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  • Rank Higher Using Entities & Schema with Simon Cornelius: SEO Vault episode 218

    Highlights From The Episode:

    • In this episode, we're joined by the brilliant Simon Cornelius, who unravels the first key highlight – the power of entities and schema. Simon takes us on a journey, revealing how these tools can become your SEO secret sauce, helping Google truly understand the essence of your website.
    • Dive deep with hosts Mark and Mike as they showcase the seamless integration of a cutting-edge dashboard with Google Analytics and Search Console.
    • The adventure continues as Simon guides us through connecting entities in Google's vast Knowledge Graph. Pro tips on reinforcing relationships between entities ensure you're armed with the knowledge to dominate the SEO landscape.

    SEO Discussion with Mark & Simon:

    0:00 Introduction

    01:44 Integration of our new dashboard w/ Google Analytics & Google Search Console

    07:45 Entities and schema

    12:39 Simplifying concepts to rank higher

    23:27 Connecting Entities in Google's Knowledge Graph 

    29:09 How to connect entities in the Knowledge Graph with schema.zone

    40:29 Reinforce the relationship of entities in the knowledge graph

    57:50 Where to find Simon

    Recent SEO News:

    • Google Search Algorithm Ranking Update Winter Blast Continues
    • Report: Google Local Ranking Now Looks If A Business Is Open Or Closed (Business Hours)
    • Google SGE Tests Export To Gmail & Google Docs
    • Bing Introduces Deep Search & Other AI Copilot Enhancements
    1 hr 1 min
  • Press & SERP Notes SEO Tests + Product Improvements & More: SEO Vault Episode 217

    Highlights From The Episode:

    • Explore the secrets behind the recent enhancements to our SEO products, promising not just an ascent in rankings but a complete paradigm shift. We also go through our recent SEO tests and the incorporation of Google Notes in SERPs.
    • Exploring the power of Premium X (formerly Twitter), the hosts discussed how it goes beyond a standard social account, offering ad credits and valuable features to boost business exposure.
    • Mike spills the beans on how AI extends beyond words, offering a sneak peek into the transformative potential of AI for images.

    SEO Discussion with Mark & Sophie:

    0:00 Introduction

    01:04 Improvements to our SEO products 

    05:39 Press SEO test conclusions 

    06:28 Google Notes - what we’re testing 

    09:37 Unstructured citations with Notes

    13:44 Benefits of Premium X (formerly Twitter)

    15:18 Increasing exposure: Business Twitter accounts with ad credits

    19:55 The future of the AI world & OpenAI

    22:50 How Mike is pushing AI models

    25:11 Handy AI image uses

    Recent SEO News:

    • Google Local Photos Results With Heart & Other Reactions
    • Google November 2023 Core Update Finished Rolling Out


    28 min
  • Google Notes Live & Indexing + Crawler Changes & Power Of Press: SEO Vault Episode 216

    Highlights From The Episode:

    • In this episode, Mark and Mike unveil the power of Google Notes. Discover how these notes are not only making waves in the SERPs but are also getting indexed, unlocking new possibilities for elevating your website’s visibility and engagement.
    • They break down the recent changes in Google’s Site Crawler, providing valuable insights into the shifts that might impact your SEO strategy.
    • They discuss a recent PR SEO Mad Scientist test showcasing the influence of press services in AI Generative Results. Find out how AP News and Yahoo Finance PRs are taking the lead in the world of AI-driven SEO.

    SEO Discussion With Mark:

    0:00 Introduction

    01:26 St. Jude’s Donation from Black Friday sale

    02:32 Create Data-Driven Content with Mark’s new training

    04:49 SEO Testing Library on the way

    06:45 The power of press services in AI Generative Results

    09:48 Google Notes Update: showing in SERPs (& indexing)

    11:41 Changes in Google’s Site Crawler

    16:15 Google’s Use of Big Data for Predictions

    23:14 Revolutionizing your agency’s content creation with our AI content tool

    25:04 Closing Remarks

    Recent SEO News:

    • Google notes feature indexable and showing in SERPs
    • Google: No Estimate For Completion Of November Core & Reviews Updates
    • Google Crawl Rate Setting Going Away & Googlebot To Lower Minimum Crawl Speed
    • Google Bard Can Now Understand YouTube Videos


    27 min
  • Crucial Components of Campaigns SEOs Often Overlook & Google Notes in SERPs: SEO Vault Episode 215

    Highlights From The Episode:

    • Mark, Mike, and Sophie announce our Black Friday sale and promotion, including a grand prize named "A Thousand Moments with Mark."
    • They provide insights into upcoming changes in the Web 2.0 Ranker dashboard, transforming it into a comprehensive experience with high-level integrations and additional features.
    • The episode concludes with a discussion on the weaponization of DMCA notices, highlighting a case involving Lex Lumina PLLC.

    SEO Discussion with Mark and Sophie:

    Recent SEO News:

    • Google Sues Over Fraudulent & Weaponized DMCA Takedown Requests
    • Google launches new personal search experience with follow button and personalized ranking
    • Google Search Labs Adds Notes To Search Results
    1 hr 7 min
  • Ranking Impact of Press Releases SEO Test, How to Find Authority Press & More: SEO Vault Episode 214

    Highlights From The Episode:

    • The hosts delve deep into the intricacies of a press release strategy that not only boosted rankings but fundamentally transformed website traffic.
    • Join the conversation as the hosts discuss Mark's expert tips on crafting content that goes beyond engagement. Learn how to claim digital dominance and elevate your content strategy to stand out in the crowded digital landscape.
    • The hosts explore the impact of our new AI content tool, on accessibility and usability, providing a game-changing tool for your digital arsenal.

    SEO Discussion with Mark and Sophie:

    0:00 Introduction to the SEO Vault

    01:18 Details on the updates on our Press Release Services

    03:18 SEO testing using our updated press services

    10:25 Mark’s new upcoming training on content planning training and its uniqueness

    16:50 The dynamics of free and paid content

    21:17 How to unlock the free content tool for the Agency Partnership Program (APP) program

    38:47 The progress and features of the revamped Link Rec tool

    42:56 The early bird offer of our upcoming Black Friday Sale

    45:02 The November core update and its volatility.

    50:20 Noting instances where authoritative sites don't provide helpful content.

    51:55 Conclusion

    Recent SEO News:

    • Google November 2023 Core Update Is Super Volatile & Super Fast
    • Google November 2023 Reviews Update Rolling Out


    52 min
  • AI Writing v. Human Content + Custom Signals SEO Test Update: SEO Vault Episode 213

    Highlights From The Episode

    • Mark, Mike and Sophie delved into AI content tools, AI-generated rap, and the role of AI in different marketing strategies.
    • They open up about client acquisition, SEO testing updates, and the latest SEO trends. Gain invaluable insights into transparent client engagement and effective SEO strategies.

    SEO Discussion with Mark and Sophie

    0:00 Introduction to the SEO Vault

    02:21 How to Unlock the NEW Tools Suite from Web 2.0 Ranker

    07:07 Relaunching our Agency Partnership Program

    18:23 Agency Accelerator with Mark (+ More BF Deals)

    30:32 The importance of product positioning and sales systems

    31:56 Impact of Custom Signal building: SEO Mad Scientist test update

    40:23 Using GPT-4 and open-source LLMs

    42:00 Increase efficiency with custom instructions in ChatGPT

    45:32 Writing styles and the balance between storytelling and matter-of-fact content

    55:36 Role of AI in different types of marketing

    57:28 November core update (& other recent updates)

    01:05:53 How AI will impact structured data and data-driven answers (Google's helpful content update)

    01:09:17 AI's role in data-driven versus experiential content

    1 hr 13 min
  • How To Best Leverage AI Content In All Aspects of Your Agency: SEO Vault Episode 212

    Highlights From The Episode:

    • Mark and Mike explored how AI is revolutionizing marketing, with a focus on creating captivating content and eye-catching images using tools like Web 20 AI content tool.
    • The hosts dissected the intricate world of SEO, covering core algorithm updates, the importance of CTR testing, and the complexities of international SEO.
    • Mark and Mike offered a glimpse into the future of AI in design and marketing, highlighting AI's role in copywriting, the power of enthusiasm in sales, and the blending lines between AI and human-generated content.

    SEO Discussion with Mark:

    0:00 Introduction

    01:17 Meet the Web 20 AI Content Tool build for agencies

    06:07 Dashboard and Core Algorithm Update

    12:58 CTR Testing and Content-Length

    24:29 Strategies to best use AI for content and emails

    25:53 Internationalization and multilingual sites

    27:25 Challenges in the SEO industry

    35:47 Creating AI-enhanced content

    40:31 The use of AI, particularly DALL-E, for creating images and graphics for various purposes

    43:06 Future of AI in design and marketing

    Recent SEO News

    • Google October 2023 Core Update Finished Rolling Out
    • Google testing user generated images for product results
    • Google About This Image Now Live With Recency Of Image, AI Details & More
    47 min
  • Are SEO Tools Price Gouging? + Relevancy v Links SEO Test, AI Images & More - SEO Vault Episode 211

    Highlights From The Episode:

    • Mike and Mark delved into the transformative potential of AI-powered content creation, highlighting its ability to save time and generate high-quality, audience-focused content.
    • The conversation turned to the intriguing world of AI-generated art, where Mike and Mark discussed its impact on artistic expression and creativity.
    • The hosts provided insights into topical relevance testing, revealing its results and how it can help target audiences with precision.

    SEO Discussion with Mark:

    0:00 Introduction

    0:42 Halloween sale details

    3:04 Details about our new AI content tool

    9:21 Rebranding and Changing AI Landscape

    10:37 The importance of value-added features in AI tools

    12:36 Topical relevance testing and its results

    20:22 Ahrefs and their pricing model

    29:06 Conversations about legacy accounts, pricing changes, and the importance of treating legacy customers with care

    31:12 AI in image creation

    47:20 Thoughts on the value of AI-generated art and its impact on artistic expression

    Recent SEO News

    • Google October 2023 Core Update Finished Rolling Out
    • Google Local Pack Tests Card Design For Reviews, Menu & More
    • Google Places 'Shop All Deals' Banner In The Search Results
    • Google October 2023 Spam Update Finished Rolling Out
    55 min
  • Uncover Success Secrets In Branding, SEO Testing, And Podcasting With SEO Vault 210

    Highlights From The Episode:

    • Mark, Mike, and Sophie take you on an exciting journey through the realms of SEO, branding, and podcasting.
    • The trio emphasized the importance of transparency in SEO practices, illustrating how it can build trust with clients, attract more business, and nurture lasting client relationships.

    SEO Discussion With Mark Luckenbaugh & Sophie Allen

    0:00 Introduction

    01:49 Halloween sale discussion

    03:52 Q4 Webinar Recap

    07:04 Discussion on the impact of digital brand building on rankings.

    13:09 SEO Mad Scientist Update: Ongoing topical relevance testing for content.

    16:15 Content Generation tools

    18:35 New PR tests and the effectiveness of press releases for SEO.

    34:30 Emphasis on the importance of SEO testing for insights into effective strategies.

    35:35 Discussion on the benefits of transparent SEO practices for building client trust.

    36:12 Importance of effective sales strategies and providing clients with clear roadmaps.

    36:43 Challenges in maintaining client relationships, including changing account managers.

    49: 47 Failing Forward in SEO

    Recent SEO News

    • Check your business attributes – there are reports of Google auto-updating these
    • Ad serving and spending bugs reported recently, so check your ad accounts!


    52 min
  • Unlocking The Power Of AI: Revolutionizing Content Creation And Strategies In SEO Vault 209

    In this episode of the SEO vault, we dive deep into the world of AI-powered content creation with Mike, Mark, and Sophie. Join us as we discuss the impact of AI content tools, their potential in SEO, and their role in affiliate marketing. Discover how AI-generated content is changing the game and explore the ethical considerations surrounding its use. Plus, stay tuned for a fascinating discussion on the rise of deepfake audio technology.

    If you're curious about the future of content creation and the influence of AI content tools, this episode is a must-watch! Don't miss out on the insights and predictions from industry professionals.

    59 min

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