Shae Bourdeaux, Senior Manager of SEO at Vivint Smart Home, explores optimizing digital content strategy with UX, SEO, and data metrics. The days of relying solely on keyword-stuffed content to achieve high rankings are long gone. Now, it's crucial to strike a balance between content optimization and a user-friendly experience by diversifying the elements that enhance the overall user experience. Today, Shae discusses UX and SEO’s impact on optimization strategy. Show Notes

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• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Jason Reid, SEO and Location Management Specialist at Quest Diagnostics, talks about SEO strategies in a changing macro environment from the perspective of a Fortune 500 SEO. Amid tech sector layoffs and budget cuts, people are exploring cost-effective ways to drive traffic to their pages. Consequently, many companies will be looking to SEO and this will inevitably lead to a surge in requests. Today, Jason discusses recession SEO, managing layoffs, and budget cuts.  Show Notes

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• Jason Reid: Website // LinkedIn
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• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Jason Reid, SEO and Location Management Specialist at Quest Diagnostics, talks about SEO strategies in a changing macro environment from the perspective of a Fortune 500 SEO. Enterprise SEO presents a set of unique challenges stemming from its scale and complexity. One major challenge is the often inadequate staffing for SEO within large organizations. Today, Jason discusses the unique challenges of being a Fortune 500 SEO. Show Notes

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

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Dan Smullen, Head of SEO at Betsperts Media & Technology Group, explores different approaches to building and managing your SEO teams. In the post-pandemic world, remote work is the new norm and this presents several opportunities and challenges. In the realm of SEO, remote work offers the advantage of access to a broader talent pool and increased flexibility but also brings challenges related to communication and team bonding. Today, Dan discusses remote versus in-house management of SEO teams. Show Notes

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

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Dan Smullen, Head of SEO at Betsperts Media & Technology Group, explores different approaches to building and managing your SEO teams. While SEO has no certification requirements, how you choose to navigate your career within the industry can greatly impact your opportunities and professional growth. Ultimately, whether you're a newcomer to the industry or an experienced SEO, the decision between an agency and an in-house role will have a significant impact on your career trajectory. Today, Dan discusses in-house versus agency SEO Show Notes

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• Dan Smullen: Website // LinkedIn
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• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Jarrett Weathersby, Global SEO Manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, talks about the challenges and opportunities within effective enterprise SEO management. At the enterprise level, optimizing the SEO process is a multifaceted endeavor that requires careful prioritization, aligning expectations and a strategic approach to technical execution. However, external factors such as Google core updates can impact performance, but it's our responsibility to communicate and set realistic expectations with stakeholders. Today, Jarrett discusses optimizing the SEO process at an enterprise level.  Show Notes

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

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Jarrett Weathersby, Global SEO Manager at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, talks about the challenges and opportunities within effective enterprise SEO management. In the dynamic world of enterprise SEO, securing stakeholder buy-in is not just about keywords and rankings; it's about aligning with the core business objectives. You need to speak the language of revenue growth, market share expansion, and brand authority to showcase the impact of SEO on the organization's bottom line. Today, Jarrett discusses getting stakeholder buy-in in SEO  Show Notes

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

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Amy Hyerczyk, Senior Manager of SEO, Product, and Strategy at Reverb, talks about SEO strategies and techniques to optimize marketplaces. Unlike other industries, when it comes to SEO, anyone with a curious mindset and the drive to tackle hard problems can enter the field and succeed. Particularly in the context of marketplace SEO, possessing fundamental SEO skills becomes the key to unlocking scalability. Today, Amy discusses technical SEO tricks for marketplaces. Show Notes

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

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Amy Hyerczyk, Senior Manager of SEO, Product, and Strategy at Reverb, talks about SEO strategies and techniques to optimize marketplaces. The value of SEO for any marketplace cannot be underestimated, and Reverb is no exception. With millions of ever-changing product pages, technical SEO plays a crucial role in ensuring visibility while allowing for the management of this musical instrument marketplace. Today, Amy discusses marketplace SEO. Show Notes

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

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Andrea Cordts, SEO Manager at PharmaCann, explores effective SEO strategies and collaborations in specialized industries. However, their collaboration can face challenges stemming from technical complexity, differing priorities, and the need to bridge the gap between technical expertise and SEO requirements. Today, Andrea discusses how SEO can work with devs.  Show Notes

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• Andrea Cordts: Website // LinkedIn
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