Voices of Search // A Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Content Marketing Podcast
I Hear Everything
Dive deep into the ever-changing world of content and search engine marketing. Discover actionable strategies and learn ways to gain insights through data that will help you navigate the topsy-turvy world of SEO.
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Apr 29, 2019 • 23min
Google’s Rise to the Top of Search and How They Ate Their Competitors’ Lunch
Jordan Koene and Ben Shapiro cover the history of SEO and the strategies of Google's competition, delving into their rise and fall, and why Yahoo lost their early lead and how Google eventually ate their lunch. Show NotesConnect With:Jordan Koene: Website // LinkedIn Benjamin 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.
Apr 25, 2019 • 34min
How a Hip-Hop Music Producer and Rapper Became a Google SEO Expert
Top SEO, sought-after speaker, Michael King’s roots are in computer science and music—balancing his creative and professional lives. Learn about his life path to success working with top brands like Ralph Lauren, LG, Genentech, Citibank, and more. Show NotesConnect With: Michael King: Website // LinkedInBenjamin 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.
Apr 24, 2019 • 28min
The Inside Story With Google’s External Ranking Factors
When it comes to Google rankings, there are a lot of external factors that might seem out of a marketer’s immediate control. SEO experts Kathy Alice Brown and Jordan Koene share their expertise, going behind the curtain, looking at the latest changes: Google’s move to more complexity when evaluating links versus the old-school bulk approach How do marketers get their site links recognized, not only by Google, but with other credible sources as well? How does Google determine brand authority and the value of a link? Will paid ads make my Google rankings go higher? Show NotesConnect With:Jordan Koene: Website // LinkedIn Kathy Alice Brown: Website // LinkedInBenjamin 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.
Apr 19, 2019 • 13min
It’s an Experiment When It Comes to Google Health Care Rankings
As the competition grows in health care, the ranking factors are changing rapidly. Whether you’re a major player like a WebMD or Healthgrades, a university or a chiropractor, what does it take to rank with Google? CEO of Searchmetrics Jordan Koene analyzes the sector, with information every healthcare marketer should know. How is the Wikipedia approach working in the healthcare sector? What is holistic content, and why is high density, high volume content becoming more successful? What is Google’s strategy in determining the individual authority of a Dr. Smith over brand authority of a WebMD? Show NotesConnect With: Jordan Koene: Website // LinkedIn Benjamin 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.
Apr 18, 2019 • 16min
How the Travel Industry Is Playing the Google Rankings Game
With Google's recent core update, the travel industry is seeing big transitions, redefining the major players and how the game is being played. What are the latest trends shaping the future of the online travel marketplace? SEO strategist Jordan Koene and Ben Shapiro of Searchmetrics take a deep dive into travel, looking at who is winning and losing, and why. You’ll learn: How are brands like Marriott and Hilton positioning their online content? How are TripAdvisors and other content-centric players winning with user-generated content reviews and guides? How are the online travel agencies like the Travelzoo and Expedia weathering the transition? How is location-based content like maps impacting the mobile experience and rankings? Show NotesConnect With: Jordan Koene: Website // LinkedIn Benjamin 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.
Apr 17, 2019 • 17min
Fintech Revolution: How Google Rankings Are Transforming Banking and Finance
Banking and finance are facing more competition as they vie for market share in the digital landscape, where visibility is key. Sites with investments in online experience and infrastructure are gaining market share once considered impossible. Searchmetrics SEO strategists analyze who is winning, losing, and why. What is the mix of key players and how is their content propelling their business? Why is having HTTPS enabled for players like Nerd Wallet, Credit Karma, and Fool.com critical for Google rankings? How are Chase and Schwab using long form content? Why is protecting the privacy of users impacting rankings? Show NotesConnect With: Jordan Koene: Website // LinkedIn Benjamin 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.
Apr 16, 2019 • 12min
Built for Speed: Google Rankings for Media and Publishing Sites
When it comes to media and publishing, how do you ensure successful rankings on Google? In this podcast, Jordan Koene, CEO of Searchmetrics, explains the specific ranking factors used for the media and publishing sites, with the steps marketers can take to ensure better visibility. Show NotesConnect With: Jordan Koene: Website // LinkedIn Benjamin 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.
Apr 15, 2019 • 14min
Google’s Unique Ranking Factors for the Ecommerce Industry
In today’s hyper-competitive market, you need access to data to outperform the competition. In this second podcast of our April Content Ranking Factors series, SEO strategist Jordan Koene takes a deep dive and unpacks the specific ranking factors for eCommerce, with the steps marketers can take to ensure better web visibility. Show NotesConnect With: Jordan Koene: Website // LinkedIn Benjamin 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.
Apr 11, 2019 • 19min
The Importance of Discussing SEO During Earnings Calls
Increasingly, SEO has become an important topic for executives to address during earnings calls. It’s also becoming a barometer for investors as they evaluate company success. Renowned SEO strategist Jordan Koene, CEO of Searchmetrics, and Ben Shapiro discuss how executives should prepare to present search findings when talking to the street. Show NotesConnect With: Jordan Koene: Website // LinkedIn Benjamin 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.
Apr 10, 2019 • 24min
How Is Google Evaluating Web Content for Rankings?
When it comes to Google, content may be king, but there’s also a lot that data-driven marketers need to do—including understanding that data is not the enemy of creativity. Jordan Koene and Marlon Glover discuss what it takes to have content that ranks, with best practices every marketer should know, and more. Connect With: Jordan Koene: Website // LinkedIn Marlon Glover: Website // LinkedInBenjamin 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.
