Simple and Smart SEO: A podcast for Shopify sellers who want to expand beyond Etsy! The Future of SEO: Stay Ready So You Don’t Have to Get Ready – with Favour Obasi-ike (Part 2)
In this can't-miss episode of the Simple and Smart SEO Show, Crystal Waddell reconnects with digital strategist and SEO pro Favour Obasi-ike.
Whether you're podcasting on Wix, exploring RSS feeds, or wondering how to rank better using voice search, this episode is full of insights you can apply today to stay ahead tomorrow.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
- Own Your Platform: Hosting your podcast on a separate domain boosts domain authority and builds a long-term digital asset.
- Podcast SEO: Turn each episode into its own optimized URL with keyword-rich titles for better indexing and searchability.
- RSS Feeds & Site Maps: These are the backbone of your content strategy—essential for pushing updates and syncing across platforms like Pinterest.
- AI Tools: Tools like Harpa AI can streamline SEO research, transcription, and content creation across platforms.
- Voice Search Readiness: As voice search rises, your brand needs to show up in verbal queries, not just typed ones.
- From SEO to Thought Leadership: The future of SEO is about positioning yourself as a thought leader—focus on delivering value, not just ranking.
✨ Memorable Quotes:
- “Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready.” — Favour Obasi-ike
- “Your website is like a book. Each page is a chapter that Google can rank.” — Favour Obasi-ike
- “You don’t want to be a seller. You want to tell stories people can remember.” — Favour Obasi-ike
📌 Listener Action Items:
- 🛠️ Audit Your Podcast URLs: Are they keyword-friendly? Custom? Indexable?
- 📥 Connect Your RSS Feed: Sync your blog and podcast content to Pinterest and Google Search Console.
- 🌐 Secure Your Domain: Make sure your podcast has a dedicated domain or subdomain to boost long-term visibility.
- 🔍 Explore Harpa.AI: Try this Chrome extension to level
Text me your questions or comments!
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at
Hey, Shopify store owners! (Especially if you're selling on Etsy, too!)
Here's a quick question: Are people actually finding your products on Google?
If SEO feels confusing, overwhelming, or like something you'll "get to later", this is for you.
I'm hosting a free, seven day Shopify SEO challenge that breaks it down into simple, doable steps.
No tech headaches, no fluff. Join us at
Book a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal!
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