This episode of the Simple and Smart SEO Show features Crystal Waddell and special guest Celeste Gonzalez of Rickety Roo discussing the importance of user experience in SEO and the benefits of using Microsoft Clarity. 

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We talk about so many SEO-adjacent topics:

• strategies for boosting conversions, 
• the significance of focusing on the user, 
• and the utilization of tools like heat maps and session recordings to analyze and improve website performance. 

Key takeaways include: 

• understanding scroll depth, 
• identifying dead clicks and rage clicks, 
• and integrating user behavior data to optimize content and technical SEO. 

The episode offers actionable insights for business owners, SEO enthusiasts, and solo entrepreneurs looking to enhance their website's performance effectively and efficiently.

00:00 Introduction to SEO and User Experience
00:39 Welcome to the Simple and Smart SEO Show
00:58 Meet Celeste Gonzalez
01:36 Celeste's Journey into SEO
02:14 The Story Behind Rickety Roo
03:01 Celeste's Role at Rickety Roo
05:29 Women in Tech SEO Community
07:42 Importance of Mobile Optimization
11:07 Microsoft Clarity and SEO Adjacency
18:10 Using Heat Maps and Session Recordings
18:32 Optimal Data Collection Periods
19:29 Seasonality and Data Relevance
20:16 Limitations and Features of Microsoft Clarity
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