Founder at Knowatoa, Michael Buckbee, discusses how AI search technologies like ChatGPT and Perplexity are revolutionizing the SEO industry by uncovering new ranking opportunities for brands. In this episode, Michael shares his perspectives on: impact of Google's AI-driven search on organic growth strategies, differences between traditional and AI-driven search algorithms, role of deep learning in Google's AI search prioritization, user experience and search engine rankings in the AI era, and future implications of AI search on the SEO industry.

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Founder at Knowatoa, Michael Buckbee, discusses how Google's integration of AI into all search functionalities is reshaping brand strategies within AI services like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, and Gemini. In this episode, Michael shares his perspectives on: impact of Google's AI-driven search on organic growth strategies, differences between traditional and AI-driven search algorithms, role of deep learning in Google's AI search prioritization, user experience and search engine rankings in the AI era, future implications of AI search on the organic growth industry.

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Matthew Edgar, Partner and Technical SEO Consultant at Elementive, delves into technical SEO and user experience. Understanding the intricate relationship between website speed, SEO performance, and user experience is pivotal today. As users demand faster loading times and search engines prioritize user-centric metrics, measuring how speed impacts SEO and user experience is imperative for maintaining online visibility and satisfying audience expectations. Today, Matthew discusses measuring how speed impacts SEO and user experience.

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• The Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // Twitter
• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Matthew Edgar, Partner and Technical SEO Consultant at Elementive, delves into technical SEO and user experience. Despite the misconceptions surrounding core web vitals, they are not the biggest ranking factor. However, in an age where search engines are prioritizing user experience, we must ensure that our websites provide a positive experience for visitors when they click in from a search result. Today, Matthew discusses how core web vitals affect SEO.

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• The Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // Twitter
• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Jason Shafton, Founder and CEO of Winston Francois, delves into SEO for growth marketing. Measuring SEO’s effectiveness can be a challenge for growth marketers. Unlike other marketing channels with clear-cut key performance indicators (KPIs), SEO's impact is multifaceted and its results often require patience and time to bear fruit. Today Jason discusses the best ways to effectively measure SEO. 

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• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Jason Shafton, Founder and CEO of Winston Francois, delves into SEO for growth marketing. Effective growth marketing strategies leverage multiple channels, and SEO and content marketing are two levers that growth marketers can pull to achieve scale. However, understanding SEO's unique qualities is key to leveraging its potential. Today Jason discusses five things growth marketers need to understand about SEO.

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• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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President of AKvertise, Akvile DeFazio, discusses the intricacies of finding your perfect audience through targeted Meta ads. She explores how precise targeting and understanding audience behaviors can significantly enhance advertising effectiveness. Akvile shares insights on leveraging Meta's robust data to craft ads that resonate deeply with viewers, driving both engagement and conversions

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President of AKvertise, Akvile DeFazio, discusses creative strategies for designing scroll-stopping social media ads. In a digital age where attention is the new currency, Akvile shares insights on how to captivate and engage audiences effectively. She emphasizes the importance of understanding consumer behavior and leveraging visual storytelling to make an impact. Today, Akvile talks about harnessing these elements to create ads that not only catch the eye but also drive meaningful engagement. Show Notes

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• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Ruchika Batra, Director of Content Marketing and SEO at Birdseye, delves into SEO and content marketing. Integrating SEO into the content creation process isn't just about optimizing for search engines—it's about enhancing the overall user experience. By incorporating common-sense practices such as breaking up paragraphs, using bullet points, and including alt text for images, content becomes more accessible and engaging for all users. Today, Ruchika discusses integrating SEO into the content creation process.

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Ruchika Batra, Director of Content Marketing and SEO at Birdseye delves into SEO and content marketing. Effective content marketing relies on a balance between valuable content for the audience with SEO considerations. Striking this balance is challenging as content marketers focus on audience needs while SEO tends to focus on technical factors like keywords, neglecting the user experience. Today, Ruchika discusses SEO challenges in content marketing.

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• Ruchika Batra: Website // LinkedIn
• The Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // Twitter
• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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