Voices of Search // A Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Content Marketing Podcast

Louisa Frahm, SEO Manager at ESPN, discusses the evolving landscape of sports marketing and the integration of SEO strategies. She emphasizes the importance of understanding digital trends to keep sports content engaging and accessible. By leveraging SEO, Louisa explains how ESPN stays ahead in a competitive market

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Dmitry Dragilev, Growth Advisor at Mangools, discusses the strategic shift from backlink dependency to a content-centric SEO approach. He explains how identifying specific weaknesses in search engine results, such as outdated content or poor readability scores, can reveal keywords that websites can rank for more easily. By focusing on content quality and relevance, Dmitry highlights how businesses can enhance their visibility and ranking on Google without heavily relying on backlinks. Today, Dmitry talks about optimizing content to naturally attract traffic and improve search engine results. Show Notes

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• Dmitry Dragilev: Website // LinkedIn
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• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Lily Ray, SEO Director at Amsive, discusses the intricacies of Google Discover and how brands can leverage it to enhance their visibility. She explains the importance of high-quality, engaging content and the role of user interaction signals in influencing visibility on this platform. With her expertise, Lily provides actionable insights for businesses aiming to improve their performance on Google Discover. Show Notes

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•  Lily Ray: Website // LinkedIn
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• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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VP of SEO Strategy & Research at Amsive, Lily Ray, discusses the future of search with big changes on the horizon. On this episode, Lily shares her perspectives on: multi-channel, multi-modal SEO strategies for future growth, the diminishing returns of traditional SEO content scaling, introduction to Google Discover and its significance, strategies for optimizing content for Google Discover, and the impact of AI and machine learning on SEO. Show Notes

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

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Cindy Krum, CEO of Mobile Moxie, discusses the evolving landscape of Google's crawling and indexing processes. She highlights the shift from separate mobile domains to responsive design and AMP, emphasizing the importance of clean URL structures and efficient rendering. Krum theorizes that Google uses Chrome data for rendering and indexing, which impacts SEO strategies. She advises SEOs to diversify traffic sources and use secondary analytics platforms to reduce reliance on Google. Krum also notes the potential for Google to use personalized data from Chrome for ranking, complicating the SEO landscape further. Show Notes

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• Cindy Krum: Website // LinkedIn
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• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Gabrio Linari and Cien Salon discuss the importance of conversation-led marketing, emphasizing the shift from traditional SEO to AI-driven strategies. They highlight the benefits of integrating AI tools like ChatGPT and Claude for personalized user experiences. Gabrio shares his "aha moment" when he realized the potential of AI in enhancing product discovery and user engagement. They introduce "Rocky Four," a new product combining traditional SEO with AI marketing. Cien explains how AI can provide more contextual and user-specific recommendations, contrasting it with the keyword-focused approach of Google. They stress the need for businesses to adapt, collect data, and leverage AI to stay relevant and competitive.

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• Gabrio Linari: Website // LinkedIn
• Cien Salon: Website // LinkedIn

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Vincenzo Musumeci, a key figure at Vodafone Spain, discusses the strategic use of SEO data to drive business insights within large corporations. He explores how analyzing search engine trends and data can reveal critical information about market demands and customer preferences. By leveraging SEO insights, Vincenzo illustrates how companies can make informed decisions to enhance their market position.  Show Notes

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•  Vincenzo Musumeci: Website // LinkedIn
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• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Vincenzo Musumeci, from Vodafone Spain, discusses the evolution from SEO to findability within the company. He explores how enhancing online visibility goes beyond traditional search engine optimization, focusing on comprehensive strategies that encompass the entire digital presence. Vincenzo shares insights on integrating various digital marketing tools to improve user engagement and drive traffic. Show Notes

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

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The panel discussed the evolving landscape of SEO, emphasizing the impact of AI on search engines and the industry. Mike King argued that Google's dominance is unlikely to be challenged unless the government intervenes, citing their vast data and technological advantages. Jordan Koene countered, predicting a competitive shift with AI tools like OpenAI eroding Google's market share. Martha van Berkel highlighted the importance of knowledge graphs and data architecture. The discussion also covered the need for SEOs to adapt by focusing on strategic thinking, understanding business objectives, and leveraging new AI tools. The panel agreed on the necessity of continuous learning and curiosity to stay relevant in the evolving SEO landscape. Show Notes

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

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Greg Gifford, COO at Search Lab, discusses the importance of Google Business Profile (GBP) optimization for local SEO. He explains that local SEO involves relevance, prominence, and proximity, unlike traditional SEO which focuses solely on relevance and prominence. Gifford emphasizes the significance of filling out all GBP fields accurately, especially the primary category and hours of operation. He advises against using unrelated categories and highlights the impact of reviews, noting that businesses should actively ask for positive reviews. Gifford also addresses the challenges of managing multiple locations and the importance of staying compliant with Google's policies and FTC regulations to avoid suspensions. Show Notes

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

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