The SEO Show

<p>In The SEO Show, hosts Michael Costin and Arthur Fabik talk all things search engine optimisation, drawing from a decade working on the SEO front-lines both client side and agency side. Each episode they explore relevant and topical ideas in a fun and interesting way to help business owners & marketers improve their SEO skills, grow their Google visibility and separate golden advice from the snake-oil.</p>

Crafting Stories for Aussie Publishers & Scoring Links with Dean Salakas - Episode 134

Send us a text This episode, we're chatting with Dean Salakas, the mastermind behind Party People and now Party Hire Group. Dean spills the beans on how he transformed digital PR into a powerful tool for SEO, focusing on the art of storytelling rather than just chasing links. Whether you're new to the PR game or a seasoned pro, Dean's insights will have you rethinking your approach. WANT US TO DO YOUR SEO? We can take a look at your site, your competitors and your market and give you a...

07-10
38:53

Navigating SEO in the AI Era: Insights from Zak Ali, Finder.com's General Manager - Episode 133

Send us a text Hey there, SEO enthusiasts! This week, we're bringing you an insightful chat with Zak Ali, the brains behind the US market of finder.com. If you’ve ever wondered how Google's recent algorithm updates and AI advancements are shaking things up for publishers, you won’t want to miss this one. We kicked things off with a look at the Google Helpful Content Update – a real curveball for big publishers, including affiliate sites like Finder. Zak shared his thoughts on the turbulence ...

06-17
35:34

Mastering the Art of SEO Sales with Steven Khanna - Episode 132

Send us a text Hey there, SEO gang! This week we’re unravelling the art of selling in the SEO world with the fantastic Steven Khanna, a seasoned sales coach. We all know that while SEOs can be technical wizards, selling isn't always our forte. Steven, who transitioned from running Michelin-star restaurants to SEO sales, shares his insights on marrying sales expertise with SEO know-how. We explore the common pitfalls SEOs encounter in sales, like getting too technical or missing client p...

06-09
44:53

Ecom SEO 4 of 4: Creative Link Building Ideas (That Don't Cost) - Episode 131

Send us a text In the final of our 4 part ecommerce series we're talking link building. At a certain point, you've got to build that authority. We give a bunch of creative and maybe lesser known ideas you can use to build links to your ecommerce store without breaking the bank in the process. WANT US TO DO YOUR SEO? We can take a look at your site, your competitors and your market and give you a free proposal on what you need to do to hit your goals. Head to our website and submit your detai...

06-03
31:47

Ecom SEO 3 of 4: Content + Category & Product Pages (The Real Money Makers) - Episode 130

Send us a text WANT US TO DO YOUR SEO? We can take a look at your site, your competitors and your market and give you a free proposal on what you need to do to hit your goals. Head to our website and submit your details. We'll get our nerd caps on and do some digging into the right SEO strategy for you. Stuff You Need To Know The SEO Show is released once a week so subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts and if you’re feeling extra kind we’d love it if you leave us a review. Learn mo...

05-27
22:05

Ecom SEO 2 of 4: Tuning Your Store's Technical SEO Engine - Episode 129

Send us a text This episode of The SEO Show is all about the nuts and bolts of technical SEO for e-commerce. Michael and Arthur are back for week two of their e-commerce series, and they’re serving up some tasty insights to help you get your site in tip-top shape. WANT US TO DO YOUR SEO? We can take a look at your site, your competitors and your market and give you a free proposal on what you need to do to hit your goals. Head to our website and submit your details. We'll get our nerd caps o...

05-19
26:08

Ecom SEO 1 of 4: Think Like a Merchant, Audit Like a Detective - Episode 128

Send us a text In this episode, Michael Costin and Arthur Fabik kick off the first of a four-part series dedicated to E-commerce SEO on "The SEO Show." The series is perfectly timed to coincide with their upcoming exhibition at the Retail Fest conference in May 2025. WANT US TO DO YOUR SEO? We can take a look at your site, your competitors and your market and give you a free proposal on what you need to do to hit your goals. Head to our website and submit your details. We'll get our nerd cap...

05-12
26:30

The $0 Link Building Playbook with Greg Heilers - Episode 127

Send us a text Greg's spilling the beans on his agency's unique (and seriously impressive) approach: building high-quality backlinks without paying a single dollar. Yep, you heard that right. Pure white-hat, earned link building. This episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone tired of sketchy link marketplaces or looking to build a genuinely authoritative online presence. Tune in and level up your link game! WANT US TO DO YOUR SEO? We can take a look at your site, your comp...

05-05
36:02

Unsung SEO Hero: Why Branded Links Matter More Than You Think - Episode 126

Send us a text The importance of brand links is a topic often overlooked by SEO professionals who tend to focus more on building links to money pages. But in this episode we reveal why brand links matter more than you might think and give examples on how to go out and get some good ones! WANT US TO DO YOUR SEO? We can take a look at your site, your competitors and your market and give you a free proposal on what you need to do to hit your goals. Head to our website and submit your details. W...

04-30
23:42

Prove It Works: Ryan Jones on Why SEO Testing Changes Everything - Episode 125

Send us a text This week we're joined by Ryan Jones from SEOtesting.com to delve into the often-overlooked topic of SEO testing. We all know about A/B testing in the paid traffic world, but what can be done in the SEO world to test? On the topic of testing: Check out this YouTube case study where Michael did a single variable test to see whether links from "write for us" sites still work or not, just because someone on twitter posted a snarky comment! Connect with Ryan: https://x.com/RyanJon...

04-07
30:44

Our Unfiltered Experience at SEO Mastery Summit 2025 Ho Chi Minh - Episode 124

Send us a text Our review of the SEO Mastery Summit 2025 in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam delivers unfiltered opinions on what was good, what was bad and our key takeaways from the event. We have no relationship with the event organisers so these are truly transparent thoughts on what worked and what fell short. If you're thinking of heading to Vietnam for the SEO Mastery Summit give this episode a listen. WANT US TO DO YOUR SEO? We can take a look at your site, your competitors and your m...

03-26
25:30

SEO Q&A Week #12 - Episode 123

Send us a text We're back answering more listener's SEO questions this week. Enjoy! WANT US TO DO YOUR SEO? We can take a look at your site, your competitors and your market and give you a free proposal on what you need to do to hit your goals. Head to our website and submit your details. We'll get our nerd caps on and do some digging into the right SEO strategy for you. Stuff You Need To Know The SEO Show is released once a week so subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts and if you’r...

02-18
17:56

Taking SEO Inhouse (The Hidden Costs and Wins) - Episode 122

Send us a text Ready to cut ties with your SEO agency and take things inhouse? It can be tempting to do when you see that monthly cost on your P&L. Is it worth it? In this episode, we take a look at the realities of bringing SEO in-house - from hidden costs and essential hires to the freedoms and frustrations you never saw coming. WANT US TO DO YOUR SEO? We can take a look at your site, your competitors and your market and give you a free proposal on what you need to do to hi...

02-05
16:42

How To Improve User Engagement (It's Becoming Google's "Truth Detector") - Episode 121

Send us a text AI-generated content is flooding the internet, we all know it. So we've been banging on about user engagement metrics being ever more important. We believe it's how Google will tell the good content from the bad content, and what it should rank in the search results. This episode reveals the areas you can work on to improve user engagement with your site and hopefully give the big Goog what it needs to see. WANT US TO DO YOUR SEO? We can take a look at your site, your competit...

01-20
30:02

2025 SEO Predictions & Reviewing Our 2024 Hits & Misses - Episode 120

Send us a text We're pulling out the crystal ball and giving our predictions for the big ticket items in SEO in 2025. We also look back to this time last year to see just how well we did with our 2024 predictions. WANT US TO DO YOUR SEO? We can take a look at your site, your competitors and your market and give you a free proposal on what you need to do to hit your goals. Head to our website and submit your details. We'll get our nerd caps on and do some digging into the right SEO strategy f...

01-07
40:17

SEO Best Practices & Tools Are Killing Creativity - Episode 119

Send us a text WANT US TO DO YOUR SEO? We can take a look at your site, your competitors and your market and give you a free proposal on what you need to do to hit your goals. Head to our website and submit your details. We'll get our nerd caps on and do some digging into the right SEO strategy for you. Stuff You Need To Know The SEO Show is released once a week so subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts and if you’re feeling extra kind we’d love it if you leave us a review. Learn mo...

12-02
26:34

Whats Your Worst SEO Moment... SEO Spitball - Episode 118

Send us a text This week we went in with no notes or planning and just spitballed about SEO for a while. Might keep this segment going, might not - let us know your thoughts. WANT US TO DO YOUR SEO? We can take a look at your site, your competitors and your market and give you a free proposal on what you need to do to hit your goals. Head to our website and submit your details. We'll get our nerd caps on and do some digging into the right SEO strategy for you. Stuff You Need To Know The SE...

11-19
21:04

Are #1 Rankings Overrated? - Episode 117

Send us a text Is ranking #1 the be all end all, or is it a touch overrated? We get stuck in to precisely this topic. WANT US TO DO YOUR SEO? We can take a look at your site, your competitors and your market and give you a free proposal on what you need to do to hit your goals. Head to our website and submit your details. We'll get our nerd caps on and do some digging into the right SEO strategy for you. Stuff You Need To Know The SEO Show is released once a week so subscribe now wherever ...

11-04
28:13

Niche Navigators: Plumbing - Episode 116

Send us a text This week we're PLUNGING into the world of plumbing SEO. We've pulled apart the keyword "SEO sydney" and giving our thoughts on local SEO, link building, content creation and more for the plumbing niche. WANT US TO DO YOUR SEO? We can take a look at your site, your competitors and your market and give you a free proposal on what you need to do to hit your goals. Head to our website and submit your details. We'll get our nerd caps on and do some digging into the right SEO strat...

10-21
38:47

YouTube Time - Episode 115

Send us a text After a few years of hearing us you can now see us (well, mainly Michael) on our Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@watchtheseoshow 3 videos are live now on the channel and we're looking for your feedback on which style you want to see more of. Let us know your thoughts in the comments, all feedback is gold feedback! WANT US TO DO YOUR SEO? We can take a look at your site, your competitors and your market and give you a free proposal on what you need to do to ...

10-08
02:57

Michael Pattalis

you guys are so very cool

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