SEO Unplugged

SEO Unplugged is the SEO podcast that picks brains and entertains. Host Itamar Blauer invites digital marketing experts to share real-world experiences that can help increase your website's organic visibility. Each episode focuses on a unique SEO topic, with guests sharing first-hand wisdom and tactics that you don't want to miss.

#36 - UX-Driven SEO with Naomi Francis-Parker (Deliveroo)

UX and SEO don’t have to compete - they can amplify each other. In this episode, Naomi Francis-Parker unpacks how user experience principles can sharpen your search strategy and drive meaningful engagement.

11-18
22:51

#35 - The Product Mindset in SEO with Gus Pelogia (Indeed)

A product mindset can transform how SEO strategies get built and executed. In this episode, Gus Pelogia shares how he applies product thinking to SEO, from prioritisation to collaboration with teams.

10-14
19:10

#34 - AI-Era SEO Testing with Ryan Jones (SEOTesting)

SEO testing is evolving fast in the age of AI. In this episode, Ryan Jones shares how he approaches experiments, interprets results, and adapts strategies for AI-driven search changes.

09-16
21:50

#33 - SEO Analytics with Matthew Mellinger (SEO Gets)

In a world of AI search, knowing which SEO metrics actually matter is more important than ever. In this episode, Matthew Mellinger breaks down how to approach SEO analytics today and what data points to really pay attention to.

08-12
18:49

#32 - Psychology of Search with Garrett Sussman (iPullRank)

Understanding how people search is just as important as knowing what they search for. In this episode, Garrett Sussman dives into the psychology behind search behaviour - exploring how shifts toward conversational, multimodal experiences like Google’s AI Overviews and tools like ChatGPT are changing user expectations, decision-making, and how SEOs need to adapt.

07-08
25:52

#31 - Search Personalisation with Otso Karvinen (Quru)

Search personalisation isn’t new, but it’s becoming more powerful. In this episode, Otso Karvinen unpacks Google’s approach to personalisation through patents and real-world examples, and explores how AI platforms like ChatGPT already excel at delivering tailored results.

06-10
24:26

#30 - Competitor Analysis with Steve Paine (SISTRIX)

The search landscape is evolving fast. In this episode, Steve Paine breaks down what modern competitor analysis looks like today, why SEOs must shift from a keyword-first mindset to a focus on topics and intent, and how to uncover real opportunities amidst the noise.

05-05
21:22

#29 - SEO Education with Hellen Benavides (giffgaff)

SEO education is often overlooked, yet it’s key to driving real impact. In this episode, Hellen Benavides reveals how she championed SEO education at giffgaff, securing internal buy-in and making SEO a core part of their digital strategy.

04-15
23:11

#28 - The Future of Technical SEO with Patrick Hathaway (Sitebulb)

Technical SEO is evolving - are you keeping up? In this episode, Patrick Hathaway discusses the growing impact of AI and LLMs on search, along with the increasing role of JavaScript and what it means for the future of technical SEO.

03-11
27:41

#27 - Ecommerce SEO with Kunal Sharma (Bulk)

Ecommerce SEO comes with its own unique challenges. In this episode, Kunal Sharma shares insights from his in-house experience at Bulk, discussing how to scale organic growth internationally with technical and content strategies.

02-11
28:29

#26 - AI Content Considerations with Jo Cameron (Moz)

AI is transforming content creation like never before. In this episode, Jo Cameron dives into the key considerations for using AI in content strategy, highlighting its strengths, challenges, and how to navigate its impact in the evolving search landscape.

01-14
30:14

#25 - The State of Google Updates with Lily Ray (Amsive)

Recent Google updates have introduced significant changes to the search landscape. In this episode, Lily Ray unpacks the main themes driving these updates, explaining their current impact on SEO and the trends that may shape the future of search.

12-10
21:27

#24 - Google Indexing Secrets with Adam Gent

Think you know how Google indexes content? Think again. In this episode, Adam Gent unpacks the complexities of Google's indexing process, sharing insights from hands-on experiments and monitoring websites with over 100,000 URLs.

11-12
37:02

#23 - Unsolicited SEO Tips with Mark Williams-Cook (Candour, AlsoAsked)

There is never a bad time to receive some SEO advice. In this episode, Mark Williams-Cook shares some unsolicited SEO tips and discusses the story behind his popular LinkedIn posts.

10-22
25:48

#22 - SEO Troubleshooting with Jonathan Moore

SEO issues can be complex and frustrating to diagnose. In this episode, Jonathan Moore dives into common SEO troubleshooting challenges and shares practical tips on how to identify and resolve them effectively.

09-24
20:52

#21 - Technical SEO Best Practices with Jono Alderson

If your technical SEO is poor, nothing else matters. In this episode, Jono Alderson shares his technical SEO best practices that help set a strong foundation for search engines to crawl and index your website.

08-06
23:29

#20 - AI in SEO with Greg Bernhardt (Shopify)

Are you using AI in SEO? In this episode, Greg Bernhardt explores the various applications of AI within SEO and discusses its future implications for practitioners.

07-08
25:40

#19 - The Future of Search with Ori Zilbershtein (Team Odeon)

Search as we know it may never be the same. In this episode, Ori Zilbershtein discusses the recent changes within Google and how this affects users and the entire search landscape moving forward.

06-10
34:58

#18 - The New Era of Link Building with Judith Lewis (Decabbit Consultancy)

The link building landscape has changed. In this episode, Judith Lewis analyses how best to approach link building methodology, monitoring, and recent changes in Google's communication around links.

05-13
32:33

#17 - Website Migration Mastery with Natalia Witczyk

Website migrations can and often do go wrong. In this episode, Natalia Witczyk goes through essential elements for successful website migrations and shares a couple of migration horror stories she's faced head-on.

04-03
31:02

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