great content that organically gets shared online

• How to assess what kind of content Google is prioritising in your niche or industry

• How using Google Analytics can show you how people engage with your website

• Why click-through rate is important to focus on

Useful resources: 

• What the eff are entities in SEO? with Nik Ranger (NEWBIE)

• Banned Books Brochure

• SEO Forecasting: How to Predict and Plan the Future with Dan Petrovic (NEWBIE)

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If you bought a small bookshop in a coastal town, in pretty much the middle of nowhere, what would you do to make it a success? In this episode, I'm going to be telling you exactly what I've done to try and make my new bookshop, Umina Beach Book Nook, rank well on Google and build a community of loyal and loving fans. It's going to be a combination of marketing, copywriting, SEO, a whole lot of hard work.

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Getting people through the door can be a constant struggle, which is why SEO is so important for local businesses.I know this for real now that I have a bookshop.

But with all the changes Google has made, how do you stand out in the local pack? Is the local pack even a thing anymore?

Today I’m chatting with a Local SEO expert about the latest advice, so stay Tooned.

• What local SEO is, and how it differs from normal organic SEO
• How search intent and local results work
• How to appear on the local pack
• Why your Google Business Profile is so important
• How to appear in the top three of the map pack
• Why the Q&A section of your Google Business Profile is so powerful
• How to manage negative reviews 
• How local link building differs from regular link building. 
• How to connect more within your community to raise awareness of your business

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• Ultimate SEO Checklist

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It's Toon Tip time, and your trusty host, me, is here today to tackle that ever elusive question swirling in the minds of digital marketing managers everywhere. How long does it really take for SEO to work? Is it a sprint? A marathon, or maybe a bit of both?

Today we're going to be diving into timelines, managing expectations, and maybe even giving you the patience you need to see your glorious search engine rankings soar. Let's get stuck in.

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