As AI shopping assistants reshape e-commerce visibility, SEO leaders need a gameplan. Chris Andrew, co-founder and CEO of Scrunch AI, shares tactical approaches for maintaining brand presence in generative AI platforms. He recommends implementing monitoring systems to understand how AI crawlers and agents interact with your site, testing whether AI can complete key customer journeys, and experimenting with emerging paid opportunities like Perplexity Ads to stay ahead of shifting consumer behavior.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As AI search evolves, SEO professionals face new optimization challenges. Chris Andrew, CEO of Scrunch AI, explains why optimizing for AI retrieval is a long-term necessity rather than a passing trend. He details how OpenAI's development of its own search index represents a significant market shift away from traditional search engines, requiring marketers to understand how language models retrieve, cite, and reference content to maintain brand relevance in AI-powered search environments.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SEO professionals face a strategic dilemma between traditional search and AI platforms. Chris Andrew, Co-founder and CEO of Scrunch AI, explains why optimizing for both simultaneously is possible by focusing on human-centered content. He reveals how AI models access content in real-time, allowing faster indexing than traditional search engines, and why AI-generated search results present a growing opportunity that shouldn't be ignored while maintaining traditional SEO foundations.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Keyword research faces significant evolution in the AI search era. Chris Andrew, co-founder and CEO of Scrunch AI, explains how traditional keyword targeting must adapt as search fragments across multiple AI platforms. He outlines how single keywords now expand into countless prompt variations with contextual nuance, requiring SEOs to develop more sophisticated mapping processes that connect traditional keywords to the complex intent patterns emerging in conversational AI search.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI search tools are evolving to handle increasingly complex queries. Chris Andrew, co-founder and CEO of Scrunch AI, explains how deep research functions are transforming search beyond traditional keyword approaches. He details how AI systems now clarify user intent through validation phases, accommodate different thinking styles through personalization, and deliver more comprehensive results by evaluating multiple sources simultaneously.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI search is transforming how consumers discover products and services. Chris Andrew, CEO of Scrunch AI, explains how businesses can optimize for AI-powered search experiences that prioritize answers over links. He details strategies for monitoring AI crawler activity, tracking citations across platforms, and creating content that addresses the full customer journey while maintaining brand representation in AI-generated responses. Show Notes

Connect With: 

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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nick LeRoy, SEO Consultant at Nick LeRoy Consulting LLC, discusses the trends and insights in SEO salaries during SEO Jobs Week. In this episode, Nick shares his perspectives on: red flags in job postings with wide salary ranges, the role of community and knowledge sharing in SEO, impact of economic conditions on tech sector employment, strategies for personal career advancement in SEO, and importance of actionable data in career decision-making.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SEO job seekers face intense competition in today's market. Nick LeRoy, founder of SEOjobs.com, shares insights from his comprehensive industry report on the most in-demand SEO skills. Data analytics, technical SEO, and stakeholder management correlate most strongly with higher salaries, while AI expertise and UI/UX knowledge are increasingly sought after by employers. LeRoy recommends candidates develop a clear point of view on AI implementation and focus on building skills they can control to stand out in application processes.

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Location requirements are reshaping the SEO job market. Nick LeRoy of Nick LeRoy Consulting examines the surprising data showing only 30% of SEO positions are fully remote, with office-based roles increasing to 49% in Q4. The analysis reveals which cities offer the most opportunities for SEO professionals, with Boston showing the highest growth in job postings while markets like Florida, Colorado, and Utah experienced significant declines.  Show Notes

Connect With: 

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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SEO job titles are evolving rapidly in 2025. Nick LeRoy, founder of SEOjobs.com, shares insights from their comprehensive SEO job market study. The data reveals a significant increase in director and VP-level positions primarily in-house, while technical SEO roles are seeing higher demand and compensation than content-focused positions. LeRoy also explains how career progression typically moves from generalist to specialist before returning to broader leadership roles that require strong business acumen. Show Notes

Connect With: 

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

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.