Edge Of The Web - An Seo Podcast For Today's Digital Marketer

Translating Conversion Success To Clients This week we welcome back distinguished SEO expert, Eli Schwartz, to the EDGE. Eli has put in over a decade of unparalleled B2B and B2C growth initiatives, in addition to writing and publishing his book, Product-Led SEO. In this episode, discover the true meaning behind Product-Led SEO, and how you can utilize this strategy to further position yourself for success. Additionally, understand the significance of creating a customer persona, and how without one, you're unable to fully understand the buyer's journey. We uncover the TRUTH about Product-Led SEO, and how to truly maximize revenues for your clients on this episode of The EDGE of The WEB! Key Segments: [00:00:35] BrightonSEO US Free Tickets: Nov 9, 10 2023 [00:04:03] Introducing Eli Schwartz [00:05:24] What is Product-Led SEO?   [00:11:18] Eli's SEO Guide Presentation at Google [00:17:19] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:18:03] Why is Creating a Persona and Understanding Needs of User Not So C

Is This The End Of Google Ads? We’re back with another episode of news from this EDGE! Unfortunately, Mordy had to step away this week but fear not! Wix’s Crystal Carter steps in to fill all the gaps!  Are marketers actually contemplating a departure from Google Ads in light of the alleged adjustment to ad prices? Google attempts to regain teen market share with Search Generative Experience after losing almost half of Gen Z queries to TikTok and Instagram. Plus…the United States might not hold the highest position in artificial intelligence, says the CIA. As always, we have all the Google, AI, and SEO news to keep you in the loop here on another episode of News From the EDGE! *BONUS* We’re giving away 40 FREE Brighton SEO tickets until November 2nd!!! Enter for your chance to win by going to edgeofthewebradio.com/brightonseo! Congratulations to this week's winners! News from the EDGE: [00:02:06] BrightonSEO Sweepstakes [00:05:28] Is your teenager ready for SGE? (Is SGE ready for teenagers??) [00:14:13] Greg F

Sustaining Relations With Your Clients Discover the significance of migrating to Google Analytics 4 and harnessing its noteworthy capabilities. This week, we’re delighted to reintroduce Matt Holz to expand even deeper into the new capabilities of GA4 and emphasize the crucial role data plays in establishing a valuable knowledge bank for your clients. Plus, gain valuable insights from Matt as he shares his unique career path, now serving as a team member for a former client. Discover everything you must know about GA4 in order to achieve the highest level of performance, on this episode of The EDGE of The Web!  [00:03:49] Introducing Matt Holz [00:05:16] Tracking Events and Micro Conversions in GA4 [00:07:38] Customizable Metrics Reporting within GA4  [00:10:22] Avoiding Errors When Building GA4 Reports  [00:12:15] Found Search’s Role In Client Migration Into GA4  [00:16:19] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:17:04] Looker Studio’s Relationship to GA4 vs. Universal Analytics 3 [00:20:15] Limita

Google Accused of Misleading Us All! Google has a whistleblower! A former software engineer for Google reveals the search engine IS incorporating clicks into its ranking algorithm and explains that employees were directed to refrain from discussing the use of clicks in search rankings. Plus, Google continuously inflates ad prices without telling advertisers! Need a new friend? ChatGPT is rolling out new voice and image capabilities so that you can engage in voice conversations with the chatbot or share images to express your thoughts… It sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. You’ve got a friend in all of us here on the EDGE Of The Web Podcast; enjoy this week's exciting news! *BONUS* We’re giving away 40 FREE Brighton SEO tickets until November 2nd!!! Enter for your chance to win by going to edgeofthewebradio.com/brightonseo! Congratulations to this week's winners! News from the EDGE: [00:02:21] BrightonSEO Sweepstakes [00:04:20] Did the automatic GA4 Transition surprise you? [00:07:10] Google claims they

Unleashing the Power of Machine Learning and First-Party Data Matt Holz, VP of Product Strategy at FoundSM, has nearly 20 years of marketing strategy experience and has led B2B marketing teams for multiple large and small organizations. Prior to his role at FoundSM, Matt gained valuable insights into outsourced support for driving leads and revenue while working with Found Search Marketing as a client. He later moved into segment marketing, SaaS, and healthcare IT but was eventually impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, he transitioned to the agency side and joined Found SM three years ago.  Matt joins the EDGE to share his unique perspective and specialized focus on Google Analytics 4. Matt and Erin explore the variances between GA4 and Universal Analytics and discuss how AI has the potential to revolutionize data reporting. Digital marketers, prepare yourselves! We've got the comprehensive guide on incorporating GA4 into your marketing strategy here on another episode of EDGE of the Web! Key Segme

Google’s At It Again... Google’s all over the place! No surprise that they're facing scrutiny for the deals they’ve struck that have given them an unfair advantage in the market, but they are now pushing for Gemini, their new LLM, to compete with ChatGPT. Content creators - pay attention to the helpful content update that’s approaching. Talk about shaking things up everywhere… Moving on to AI, we discuss some negative and positive outputs along with ethical dilemmas that are on the horizon of our evolving tech landscape. Hang on for the ride on this episode of EDGE of the Web. *BONUS* We’re giving away 40 FREE Brighton SEO tickets from now until November 2nd!!! Enter for your chance to win by going to edgeofthewebradio.com/brightonseo!  News from the EDGE: [00:03:05] BrightonSEO Sweepstakes [00:05:20] Google Search Antitrust Trial Updates [00:16:06] Watch Out OpenAI & ChatGPB! Google Gemini is Taking Over [00:23:26] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:24:18] Algorithm Changes To Expect (Goo

Content strategies have to adapt with the changing SERP landscape brought on by Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE). Natalie Arney gives her insights on how to move forward with changing the way we think about content and its role in the buyer’s journey. Erin and Natalie take it a step further with discussing how your team can improve how they work with clients and relieve stress while continuing to professionally flourish. Tune-in to learn more from Natalie’s expertise as she delivers what she’s implemented for successful management and growth. Key Segments: [00:00:52] Brighton SEO Ticket Sweepstakes [00:03:07] 624 News Recap [00:03:35] RateThisPodcast.com/EDGE [00:03:55] Reintroducing Natalie Arney [00:04:57] Recap: Navigating SERP’s Changing Landscape with SGE [00:06:41] How to Adjust Your Content Strategies  [00:08:30] Reduce, Reuse, Recycle [00:11:35] Fill In The Gaps Through PASF [00:15:49] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:17:42] Understanding The Consequences in Quick Reacting

We’ve got another great episode in the books for this week’s EDGE news. Google loses the majority of Gen Z search preference… It's the rise of TikTok! Some SGE news has unfolded with Google's generative AI experiment as they begin rolling out SGE in India. Marketers! - Beware of changes Meta is releasing. Plus, AI is generating political campaigns… Are you kidding me?  *BONUS* We’re giving away 40 FREE Brighton SEO tickets from now until November 2nd!!! Enter for your chance to win by going to edgeofthewebradio.com/brightonseo!  Go get your tickets and go get your headphones to enjoy this can’t-miss feature of EDGE News! News from the EDGE: [00:05:43] Survey: 51% of Gen Z women prefer TikTok, not Google, for search [00:14:01] Facebook Changes That Affect Marketers [00:17:03] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:18:13] Google Search Console rolling out new Merchant Center integrated reports AI Blitz: [00:22:38] Google Search generative AI experiment underway in India, with trigger failsafe [00:24

Coming in hot from Brighton UK, SEO Consultant Natalie Arney joins the EDGE this week to uncover what’s in store for us with Google Search Generative Experience. Erin and Natalie discuss SGE's implications on current rank-tracking tools and how your future reporting should go as an SEO. With a focus on shifting one's mindset, Natalie walks through the changes she experienced from an agency to an in-house SEO perspective. Adaptation plays a critical role in this industry, and today, we focus on aligning ourselves with the ever-evolving landscape of generative search here on The EDGE of The Web! Key Segments: [00:02:22] News Recap [00:02:56] RateThisPodcast.com/EDGE [00:03:20] Introducing Natalie Arney [00:04:30] Natalie's History in SEO  [00:07:34] Changing From an Agency to In-House Mindset [00:15:23] Preparing for Google’s New Search Generative Environment [00:19:54] Will SGE Impact the Efficacy of Tracking Tools? [00:24:15] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:25:55] How SEO’s Should Be Report

Google’s doing what? We have lots of Google news for you today, and some might make you scratch your head. ChatGPT is losing momentum, have they finally hit a plateau? Google SGE is looking a little messy… c’mon Google! Welcome back to another episode of news from The EDGE, bringing you everything you need to thrive as an SEO! News from the EDGE: [00:04:50] Google is making your pages faster, automatically— if your users have Chrome [00:11:56] Over 200 thousand WordPress installs may be affected by a contact form builder plugin [00:13:39] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:14:20] Google is limiting the reach of ad campaigns for new advertisers who have not yet established trust [00:19:19] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks AI Blitz: [00:20:31] US Copyright Office wants to hear what people think about AI and copyright  [00:22:38] Reddit launches AI-powered keyword research tool  [00:24:09] We Analyzed Millions of ChatGPT User Sessions: Visits are Down 29% since May, Programm

Sara Taher returns for her second interview segment, this time discussing the necessary strategies SEO professionals need in order to adapt to AI. Erin and Sara explore the challenges facing the SEO channel, the impact of current events on the buyer journey, and the role of AI in content creation. From optimizing video assets to navigating the landscape of content creators, they provide insights and strategies to stay ahead SEO landscape. Sara shares her tactical practices to stay informed in the ever adapting SEO industry. AI is barging into the SEO scene, we're providing precisely what’s needed for you to maintain a competitive advantage on this episode of The EDGE! Key Segments [00:03:19] Introducing Sara Taher  [00:04:45] What Is The Future Of Entity SEO And It's Role In Emerging Technologies? [00:12:41] How Much Traffic Could You Lose When SGE Comes Into Play?  [00:14:40] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:15:25] Sara’s Thoughts On Use of AI Content [00:19:27] Integrating AI Into Entity S

Sara Taher is a strong presence in the SEO industry, but oh, so humble.   Erin and Sara dive into the importance of prioritizing user experience, as it is a key connection for navigating SEO intent. We’re migrating from volume concepts of SEO to intent oriented matches.  But clearly, we've heard the call of AI for SEO.  How do they really work together?   You’ve heard it time and time again, quality over quantity, but let’s hear Sara very clearly……it’s about the user.  If you’re not reading their signals, you're not connected. Key Segments: [00:00:36] Introducing Sara Taher [00:01:48] Sara’s History In Digital Marketing  [00:03:35] How Does Entity SEO Differ From Traditional SEO? [00:05:30] Examples of Entity SEO  [00:11:12] How Important is Google’s Knowledge Graph? [00:11:56] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:12:42] Looking Into The User Experience [00:19:04] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Brightlocal [00:20:02] How Can You Integrate Entity SEO Into Your Digital Marketing Strategy? [00:23:4

Welcome back to another episode of The EDGE, we’ve got lots of exciting Google news on the plate for this episode. SGE has new additional buildout around educational topics. Many in the U.S have concern with how Google is collecting data from children. Plus, there are speculations of an upcoming search algorithm update.  But best of all - we found the best AI tool for Mordy! AI Spiritual Guidance! Don’t skip a beat, we cover all the Google insights that you need as an SEO, on this episode of The EDGE of the Web! News from the EDGE: [00:04:49] Google Adds New Features To SGE Focused On Education [00:11:09] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:12:10] Google’s plan to purge inactive accounts isn’t sitting well with some users [00:15:51] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Brightlocal [00:17:30] Is Google Collecting Children’s Data For Ads? New Report Sparks Concern AI Blitz: [00:23:30] The new Bing has failed to take any market share from Google after six months [00:26:24] AI-generated art cannot be copyrigh

Sarah McDowell joins the EDGE for her second segment this week. Sarah has a long history with podcasting, as she now co-hosts her fourth show, the SEO mindset podcast. In this episode, we look at navigating the world of podcasting, while maintaining a healthy relationship with your work. Plus, hear all the insider tips on creating your own show and securing those pivotal sponsorships. It’s a podcast about podcasts, you heard that right, We’ve got everything you need to know here on The EDGE of the Web! Key Segments: [00:03:24] Introducing Sarah McDowell    [00:04:53] Sarah’s History With Podcasting  [00:11:58] What Has Sarah Learned In Her Podcast Journey? [00:14:13] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Brightlocal [00:15:11] Should You Get Into Podcasting? [00:23:11] How To Secure Podcast Sponsors  [00:28:24] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Wix  [00:29:05] Captivate: Free Podcast Course Thanks to our Sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site Brightlocal: https://edgeofthewebradio.com/brightlocal  Wix:

Americans FEAR AI! Google and AI news is coming back at ya! Google's toned down HowTo and FAQ results, but fear not, they've launched a GA4 training course perfect for beginners… over a month after full migration. The New York Times won't let you use their content for AI training, and Amazon's cooking up AI tools for sellers. Plus, Americans are spooked by AI – we've got the numbers. Dive into our whirlwind of SEO on this week's News from the EDGE!   News from the EDGE: [00:03:44] Google reduces the visibility of HowTo and FAQ rich results in search  [00:08:16] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:09:16] Google Launches Beginner-Friendly GA4 Training Course  [00:11:58] New York Times: Don’t use our content to train AI systems[00:15:38] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Brightlocal AI Blitz: [00:17:36] New: Bing Search Select Text to Search  [00:18:38] Amazon Reportedly Testing Generative AI Tools For Sellers [00:24:41] Poll Shows Americans FEAR AI  AI Tools: [00:26:12] Guidde [00:27:52] 60sec.site [00:28

Give a warm welcome to this week's guest Sarah Mcdowell! Sarah works as the SEO Manager at podcast management and monetization platform, Captivate, as well as host of her own podcast SEO Mindset. Realizing the common struggles faced by SEO professionals, such as impostor syndrome, burnout, and self-doubt, Sarah and her co-host Tazmin Suleman saw an opportunity to create a platform for open and honest conversations. Thus, the SEO Mindset podcast was born, addressing topics ranging from personal growth to mental health and career development. It has been running for a year now, featuring engaging episodes where the hosts and guests dig deep into specific subjects. The goal? To shed light on the often overlooked areas of the industry and let everyone know that they are not alone in their challenges. In this episode, Sarah shares her journey from studying dance in university to becoming an SEO manager at Captivate. She opens up about her struggles with impostor syndrome and the importance of embracing discomfort

We’re back in business as Mordy makes his return for this episode of the news! This past week Moz held MozCon, unveiling Brand Authority Metric to enable businesses to measure their brand's strength. Google wants all published content to be available to AI for training purposes…how is this healthy for the web? Google’s stirring the pot, but we’ve got what you need to stay in the loop on this week's News from the EDGE! News from the EDGE: [00:05:03] Moz Launches Brand Authority Metric At MozCon With Top 500 US Brands List[00:08:05] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:09:13] Google Ranking Algorithm Research Introduces TW-BERT[00:16:20] Google says all online content should be available for AI training unless publishers opt-out[00:24:52] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Brightlocal AI Blitz: [00:26:37] Nvidia reveals new A.I. chip, says costs of running LLMs will ‘drop significantly’ AI Tools: [00:27:41] VocalReplica [00:28:43] Looka [00:29:17] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks Barry Blast from Search Eng

Long live the Radish King. Buckle up! Dr. Pete Meyers, marketing scientist at Moz, says the road ahead with AI might be a bumpy one. Find out why he thinks a little bit of panic might be in store for SEOs, as Dr. Pete and Erin Sparks talk about E-E-A-T, What is real vs. fiction in regards to AI, and if there will ever be such a thing as Predictive SEO.  [00:03:16] Introducing Marketing Scientist, Dr. Pete Meyers [00:05:19] AI and SEO [00:06:21] “I think we should panic” - Dr Pete Meyers [00:10:39] E-E-A-T: Product Reviews Update [00:15:18] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Brightlocal [00:16:18] What is real? What is fiction? [00:23:08] Predictive SEO [00:30:40] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix  [00:31:22] Combating against Black Hat Tactics with AI Thanks to our sponsors! BrightLocal: https://edgeofthewebradio.com/brightlocal Wix: https://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix Follow our Guest: https://www.twitter.com/dr_pete https://www.linkedin.com/in/drpete/ https://mastodon.social/@dr_pete  

Mordy’s in a Box! Crystal Carter, Head of SEO Communications at Wix, joins the EDGE team in the absence of Mordy, who evidently has box issues.  A whirlwind of news, we covered X ad revenue (got to have at least 15M impressions, sorry), SGE testing links and Product Rating AI policies.  We dove in to the AI side deeply and came out with a huge win!  We now can all have Mordy’s desk as a virtual background!  This is for all of the #SEO community!  Go to MordysRingTone.com today to download the image for your virtual upgrade! News from the EDGE: [00:05:32] X launches creator ads revenue sharing program [00:10:21] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:11:25] Universal Analytics still processing data one month after ‘sunset’ [00:18:08] Google testing links directly in Search Generative Experience snapshot answers [00:23:34] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: BrightLocal [00:24:48] Google Updates Product Ratings Policies On Automated AI Content AI Tools: [00:30:16] 15 YouTube Video Summarizer AI Tools to Check

Guiding the Buyer's Journey After a long hiatus, Marketing Scientist Dr. Pete Meyers is back on the EDGE once again! As a marketing scientist at Moz, Dr. Pete specializes in monitoring the google algorithm. In this episode, Dr. Pete shares his perspective on the SGE generative experience, as well as how site owners can utilize the new SERP. Google, Google, and more Google is what’s in store today. Learn how to seize control of your customer’s journey in this episode of EDGE of The WEB! Key Segments: [00:03:03] Introducing Marketing Scientist, Dr. Pete Meyers [00:13:33] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:14:49] Dr. Pete’s Biggest Takeaways from Google I/O  [00:18:42] Should Site Owners Anticipate Traffic Loss?  [00:23:56] How Will Google's Generative AI Change The Buyer's Journey? [00:27:34] Does Google Have The Rights To Your Content? [00:29:05] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix  [00:32:25] Will Google Remove Query Reporting Due To Privacy Purposes? [00:35:14] How Can You Control The Buyer’s Journe