Simple and Smart SEO: A podcast for Shopify sellers who want to expand beyond Etsy! Search Everywhere®: Reimagining SEO Across All Platforms with Ashley Liddell (Part 1)
In this episode of The Simple and Smart SEO Show, I'm stitting down with Ashley Liddell, co-founder of Deviation, to explore the concept of “Search Everywhere® .”
From Sephora’s “Black Beauty Is Beauty” campaign to understanding the evolution of search across platforms like TikTok, Pinterest, and Reddit, Ashley shares his journey to building a unique SEO agency.
We discuss the fragmentation of the customer journey, optimizing across platforms, and why traditional SEO alone is no longer enough.
Key Takeaways:
- Search Everywhere® Philosophy: SEO now means being discoverable on every platform where your audience is already spending time—not just Google.
- Brand Discovery vs. Intent Search: Ashley explains the difference between interruptive discovery (social platforms) vs. intentional problem-solving (search engines).
- Customer Journey Mapping: Understanding platform intent and audience behavior is essential to building omnichannel search strategies.
- Sephora’s Case Study: A missed opportunity to capitalize on a 7,000% search lift after a viral campaign highlights the need for integrated internal comms between marketing and SEO teams.
- Platform-Specific Optimization: Brands must tailor content (video, visual, text) based on platform expectations and user intent.
Memorable Quotes:
- “Search Everywhere® is about engineering brand discovery where your audience actually hangs out.” – Ashley Liddell
- “We’ve always conformed to Google’s expectations—but what if your audience doesn’t?” – Ashley Liddell
- “That 7,000% spike in brand search was completely missed because of internal silos.” – Ashley Liddell
Listener Action Items:
- Reevaluate Your Search Strategy: Consider where your audience spends time—beyond Google—and start optimizing there.
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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
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