

Simple and Smart SEO: A podcast for Shopify sellers who want to expand beyond Etsy!
Crystal Waddell
Ready to turn your Etsy shop into a powerhouse brand on Shopify? The Simple and Smart SEO Show is the go-to podcast for Etsy sellers ready to bridge the gap between a marketplace shop and a powerhouse Shopify brand. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all roadmaps. Instead, I provide the high-level SEO insights and strategic shifts you need to interpret for your unique business. Join me to learn how to master the Shopify ecosystem, own your traffic, and build a brand that thrives on your own terms through smart, data-driven insights. Whether you’re just opening your Shopify store or looking to optimize an existing one, join us each week to simplify your marketing and grow your business on your own terms.
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Feb 8, 2023 • 48min
Discover How Your "Magic Message" is Great SEO w/ Marisa Corcoran
Today we are talking the connection between MESSAGING and SEO with Marisa Corcoran.Sign up for the messaging masterclass: Sept 26 @1pm, Sept 28 @ 8pm, or Sept 30 @10am.1. Marisa Corcoran encourages entrepreneurs to focus on creating a clear, specific message that will spark curiosity and get people following up out of interest.Marisa's signature program, the Copy Confidence Society, helps people uncover what to say and how to say it so they can attract their dream clients with words used on websites, social media posts, emails etc.B realized she was a copywriter while attending Marisa's Copy Chat Summit in 2020!Marisa suggests using the Proton Pack Messaging Playbook which consists of four Ps (Person, Product, Purpose and Perspective) to help hone in on one's messaging. (She's giving it away FREE at her LIVE masterclass!)2. Listen as Marisa workshops Crystal's SEO offers.Marisa noted that people need multiple touchpoints in order to remember something or someone; this is why repetition is so important.Marisa shared two of her motifs: “The best copy cannot fix a muddied message” and “People make purchasing decisions based on what you'rText 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 aise 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 atSupport the showBook a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal!Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast!AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Get SurferSEO!Metricool (to be everywhere online, you NEED a social media scheduler!)Grid and PixelNote: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!

Feb 1, 2023 • 42min
5 Common Website SEO Issues We All Experience
Today we are talking common SEO audit issues we've seen! Welcome to the Simple & Smart SEO Show!Share us with a friend!1. Common SEO Audit issues:Broken LinksMeta Description errorsLow Word Count404 pagesMultiple or missing H12. How they happen?Broken Links: when a user clicks on an online link that doesn't go anywhere.Meta Description: missing descriptions, duplicated ones or too long/short.Not having enough words on the page (maybe page is image-heavy).3. Make your URLs "SEO friendly" by: Including keywords separated by dashes.Avoiding characters like ampersands, at symbols or exclamation points.Get insider Shopify Page Tips!4. What about content?Content should be scannable and helpful to the reader in order to rank favorably with Google.For blogs, aim for a minimum of 300 words.The length of content depends on what is already ranking for that keyword.Let us know what you think of the episode! Leave a text or voice noteApply for your own $99 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 aise 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 atSupport the showBook a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal!Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast!AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Get SurferSEO!Metricool (to be everywhere online, you NEED a social media scheduler!)Grid and PixelNote: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!

Jan 25, 2023 • 46min
Top 3 Benefits of a Google Business Profile (AKA Google My Business)
Today we are talking Google Business Profiles: How they work and why you should have one!Welcome to the Simple & Smart SEO Show!Share us with a friend!Apply for a $99 SEO Site Audit!Leave a text or voice note1. Easy wins with Google Business Profile:Embedding a Google Map on one's contact page is recommended to make it easier for customers to find their location. Double check all information is up-to-date including prices and ratings/reviews as these can change over time.2. Interesting things we learned related to Google Business Profile:Searches for "where to buy" and "near me" have increased over 200% in recent years, leading to an increase of discovery searches.It is important to ensure accurate information on all platforms such as Yelp so customers can easily contact businesses via iPhone apps.3. Why Google Reviews are the most valuable reviews:Reviews should also be taken with a grain of salt as they can easily be fabricated or edited by businesses themselves. Google reviews typically tend to more accurate than other review sources since people haveText 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 aise 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 atSupport the showBook a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal!Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast!AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Get SurferSEO!Metricool (to be everywhere online, you NEED a social media scheduler!)Grid and PixelNote: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!

Jan 18, 2023 • 53min
Unlock the Secrets to SEO & SOP Magic w/ Dolly DeLong
Today we are talking SEO for blogging & SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures) for a smooth blog workflow w/ Dolly Delong, brand photographer & systems educator!Welcome to the Simple & Smart SEO Show!Share us with a friend!Apply for a $99 SEO Site Audit!Leave a text or voice noteDolly DeLong is a branding photographer & systems and workflow educator based in Nashville, Tennessee who helps business owners create their own SOPs.1. To optimize your website SEO, Dolly suggests: Understanding what words your ideal clients use when searching on Google so you can show up with relevant content that answers their questions Creating four different types of blog posts: future focused, evergreen, trending topics & client features.2. Dolly's favorite SEO tools and workflow assistants:Lightroom: for meta tags & descriptions to images with keywords about who it's for/serving plus where it was taken or business name.Showit (website builder) for WordPress.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 aise 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 atSupport the showBook a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal!Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast!AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Get SurferSEO!Metricool (to be everywhere online, you NEED a social media scheduler!)Grid and PixelNote: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!

Jan 11, 2023 • 1h 1min
How Task and Content Planning Helps You Win the SEO Game
Today we are talking content planning for 2023. Grab Crystal's free content planning and task template. It's a marketing calendar template in excel (Google Sheets) that's yours free as a listener of the podcast. Happy New Year! Make it your own and get productive!Welcome to the Simple and Smart SEO Show!Share us with a friend!Apply for a $99 SEO Site Audit!Leave a text or voice note 1. How this conversation started: Crystal recognized the need to make sales calls and set aside time for client work.She created an organized list of tasks for each day of the week.We both feel it's important to set profit and revenue goals based on our experience with self-employment.2. Crystal uses quarterly audits to analyze the progress of businesses.A SWOT audit should be done every year (and updated quarterly).SEO Audit should be done quarterly.Etsy/Ecommerce and social media performance should be audited as well.3. Productivity Tips: Batch create aText 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 aise 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 atSupport the showBook a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal!Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast!AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Get SurferSEO!Metricool (to be everywhere online, you NEED a social media scheduler!)Grid and PixelNote: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!

Jan 4, 2023 • 36min
Unlock Your SEO Potential in 2023! Our Top 6 Episodes of 2022
Crystal & B shared their favorite 2022 episodes!Remember to: Leave a text or voice note.1. Ep 17: Optimize Your Website for Search Engines [Listen to a Live SEO Audit] (B's favorite)B felt vulnerable but she's since learned the episode helped people understand SEO!2. Ep13: Is SEO dying? Should you switch to paid ads? With ads expert Ashleigh Chanél (Crystal's fave)Ashleigh Chanel talked about how ROI isn't always monetary—it's also return on effort (ROE).3. Ep 4: Instagram Search: How to Rank Higher in 2023 (B's #2)B walked through 7 elements of SEO within Instagram. (And now we're seeing other IG experts talk about this!)4. Ep 30: Solving Customer Problems With SEO & Content w/ Marketing Fixer Sunny LogText 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 aise 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 atSupport the showBook a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal!Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast!AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Get SurferSEO!Metricool (to be everywhere online, you NEED a social media scheduler!)Grid and PixelNote: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!

Dec 28, 2022 • 34min
How to use ScreamingFrog For Website Image Size w/ Stephanie Long
We are talking to Stephanie Long all about using the SEO tool ScreamingFrog to audit the image sizes on your site!This is a doozy! Catch the YouTube video here!Stephanie Long has been doing SEO for 10 years. She began her own firm SMM SEO Agency, and specializes in helping tech companies.Welcome to the Simple and Smart SEO Show!Share us with a friend!Apply for a $99 SEO Site Audit!Leave a text or voice note.Watch the episode on Youtube so you can follow along with our screenshares!1. Screaming Frog is a tool that helps you determine if your images are too large and slowing down your website speed.Screaming Frog is a good tool for image compression suggestions.Screaming Frog is free up to 500 website pages.2. Stephanie uses Excel to export image data from Screaming Frog so that she can then upload it into Google Sheets for easier analysis.Image sizes, smallest to largest: kb, b, mb, gb, bConvert bytes to pixels by inputting your numbers into this 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 aise 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 atSupport the showBook a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal!Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast!AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Get SurferSEO!Metricool (to be everywhere online, you NEED a social media scheduler!)Grid and PixelNote: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!

Dec 21, 2022 • 59min
Solving Customer Problems With SEO & Content w/ Sunny Logsdon
We are talking to Sunny Logsdon all about using prelaunch strategies aligned with an SEO strategy!Sunny works with small business owners who don't have a background in marketing, but need help creating a strategic plan.Welcome to the Simple and Smart SEO Show!Share us with a friend!Apply for a $99 SEO Site Audit!Leave a text or voice note.1. SEO and Marketing should align with your customer's journey.The customer journey is the process of understanding where your customers were before they found you.The way that Sunny explains SEO to her clients is by having valuable content that your target customer needs.2. Think about how you can help your clients before they even know they need you.For customers who are in the pre-awareness stage, it's helpful to provide valuable content that answers questions they may have.Consider what other struggles they might be dealing with in their life.Provide next steps for people to take after consuming your content.3. Listen to your clients to understand their diffeText 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 aise 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 atSupport the showBook a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal!Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast!AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Get SurferSEO!Metricool (to be everywhere online, you NEED a social media scheduler!)Grid and PixelNote: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!

Dec 14, 2022 • 59min
LinkedIn Is the Missing Link In Your SEO Strategy w/ Salina Yeung
Welcome to the Simple and Smart SEO Show!Share us with a friend!Apply for a $99 SEO Site Audit!Leave a text or voice note.We are talking to Salina Yeung all about using LinkedIn to complement your SEO Strategy. Salina is a current Linkedin business strategist and coach who has worked with Fortune 500 companies, helping them use LinkedIn for marketing and sales.Find out more at theinacadamy.com.1. Salina is a former LinkedIn employee with amazing insider tips!Do you know your LinkedIn social selling score? Salina breaks the SSI down in this episode.Find out how the Network SSI is different from the Industry SSI.Learn the four pillars that contribute to a person's SSI score.2. LinkedIn prioritizes keywords in various places - do you know where?The low-hanging fruit? Filling out all of your profile fields completely.Only 5.2% of Linkedin users poText 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 aise 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 atSupport the showBook a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal!Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast!AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Get SurferSEO!Metricool (to be everywhere online, you NEED a social media scheduler!)Grid and PixelNote: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!

Dec 7, 2022 • 54min
Launch With Confidence: SEO and Pre-Launch w/ Brenna McGowan
We are talking to Brenna McGowan all about using prelaunch strategies aligned with an SEO strategy!June 26-30 go Behind the Launch w/ Brenna—for free!Brenna is a copywriter, launch strategist, and pre-launch expert who helps business owners communicate the value of their products and services.1. What is pre launch?Pre-launch is the period before a sales promotion when businesses promote what they are selling to get people prepared for the main event.Planning is key to successful pre-launches, as well as understanding how to use pre-launch tactics in an evergreen funnel.2. Pre-launching can be helpful for anything from lead magnets to events, not just products or services.The pre-launch journey is figuring out exactly where the person is at, exactly the right fit readiness. A prelaunch is what comes before a sales promotion.Many times in content: call to action is vague or missing completely.3. Paying attention is key to understanding what interests people and informing an SEO strategy.Credibility is important for authority and SEO.Empathy is key to understanding your ideal client.You can show empathy by giving people autonomy.Connect with Brenna: 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 aise 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 atSupport the showBook a Shopify Store Strategy Call With Crystal!Want to follow up on what you've heard? Search the podcast!AFFILIATE LINKS:Start your Shopify Store!Get SurferSEO!Metricool (to be everywhere online, you NEED a social media scheduler!)Grid and PixelNote: If you make a purchase using some of my links, I make a little money. But I only ever share products, people, & offers I trust & use myself!


