

The Edward Show
Edward Sturm
Daily SEO advice, hacks, and interviews with some of the top voices in search engine optimization, as well as sit-downs with many undiscovered talents.
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Jan 23, 2025 β’ 9min
The Secret to Growth on Instagram
Discover the key to skyrocketing your Instagram presence with manual posting. Automation tools could suppress your reach, so stick to the app. Learn about a jaw-dropping strategy: posting 100 times a day! This approach earned one brand a whopping 9.2 billion impressions monthly. The podcast also highlights the success story of Instant Bollywood, emphasizing creativity and content sharing. Plus, find out how MrBeast reacted to this insane growth tactic! Unlock your potential today!

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Jan 22, 2025 β’ 16min
CTR Manipulation With Parasite SEO
Explore the intriguing world of CTR manipulation and parasite SEO as experts dive into how clicks can be strategically manipulated to enhance visibility on high-authority platforms. Discover the risks and common missteps involved in these black hat tactics. Learn effective strategies for leveraging parasite SEO while contemplating the moral implications of such approaches. Plus, get insights on the balance between short-term gains and building a solid foundation for long-term SEO success.

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Jan 21, 2025 β’ 1h 19min
Zuck turned down our pitch, changed his mind, and we made $745 mil
In this engaging conversation, Mike and Kass Lazerow, serial entrepreneurs behind Golf.com and Buddy Media, share their fascinating journey from pitching early Facebook to mastering social media marketing. They discuss innovative strategies that revolutionized brand engagements and the powerful lessons from their successful exit to Salesforce for $745 million. The duo also touches on the importance of mentorship, overcoming entrepreneurial distractions, and their transition into content creation, offering valuable insights for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Jan 20, 2025 β’ 6min
Negative SEO: How You Can (But Shouldn't) Harm Your Competitors' Rankings
Discover the dark side of SEO with a deep dive into negative SEO practices. The discussion reveals unethical techniques used to sabotage competitors' rankings, including a groundbreaking experiment that showcases the effectiveness of these tactics. Caution is emphasized, as the risks of engaging in such practices can lead to significant ethical dilemmas. The podcast wraps up with insightful conclusions on the implications of negative SEO for the industry.

Jan 19, 2025 β’ 14min
Gary Vaynerchuk, 1 Billion Dollar Acquisition, Trump Coin, TikTok Ban, Yandex Parasite SEO
E564: Huge docket today. A Gary Vaynerchuk story related to the very special billionaire coming on the show this week. The Trump Meme Coin that literally just launched. The TikTok ban, and what to do now. And Yandex Video for Parasite SEO. Crazy episode. 00:00 Gary Vaynerchuk 00:36 Upcoming Podcast Guest: Mike Lazerow 01:07 Gary Vaynerchuk's Influence and Lessons 04:25 Seven Power Lessons 09:15 Donald Trump Meme Coin and Personal Brands 10:25 TikTok Shutdown and Social Media Strategy 12:28 SEO News and Conclusion The Edward Show. Your daily digital marketing podcast: https://edwardsturm.com/the-edward-show/ #garyvaynerchuk #digitalmarketingnews #marketingnews #digitalmarketing

Jan 18, 2025 β’ 16min
Tripwire Funnel Examples That Turned $1 Into $40K Fast
E563: Tripwire funnels - what they are, four examples, how you can use them in your marketing and sales to generate more revenue, and how you can do this fast. Tripwire funnels are small purchases that help break initial resistance to purchasing. Once the purchase is made, it becomes easier to upsell the main product. The four examples are inspiring and educational. For example, repurposing work you already did into a tripwire funnel that generates over $12,500. Or an ascending price mechanism tripwire offer. Or limited-time tripwire offers. Source material - https://www.growbo.com/tripwires-that-inspire/ Sponsored by my newly released SEO Program, Compact Keywords - How to generate intense revenue with SEO - https://compactkeywords.com/ 00:00 Introduction to Funnels and Tripwire Offers 00:33 Understanding Tripwires 02:01 The Power of Tripwires in Sales Funnels 03:58 Growbo's Ultimate Swipe File 07:06 Vistaprint's Business Essentials Bundle 09:43 Design Cuts' Limited Time Bundle 13:36 Jason Zook's Bundle of Awesome 14:40 Conclusion and Personal Reflections The Edward Show. Your daily digital marketing podcast: https://edwardsturm.com/the-edward-show/ #marketingfunnel #marketingautomations #tripwireoffers #digitalmarketing

Jan 17, 2025 β’ 10min
How to Get On Google Images
E562: This teaches how to get on Google Images with images of your choosing - Google Images SEO. It could be images of you, your face, your brand, your product, or whatever you want. It's a strategy that allowed me to take up 20% of Google Images, not even including the images outside of my control. I share image file names, alt text, captions, internal linking strategies, page titles, meta descriptions, H1s, H2s, and more. Everything you need to do to effectively get your images onto Google Images. Get the guide here: https://edwardsturm.com/articles/how-to-get-on-google-images/ My demand generation SEO program: https://compactkeywords.com/ 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:03 Creating the Photos Page 01:55 Analyzing the Results 02:29 Dealing with Competition 02:54 Benefits of the Photos Page 03:29 Step-by-Step Guide 06:14 SEO and Keyword Strategy 08:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts The Edward Show. Your daily search engine optimization podcast: https://edwardsturm.com/the-edward-show/ #googleimageseo #seotips #searchengineoptimization #digitalmarketing

Jan 16, 2025 β’ 10min
I Got Wrecked by My Fiverr Experiment
E561: I'm able to consistently go viral with hyper-top-of-funnel content. Validated subject matter. But how will I use this hyper-top-of-funnel content? Growing my followers is not enough. I want to drive top-of-mind awareness to Compact Keywords. Easy way to do this? Clothing. So I tried having a shirt made with Fiverr. Listen to hear my results and what I'm doing now. Compact Keywords: https://compactkeywords.com/ 00:00 Introduction and Recap of Previous Episode 00:28 Viral Video Success Story 01:26 Burger King's Moldy Whopper Campaign 02:40 Creating Effective Content 04:25 Compact Keywords Merchandise Strategy 05:42 Designing the Perfect Shirt 09:42 Conclusion and Final Thoughts The Edward Show. Your daily digital marketing podcast: https://edwardsturm.com/the-edward-show/ #socialmediamarketing #digitalmarketing #viralmarketing #growthhacking

Jan 15, 2025 β’ 1h 3min
Viral Growth Hacks From Jason Levin
Jason Levin, a prolific marketer and former Head of Growth at Product Hunt, shares his innovative growth hacks and strategies. He discusses meme marketing techniques that have generated millions for major companies and reveals his LinkedIn and π automation tips. Dive into his secrets for boosting newsletter audiences and leveraging Reddit for SEO success. Levin also highlights viral content creation methods and effective tools that can enhance your marketing game. If you're looking for fresh insights, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways!

Jan 14, 2025 β’ 20min
Go To Market Formulas From 37 Unicorns
E559: Go to market stories from 37 billion+ dollar companies. This episode will answer two questions: 1. How do people hear about your product? 2. Why do they buy it? This is what's known as a GTM Motion, or Go-To-Market Motion. I share flowcharts for both high-intent customers and low-intent customers. I give examples of every possible scenario (as demonstrated by the 37 unicorns) in each flowchart. If you need a how-to guide for marketing and sales, this one is for you. Super actionable, direct, and fantastic stories. Sources for the episode ππ 100 Unicorns: 12 different GTM Motions: https://read.first1000.co/p/100-unicorns-12-different-gtm-motions Compact Keywords: https://compactkeywords.com/ 00:00 Introduction and Gratitude 00:40 Understanding Go-to-Market Motions 01:04 High Intent Customers: Strategies and Examples 07:04 Low Intent Customers: Strategies and Examples 19:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts The Edward Show. Your daily digital marketing podcast: https://edwardsturm.com/the-edward-show/ #startups #ycombinator #gotomarket #digitalmarketing


