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

Steven van Vessum, VP of Content at Conductor, delves into the latest trends and strategies in the SEO industry with a focus on the "State of SEO" report. He highlights how evolving search engine algorithms and user behaviors are shaping the way businesses optimize their online presence. Steven provides actionable insights for businesses looking to enhance their visibility and ranking on search engines. Show NotesConnect With: Steven van Vessum: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin Cotch, Sr. SEO Strategy Director at Terakeet, delves into taking an audience-first approach to SEO. In the realm of SEO strategy, the total addressable market (TAM) plays a critical role. By incorporating TAM into SEO strategy, businesses can understand the breadth of opportunities available and pinpoint where the most value lies, laying a solid foundation for informed decision-making and effective execution. Today, Kevin discusses how the total addressable market creates business value.Connect With: Kevin Cotch: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin Cotch, Sr. SEO Strategy Director at Terakeet, delves into an audience-first approach to SEO. The world of SEO is constantly evolving. Traditionally, the focus in SEO has been on ranking for specific keywords, but this approach has limitations. By taking an audience-first approach to SEO, we can ensure we meet potential customers at the right moments with the most relevant experience to maximize conversions and revenue for our clients. Today, Kevin discusses Terakeet’s audience-first approach to SEO.Connect With: Kevin Cotch: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eric Hoover, Director of SEO at Jellyfish, delves into unlocking SEO growth with AI. In SEO, AI isn't just a tool—it's a new team member providing fresh perspectives. By leveraging language models to analyze websites, identify gaps, and handle more tedious tasks, SEOs can focus on strategy and creativity, leading to stronger recommendations. Today, Eric discusses scaling SEO deliverables with AI.Connect With: Eric Hoover: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Drew Moffitt, Head of Marketing at Kumospace, delves into startup SEO. It’s no secret that investing in SEO is a cost-effective digital marketing strategy for startups. But, is it the best channel for every new business to invest in, and how can you leverage it with limited resources? Today, Drew discusses SEO for startups.Connect With: Drew Moffitt: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Drew Moffitt, Head of Marketing at Kumospace, delves into startup SEO. Consistently producing quality content is crucial for establishing authority, but achieving sufficient volume to move the needle can be a challenge for businesses. Fortunately, by leveraging AI and human editing, businesses can scale content creation while maintaining rank-worthy content. Today, Drew discusses leveraging AI to scale content marketing and SEO.Connect With: Drew Moffitt: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sharon Perdue, Director of SEO and Content Performance at Autodesk, delves into securing buy-in for SEO. In the fast-paced world of executive leadership, concise and impactful communication is essential. For SEOs, effectively demonstrating the impact of our efforts to executives is crucial for securing support and resources. However, capturing their attention and gaining buy-in necessitates a strategic shift – moving away from technical jargon and to a results-oriented narrative. Today, Sharon discusses illustrating SEO's impact for executives.Connect With: Sharon Perdue: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sharon Perdue, Director of SEO and Content Performance at Autodesk, delves into securing buy-in for SEO. Despite being a powerhouse in driving traffic and revenue, SEO often lacks recognition and support within organizations. However, through effective communication and comprehensive SEO education, we can bridge the knowledge gap and secure the resources needed for game-changing initiatives. Today, Sharon discusses gaining SEO buy-in within large enterprises.Connect With: Sharon Perdue: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tony Pataky, Director of SEO and Marketing Performance at Procore Technologies, delves into mastering international and topical authority in SEO. AI and the evolution of search behavior and the SERP have sparked debate about the relevance of topic authority. However, topical authority remains crucial for ranking, building user trust, and connecting with your audience, ultimately positioning our website for long-term SEO success. Today, Tony discusses the power of effective topical authority.Connect With: Tony Pataky LinkedIn // WebsiteThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tony Pataky, Director of SEO and Marketing Performance at Procore Technologies, delves into mastering international and topical authority in SEO. Effective international SEO goes beyond translation. It entails adapting everything, from the images used to the CTAs, with careful consideration of cultural nuances to build trust and deliver a relevant user experience across diverse markets. Today, Tony discusses successfully localizing international SEO content. Connect With: Tony Pataky LinkedIn // WebsiteThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Head of Communications at Wix & Unify Brand Marketing, Mordy Oberstein, discusses whether SEOs should pay more attention to offline marketing strategies for SEO enhancement. In this episode, Mordy shares his perspectives on: integrating PR and marketing strategies to boost SEO efforts, differences between traditional PR/marketing and modern SEO strategies, leveraging specific PR and marketing techniques for better SEO, enhancing brand authority and trust through SEO and PR alignment, and measuring the impact of integrated SEO, PR, and marketing efforts. Show NotesConnect With: Mordy Oberstein: LinkedIn // WebsiteThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Head of SEO Brand at Wix and Founder at Unify, Mordy Oberstein, discusses should SEOs care about PR and Marketing? In this episode, Mordy shares his perspectives on: integrating PR and marketing strategies to boost SEO efforts, differences between traditional PR/marketing and modern SEO tactics, leveraging specific PR and marketing techniques for SEO performance,enhancing brand authority and customer trust through SEO alignment, and measuring the success of integrated SEO, PR, and marketing strategies. Show NotesConnect With: Mordy Oberstein: LinkedIn // WebsiteThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Spann, Senior Technical SEO at Lumar, delves into actionable technical SEO insights. Whether you're managing a massive enterprise site or a smaller-scale site, optimizing your website's technical SEO is crucial for organic growth and success. However navigating the world of crawling, fixes, and prioritization can be a daunting task without the right framework. Today, Chris discusses actionable and effective technical SEO insights.Connect With: Chris Spann LinkedIn // WebsiteThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chris Spann, Senior Technical SEO at Lumar, delves into the rise of SEO security awareness. SEOs leverage a valuable arsenal of tools and insights that can uncover potential vulnerabilities in our websites. However, a communication gap between SEO and security teams often hinders collaboration, resulting in conflicting efforts that can impede progress for both teams. Today, Chris discusses raising SEO security awareness.Connect With: Chris Spann LinkedIn // WebsiteThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katherine Watier Ong, founder of Wo Strategies, discusses the challenges and strategies for maximizing search visibility for academic journals. She highlights that many journals are new to SEO and rely on platform developers, often leading to missed opportunities. Ong shares a case study where fixing a crawl trap led to 40,000 new keywords and 1,500 on page one. She emphasizes the importance of keyword research, strategic internal linking, and addressing technical issues like indexation and canonicalization. Ong also stresses the need for change management, training staff, and leveraging evergreen content to improve search performance.  Show NotesConnect With: Katherine Ye Ong: LinkedIn // WebsiteThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Katherine Ye Ong, founder of Wo Strategies, discusses the integration of AI in content workflows for academic journals. She emphasizes the importance of internal SEO teams for technical SEO and content optimization. Ong has trained several clients on technical SEO and uses AI tools like Dr. Keyword and ChatGPT for content briefs and meta descriptions. She highlights challenges such as understanding search intent, brand voice, and target audience. Ong also addresses concerns about AI-generated content being used without permission, noting the difficulty in blocking LLMs. She stresses the need for strategic use of AI to enhance SEO effectiveness and maintain brand visibility.  Show NotesConnect With: Katherine Ye Ong: LinkedIn // WebsiteThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Owner and SEO Expert at Marie Haynes Consulting Inc., Marie Haynes, discusses why LLMs (Large Language Models) are imperative in SEO. She explains how these models significantly enhance understanding and responding to user queries, which can improve a website's SEO performance. Marie emphasizes the importance of integrating LLMs into SEO strategies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Show NotesConnect With: Marie Haynes: LinkedIn // WebsiteThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rotem Gal, Head of SEO at WalkMe, delves into SEO’s role in digital adoption. For businesses aiming to expand their customer base and embrace the future, going digital is now a matter of 'how' rather than 'if'. However, without optimizing websites and applications for SEO during this digital transformation, they risk missing out on significant traffic. Today, Rotem discusses digital adoption and SEO.Connect With: Rotem Gal LinkedIn // WebsiteThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rotem Gal, Head of SEO at WalkMe, delves into cross-functional team management. While SEO thrives on collaboration, aligning content writers, developers, designers, and other players can be tricky. Achieving a shared understanding of the overarching strategy and how each individual's contribution supports it becomes a challenge when SEO expertise levels vary. Today, Rotem discusses how to manage a cross-functional team.Connect With: Rotem Gal LinkedIn // WebsiteThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Cindy Krum, CEO of Mobile Moxie, discusses insights from the Brighton SEO conference, emphasizing the importance of new voices and fresh ideas in the SEO industry. Key topics include the evolving role of AI, the impact of Google's changing algorithms, and the need for SEO strategies to adapt. Krum highlights the challenges of relying on incomplete or biased data from tools like Google Analytics and Search Console. She also introduces Mobile Moxie's tools, which provide more accurate mobile search data by bypassing APIs and using real search results. The conversation underscores the need for SEO professionals to critically evaluate data and adapt to Google's shifting practices. Show NotesConnect With: Cindy Krum: Website // LinkedInThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn //  TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.