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

Greg Gifford, the expert from SearchLab, discusses executing successful local SEO through effective link-building strategies. He emphasizes the importance of building genuine local connections to enhance visibility and credibility online. By leveraging local partnerships and community engagement, businesses can significantly improve their search engine rankings. Today, Greg shares insights on how to identify and utilize local opportunities for link-building that can lead to lasting SEO success. 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
• The Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // Twitter
• 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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Ryan Jones, the expert behind SEOTesting, discusses strategies for succeeding against large companies with smaller budgets. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging unique strengths and smart SEO tactics to compete effectively. Ryan shares insights on how small businesses can maximize their resources to gain a competitive edge. Show Notes

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

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Ryan Jones, the expert behind SEOTesting, discusses the nuances of SEO testing and optimization. He emphasizes the importance of small businesses using smart, strategic SEO practices to compete against larger companies with more substantial budgets. By leveraging unique insights and efficient tools available at SEOTesting.com, Ryan illustrates how businesses can enhance their online presence effectively. Today, Ryan shares valuable tips on maximizing SEO efforts without breaking the bank. Show Notes

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

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Eitan Koter, from Vimmi, discusses the increased importance of video marketing in today's economic landscape. As businesses seek innovative ways to engage customers and stand out in a crowded market, video marketing emerges as a crucial strategy. Eitan explores how leveraging video can enhance brand visibility and drive consumer engagement.Show Notes

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

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Co-Founder and CEO at Vimmi, Eitan Koter, discusses how shoppable videos increase online sales and boost conversion rates. In this episode, Eitan shares his perspectives on: differences between shoppable videos and traditional product videos, impact of video deployment on product pages for online sales, experimentation and customization in video marketing strategies, and gathering insights and analytics to refine video marketing tactics. Show Notes

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

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Shae Bourdeaux, Senior Manager of SEO at Vivint Smart Home, explores optimizing digital content strategy with UX, SEO, and data metrics. Vivent's unique content approach places data at the forefront, letting it lead the storytelling process. This method distinguishes it from traditional content strategies that often incorporate data as a secondary element. Today, Shae discusses data's role in your content strategy. Show Notes

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

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Shae Bourdeaux, Senior Manager of SEO at Vivint Smart Home, explores optimizing digital content strategy with UX, SEO, and data metrics. If Google is unable to crawl the pages of your website, you won’t be able to drive the traffic and conversions you seek. So, while metrics like keyword rankings, traffic, and revenue are crucial, crawling, rendering, and indexing are crucial components to optimize first as they influence everything down the funnel. Today, Shae discusses determining which metrics to track Show Notes

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

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

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