Step into the digital future with Think Big and Code Small, your essential tech podcast hosted by Dan Horton and Chris Westerhold. As seasoned technologists with a passion for innovation, Dan and Chris invite you to join their journey through the pulsating heart of technology. Experience the fusion of profound discussions and playful banter as our hosts demystify complex tech concepts, highlight cutting-edge trends, and engage with industry pioneers for unparalleled insights. Think Big and C ...
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Legacy Code Rocks explores the world of modernizing existing software applications. Hosts Andrea Goulet and M. Scott Ford of Corgibytes are out to change the way you think about legacy code. If you’re like a lot of people, when you hear the words “legacy code” it conjures up images of big mainframes and archaic punch card machines. While that’s true — it only tells a small part of the story. The truth is, the code you leave behind is your legacy, so let's make it a good one.
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How would your life change if you reached Financial Independence and got to the point where working is optional? What actions can you take today to make that not just possible but probable. Jonathan & Brad explore the tactics that the FI community uses to reclaim decades of their lives. They discuss reducing expenses, crushing debt, tax optimization, building passive income streams through online businesses and real estate and how to travel the world for free. Every episode is packed with ac ...
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Learn from the superstars turning content into cash! From social media influencers to small local businesses, people everywhere are harnessing the power of creative tools to design not just brands and content, but also deeply satisfying careers. In the Making explores the practical challenges and surprising rewards of working in this new creator economy. Join Adobe’s Teresa Au for conversations with content creators, solopreneurs, and industry experts who offer inspiration and insight for co ...
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SEO is continuing to change at an alarming pace. And yet, in some sense, the principles of good SEO remain the same. Hello, and welcome to SEO in 2025 – a significant repository of current thinking from many of the world’s leading SEOs. We're pleased to be able to welcome you to the fourth book and fourth series in this podcast, now well and truly an annual tradition, brought to you by Majestic. “Consider this book the Bible of SEO—a comprehensive, fresh, and highly actionable resource that ...
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Cargo Cult is a podcast hosted by Naomi Karavani and Michele Greenstein that pulls back the curtain on these often forgotten forces shaping our digital world. A cargo cult is what happens when people copy the visible parts of something they think is successful — without understanding the deeper systems that actually make it work. The term comes from World War II. Allied forces landed on remote Pacific islands, bringing with them cargo: food, medicine, equipment, and more. To the islanders, t ...
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The Solomon Success podcast is dedicated to the timeless wisdom of King Solomon and the Book of Proverbs in order to maximize one’s business and life. To our advantage, we can find King Solomon’s financial strategies in addition to many life philosophies documented in biblical scriptures. Focusing on these enduring fundamentals of success allows us to bypass the “get-rich-quick” schemes that cause many to stumble on their journey toward success. Our concern is not only spiritual in nature, b ...
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Think like a Marketer and expand your SEO strategy across LLMs - with Simone de Palma
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25:18In this episode Simone de Palma shares 3 key tips... 1) Think like a Marketer and expand your SEO strategy across LLMs to chase visibility over clicks. 2) Act like an Analyst and explore opportunities with the Google Merchant Centre. 3) Use your technical skills to double down on structured data implementation…
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Mailbag: Bond Funds, Roth Conversions, Advanced FI Strategies, Solo 401k and Backdoor Roth
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1:01:04Brad and Rachael Camp tackle listener-submitted questions focusing on bonds, retirement strategies, pensions, and optimizing Roth IRA conversions. Rachael Camp, a Certified Financial Planner, sheds light on various financial independence (FI) strategies—discussing the impact of interest rate volatility on bond investments, the importance of tax pla…
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It's hard to imagine a future in which building a brand is a negative ROI activity - Greg Heilers
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19:23Greg Heilers shares that it's hard to imagine a future in which building a brand is a negative ROI activity. Talking points include: Why is building a brand so important for SEO in 2025? Why is this likely to be just as important in the future? In relation to SEO, what do you have to do to build a successful online brand? What are the specific SEO …
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Are You Over-Optimizing? | Jesse Cramer | Ep 555
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57:50Effective financial planning resembles both a puzzle and a spider web, where each decision impacts interconnected aspects of one's financial life. Brad is joined by Jesse Cramer and explores the importance of resilience over perfection in financial planning, how minor choices can have significant implications, and the necessity of revisiting one's …
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The Yin and Yang of SEO: being human in an AI-driven world - with Kerstin Reichert
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18:47Kerstin Reichert discusses the importance of the Yin and Yang of SEO - being human in an AI-driven world. Talking points include: How do you stay human in an AI-driven world? What do you mean by an AI-driven world? You recommend using AI to quickly scale - what does that look like? How do you use AI to enhance processes? How do you use AI to produc…
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From Poverty to Semi-Retired | Kristen Knapp | Ep 554
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58:59Kristen Knapp shares her journey from a childhood marked by poverty to achieving financial independence and transitioning to part-time work as a television meteorologist. She introduces her new venture, FI Friends Travel, a travel initiative that connects financial independence enthusiasts through meaningful, shared travel experiences. Kristen emph…
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AI is an influencer, PR is vital, and CRO is going to be more integrated into SEO - Bruce Clay
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25:05Bruce Clay shares that SEO will be more important in the future: AI is an influencer, PR is vital, and conversion rate optimization going to be more integrated into the SEO effort. Discussion points include: Is SEO more important than it used to be? What do you mean when you say that AI is an influencer? When you say that PR is vital, how does PR f…
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Deep Dive: Putting the Middle-Class Trap to Bed | Ep 553
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1:06:57Cody Garrett, (CFP), joins Brad to discuss the pervasive myth of the middle-class trap in the financial independence (FI) community. Through four case studies, they illustrate how individuals often feel trapped financially due to psychological barriers rather than actual limitations. The conversation provides insights into turning retirement accoun…
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Expertise combined with opinions of people is what matter - with Gagan Ghotra
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14:28Gagan Ghotra shares that expertise combined with opinions of people is what matter. Discussion points include: How do you demonstrate expertise in content? Why are opinions of people important? How do you incorporate opinions in content? How do you measure the success of this strategy in search engines? How should this be incorporated into a conten…
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Unraveling Your Relationship with Money | Shannah Game | Ep 552
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52:02Brad chats with certified financial planner Shannah Game, who shares insights from her book Unraveling Your Relationship with Money. They discuss the emotional and psychological aspects of finance, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's money stories, setting intentional spending boundaries, and achieving financial independence beyond ju…
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Focus on Relevancy, with Less Outreach, Fewer Links, and Less Content - with Vince Nero
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17:37Vince Nero advises focusing on relevancy in 2025, meaning less outreach, fewer links, and less Content. Discussion points include: Why is less more? What do you mean by focusing on relevancy? Why less outreach? Why fewer links? Why less content? What does this mean for strategy? How do you track success? How do you persuade senior managers that les…
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Roundup: Buy vs. Rent, Mortgage Amortization, Minimalism and More | Ep 551
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59:00Lets dive into the emotional and practical considerations of paying off a mortgage early, explore the benefits and drawbacks, personal experiences, and broader financial implications of renting versus owning a home. Key Topics and Timestamps Introduction to Mortgage Conversations (00:00:00) Overview of the episode’s focus on mortgages, buying vs. r…
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There are proven ways to smartly rank better in the AI models - with Jon Mest
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16:49Jon Mest shares that there are proven ways to smartly rank better in the AI models. Talking points include: What does ranking better in AI models actually mean in practice? What measurable impact does this have? How do you measure leads from AI models? Is ChatGPT the best source of leads? How do you SEO for AI models? How is the space continuing to…
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Learn anything through identifying your transferable skills - with Petra Kis-Herczegh
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17:02Petra Kis-Herczegh shares how you can learn anything through identifying your transferable skills. Talking points include: Why should you just keep on learning, no matter what you’re learning? How do you know what you are learning will be useful in the future? How do you know what to focus on? What skills tend to be transferable? How do you identif…
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Small changes can make a big impact - with Adelina Bordea
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16:30Adelina Bordea shares that small changes can make a big impact. Talking points include: What are the small changes you are talking about? How do you know which small changes will have the biggest impact? How do you know what changes to make? How do you measure the impact these changes have? How do you work with other internal teams to get these cha…
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Getting Personal with Personal Finance: Meghan & Ginger | Ep 550
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46:51Ginger interviews Meghan Combs, who shares her journey to financial independence after recently getting married. They discuss budgeting strategies, the significance of personal values in spending, and adapting financial goals amid life transitions. Meghan reflects on her net worth of $527,000 and the impact of automating savings, as well as her des…
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Invest in expanding your skillset - with Giulia Panozzo
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18:13Giulia Panozzo shares about the importance of investing in expanding your skillset. Talking points include: What is changing in SEO? What additional skills need to be learned? What soft skills need to be learned? What adjacent topics need to be learned? Where are some of the best places to learn? How often should you learn? How should you share wha…
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SEO is much more than it has ever been - with Emina Demiri-Watson
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17:39Emina Demiri-Watson shares that SEO is much more than it has ever been. Discussion points include: What are the key new trends of SEO to stay on top of? - Search has developed (strong performance of UGC platforms such as Reddit, AIO roll-out, development of Perspectives, recent core updates and emphasis on brand in search, TikTok as a search engine…
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How to go beyond Google and optimize different search channels - with Tevfik Mert Azizoglu
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15:37Tevfik Mert Azizoglu shares how to go beyond Google and optimize different search channels. Discussion points include: What is search everywhere optimization? Witch platforms are key? How to select the platforms that are key for your business How to use AI to optimize strategy Read the full transcript of Tevfik's interview at: https://majestic.com/…
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Work smarter and stay relevant - with Sukhjinder Singh
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16:04Sukhjinder Singh shares the importance of working smarter to stay relevant. Talking points include: How do you stay relevant? How do you cope with what seems to be an ever-increasing rate of change? How do you deal with overwhelm? How do you work smarter and stay ahead? How do you stay on top of the latest technologies? How do you incorporate AI in…
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Use data and knowledge from Google Ads and Analytics for better SEO! With Krzysztof Marzec
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20:25Krzysztof Marzec shares the importance of using data and knowledge from Google Ads and Analytics for better SEO! Talking points include: How does Quality Score helps to make better SEO? How should paid ads and SEO teams work more closely together? How does data from Google Ads campaigns improves content plan? What data is available? How can an SEO …
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Deep Dive: Taxable Brokerage Accounts | Ep 549
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52:04Episode Summary: Taxable brokerage accounts are often overlooked but are essential for building wealth and achieving early retirement. Brad Barrett and Cody Garrett highlight their flexibility, tax advantages, and strategic value. Cody Garrett provides insights on how to effectively navigate these accounts, dismantling common misconceptions while s…
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Tap into your first-party data - with Debbie Chew
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17:50Debbie Chew shares the importance of tapping into your first-party data. Talking points include: What are the most common forms of first party data? What tends to be the most useful first party data for SEO? How should SEOs work with other teams to find better first party data? How do we better understand our audience with first party data? How do …
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SEOs need to get more familiar with analytics - with Marco Giordano
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20:39Marco Giordano shares that SEOs need to get more familiar with analytics. Talking points include: What analytics knowledge do SEOs need to know about? Do you primarily use GA4? How much analytics knowledge is enough? How should SEOs be using analytics packages on an ongoing basis? How should analytics inform SEO strategy? Should SEOs be learning co…
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Why brand representation and interpretability matter in the era of LLMs - with Nik Ranger
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23:20Nik Ranger shares why brand representation and interpretability matter in the era of LLMs. Talking points include: Why does AI rank matter? How do you measure visibility on LLMs? What is the impact of this on visibility? What are typical gaps in the model’s understanding and what does a brand do to deal with this? How to maximise brand representati…
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A site migration is like moving house - with Sanja Markovic
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16:02Sanja Markovic shares that a site migration is like moving house. Talking points include: What do you mean by a site migration? How do you prepare for a site migration? How much time do you need to prepare? What teams should be involved? When is a site migration considered to be successful? What are the most common reasons why site migrations fail …
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Use a migration briefing document before you start working on a migration - with Nikki Halliwell
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15:47Nikki Halliwell shares the importance of using a migration briefing document before you start working on a migration. Talking points include: What are the key elements in a migration briefing document? Who do you work with? How do you sell the need for this? Where do you gather information from? What issues are likely to be solved by creating a mig…
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In this episode of ChooseFI, Ryan Brennan, founder of the FI Service Corps, dives into his journey within the financial independence (FI) community and how he is merging it with the spirit of volunteering. The discussion explores Ryan's background as a recovering CPA, his transition into this new venture, and the pilot events that successfully comb…
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5 SEO tasks when migrating your site in 2025 - with Emma Russell
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16:53Emma Russell shares 5 SEO tasks when migrating your site in 2025. Emma's key points are: 1. Understand if it’s an opportunity for growth 2. Benchmarking what you have now 3. List all of your requirements 4. Make friends with dev 5. Test test test Read the full transcript of Emma's interview at: https://majestic.com/seo-in-2025/emma-russell…
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Do you have control of all of your domains? With Andrew Optimisey
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16:44Andrew Optimisey shares about he importance of controlling all of your domains. Talking points include: What does controlling all of your domains mean in practice? Who should be responsible for your domains? When should you buy a new domain and when should you build a new project on an existing domain? When should you change a domain for an existin…
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Understand the cost as well as value of organic traffic - with Helen Pollitt
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17:30Helen Pollitt shares the importance of understanding the cost as well as value of organic traffic. Talking points include: What is the difference between the cost and value of organic traffic? Why do we need to know the cost? How do we calculate the value? What do you mean by organic traffic in all forms? How do you prefer to calculate ROI? How doe…
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It’s time to get serious about the internet and energy consumption - with Andy Frobisher
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16:31Andy Frobisher shares that it’s time to get serious about the internet and energy consumption. Talking points include: What companies are trying to go net zero? Does this have a positive business case? What does this mean for the overall size of pages on websites? What are the best ways to reduce the page speed of a web page in 2025? What does this…
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Inventory management is now more important then ever - with Bastian Grimm
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16:37Bastian Grimm shares that inventory management is now more important then ever. Talking points include: What do you mean by Inventory management? How do you know which content to focus on? What do Google do when they can’t keep up with crawling and indexing the web? Should you get rid of some content? What content should you get rid of? What’s an e…
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The Simple Path Revisited in 2025 With JL Collins | Ep 547
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1:07:17In this episode, JL Collins discusses the transformative principles of financial independence outlined in his renowned book, The Simple Path to Wealth. Collins emphasizes the simplicity of investing, the power of living below your means, and the crucial role of compounding returns in achieving financial freedom. The conversation also touches on the…
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SEO in 2025 is all about signal input - with Kaspar Szymanski
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15:57Kaspar Szymanski shares that SEO in 2025 is all about signal input. Talking points include: What do you mean by SEO signals? Are Google and Bing looking for the same thing in terms of SEO signals? So the same signals apply to LLMs as well? How do you ensure that SEO signals are consistent? Why do regular, annual SEO audits help with SEO signals? Wh…
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The growing importance of schema markup - with Tin Dudajek
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14:51Tin Dudajek shares the growing importance of schema markup. Talking points include: How would you summarise the current state of Schema? Why is it continuing to gain importance in 2025? What is schema used for in modern SEO? (data management) Why is Schema so important for AI? What content needs to be optimized for Schema for AI? Where is AI using …
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SEO Product Management is the natural progression of Technical SEO - with Keith Goode
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16:04Keith Goode shares that SEO Product Management is the natural progression of Technical SEO. Talking points include: What is SEO product management? What does the day-to-day life of an SEO product specialist look like? Why is SEO Product Management the natural progression of Technical SEO? Why does SEO Product Management help you go from just buildi…
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Keep track of core web vitals performance - with Cathryn Stormont
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15:10Cathryn Stormont shares the importance of keeping track of the performance of core web vitals and overall site user experience. Talking points include: Why are your core web vitals so important to UX? How can you improve your core web vital scores? Are these metrics likely to change or be added to over the next couple of years? Are there any other …
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Get to know your audience by undertaking market and competitor research - with Montserrat Cano
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18:06Montserrat Cano advises the importance of getting to know your audience by undertaking market and competitor research to help overcome risks. Talking points include: How do you undertake market and competitor research to help overcome risks? Why does this work both in primary and global markets? Why does it help to overcome bias? You also talk abou…
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Sleep Masterclass | Dr. Bobby Dubois | Ep 546
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57:50Dr. Bobby DuBois returns to discuss the essential role of sleep in achieving financial independence and enhancing overall health. He addresses the worrying trend of sleep deprivation among Americans and its significant consequences on heart health, weight management, and cognitive functionality. This episode is filled with evidence-based insights a…
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Translation and SEO shouldn't be separate tasks - with Maria Scheibengraf
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15:27Maria Scheibengraf shares that in your international SEO efforts, translation and SEO shouldn't be separate tasks performed by separate professionals. Discussion points include: Why does translation and SEO need to be the same task? What happens if these tasks aren’t tackled together? Surely technical SEO and content creation are quite different ta…
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Adapt to the Local SEO Evolution - with Joseph Kahn
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19:05Joseph Kahn explains why adapting to the Local SEO Evolution is key. Talking points include: What changes in local search algorithms are you referring to? How is ‘features with AI’ affecting local SEO? How do you optimize for "near me" searches ? What do you mean by optimizing for location-based queries using AI? How do you leverage user-generated …
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Why tracking LLM traffic matters - with Sean Barber
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16:37Sean Barber shares why tracking LLM traffic matters. Talking points include: Why does tracking LLM traffic matter? How do you go about doing this? What LLMs are driving the most traffic at the moment? How should an SEO optimize for LLMs? What are some specific steps that SEOs should take to optimize for LLMs? Why is this important compared with oth…
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Why Global EEAT needs to be a local strategy - with Edward Ziubrzynski
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16:23Edward Ziubrzynski explains why global EEAT needs to be a local strategy. Talking points include: What do you mean by EEAT being a local strategy? How could an EEAT strategy vary in different locations? What local considerations do brands generally need to be aware of? How do you strategically roll this out if you’re a big company? How does this im…
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Tackle local marketing & SEO with cognitive insights - with Myriam Jessier
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18:41Myriam Jessier and David Bain talk about the importance of tackling local marketing and SEO with cognitive insights. Discussion points include: What do you mean by cognitive insights? How can cognitive insights help with local marketing? How can familiarity help to build your brand? What’s an example of hyper-localised content? How do you deliver h…
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Tax Efficient Strategies for Early Retirement | Mailbag Episode | 545 | With Rachael Camp
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53:56In this mailbag episode, Brad and Rachael dive deep into strategies for efficiently withdrawing money from taxable brokerage and retirement accounts. With a focus on understanding the different tax treatments associated with these accounts, listeners gain crucial insights into managing tax liabilities for retirement. Key Takeaways Different Types o…
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Maximise your global reach by treating each international market as unique - with Lau Miguez
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16:26Maximise your global reach by treating each international market as unique and creating tailored campaigns that resonate with local audiences. Lau Miguez and David Bain discuss: What do you mean by treating each international market uniquely? You say Transcreate, Don’t Translate - what does that mean? What other content creation tips do you have wh…
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Find ways to look beyond what SEO tools show you - with Sinead McLarty
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16:43In this episode, Sinead shares that you should find ways to look beyond what SEO tools show you, and that you sometimes you have to go manual to stand out. Discussion points include: What are examples of not getting enough information from tools? When Media databases don't show you the most relevant contacts, how do you get the most relevant contac…
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No-Click SEO is reshaping how businesses approach search visibility - with Rose Tero
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16:58In a world where over 65% of searches end without a click, No-Click SEO is reshaping how businesses approach search visibility. David and Rose discuss: Why is no-click SEO a thing? Why are traditional click-through rates (CTR) are no longer the best success metric? How are Google’s AI-driven search features (SGE, featured snippets, and People Also …
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The importance of approaching link building differently in the age of AI - Alexandra Tachalova
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15:59In this episode, David and Alexandra discuss the importance of approaching link building differently in the age of AI-summarized results. Topics discussed include: Why is link building different now? How do we focus on acquiring links now? How do we measure success?By Majestic.com
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