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

Rand Fishkin, the co-founder of SparkToro, discusses the intricacies of how enterprise marketers can leverage media and influencer insights to better target their audience. At SparkToro, they specialize in uncovering key influencers and platforms that can amplify marketing efforts significantly. Rand shares strategies for identifying and engaging with the voices that matter most to your market.  Show NotesConnect With: Rand Fishkin: 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.

Rand Fishkin, CEO of SparkToro, discusses the evolving dynamics of SEO and its strategic implications for marketers. At SparkToro, they specialize in identifying key influencers and media that impact diverse audiences, providing crucial insights for enterprise marketing strategies. Today, Rand explores how shifts in SEO practices can significantly alter marketing approaches and the importance of staying ahead in a rapidly changing digital landscape. His insights are grounded in deep industry knowledge and a commitment to leveraging data for effective marketing outcomes. Show NotesConnect With: Rand Fishkin: 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.

Emma Valentiner, from Threecolts, discusses effective "your money or your life" SEO. In this episode. Emma shares her perspectives on impact of AI on SEO strategies for YMYL pages, Google's scrutiny on YMYL websites during major events, ethical considerations in using AI for YMYL SEO, and lessons from recent data leaks on Google's YMYL oversight. Show NotesConnect With: Emma Valentiner: 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.

Emma Valentiner, from Threecolts, discusses best practices for leveraging AI in SEO. In this episode, emma shares her perspectives on Integrating SEO best practices into the content creation process, key SEO factors for content teams to consider, optimizing website structure for improved visibility and user experience, and creating content that targets high-volume keywords. Show NotesConnect With: Emma Valentiner: 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.

William Sigsworth, SEO Manager at Pipedrive, discusses managing SEO across multiple language markets. In this episode, William shares his perspectives on defining SEO cannibalization and its significance for SEO operators, common causes and identification of SEO cannibalization within websites, strategies to prevent content duplication and its role in SEO cannibalization, impact of conflicting internal linking structures on SEO performance, and conducting a comprehensive audit for keyword overlap in SEO. Show NotesConnect With: William Sigsworth: 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.

William Sigsworth, the Head of SEO Content at Pipedrive, discusses the five C’s of SEO cannibalization.In this episode, William shares his perspectives on definition and importance of SEO cannibalization in digital marketing, common causes of SEO cannibalization within a website, strategies to identify and mitigate SEO cannibalization issues, role of content duplication in exacerbating SEO cannibalization, impact of internal linking structures on SEO cannibalization, and conducting keyword audits to resolve keyword cannibalization. Show NotesConnect With: William Sigsworth: 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.

Anthony May, SEO and Strategy Consultant at Palo Alto Networks, explores the intersection of AI and E-E-A-T, and the impact on Google Search. With the emergence of generative AI and the shrinking organic spots on the SERP, SEO has never been more crucial for businesses than now. However, it also presents a challenging and competitive landscape where businesses must continuously evolve their SEO strategies to secure top positions. Today, Anthony discusses SEO's importance now vs. the past.  Show NotesConnect With: Anthony May: 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.

Anthony May, SEO and Strategy Consultant at Palo Alto Networks, explores the intersection of AI and E-E-A-T and the impact on Google Search. AI-generated content has undoubtedly changed the landscape of SEO, impacting content creation, user experience, and search engine rankings. As AI becomes more prevalent, the importance of E-E-A-T and the percentage of AI content in a page's overall content mix will play crucial roles in determining search visibility and rankings. Today, Anthony discusses AI and E-E-A-T.   Show NotesConnect With: Anthony May: 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.

Anthony Machi, a seasoned expert at RVO Health, discusses the significant impact of SGE on search strategies and the importance of future-proofing in the health sector. He delves into how adapting to SGE changes can enhance visibility and effectiveness in digital health platforms. Anthony also shares insights on leveraging these methodologies to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. Show NotesConnect With: Anthony Machi: 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.

Anthony Machi, Senior Content Strategist at RVO Health (healthline.com), discusses navigating content strategies and effectively answering user intent. In this episode, Anthony shares his perspectives on Strategies for optimizing content for carousels and citations, addressing the challenges of data acquisition for SEO analysis, the evolving role of click necessity in user interactions, tailoring content strategies to maximize audience engagement and future-proofing SEO strategies against ongoing algorithm changes. Show NotesConnect With: Anthony Machi: 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.

Gabrio Linari, Director and Owner of ROCK SEO, discusses the implications of Google leaks on SEO strategies. In this episode, Gabrio shares his perspectives on exploring the impact of Google leaks on SEO strategies, strategies for adapting SEO practices in light of new information, and balancing client demands with realistic SEO capabilities. Show NotesConnect With: Gabrio Linari: 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.

Gabrio Linari, Growth Director and SEO at Rock SEO discusses Google versus SEO community. In this episode, Gabrio shares his perspectives on transitioning from agency to client-side SEO roles, effective stakeholder management in SEO projects, the role of metrics in evaluating SEO success, and strategies for saying "no" in SEO consulting. Show NotesConnect With: Gabrio Linari: 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.

Joseph Servia, SEO and SEM Digital Marketing Manager at CBRE, talks about the importance of tech alignment with SEO. Tech alignment is crucial for successful SEO initiatives as it ensures smooth implementation and minimizes resistance from developers. Moreover, at the enterprise level, many aspects of SEO rely on collaboration with tech teams to carry out the necessary changes effectively. Today, Joseph discusses why tech alignment is a key driver of SEO success. Show NotesConnect With: Joseph Servia: 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.

Dimitris Drakatos, Head of SEO and ASO at Paired, discusses building SEO success from scratch. In this episode, Dimitris shares some first stops for an SEO that's either just joining the organization or they're getting ready to launch a site for the first time as well as strategies for people who are tempted to go down the rabbit hole of buying backlinks. Show NotesConnect With: Dimitris Drakatos: 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.

Dimitris Drakatos, from Paired, discusses the impact of publishing velocity on SEO. He emphasizes the importance of updating content with substantial changes to encourage re-indexing by search engines. By integrating new research and data into existing content, Dimitris explains how this can significantly enhance a page's SEO performance. Today, he shares insights on how frequent and meaningful updates can lead to better search engine rankings. Show NotesConnect With: Dimitris Drakatos: 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.

The Google leak has significant implications for SEO. Erfan Azimi emphasizes the importance of making site-level changes to improve user engagement and content quality. He also explores the potential of leaked Google data for SEO, cautioning against making assumptions based solely on API names and highlighting the creative potential of using leaked data in innovative ways. Show NotesConnect With: Erfan Azimi: 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.

Erfan Azimi, the CEO of EA Eagle LLC, discusses how the Google Leak started. In this episode, Erfan discusses the recent Google leak and its potential consequences, sharing his experience analyzing a leaked Google document. He emphasizes the importance of transparency and ethical considerations in SEO, and discusses the latest developments in SEO strategies and user intent optimization. Show NotesConnect With: Erfan Azimi: 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.

Kathy Brown, SEO Consultant at Previsible.io, delves into the latest updates and strategies in Google Search to help enterprise businesses enhance their organic search traffic. In this episode, Kathy shares her perspectives on impact of framework choices on INP and user experience, strategies for improving SEO in modern web architectures, and Challenges with current SEO tools and metrics. Show NotesConnect With: Kathy Alice Brown: 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.

Luis Rodriguez, SEO Specialist at Comparethemarket, discusses strategies for building a successful international SEO career. In this episode, Luis Rodriguez discusses the challenges and opportunities of succeeding in SEO in a globalized world. He emphasizes the importance of cultural understanding and adaptability, as well as networking and building relationships. He goes further to discuss the importance of adapting to cultural differences in SEO and marketing while working with clients from diverse backgrounds, highlighting the need to understand local cultures and business practices to create effective marketing strategies.  Show NotesConnect With: Luis Rodriguez: 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.

Luis Rodriguez, Experiences Building AI for SEO at Comparethemarket, discusses the integration and impact of artificial intelligence in enhancing search engine optimization for large enterprises. In this episode, Luis discusses the application of AI in SEO for large enterprises, with a focus on scalability and a strategic approach. He also highlights the benefits of AI-powered SEO analysis, such as automating data analysis and identifying spikes, while also raising cautions about the limitations of AI, including the need for human experience and expertise. Going further, he talks about understanding the legal perspective and having a multidisciplinary team with diverse skill sets was emphasized, and the potential of AI in analyzing large sets of data and correlating data to identify trends. Show NotesConnect With: Luis Rodriguez: 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.