How Much Code Should SEO Pros Know? Google Weighs In

How Much Code Should SEO Pros Know? Google Weighs In

Google’s Martin Splitt and Gary Illyes recently addressed a common question in search marketing: how technical do SEO professionals need to be? In a Search Off the Record podcast, they offered guidance on which technical skills are helpful in SEO and discussed the long-standing friction between developers and SEO professionals. Splitt noted: “I think in … Read more

3 Examples Of Product-Led SEO

Kevin Indig's Growth Memo for SEJ

Last week, I sent out an update on my marketplace SEO issue, and it would be a complete miss if I didn’t do the same for the topic of product-led SEO, because they’re directly related. In this issue, you’ll get: A thorough look at what product-led SEO is, what it isn’t, and where it’s valuable. Three … Read more

Ask An SEO: Why Is GA Reporting Higher Organic Traffic Than GSC?

Ask An SEO: How Can I Make Myself Stand Out As A Strong Candidate For My First Full-time Marketing Role?

Today’s question centers on the differences in Google Analytics 4 and Google Search Console measurement: “I’m reaching out for help with a puzzling issue in Google Analytics 4 (GA4). We’ve experienced a sudden and unexplained surge in traffic over a four-day period, but surprisingly, Google Search Console (GSC) doesn’t show any corresponding data. The anomaly … Read more

Respected SEO Rockstar Deconstructs SEO For Google’s AI Search

Respected SEO Rockstar Deconstructs SEO For Google’s AI Search

One of the SEO industry’s SEO Rockstars recently shared his opinion about SEO for generative AI, calling attention to facts about Google and how the new AI search really works. Greg Boser is a search marketing pioneer with a deep level of experience that few in the industry can match or even begin to imagine. … Read more

Effective Marketplace SEO Is More Like Product Growth

Kevin Indig's Growth Memo for SEJ

Below, I’ve got an update on my marketplace SEO issue – and this edition is more robust, taking into account learnings from the UX study of AIOs as well as the latest shifts in the search landscape. (Shifts that, I’d argue, have a disproportionate impact on online marketplaces.) I’ll cover: What marketplace SEO is and why … Read more

Ask An SEO: How Can I Improve The Visibility Of My Category Pages?

Ask An SEO: How Should Ecommerce Stores Deal With The Arrival Of AI Overviews?

This week’s Ask an SEO question comes from a medium-sized ecommerce site manager who’s run up against a common problem: “Our product pages rank well, but our category pages rarely appear in search results. What specific optimization strategies would you recommend for category pages to improve their visibility?” Thanks for the question! It’s a common … Read more

How To Create An SEO Roadmap That Actually Drives Results

How To Create An SEO Roadmap That Actually Drives Results

Many companies approach SEO reactively – chasing rankings, responding to algorithm updates, being distracted by AI, or focusing on quick wins – without a long-term plan. But successful SEO strategies start with a structured roadmap that aligns with business objectives, technical priorities, and content planning. Planning isn’t an exciting term, and many planning processes are … Read more

Ask An SEO: How Do We Shift Google From Our Old Brand Name to Our New One?

Ask An SEO: How To Repair & Recover Negative Brand Mentions In SERPs

The question for this edition of Ask An SEO comes from a reader who’s trying to make their rebrand stick in search: “Our company recently went through a rebrand with a new name. We’re seeing our old brand name still dominating search results, while our new brand barely registers. What’s the best approach to transition … Read more

How To Automate SEO Keyword Clustering By Search Intent With Python

How To Automate SEO Keyword Clustering By Search Intent With Python

There’s a lot to know about search intent, from using deep learning to infer search intent by classifying text and breaking down SERP titles using Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques, to clustering based on semantic relevance, with the benefits explained. Not only do we know the benefits of deciphering search intent, but we also have … Read more

Is SEO Still Relevant In The AI Era? New Research Says Yes

Is SEO Still Relevant In The AI Era? New Research Says Yes

New research analyzing 25,000 user searches found that websites ranked #1 on Google appear in AI search answers 25% of the time. This data demonstrates that traditional SEO remains relevant, despite claims that AI has rendered it obsolete. Tomasz Rudzki, co-founder of ZipTie, studied real searches across ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google’s AI Overviews. His findings … Read more

Future-Proofing WordPress SEO: How To Optimize For AI-Driven Search Features

Future-Proofing WordPress SEO: How To Optimize For AI-Driven Search Features

Search is changing. I hate saying that (again) because it feels cliche at this point. But, cliche or not, it is true and it is seismic. With the rollout of AI Overviews, Bing Copilot, and conversational search interfaces like ChatGPT and Perplexity, SEO is no longer just about traditional rankings; it’s about representation and visibility. … Read more

International SEO In The Times Of AI

Kevin Indig's Growth Memo for SEJ

Boost your skills with Growth Memo’s weekly expert insights. Subscribe for free! How does AI change the translation game? We have to acknowledge that AI revolutionizes international expansion. It can localize content and creative at scale, with low cost and high fidelity. Image Credit: Lyna ™ For example, AI tools can identify local synonyms, slang, … Read more

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