Brie Moreau, Director at White Light Digital Marketing (WLDM), dives into the topic of backlinks. The link spam update in 2021 was an effort by Google to improve the quality of search results by targeting websites that use spammy and manipulative tactics to get more backlinks. As a result, it's now more important than ever for website owners to focus on building high-quality, relevant backlinks through legitimate means. Today, Brie discusses how the world of backlinks is evolving. Show Notes

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Craig Harkins, Director of SEO and Content at CoStar, talks about enterprise SEO and how he thinks about planning and partnerships. A common topic of discussion in the SEO community is how SEO can secure a seat at the table. A key factor in achieving this is understanding the priorities and concerns of decision-makers, and aligning SEO efforts with overall business objectives to increase impact. Today, Craig discusses planning and partnerships in the enterprise SEO space. Show Notes

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• Craig Harkins: Website // LinkedIn
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• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Loren McKechnie, Head of SEO at Palo Alto Networks, talks about rethinking SEO content strategy. As technology continues to evolve, so does the world of SEO content strategy. With the rise of AI and machine learning, there has been a significant shift in the way businesses approach content production and keyword research. Today, Loren continues the discussion on rethinking your approach to SEO content strategy. Show Notes

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• Loren McKechnie: Website // LinkedIn
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• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Loren McKechnie, Head of SEO at Palo Alto Networks, talks about rethinking SEO content strategy. To create a successful SEO content strategy, it's important to rethink the traditional funnel and instead see it as a journey with your customer. This requires a focus on micro-conversions and creating valuable content at each step of the way. Today, Loren discusses enterprise SEO content strategy. Show Notes

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

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Björn Darko, Head of Product and SEO at Ladenzeile, talks about vision and strategy for new SEO leaders. When it comes to getting SEO initiatives implemented, it's crucial for SEOs to embrace ownership of the process and understand that they are responsible for bringing others along with them. This means meeting stakeholders where they're at, taking extra time to build their confidence and belief in the vision. Today, Björn discusses establishing executive alignment with the new SEO team. Show Notes

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

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Björn Darko, Head of Product and SEO at Ladenzeile, talks about vision and strategy for new SEO leaders. It's common for executives to believe that SEO is a complex and mysterious process, which can make it challenging to gain support for an SEO strategy. As an SEO leader, your task is to effectively communicate your plans and acquire buy-in by incorporating management and all relevant stakeholders into the process. Today, Björn discusses vision and strategy for new SEO leaders. Show Notes

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

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Tory Gray, CEO and Founder of Gray Dot Company, connects the dots between SEO objectives, insights, and execution. While it’s easy to overlook, search data has numerous applications beyond just optimizing for SEO and marketing. By analyzing search queries related to specific products or industries, businesses can identify emerging trends, uncover gaps in the market, and gain a competitive edge. Today, Tory discusses non-SEO applications of search data. Show Notes

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

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Tory Gray, CEO and Founder of Gray Dot Company, connects the dots between SEO objectives, insights, and execution. Waiting too long to measure progress can hinder the success of an SEO program. Rather, by continuously monitoring SEO to identify problems quickly and course correct, SEOs can ensure initiatives are working and communicate the right things to stakeholders and clients at the right time. Today, Tory discusses the SEO customer funnel. Show Notes

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

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Tory Gray, CEO and Founder of Gray Dot Company, connects the dots between SEO objectives, insights, and execution. Keyword matrices have been used in the SEO world for a long time to organize content. However, Gray Dot Company has been exploring using a template on Airtable to take it to the next level. Today, Tory discusses up-leveling with keyword matrices. Show Notes

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

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Tyson Stockton, Co-Founder and Education Partner at PreVisible.io, looks through his team's SEO database to understand who's making moves in the SEO space. The SEO industry, like others, has seen some recent layoffs but has been fortunate to not be as severely impacted. Despite the current state of the SEO job market, there is optimism that the industry will continue to grow and bounce back, especially in the summer. Today, Tyson discusses who's hiring in the SEO world. Show Notes

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• Tyson Stockton: Website // LinkedIn
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• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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