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

Jordan Koene, Co-Founder and CEO of PreVisible, discusses what’s happening in SEO news. Google is no stranger to lawsuits, and in 2023, the situation is no different. Now the Department of Justice is calling for Google to split up its ad business citing Google's monopolization of the digital advertising industry. Today, Jordan talks about the Department of Justice going after Google. Show Notes

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• 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 hiring database to understand who's making moves in the SEO space. Tech layoffs have had a significant impact on the job market, and the SEO industry is no exception. However, there are still some great opportunities at agencies and large enterprises for recently laid-off SEOs. Today, Tyson discusses who's hiring in the SEO world. Show Notes

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• Tyson Stockton: Website // LinkedIn
• The Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // Twitter
• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Jesse Tutt, Founder and CEO of Guru SEO and Web Design Services, talks about building and implementing a successful SEO agency. To create landing pages that convert, it is important to focus on clarity, relevance, and trust-building elements. However, a common error is adding distractions that divert the customer from taking the desired action. Today, Jesse discusses the winning formula for landing pages. Show Notes

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• Jesse Tutt: Website // LinkedIn
• The Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // Twitter
• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Jesse Tutt, Founder and CEO of Guru SEO and Web Design Services, talks about building and implementing a successful SEO agency. Jesse Tutt is a seasoned entrepreneur, having established ventures in eCommerce, virtual tourism, and software development, bringing a diverse skill set to his successful SEO agency. With a wealth of experience and expertise, Tutt has positioned his agency as a leader in the field. Today, Jesse discusses building a successful SEO agency. Show Notes

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• Jesse Tutt: Website // LinkedIn
• The Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // Twitter
• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Kyle Roof, Founder of PageOptimizer Pro, talks about the value of an SEO agency. When Google gets to a website, it can’t determine legitimacy just by looking at it. Instead, Google has to find different signals within the site to understand what it is about so that it can drive relevant traffic to the website. Today, Kyle goes through an on-page SEO site teardown of the MarTech podcast website. Show Notes

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• Kyle Roof: Website // LinkedIn
• The Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // Twitter
• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Kyle Roof, Founder of PageOptimizer Pro, talks about the value of an SEO agency. Many business owners typically consider selling their company when it is no longer generating profit or has experienced a decline in performance. However, most buyers are seeking companies that are in a state of growth, as they are looking for opportunities to continue that upward trajectory without having to actively manage the day-to-day operations of the business. Today, Kyle discusses why he sold his agency. Show Notes

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• Kyle Roof: Website // LinkedIn
• The Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // Twitter
• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Katrina McKinnon, Founder of CopySmiths, discusses content creation best practices. To get the attention of your target audience, the content you create has to be creative and not be perceived as boring. However, before getting to the point of creating content that gets your audience’s attention, you must write content that enables search engines to rank your website. Today, Katrina talks about what type of content ranks on Google. Show Notes

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• Katrina McKinnon: Website // LinkedIn
• The Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // Twitter
• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Katrina McKinnon, Founder of CopySmiths, discusses content creation best practices. Though it is getting much more difficult to differentiate between AI-generated content and content created by a human, the differences still prevail. Firstly, AI doesn’t do as well on analogies, metaphors, and stories, as humans do, but these nuances are ultimately what compels people to take an interest in your content. Today, Katrina talks about the human touch versus AI copywriters. Show Notes

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• Katrina McKinnon: Website // LinkedIn
• The Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // Twitter
• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Katrina McKinnon, Founder of CopySmiths, discusses content creation best practices. The digital shopping experience today is more based on trust than it has ever been. So, while conversion tactics like button color aren’t likely to work as well, what potential customers and Google are looking for is your social proof of the buying experience. Today, Katrina talks about creating high-performance eCommerce content. Show Notes

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• Katrina McKinnon: Website // LinkedIn
• The Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // Twitter
• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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Geoff Atkinson, Founder and CEO of Huckabuy, looks into how Google's speed update will impact your website. To ensure that your website is performing well, it's important to regularly monitor your page speed and other important metrics related to your website's performance. Thankfully, Google’s Search Console has evolved to allow you to identify page speed and other core web vitals issues. Today, Geoff discusses how to react to search console alerts. Show Notes

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• Geoff Atkinson: Website // LinkedIn
• The Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // Twitter
• Benjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  Twitter

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