SERP's Up SEO Podcast

Are Google’s algorithm updates disrupting your digital marketing zen? The days of a stable algorithms (Google and beyond) may be gone.  So what is the path forward to “escape Algo-traz,” and why is going beyond the algorithm the growing focus of more and more marketers? Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter cover the current algorithm landscape with Jake Hundley, founder of Evergrow Marketing.   Join them as they dive into the unpredictable nature of today’s digital ecosystem so you know how to stay ahead without solely relying on social and search algorithms.  Get insight into future trends to look toward, such as LLM search engines, and walk away with audience engagement strategies to win the day! Step out of the algorithmic box on this week’s episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast. Key Segments [00:03:25] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:05:11] Focus Topic of the Week [00:09:33] Focus Topic Guest: Jake Hundley [00:29:42] Going, Going, Google… [00:38:49] Snappy News [00:43:04] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Jake Hundley  Glen Allsopp Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Detailed SEO Blog Evergrow Marketing Agency Growth Podcast  News: Google November 2024 core update rolling out now Google November 2024 Core Update Movement - Slow But For Some Massive

How do you balance multiple sub-brands while ensuring your parent brand stays at the top of the SEO leaderboard? When do you actually create a sub-brand? Hint—it comes from the people, not the C-level! You have to be thoughtful when deciding whether to create a sub-brand and when to extend the parent brand. Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter are joined by Claudio Cabrera from The Athletic to dissect the art of managing SEO for sub-brands.  Plus, brand experts Matt Davies and Steven Picanza join the conversation to explore the nitty-gritty of balancing a sub-brand, bringing their unique perspectives to the forefront! Join us for this episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast as we “sub”merge ourselves into the art of managing sub-brands and all the SEO implications it brings. Key Segments [00:02:05] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:03:45] Focus Topic of the Week: Sub-Brand SEO [00:04:18] Focus Topic Guest: Claudio Cabrera [00:27:51] Deep Thought with Matt Davies & Steven Picanza [00:56:31] Snappy News [00:59:28] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Claudio Cabrera Steven Picanza Matt Davies Sarah Presch  Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center The Athletic Just Branding Podcast Talking with Branders Branding Magazine Matt Davies Brand and Culture Strategy Consultancy Steven Picanza Creative Brand Stragist News: Report: 22% Of Sites Hit By Google's Helpful Content Update Are Up 20%+ Google AI Overview Displayed Within People Also Ask

Are offline marketing efforts a lost art in the digital age?  What's the SEO connection of it all? Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter talk with Mike Blumenthal and Greg Sterling from Near Media to tackle the intricate balance between online and offline marketing strategies. Find out where common offline marketing mistakes play a critical role in your digital presence and SEO strategy.  Dive into how word-of-mouth marketing translates into online growth for businesses We’re going “unplugged” in this episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast. Key Segments [00:02:05] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up?  [00:02:43] Focus Topic of the Week [00:12:16] Focus Topic Guest: Greg Sterling & Mike Blumenthal  [00:40:59] Snappy News [00:48:21] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal CarterGreg Sterling Mike Blumenthal Terry Rice Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center Near Media  The Near Memo Podcast Brand24 News: SearchGPT Launches As ChatGPT’s Real-Time Search Feature Google AI Answers In Google Maps: Things To Do, Review Summaries & About This Place

Looking to grow and build upon what you've already accomplished in your SEO career?. Feeling like your SEO career is stagnant? Looking for a new edge? Hungry to try something new and different?  Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter share their experience when looking to revitalize your SEO career and journey.  Annie-Mai Hodge and Crystal Waddell join the show so you can get started with fresh strategies for career growth. Find out what can lead to new and unexpected career opportunities in SEO and digital marketing on this week’s episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast. Key Segments [00:01:13] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:13:35] Focus Topic of the Week: SEO/Marketing and Keeping Things Fresh [00:19:28] The Great Beyond with Annie-Mai Hodge  [00:26:03] Snappy News [00:32:23] Follow of the Week: Petra Kis-Herczegh Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Crystal WaddellAnnie-Mai HodgePetra Kis-HerczeghGlenn Gabe Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Girl Power MarketingCrystal Waddell Consulting & Podcast News: It's New on Forbes Penalty Did Google Hit Fortune Recommends With A Search Penalty Over Site Reputation Abuse?  A Nightmare on Affiliate Street – How Google is picking off sites one by one that are violating its ‘Site reputation abuse’ spam policy

How is AI reshaping the world of content creation and SEO? With Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter “prompting” the conversation, they look into the evolving landscape of AI in marketing with Garrett Sussman, Director of Marketing at iPullRank and Paula Mejia, VP of Marketing Enterprise at Wix. How are AI search engines changing user behavior? With natural language queries and personalized results challenging traditional SEO, AI is revolutionizing content production, refreshing strategies, and pushing the boundaries of what marketing teams can achieve. Plus, get the lowdown on the latest AI tools in Wix Studio and how they’re making a splash without overwhelming your workflow. Key Segments [00:01:39] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:04:00] Focus Topic of the Week: AI & The Future of Search Engines [00:20:07] Focus Topic Guest: Garrett Sussman [00:28:27] Across The Wixverse: Paula Mejia [00:48:23] Snappy News [00:50:50] Follow of the Week: Eli Schwartz Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Garrett Sussman Paula Mejia Eli Schwartz Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Rankix Wix AppiPull Rank SEO Agency Wix Enterprise Solution News: Semrush acquires Search Engine Land Nick Fox New Lead Of Google Search; Replaced Prabhakar Raghavan Bing Search Adding Al-Enhanced Summary Several Bugs Within Bing Webmaster Tools API & Documentation

Where do we stand with AI overviews on the SERP? What does the data show and what doesn't it show? How are these overviews reshaping the search results by including more sources, introducing subtopics beyond the main SERP content, and why do certain sites consistently appear in these overviews while others don’t? And let’s not forget the all-important question: How stable are those URLs in AI overviews, and what does it mean for your SEO strategy? Wix Studio’s dynamic duo, Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter, team up with Mark Traphagen from seoClarity to break down the intricacies of Google’s AI Overviews.  Plus, Rich Singer’s eye-opening study on the overlap between organic search results and AI-Overview comes under the microscope, along with juicy details and practical tips for staying ahead.  Plus, learn how to sift the SERP’s most recent feature and track AI Overviews!  So join us as we summarize the AI summaries on the SERP and sum up what it all means for your SEO practices on the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast.  Key Segments [00:01:40] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:03:14] Focus Topic of the Week: AI Overviews [00:04:01] Focus Topic Guest: Mark Traphagen [00:23:07] Tool Time [00:31:27] Snappy News [00:37:04] Follow of the Week: Rich Sanger Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Mark Traphagen Rich Sanger Kevin Indig Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Wix Studio SEO Course seoClarity AI Overview Data Study Google AI Overview Study: Link Selection Based on Related Queries SE Ranking AI Overview Data Study AI on Innovation SE Ranking AI Overview Tracking Semrush AI Overview Tracking seoClarity AI Overview Tracking ZipTie AI Overview Tracking News: DOJ May Breakup Google As Remedy To Monopoly Ruling Google AI Overviews Not Linking To Sites Hit By Helpful Content Update

Can you learn SEO from a course? Are SEO courses worth the hype? We put the notion of learning SEO from a course to the test with Wix Studio SEO course instructors Aleyda Solis, Andrew Optimisey, Celeste Gonzales, and Judith Lewis.  Tune is as our guests explain how SEO courses offer flexibility, shareable insights, learning structure, the ability to learn at your own pace, and offer practical guidance without being dry and encyclopedic.  So spit out that gum. Sit up straight and put your thinking caps on as SEO school is in session on this, the 105th episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast. Key Segments [00:02:20] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:03:27] Focus Topic Guests: Aleyda Solis, Andrew Optimisey [00:32:08] It’s New [00:33:34] Focus Topic Guest: Celeste Gonzalez [00:35:47] Focus Topic Guest: Judith Lewis [00:38:46] Snappy News [00:43:06] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Crystal Carter Mordy Oberstein Aleyda Solis Andrew Optimisey Judith Lewis Celeste Gonzalez Itamar Blauer  Jill Quick James Clark Mike Stepney Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Wix Studio SEO Course  Orainti Optimisey News Google rolls out new AI-organized search results, AI Overview links  Google Officially Launches Ads In AI Overviews

Is Google sweet on your website, or does it have a secret grudge? Let’s find out! Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter get a little nostalgic as they take a quick detour into ‘90s music, reminiscing about Ace of Base and Hanson—Mmmbop!  We learn how to shore up the pages that are on the brink between ranking and not ranking, and figure out if it is a topic or intent misalignment or if it has something to do with your topic depth. Minding the SERP gaps by comparing content with competitors, updating internal links, and supporting content.  Andy Crestondina of Orbit Media gives recommendations on what to do once websites are established and already have brand awareness. Suggesting ways to diversify and continue to build momentum beyond the SERP.  Don't miss these game-changing SEO insights, topped with a generous side of fun, on this spirited edition of SERP’s Up! Key Segments [00:01:22] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:16:28] Focus Topic of the Week: Signs Google Might or Might Not Love You  [00:16:47] Focus Topic Guest: Despina Gavoyannis [00:23:32] From the Top of the SERP [00:48:11] Snappy News [00:51:51] Follow of the Week: Darth Autocrat (Lyndon NA) Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Despina Gavoyannis Andy Crestondina Lyndon NA Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series AHREFS Orbit Media A Guide for Content Marketing Metrics: The 37 Most (and Least) Useful Metrics This Math Pattern Explains Your Content Performance (and what to do about it) News: Spike In Removed Google Reviews On September 17th Google Search Ranking Movement Heated, Volatility Continues 9/25

How much bias creeps into an SEOs' daily habits? How does bias impact how effectively we target our audiences?  Join hosts Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter as they dig into how biases influence SEO practitioners and the modern SERP with special guest Giulia Panozzo.  This juicy episode is worth the squeeze, explaining why sometimes those quirky, negative headlines suck you in like a vortex or why autocomplete can deliver the celebrity gossip you’d never know to look for.  Discover why understanding user journey and behavior is crucial for your brand’s success on this week’s episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast. Key Segments [00:03:05] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:17:55] Focus Topic of the Week: How does the SERP Contribute to User Bias [00:18:15] Focus Topic Guest: Giulia Panozzo [00:26:44] The Great Beyond [00:38:06] Snappy News [00:43:00] Follow of the Week: Garrett Sussman Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Giulia Panozzo Garrett Sussman Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Neuroscientive News: Study: 96% Of Google AI Overviews Links Go To Informational Intent Pages Data providers: Google August 2024 core update was very volatile

Ever wondered why Googlebot loves your blog's cat photos but totally dismisses your high-value product pages? Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter are joined by Roxana Stingu, Head of Search and SEO at Alamy, to dig into crawl patterns, bot behaviors, and crawl budgets. Learn how to make your pages better for bots, update old content to be relevant again, and minimize server costs by managing bot activity.  Discover how specialized bot logs can offer insights into everything from quality issues to market trends and detect patterns of malicious bots you may want to block. (Best Shatner Impression) “The robots are interacting with our site, but how?” Don’t miss out as we navigate the world of search engine bots on the SERP's Up Podcast! Key Segments [00:01:27] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:02:18] Focus Topic of the Week: Bot Logs [00:04:06] Focus Topic Guest: Roxana Stingu [00:24:27] Tool Time: Built-in Bot Lot Reports [00:30:19] Snappy News [00:34:06] Follow of the Week: Anne Berlin Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Roxana Stingu  Anne Berlin  Rich Sanger  Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub  Searchlight SEO Newsletter  SEO Resource Center  It's New: Daily SEO News Series  Wix Bot Log Reports  Alamy  News: Google Search Ranking Volatility Still Heated A Week After Core Update  Report: Half Google AI Overviews Links Overlap With Top Search Results

Are digital marketing conferences right for you?  Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter alongside Sparktoro’s VP of Marketing, Amanda Natividad, help you decide if you're ready to board the digital marketing conference train. Plus, the founder of Brighton SEO’s international conference series, Kelvin Newman, joins to discuss securing a speaking role at a conference. Still unsure if digital marketing conferences will pay off? Tune in this week as the experts help you decide on episode 101 of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast! Key Segments [00:01:38] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:02:59] Focus Topic of the Week: Digital Marketing Conferences  [00:03:19] Focus Topic Guest: Amanda Natividad [00:27:28] Across the Wixverse w/ Kelvin Newman [00:40:02] Snappy News [00:53:46] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Amanda Natividad Kelvin Newman Cheryl Draper Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Rankix Wix App Sparktoro BrightonSEO News: My Interview Of Google's Search Liaison On The August 2024 Core Update

We’re celebrating SERP’s Up 100th episode with a special live edition!  We’re covering ground this week as we take up: Is SEO still the same powerhouse it once was? Moz’s Chima Mmege gives us her take.  What new local ranking factors should you know about? Darren Shaw and Joy Hawkins fill us in. Will AI get you across the finish line? Eli Schwartz and Kevin Indig share how AI will evolve and what it means for marketers.  To wrap up the celebration, Barry Schwartz presents a special edition of The Snappy SEO News! It all makes for one “lively” episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast! Key Segments [00:06:40] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:07:57] Deep Thoughts with Crystal, Mordy and Chima Mmege [00:19:20] It’s New with Joy Hawkins and Darren Shaw [00:54:00] Snappy News with Barry Schwartz Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Chima Mmege Darren Shaw Joy Hawkins Kevin Indig Eli Schwartz Barry Schwartz Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series News: Google August 2024 core update rollout is now complete

How can a podcast be leveraged to drive successful business? Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter are back to discuss the art of podcasting and how you can leverage podcasts to showcase expertise and drive market traction.  Take a behind-the-scenes look with host of the SEO Video Show, Dre de Vera, to discover what it takes to plan and execute a professional podcast. Plus, we look at how the podcast landscape is changing for creators with a host of Strategy Sessions, Andi Jarvis Learn how to translate podcasting into marketing growth on this week's episode 99 of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast! Key Segments [00:01:37] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:04:47] Focus Topic of the Week: Podcasting For Marketing Growth  [00:12:35] Focus Topic Guest: Paul Andre De Vera [00:27:49] The Great Beyond w/ Andi Jarvis [00:54:04] Snappy News [00:59:54] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Paul Andre De Vera Andi Jarvis Kristine Schachinger Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Rankix Wix App The SEO Video Show Paul Andre De Vera SEO Consulting Eximo Marketing The Strategy Sessions Podcast News: Perplexity launches ad revenue sharing program for publishers Google "Hidden Gem Stores" Search Feature Google Search Ranking Volatility Bursting At The Seams

What essential value do SEO’s and marketers provide to their clients? Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter welcome Ignite Visibility’s VP of SEO, Jen Cornwell to confirm the indispensable impact SEO’s and marketers alike bring to their clients.  Understand the depth of value SEO agencies can provide to clients, transcending the general SEO perception. Plus, we evaluate what the Google leaks expose about the future of SEO.  We go beyond keywords this week, as we discuss the deep strategic impact you can have on your clients on episode 98 of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast! Key Segments [00:01:51] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:04:13] Focus Topic of the Week: Value SEO’s Bring To Clients [00:05:29] Focus Topic Guest: Jen Cornwell [00:28:04] Deep Thoughts by Crystal and Mordy [00:39:29] Snappy News [00:46:02] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Jen Cornwell Nicole Ponce Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub  Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Ignite Visibility

What contributing factors differentiate successful SEO agencies from the rest?   Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter dive into the world of agency success & failures with Simon Schnieders, CEO of Blue Array - The UK’s largest SEO agency. Together they investigate the highs and lows that shape an industry leader.  Plus, understand why building your own SEO tool can be the x-factor that sets your agency apart.  Discover both ends of the success spectrum this week as we get to the bottom line of those who stand at the front line of it all on episode 97 of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast! Key Segments [00:01:37] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:02:57] Focus Topic Guest: Simon Schnieders [00:06:30] Focus Topic of the Week: Success & Failures of an SEO Agency [00:27:29] Tool Time [00:34:40] Snappy News [00:40:19] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Simon Schnieders Jim Banks Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub   Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Blue Array SEO Agency AskSEO Webinar on Understanding Google's Algorithm News: Google Artificially Generated Content AGC Classification Score? Google: Core Update Expected In The Coming Weeks Google ending Notes on Search by end of the month

How can agencies effectively communicate the value of their SEO services while pitching to potential clients?   Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter are back to lay out the art of a perfect client pitch in SEO. From building initial trust to seamless execution, Eric Hoover joins to share each step of his pitching routine.  Plus, discover how Google’s AI Overviews is paving a new age of pitching to clients.  As Mariano Rivera once did best, we teach you how to close with the best pitch, as we’re turning potential clients into new clients this week on the SERP’s UP SEO podcast! Key Segments [00:01:42] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:02:52] Focus Topic Guest: Eric Hoover [00:05:25] Focus Topic of the Week: Pitching SEO to Clients [00:28:56] Crystal’s Ball [00:41:04] Snappy News [00:46:12] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Eric Hoover Joshua George Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub  Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Jellyfish Digital Marketing Agency News: Google AI Overviews only show for 7% of queries, a new low OpenAI is ‘going to build a search product' New: Google Search Console Let's You Add Your Shipping & Return Information

How can agencies accelerate client growth while driving greater revenue along the way?  Wix’s Mordy Oberstien and Crystal Carter are joined by the head of organic search at Connective3, Ben Barker, to discuss how to avoid getting lost in unattainable goals and focus on achieving realistic incremental growth for your clients. Understand the variety of contributors on top of traffic volume that play into an accurate forecast and how you can best break that down for your clients.  Learn how to accelerate your clients' growth just as a V8 engine does a hot rod here on episode 95 of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast!  Key Segments [00:01:38] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:02:01] Focus Topic of the Week: SEO Agencies Driving Client Growth [00:03:58] Focus Topic Guest: Ben Barker [00:30:09] Tool Time [00:36:03] Snappy News [00:42:24] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Ben Barker Chris Long Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Connective3 Rankix Wix App News: No - Reddit Is Not Blocking Google Search Google Zero Click Study Now At 58.5% In 2024  2024 Zero-Click Search Study Google Search Console Working To Fix Search Performance Delays & Latency

What industry developments are affecting the way SEO agencies operate?  Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter are joined by Founder and Managing Director of Blink SEO, Sam Wright, to investigate the difficult changes SEO’s agencies are facing and how you can provide the best value for your clients in today’s digital paradigm.  Additionally, Wincher’s Oscar Lima stops by to give his two cents on how to manage SEO in a way that will help your agency thrive despite today’s changing landscape.  Come gather webmasters and SEOs too, as today we examine the times that are a changin’ in the SEO agency world on this week's episode of the SERP’s UP SEO Podcast!   Key Segments [00:01:42] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:03:19] Focus Topic of the Week: Changes Affecting SEO Agencies [00:04:19] Focus Topic Guest: Sam Wright [00:28:00] Going, Going,... Google!  [00:38:52] Snappy News [00:42:53] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Sam Wright Oscar Lima Jaye Cowle  Resources: SERP's Up Podcast Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter Wix Studio Wix Studio YouTube It's New: Daily SEO News Series    Wincher Blink SEO Macaroni SEO Software News: Google June 2024 Spam Update Finished Rolling Out Google dropping continuous scroll in search results Google Tests AI Overview Link Cards At The Top

How do you successfully achieve long-term rankings?  Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter are joined by RicketyRoo’s, Melissa Popp, to discuss tactics for maintaining rankings long-term on the SERP. Discover how you can overcome high variability on Google by taking a content-first approach to maintain rankings over time. We unveil the ‘Dark Knights’ of ranking in SEO this week as we crack the code to maintaining all of your hard-earned rankings this week on the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast!  Key Segments [00:01:41] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:02:31] Focus Topic of the Week: Maintaining Google Rankings [00:06:58] Focus Topic Guest: Melissa Popp  [00:40:51] Going, Going,... Search Engines! [00:47:41] Snappy News [00:55:49] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Melissa Popp Roxana Stingu Resources: SERP's Up Podcast Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter It's New: Daily SEO News Series   RicketyRoo SEO Agency Google’s Shifts From Authority to Content Diversity on the SERP Is Google Going After Affiliate Sites News: Google unleashes June 2024 spam update Google Search Bug: Not Indexing or Serving New Content Google AI Overviews showing less often, with less Reddit, data shows Report On If Google Showing Fewer Reddit Links In Search? SEO Visibility Shifts from Review Sites to eCommmerce & User-Generated Content Sites in 2024

Why is it so easy to get helpful content so wrong?  Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter are joined by Search Engine Journal’s Managing Editor, Ben Steele, to analyze content-focused SEO and how you can write great content that actually has meaning.  Plus, we go straight to the source to see what Google’s People Also Ask tells us about how Google sees ‘good content’. We put the helpful into content this week as we teach you how to create content that your audience will crave on this episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast! Key Segments [00:02:09] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:04:03] Focus Topic of the Week: Creating Good Content [00:05:05] Focus Topic Guest: Ben Steele [00:31:42] Fun with People Also Ask  [00:39:16] Snappy News [00:48:05] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter  Ben Steele Angie Nikoleychuk Heather Campbell Resources: SERP's Up Podcast Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter Wix Studio Wix Studio YouTube Google Ranking Systems & Signals 2024 The Rise of Situational Content News: Google: Sometimes Search Experiments Conflict Causing Issues 13 SEO takeaways from Google’s Elizabeth Tucker at SMX Advanced Head of Google Search: AI mistakes won’t prevent progress