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Discover how we generated 11,000+ mortgage leads in just 12 months starting from scratch — with a full-funnel marketing strategy that's applicable across any industry.While most agencies jump straight to tactics, our systematic approach began with fundamental audience research and strategic positioning, enabling DSLD Mortgage to transform from complete dependence on their parent company to self-sufficient lead generation.For marketing leaders at established businesses looking to dramatically scale lead generation, this case study reveals:• Why starting with customer research and positioning is non-negotiable — and how our "Branding and Positioning Accelerator" process identifies your most valuable audience segments and their unique buying journeys• How we reduced cost-per-lead from £100 to £30 through audience segmentation — creating separate ad campaigns, landing pages and email sequences for different customer types• The exact website structure that achieved a 3%+ conversion rate and won "Standout B2C Website of the Year" at the UK Digital Excellence Awards• Our counterintuitive approach to "low-quality leads" that transformed supposedly worthless prospects into a continuous revenue streamI'll share how we built a comprehensive SEO campaign that now generates £200,000 worth of PPC-equivalent traffic monthly, primarily from non-branded keywords representing completely new customers.As I explain in the episode:"Instead of treating their entire audience as one homogeneous group, we created separate campaigns for each audience segment. This allowed us to create ads with messaging tailored to each segment's specific needs, direct traffic to landing pages designed for each audience type, and implement segment-specific email follow-up sequences."If you're ready to build a lead generation system that delivers predictable results without relying on guesswork or vanity metrics, this episode provides your blueprint for success — whether you're in mortgages, renewable energy, or any other competitive market.Get the show notes:https://exposureninja.com/podcast/355/Listen to these episodes next:Copy Rocket Mortgage's $5 Billion Marketing Strategyhttps://exposureninja.com/podcast/353/5 Signs It's Time To Redesign Your Websitehttps://exposureninja.com/podcast/352/A Marketing Leader's Guide to SEO in 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/346/

ChatGPT now processes over 1 billion web searches weekly, and increasingly, it's becoming your customers' personal shopping assistant, creating unprecedented opportunities for forward-thinking marketersWhile still emerging in fashion and beauty categories, ChatGPT Shopping is fundamentally different from traditional advertising, offering a product-first experience that could revolutionise how your customers discover and purchase.For businesses targeting decision-makers with spending power, understanding ChatGPT Shopping mechanics isn't just smart — it's becoming essential.In this episode, I explain:• The hidden mechanics behind how ChatGPT selects which products to recommend (including why it's product-first, then retailer — unlike Google Shopping ads)• Why ChatGPT goes beyond product feeds to research across the entire web, including Reddit discussions and authority publications• Real strategies that got our client, Zugu Case, to the #1 position for several key searches• The exact steps to optimise your product pages for AI consumption (including schema markup techniques that increase visibility)• Why ChatGPT currently shows no paid placements and how this creates a golden opportunity before advertising arrivesI also share insights from our sentiment analysis work using tools like Profound, showing how brands like Vanguard can improve their AI recommendations by adjusting their positioning strategy.As I explain in the podcast:"ChatGPT is encouraging a bit of a price war. It's not necessarily the case that you have to be the cheapest, but understanding your value proposition and making sure these AI tools can communicate it clearly is crucial."If you're ready to position your business for this new era while competitors focus solely on traditional channels, this episode provides your complete action plan for succeeding in the AI shopping revolution.Get the show notes:https://exposureninja.com/podcast/354/Listen to these episodes next:How To Rank in ChatGPT (with Client Examples)⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/348/How ChatGPT Search Workshttps://exposureninja.com/podcast/339/Are AI Overviews Going to Impact Your Commercial Traffic?https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-48/

The search landscape is evolving dramatically, with Apple potentially dropping Google as Safari's default search engine — which could redirect billions of daily searches to alternative platforms.During testimony in Google's antitrust case, Apple's Senior Vice President Eddie Cue revealed that Safari searches are declining for the first time in 20 years, suggesting Apple might end its long-standing partnership with Google.While sceptics point to the $20 billion annual deal that Google pays Apple, the underlying shift in search behaviour is undeniable:• AI Overviews now reach 1.5 billion monthly users• AI search traffic for some businesses has grown from 5% to 25% within six months• 13% of all monitored queries triggered AI overviews in March (doubled from January)In this episode, Exposure Ninja's Charlie Marchant (CEO) and Dale Davies (Head of Marketing) cover:• The real motivations behind Apple's potential move away from Google (including strategic acquisition possibilities)• Why traffic patterns are already shifting toward "zero-click" searches and how businesses like NerdWallet are adapting• How the rise of Perplexity, ChatGPT, and other AI search tools is changing visibility dynamics• A three-part framework for optimising your brand's presence across all AI search platforms• Tools like Profound and Semrush's AI Search for measuring your current AI search visibilityCharlie and Dale share real-world examples, including how qualified traffic from AI search is already converting for businesses in competitive sectors like mortgage lending.If you're concerned about maintaining visibility in this rapidly evolving search landscape, this episode provides a clear roadmap for measuring, tracking, and optimising for AI search while these platforms are still in their growth phase.Get the show notes:https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-50/Listen to these episodes next:Everything Marketers Should Know About ChatGPT's Shopping Updatehttps://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-49/Are AI Overviews Going to Impact Your Commercial Traffic?https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-48/How To Rank in ChatGPT (with Client Examples)https://exposureninja.com/podcast/348/

ChatGPT's new shopping update has arrived, and it's transforming how consumers discover and compare products online — creating unprecedented opportunities for forward-thinking marketers.With the feature available across both free and paid versions, ChatGPT has introduced a visual product carousel that directly challenges Google Shopping and Amazon — but without paid placements (for now).For businesses targeting consumers in the product research phase, mastering this new channel isn't just smart — it's becoming essential.In this episode of The Dojo, Charlie and Dale reveal:The mechanics behind how ChatGPT selects which products to recommend (including how it processes conversational queries and aggregates information from multiple sources)Strategies to make your products appear in ChatGPT's shopping results — including why structured data and comprehensive product information dramatically increases your visibilityWhy ChatGPT "remembers your preferences" and how this creates both challenges and opportunities for brands trying to enter a customer's consideration setThe exact content formats that ChatGPT favours when recommending products (based on our early testing)Charlie and Dale also share insights on what this means for the future of eCommerce marketing, including how this compresses the traditional product research journey and potentially reduces traffic to middle-funnel content sites.As Dale explains in the podcast:"If you don't crack it and nail it and get perfect marketing and a product that somebody selects at the very beginning, they may never come back into the market to search and compare between different products... You've gotta have an organic strategy and a paid strategy for ChatGPT."If you're ready to position your brand for success in this new AI-driven shopping landscape while your competitors remain fixated solely on traditional channels, this episode provides your complete action plan.Get the show notes:https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-49/Listen to these episodes next:Are AI Overviews Going to Impact Your Commercial Traffic?https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-48/Copy This NEXT-LEVEL GEO Strategy in 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-043/How To Rank in ChatGPT (with Client Examples)https://exposureninja.com/podcast/348/

The digital marketing strategy behind Rocket Mortgage's $5.1 billion success reveals surprising strengths and weaknesses, creating unprecedented opportunities for forward-thinking marketers.While their revenue grew 34% last year, their approach contains a critical flaw that's costing them millions in potential growth despite spending $824 million annually on marketing.For businesses targeting high-value customers in competitive industries, understanding these strategic insights isn't just smart — it's becoming essential.In this episode, I reveal:• The hidden mechanics behind how Rocket achieves crystal-clear value propositions that convert (including how they structure CTAs with specific benefits rather than generic language)• Strategies to build a content marketing engine like Rocket's "Learn" section — which drives 1.4 million monthly organic visits and establishes crucial authority in a regulated industry• Why Rocket's failure to rank for commercial keywords is forcing them to spend millions on paid search — and how to avoid this expensive mistake in your own strategy• The exact content formats that high-converting mortgage sites should feature (based on competitor analysis of top-ranking finance sites)I'll share real-world success stories, including how we've helped mortgage clients implement similar strategies for exponential growth by balancing informational and commercial keyword targeting.As I explain in the pod:"Rocket should be dominating for commercial search terms like 'mortgage lenders' and 'mortgage calculator,' but they're leaving tens of millions in potential revenue on the table. Instead of ranking organically, they're paying millions monthly in PPC and affiliate commissions to get in front of the same customers they could reach for free."If you're ready to implement these strategies while avoiding Rocket's costly SEO mistakes, this episode provides your complete action plan for sustainable, efficient growth in competitive markets.Get the show notes:https://exposureninja.com/podcast/353/Listen to these episodes next:How We Earned a 600% Lead Gen Boost for Mortgage Lender in ONLY 4 Monthshttps://exposureninja.com/podcast/326/How Monzo Disrupted a $273B Industry...with Basic Marketinghttps://exposureninja.com/podcast/322/Steal This $7M SEO Strategyhttps://exposureninja.com/podcast/245/

Google's AI Overviews are reshaping search results pages, while ChatGPT's monthly users have nearly quadrupled to 41 million in just six months — creating both challenges and opportunities for forward-thinking marketers.While these changes are dramatic, there's a crucial distinction emerging: commercial search traffic remains remarkably stable. Google's own executives report "no cannibalization of commercial queries" from AI platforms.For businesses targeting audiences with purchase intent, understanding this evolving landscape isn't just helpful — it's becoming essential for maintaining your competitive edge.In this episode, I reveal:The real impact of AI Overviews on click-through rates (appearing in approximately 96% of informational searches) and why they primarily affect top-of-funnel contentWhy being featured in AI Overviews builds powerful brand recognition even without direct clicks — and strategies to ensure your brand gets mentionedHow to adapt your reporting frameworks to emphasise conversion metrics over raw traffic numbers when communicating with stakeholdersThe updated Google Quality Rater Guidelines that explicitly target AI-generated content without substantial human expertise or curationIn this episode, Dale and Charlie share real-world success stories, including how one furniture retailer shifted focus from high-traffic mattress size content to their actual high-margin bed frame products with dramatic results.As they explain in the pod:"The most important point is the rate at which ChatGPT is growing. It's continuing to increase, whereas Google's almost flatlining in terms of the number of visits."If you're ready to adapt your strategy while your competitors remain fixated on vanishing top-of-funnel traffic, this episode provides your complete action plan for thriving in the age of AI search.Get the show notes: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-48/Listen to these episodes next:Did Google Just “Confirm” That You Can't Add E-E-A-T To Your Website?https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-47/Everything Marketing Leaders Should Know About Google's NEW AI Modehttps://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-46/Copy This NEXT-LEVEL GEO Strategy in 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-043/

This is a BONUS EPISODE of the Digital Marketing Podcast by Exposure Ninja---------------The marketing landscape is becoming increasingly automated and impersonal — yet consumers are longing for authentic connections before making major purchasing decisions.This disconnect creates an unprecedented opportunity for forward-thinking marketers willing to take a radical approach: putting humans back at the center of their strategy.Over $1 trillion was spent on advertising last year, but studies show people only remember about 3% of the ads they see. That means roughly $950 billion was wasted on forgettable marketing that failed to create meaningful connections.In this episode, Exposure Ninja's CEO, Charlie Marchant, is joined by Phil Tregus-Evans, CEO of Giraffe Social Media and author of the new book "Human First Marketing," who reveals:• Why treating B2B customers as data points rather than humans is destroying trust and wasting marketing budgets (and the simple shift that instantly changes how prospects respond)• The shocking problems with the traditional marketing funnel that dates back to 1898 (and the innovative "Pinball Method" that accurately reflects how modern buyers actually make decisions)• A practical framework called EMPATH that replaces outdated customer avatars with nuanced human understanding that captures what demographics consistently miss• How to strategically balance AI implementation with authentic human connection (avoiding the "lazy AI" trap that makes your content instantly forgettable)In this episode, you'll discover why putting real team members at the forefront of your marketing substantially increases conversion rates and how leading brands are rebuilding trust in an increasingly sceptical marketplace.As Phil explains: "I think with the advance of data and all of the different ways we now do marketing, we've kind of lost touch a little bit with the fact that when you boil it down, marketing is just one group of humans trying to demonstrate the value they can provide to another group of humans."If your competitors are fixated on automation while neglecting the human element, this episode provides your roadmap to meaningful differentiation that drives sustainable growth through authentic connection.

Welcome to The Dojo, a search marketing news podcast for goal-driven marketing leaders, hosted by Exposure Ninja, featuring Charlie Marchant (CEO) and Dale Davies (Head of Marketing)."Sorry, you can't sprinkle some experiences on your web pages."Google just dropped a bombshell statement claiming "you can't add E-E-A-T to your website" — but this widely misinterpreted comment hides a crucial truth that forward-thinking marketers need to understand.While Google's John Mueller dismissed the idea of "sprinkling experience on your web pages," what he was actually pushing back against, in our opinion, was artificial attempts to fake expertise through AI-generated authors and fabricated credentials.For businesses committed to authentic marketing, this distinction matters enormously — because genuine E-E-A-T signals remain one of the most powerful drivers of both search visibility and conversion rates.In this episode, we unpack:• The full context of Mueller's comments — and why they've been dangerously misinterpreted by some in the industry• Why E-E-A-T matters for all businesses — not just those in YMYL (Your Money, Your Life) categories• Actionable frameworks for authentically showcasing your expertise, experience, authority, and trustworthiness that satisfy both Google and potential customers• How E-E-A-T extends beyond SEO into every stage of your marketing funnel — from ads to emails to conversion optimization• The evolving relationship between links, mentions, and E-E-A-T signals — and why quality third-party validation remains crucialCharlie and Dale share practical implementation strategies based on work with real clients across multiple sectors, demonstrating how authentic expertise signals drive measurable business outcomes.As Charlie explains in the episode:"For businesses targeting decision-makers, seeing experience and expertise is crucial. Going beyond just content ranking and thinking about purchasing decisions — businesses absolutely want to purchase from other businesses that show credentials and experience. You trust them more than businesses where you're not seeing that."If you're ready to move beyond simplistic interpretations and implement a sophisticated E-E-A-T strategy that drives both rankings and revenue, this episode provides your complete action plan.Get the show notes: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-47/Listen to these episodes next:Everything Marketing Leaders Should Know About Google's NEW AI Modehttps://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-46/Copy This IMPACTFUL Brand Marketing Strategy in 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-048/Copy This PERFECT Digital Marketing Strategy in 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-047/

Is your website failing to convert visitors into customers?The problem might be deeper than you think — and it could be costing your business significant revenue every day.For most businesses, your website is your single most important marketing asset. Yet many marketing leaders struggle to pinpoint exactly why their sites underperform or how to effectively advocate for redesign investment with stakeholders.In this episode, I reveal the five critical warning signs that your website urgently needs a redesign:• The embarrassment test — why the reluctance to share your website is the most telling indicator• The conversion-killing mistake that 72% of B2B websites make with their calls to action• Why tracking limitations alone can justify a complete website overhaul• The hidden danger of proprietary platforms that could leave your digital presence stranded• Why award-winning "pretty" websites often deliver abysmal business resultsI'll share real-world case studies including how one client achieved a 5.4x conversion rate increase after addressing these fundamental issues, and how another generated so many leads they had to start referring business to competitors — all during a period of flat industry demand.As I explain in the podcast:"Continuing to drive traffic to a website you're not proud of is like pouring water into a leaky bucket. Before investing heavily in traffic generation, fix the fundamentals."If you suspect your website might be underperforming but aren't sure exactly why — or need compelling evidence to convince your leadership team that redesign investment is justified — this episode provides the framework and data points you need.Get the show notes:https://exposureninja.com/podcast/352/Listen to these episodes next:Listen to This Podcast If Your Website Converts Less than 2%https://exposureninja.com/podcast/327/These Mistakes KILL Conversion Rateshttps://exposureninja.com/podcast/290/THIS Is Why Your LANDING PAGES Don't Converthttps://exposureninja.com/podcast/261/

Google's new AI Mode is revolutionising search results — and marketing leaders must adapt their strategies now to maintain visibility and traffic.Currently in US labs testing, AI Mode completely transforms the traditional search experience by providing fully AI-generated answers rather than the familiar "10 blue links" we've relied on for decades.For B2B marketing leaders responsible for lead generation and pipeline growth, this shift represents both a significant threat and a strategic opportunity.In this episode of The Dojo, Charlie and Dale reveal:The key differences between AI Mode and the existing AI overviews already appearing in 10% of search results globallyGoogle's accidental leak showing 47 different specialised AI search modes being tested — suggesting a future where search experiences are highly tailored to specific industries and query typesWhy traditional SEO strategies focused solely on keyword rankings may leave your business vulnerable as AI-generated answers reduce click-through ratesA comprehensive five-part framework for protecting your search traffic and positioning your brand for success in an AI-first search ecosystemI'll also share insights on which types of searches are most vulnerable to disruption (hint: it's not necessarily your bottom-of-funnel commercial keywords) and why digital PR and brand building are becoming even more critical in this new landscape.As Charlie explains in the podcast:"I think there's probably a lot of businesses now wishing that they'd really invested more in digital PR and worried a little less about specifically getting a backlink on a certain keyword over the past five years, because that would really be setting them up well now for the direction that we're actually heading in."If you're concerned about maintaining your search visibility and traffic as Google pushes forward with AI Mode, this episode provides the strategic roadmap you need to not just survive but thrive in the evolving search landscape.Get the show notes:https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-46/Listen to these episodes next: Copy This PROVEN Digital PR Strategy in 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-049/ Copy This FLAWLESS Content Marketing Strategy in 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-044/ Copy This IMPACTFUL Brand Marketing Strategy in 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-048/

eCommerce giant Sephora has built a $7.2 billion brand with masterful traditional search dominance, but they're making a critical mistake that could cost them millions in the emerging AI search landscape.While Sephora excels with 18 million monthly organic visits and prime rankings for competitive keywords, our analysis reveals they're almost completely invisible in AI search results — leaving them dangerously exposed as consumer behaviour shifts.The numbers for global changes in AI-source shopping behaviour tell a compelling story:• AI search referrals increased 1,300% in the last holiday season• 39% of consumers now use AI search for online shopping• 47% rely on AI for product recommendationsIn this episode, I reveal:• How Sephora built their traditional search empire through elite backlinks and technical optimisation• Why their minimal content strategy is failing catastrophically in AI search environments• The stark visibility gap between their Google rankings and AI overview inclusion• Specific strategies that both established brands and challengers can implement to avoid Sephora's mistakesI'll share real examples of how smaller competitors like Molton Brown are outperforming Sephora in AI search despite having far fewer resources simply by providing genuine expertise through content.As I explain in the episode:"Of Sephora's top traffic-driving pages, the vast majority are being excluded from AI overviews even when they rank in the top 3 organic positions for the same query."This trend represents both a warning for established brands and a golden opportunity for challengers to gain visibility against previously untouchable competitors.Whether you're protecting market dominance or fighting to disrupt entrenched players, this analysis provides actionable strategies to strengthen your position as AI increasingly determines which brands consumers discover.Get the show notes:⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/351/⁠⁠⁠Listen to these episodes next:Has Google's NEW AI Search Changed SEO AGAIN?https://exposureninja.com/podcast/350/How To Rank in ChatGPT (with Client Examples)https://exposureninja.com/podcast/348/How To Rank in Perplexity AI (with Client Examples)https://exposureninja.com/podcast/349/

The following is a BONUS EPISODE recorded by the Exposure Ninja team.----------Email marketing continues to deliver the highest ROI of any digital channel in 2025 — but only for marketers who understand the critical shifts transforming this landscape.While many marketing leaders report diminishing returns from their email efforts, forward-thinking teams are leveraging new approaches that generate extraordinary results in both B2B and B2C environments.For businesses targeting high-value decision-makers, understanding these evolving strategies isn't just valuable — it's essential for survival in an increasingly competitive digital marketplace.In this episode, we reveal:• The crucial differences between B2B and B2C email strategies in 2025 — including how the "legitimate interest" provision in GDPR creates powerful opportunities for targeted business outreach• Why affordable data platforms like Apollo.io have revolutionized B2B email marketing by democratising access to high-quality business contact information• How to combat inbox saturation through a decisive shift from quantity to quality (most executives now receive 5-10 cold emails daily and automatically ignore generic outreach)• The non-negotiable importance of revenue attribution and how to implement proper tracking for every email campaign• A comprehensive 7-step checklist for building a high-ROI email marketing machineI'll share practical insights from email marketing experts about the specific metrics that matter in 2025 and how to use AI to enhance — not replace — the human element in your communications.As our Email Marketing Team Manager Lennox Potts explains in the episode:"There's going to be a massive shift from quantity to quality and it's already happening if you want to get decent open rates and decent click through rates because everyone out there now is doing some form of email marketing."If you're ready to transform your email marketing from an underperforming channel into your most powerful revenue driver, this episode provides your complete blueprint for success in 2025.Get the show notes:⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-050/⁠⁠Listen to the entire marketing strategies series:⁠⁠https://exposure.ninja/strategies-2025⁠⁠Listen to these episodes next:Copy This PERFECT Digital Marketing Strategy in 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-047/Copy This UNBEATABLE SEO Strategy in 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-046/Copy This PROFITABLE Paid Search Strategy in 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-045/

NOTICE — I tried to do this as an audio-only recording, but it doesn't make sense unless you see what I'm screen sharing.If you want to watch the video properly, visit exposure.ninja/ai-mode to watch the video on YouTube instead.---------------------The search landscape is evolving yet again, with Google launching AI Mode – a direct response to emerging AI search tools like Perplexity that threatens to reshape SEO fundamentals for forward-thinking marketers.While still in testing and limited to US users of Google's paid AI plan, AI Mode signals Google's recognition that traditional search is under threat – offering unprecedented opportunities for businesses that adapt quickly.In this episode, I reveal:The mechanics behind Google's AI Mode and how it uses "query fan-out" techniques to generate responses by breaking down your original search into multiple background queriesWhy AI Mode's sources mirror those used by Perplexity – primarily high-ranking, high-authority third-party websites rather than brand sitesStrategies to increase your chances of being recommended in AI search results, including the critical two-pronged approach combining traditional SEO with strategic third-party placementsHow our client Zugu Case secured recommendations in Google AI Mode through features in publications like ZDNet and WiredWhy Google's careful positioning of websites as "corroborating results" rather than "sources" reveals their concerns about publisher traffic cannibalisationAs I explain in the episode:"Google clearly perceives a threat from the likes of Perplexity to be rolling out yet another type of AI-driven search engine. I think if they weren't already seeing a significant traffic drop as a result of people moving over to these AI tools, they wouldn't even be testing this type of thing."If you're ready to implement Generative Engine Optimisation strategies while your competitors remain unaware of these fundamental changes, this episode provides your complete action plan for adapting to this latest evolution in search.Request a Marketing Review:https://exposureninja.com/review/Get the show notes:https://exposureninja.com/podcast/350/Watch this on YouTube instead:https://exposure.ninja/ai-modeListen to these episodes next:How To Rank in ChatGPThttps://exposureninja.com/podcast/348/How SEO Works in 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/346/How to Get To the Top of Google in 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/345/

The search landscape is evolving beyond Google, and Perplexity.ai is emerging as a powerful new player for high-value audiences — creating unprecedented opportunities for forward-thinking marketers.While still smaller than Google at 15 million monthly active users, Perplexity's audience is exceptionally valuable:30% hold senior leadership positions and 65% work in high-income white-collar professions. For businesses targeting decision-makers with spending power, mastering Perplexity optimisation isn't just smart — it's becoming essential.In this episode, I reveal:• The hidden mechanics behind how Perplexity selects which brands to recommend (including how it parses queries and builds its unique search index)• Strategies to make your brand appear in Perplexity's responses — including why getting featured in lists on high-authority websites dramatically increases your chances of recommendation• Why Perplexity "prefers to cite multiple types of sources" and how to leverage this preference across your own website, third-party sites, and user-generated content platforms• The exact content formats that Perplexity favours (based on client examples)I'll share real-world success stories, including how we helped Zugu Case become the top-recommended iPad case in Perplexity results by securing strategic placements on high-authority sites like ZDNet.As I explain in the pod:"Perplexity isn't searching Google for these queries. Instead, it has its own search index that prioritises the most authoritative and trustworthy sites. Your chances of being recommended increase if your products or services are featured in lists, particularly those on high-authority websites."If you're ready to implement these strategies while your competitors remain fixated solely on traditional SEO, this episode provides your complete action plan for dominating this powerful new search platform.Request a Marketing Review:https://exposureninja.com/review/Get the show notes:https://exposureninja.com/podcast/349/Watch this as a video instead:https://exposure.ninja/rank-perplexityListen to these episodes next:How To Rank in ChatGPThttps://exposureninja.com/podcast/348/How SEO Works in 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/346/How to Get To the Top of Google in 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/345/

The following is a BONUS EPISODE recorded by the Exposure Ninja team.----------To dominate digital visibility in 2025, you'll need a proven PR strategy focused on three critical elements:- Your narrative authority- Your data-driven approach- Your multi-channel amplificationWith AI-generated content flooding the internet, Google's Search Generative Experience changing discovery, and journalists becoming increasingly selective.Authentic expert-led Digital PR is no longer optional — it's essential.In this episode, Exposure Ninja's Charlie Marchant (CEO), Dale Davies (Head of Marketing), and Abigail Daunton-Johns (Head of Content Marketing) discuss:- How you can create newsworthy stories using first-party data journalists will love- Which thought leadership tactics are delivering exceptional ROI in the AI era- How to build a measurement system that proves your PR's business impactDon't miss this opportunity to copy a Digital PR strategy that's generating real results for businesses just like yours.Get the show notes:⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-049/⁠⁠Listen to the entire marketing strategies series:⁠⁠https://exposure.ninja/strategies-2025⁠⁠Listen to these episodes next:Copy This PERFECT Digital Marketing Strategy in 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-047/Copy This UNBEATABLE SEO Strategy in 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-046/Copy This PROFITABLE Paid Search Strategy in 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-045/

Google's dominance is being challenged for the first time in over a decade, and forward-thinking marketing leaders are capitalising on this pivotal moment.ChatGPT has rocketed to 300 million weekly active users by December 2024 — growing 50% in just four months — whilst Google searches are declining in key markets. This shift isn't just reshaping user behaviour; it's creating remarkable new opportunities for visibility.For marketing directors who master Generative Engine Optimisation, there's a strategic advantage to be gained whilst competitors remain fixated on traditional SEO tactics alone.In this episode, I reveal: The hidden mechanics of how ChatGPT selects which brands to recommend (it's not what most marketers think) Three proven strategies to make your brand appear in ChatGPT's responses — including the surprising reason why one client's product is consistently recommended first Why ChatGPT "likes to refer to underlying sources of data" and how you can leverage this preference for maximum visibility The exact content formats that increase your chances of being referencedI'll share real-world success stories, including how we helped Zugu Case become the top-recommended iPad case in ChatGPT results, and why The Ordinary skincare is consistently mentioned when users ask about value-focused brands.As I explain in the pod:"ChatGPT is powered by Bing, but that's not the only thing you need to know. SEO isn't sufficient for ChatGPT. It's one piece of the puzzle, but it's not the only thing that you need to do."If you're ready to implement these strategies whilst your competitors are still trying to work out why their SEO isn't delivering the same results it once did, this video provides your complete action plan.Request a Marketing Review:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the show notes:⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/348/⁠Watch this as a video instead:⁠https://exposure.ninja/rank-chatgpt⁠Listen to these episodes next:How SEO Works in 2025⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/346/⁠⁠The Best SEO Strategies for 2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/341/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠How Marketing Leaders Can Future-Proof Their Content Strategy⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/347/⁠

The marketing playbook we've relied on for years is transforming faster than ever, and I'm seeing opportunities that simply didn't exist before. While Google still dominates with 90% of global search market share, the way people discover content has fundamentally shifted – they're now having multi-platform conversations about products and services across Google, ChatGPT, Reddit, TikTok, and more. For marketing leaders who understand these changes, there's an unprecedented opportunity to capture market share while others are still catching up. In this video, I break down: 1. Why E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trust) has become the make-or-break factor for content success in 2025 2. How AI tools are reshaping content discovery, and why your brand needs to be positioned as their go-to reference 3. Why conversion paths now look less like funnels and more like conversations across multiple platforms 4. How interactive content is becoming crucial for standing out in an AI-dominated landscape I'll share real examples, including how we helped Patino Law Firm create an interactive calculator that drives results in ways AI simply can't replicate, and how Zugu Case leveraged digital PR to become a top AI recommendation. Most importantly, I'll explain why the fundamentals of great marketing haven't changed – but the way audiences discover, evaluate, and choose solutions has evolved dramatically. If you're ready to adapt your strategy and capitalise on these shifts while your competitors are still figuring out what changed, this video is for you.Apply for a FREE website and marketing review:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the show notes:⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/347/⁠⁠⁠Watch this as a video instead:https://exposure.ninja/future-content-strategyListen to these episodes next:How SEO Works in 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/346/The Best SEO Strategies for 2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/341/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Copy This IMPACTFUL Brand Marketing Strategy in 2025⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-048/⁠⁠⁠⁠

I saw SEO change more in 2024 than I ever expected, and in 2025 it's going to be even bigger.Google might still have 8.5 billion daily searches, but OpenAI's ChatGPT is catching up quickly with 1 billion daily messages (January 2025).Not only is Google facing a wave of new platforms — it's also contending with agentic AI, where your audience isn't even doing the searching themselves anymore.If marketers keep relying on the old approach of just ticking SEO boxes, businesses will vanish beneath the surge.In this video, I dig into:1. Why AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity are swallowing the top-of-funnel searches that used to be Google's2. How agentic AI is becoming a “search assistant,” meaning I need to optimise for machines as well as humans3. Why zero-click search is escalating (and how to keep my brand visible when users don't even click)4. What's changed in content production — everyone's publishing more than ever — and how I can ensure my pages shineAbove all, I've realised this next era of AI-driven search demands that marketers adapt swiftly.It's not just about chasing higher Google positions; it's about staying relevant wherever people — or their digital assistants — hunt for answers.If you're prepared to take on these changes, your brand will thrive, even as the gap between Google and AI engines keeps shrinking.Try Semrush for FREE using our affiliate link*Apply for a FREE website and marketing review:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the show notes:⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/346/⁠⁠Watch this on YouTube instead:https://exposure.ninja/seo-in-2025⁠Listen to these episodes next:Copy This IMPACTFUL Brand Marketing Strategy in 2025⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-048/⁠COPY Hims' $60M/Month Marketing Strategy⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/344/⁠The Best SEO Strategies for 2025⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/341/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠*Disclaimer: Exposure Ninja may get a commission, should you decide to make a purchase, through the marked links above, at no cost to you

The following is a BONUS EPISODE recorded by the Exposure Ninja team.----------To hit your ambitious marketing goals this year you'll need to have three things perfected:- Your branding- Your positioning- Your marketingWith consumer expectations constantly evolving, AI tools eating into Google's share of search, and social platforms becoming many people's natural go-to search engines, broadcasting your message in the right places (and ways) is key.In this episode, Exposure Ninja's Charlie Marchant (CEO) and Dale Davies (Head of Marketing) discuss:1. How to perfect your positioning2. How to cut through the noise3. How to reach your audience at the right timeGet the show notes:⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-048/⁠Listen to the entire marketing strategies series:⁠https://exposure.ninja/strategies-2025⁠Listen to these episodes next:Copy This PERFECT Digital Marketing Strategy in 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-047/⁠The Best Digital Marketing Strategies for 2025⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/338/How to Get To the Top of Google in 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/345/

The following is aBONUS EPISODE recorded by the Exposure Ninja team.----------Let's be honest: marketing in 2025 feels like navigating a constantly shifting landscape.Every week brings fresh challenges — new AI tools reshape search behaviour, social platforms pivot their algorithms, and just when you think you've mastered your PPC creative and ad budgets, Google drops another game-changing update.Despite the changes and complexity of digital marketing today, the fundamentals of what drives results have remained the same.Listen in and learn all about the most important marketing changes and learn how to create a perfect digital marketing strategy for 2025.This session is hosted by:- Tim Cameron-Kitchen, Founder- Charlie Marchant, CEO- Dale Davies, Head of MarketingGet the show notes:⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-047/Listen to the entire marketing strategies series:https://exposure.ninja/strategies-2025Listen to these episodes next:Copy This UNBEATABLE SEO Strategy in 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-046/The Best Digital Marketing Strategies for 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/338/Copy This PROFITABLE Paid Search Strategy in 2025https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-045/

The following is a BONUS EPISODE recorded by the Exposure Ninja team. ---------- Here's what most marketers are missing about SEO in 2025: while everyone's rushing to AI tools and ChatGPT, the real search opportunity is still happening exactly where it always has been – on Google. We've analysed the latest search data, and here's the data-driven truth: Google still dominates with a massive 89% of all search traffic, and trillions of searches are conducted every year. AI might be changing how people search for information, but it's the high-value, 'money searches' that drive real business that are still overwhelmingly happening on Google. In this episode, we're revealing why ignoring SEO in the age of AI is a critical mistake, and how focusing on user value, brand building, and multi-channel strategies are now essential for SEO success in 2025. Exposure Ninja's Dale Davies⁠ (Head of Marketing), ⁠Charlie Marchant⁠ (CEO), and Andy Tuxford (Head of SEO) will explain how you can strategise and create a truly UNBEATABLE SEO strategy to dominate Google in 2025. Get the show notes: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-046/ Listen to these episodes next: The Best SEO Strategies for 2025 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/341/⁠⁠⁠ How Digital Advertising Works in 2025 ⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/343/⁠⁠ Copy This FLAWLESS Content Marketing Strategy in 2025 ⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-044/

SEO has become a zero-sum game. There are only a certain number of slots in any search results page, and claiming one means displacing someone else. In 2025, throwing a few AI-generated articles at your website won't cut it — you need a comprehensive strategy. We know what it takes to win these positions. We do it for hundreds of clients worldwide every month, even in the most competitive markets. This isn't theory — it's proven strategy. In this episode, I'll cover: 1. Why matching searching intent perfectly has increased in importance 2. Why expert-backed, fact-checked content continues to rank top 3. How to structure your content so that it features in BOTH Google's AI Overview and tools like ChatGPT 4. Why Digital PR strategies are still the most effective way to earn coverage that increases your rankings Plus, I'll show you why focusing solely on traditional SEO metrics could actually be harming your visibility in 2025. Whether you're competing in ultra-competitive markets like injury claims or building authority in your local niche, I'm sharing the exact strategy that's helping our clients claim those coveted top spots in both traditional and AI-powered search results. Apply for a FREE website and marketing review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get the show notes: ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/345/⁠ Watch this on YouTube instead: ⁠https://exposure.ninja/top-google-2025⁠ Listen to these episodes next: The Best SEO Strategies for 2025 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/341/⁠⁠⁠⁠ How Digital Advertising Works in 2025 ⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/343/⁠⁠⁠ COPY Hims' $60M/Month Marketing Strategy ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/344/⁠

The following is a BONUS EPISODE, hosted by Exposure Ninja's CEO, Charlie Marchant. ---------- Here's what most marketers are missing about Paid Search in 2025: while everyone's rushing to AI tools, the real transformation is happening right under their noses. We've analysed hundreds of campaigns, and here's the data-driven truth: mobile now drives 75% of all ad spend. Performance Max isn't just another campaign type – it's a six-channel ecosystem that most marketers fundamentally misunderstand. In this episode, we're revealing why broad match keywords are back, and how to leverage signals like device type and search history in ways most marketers aren't utilising enough. Exposure Ninja's Head of PPC, Tom Goodwin, will explain how you can strategise and create a highly profitable Paid Search campaign. Apply for a FREE website and marketing review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get the show notes: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-045/ Watch this on YouTube instead: https://exposure.ninja/paid-search-2025 Listen to these episodes next: The Best SEO Strategies for 2025 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/341/⁠⁠ How Digital Advertising Works in 2025 ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/343/⁠ Copy This FLAWLESS Content Marketing Strategy in 2025 ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-044/

I've uncovered something fascinating in the digital marketing world, and I need to share it with you. I'm diving deep into Hims.com – a company that's literally spending half its revenue on marketing and making it work brilliantly. We're talking $182 million in a single quarter, 77% year-over-year growth, and yes, they're still turning a profit. But here's what really got my attention. I'm going to walk you through their entire playbook, showing you exactly how they're breaking every rule we thought we knew about digital marketing. In this episode: 1. Learn why their surprisingly minimal website actually outperforms cluttered competitors 2. Discover why they're moving away from trendy UGC toward big-budget video campaigns 3. Learn the content strategy that's generating over a million visitors monthly. Plus, I'll show you the surprising areas where even this marketing powerhouse is struggling. Whether you're running a startup or managing a major brand's marketing budget, I'm sharing the practical strategies you can steal from one of digital marketing's most ambitious success stories. Apply for a FREE website and marketing review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get the show notes: ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/344/ Watch this as a video instead: https://exposure.ninja/hims-marketing-strategy Listen to these episodes next: The Best SEO Strategies for 2025 ⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/341/⁠ How Digital Advertising Works in 2025 https://exposureninja.com/podcast/343/ Copy This FLAWLESS Content Marketing Strategy in 2025 https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-044/

Digital advertising is becoming increasingly competitive and costs are rising. It's crucial that you know how the field is changing and how AI and automation might be the key to maximising your ad spend and increasing your ROAS. In this podcast, I cover: - How to analyse your market's ads - How to create ad creative using AI tools - Why data collection is only going to increase in importance - How to maximise your ROI by improving your lead generative processes This podcast has been produced in partnership with Semrush, Exposure Ninja's favourite SEM suite. You can try the tools mentioned in this podcast for free using these links: Try AdCreative.ai for FREE ➡️ https://exposure.ninja/adcreative Try AdClarity for FREE ➡️ https://exposure.ninja/adclarity Try Semrush for FREE ➡️ https://thankyouninjas.com ---------- Apply for a FREE website and marketing review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch this as a video instead: https://exposure.ninja/digital-advertising-2025 Get the show notes: ⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/343/⁠⁠ Listen to these episodes next: The Best SEO Strategies for 2025 ⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/341/ How to Rank in Google's AI Overviews ⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/319/⁠⁠ Copy This NEXT-LEVEL GEO Strategy in 2025 https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-043/

The following is a BONUS EPISODE recorded by the Exposure Ninja team. ---------- Here's what most marketers are missing about content in 2025: while everyone's rushing to implement AI content tools (like copy.ai and Jasper), the reality of what's actually driving results looks completely different. In a recent strategy discussion, three of Exposure Ninja's leading marketing experts broke down exactly what's working in content marketing right now - and more importantly, what isn't. Dale Davies (Head of Marketing), Charlie Marchant (CEO), and Abigail Dalton-Jones (Head of Content Marketing) shared insights from managing hundreds of client campaigns across multiple sectors. The findings challenge everything most marketers think they know about content in 2025. Apply for a FREE website and marketing review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join Charlie Marchant, CEO of Exposure Ninja, and Dale Davies for a deep dive into some bold marketing predictions for 2025. From the meteoric rise of AI search platforms to personalised search results and evolving consumer behaviours, they explore how these shifts will fundamentally change digital marketing strategies. With 45% of US and 29% of UK users already embracing generative AI search, the transformation is well underway. For marketing leaders grappling with resource allocation and strategic planning, this episode provides crucial insights into preparing for the AI revolution. Whether you're a marketing or business leader, discover practical steps to adapt your marketing strategy for this rapidly evolving landscape. Learn why early adoption and experimentation are essential for staying competitive in the age of AI-driven search. What You'll Learn Develop strategies to optimise for generative AI search platforms beyond Google Prepare your team for the shift towards personalised search results Adapt your content strategy for longer, more conversational search queries Leverage emerging voice search opportunities effectively Navigate the evolution of visual search and shopping experiences Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome to the Dojo 00:52 - Prediction 1 09:04 - Prediction 2 25:20 - Prediction 3 28:05 - Prediction 4 32:37 - Prediction 5 36:38 - Prediction 6 Apply for a FREE website and marketing review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get the show notes: ⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-45/⁠ Listen to these episodes next: Copy This NEXT-LEVEL GEO Strategy in 2025 ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-043/⁠ Google's WORST NIGHTMARE Just Happened ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/342/⁠ The Best SEO Strategies for 2025 ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/341/

In this packed episode, our CEO, Charlie Marchant, and our Head of Marketing, Dale Davies, dissect three major AI developments: OpenAI's text-to-video tool Sora, Google's Product Studio expansion, and Reddit's new AI-powered answer generation system called Reddit Answers. While these tools showcase impressive capabilities, their immediate practical applications for marketers vary significantly. For marketing leaders grappling with the rapid pace of AI advancement, this episode cuts through the hype to deliver actionable insights about which tools deserve attention now and which can wait. Discover how these innovations might reshape content creation, product marketing, and market research strategies in 2024 and beyond. What You'll Learn Evaluate OpenAI's Sora capabilities and limitations for marketing video content Leverage Google Product Studio for efficient product photography at scale Harness Reddit's new AI-powered answer system for enhanced market research Identify practical applications of AI tools for businesses of different sizes Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction and episode overview 00:39 - OpenAI's Sora launch details 11:29 - Google Product Studio expansion 15:15 - Reddit Answers introduction 21:19 - Final takeaways and recommendations Apply for a FREE website and marketing review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get the show notes: ⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-44/⁠⁠ Listen to these episodes next: Copy This NEXT-LEVEL GEO Strategy in 2025 https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-043/ Google's WORST NIGHTMARE Just Happened https://exposureninja.com/podcast/342/ The Best SEO Strategies for 2025 https://exposureninja.com/podcast/341/

The following is a BONUS EPISODE recorded by the Exposure Ninja team. ---------- By 2026, traditional SEO traffic could plummet by 50% as AI transforms how people discover and evaluate businesses online. But here's the opportunity: while most companies are stuck in outdated SEO tactics, generative AI platforms are creating new ways to capture visibility and traffic. Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) is fundamentally reshaping search behaviour. The data shows users aren't just changing where they search – they're completely transforming how they interact with search engines. Search Console reveals longer, more conversational queries that mirror AI chatbot interactions. Users have multiple AI platform touchpoints before ever reaching a website through Google. Success requires a shift from traditional SEO thinking. Instead of chasing rankings, businesses need to focus on building genuine authority across platforms, managing user-generated content, and creating clear, contextual content that AI platforms can confidently reference. The early adopters implementing these strategies now will dominate their industries by 2025. In this Podcast Extra, some of our front-line marketers discuss how you can optimise for these new platforms and how to strategise for multi-platform dominance too. Apply for a FREE website and marketing review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get the show notes: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/extra-043/

For the first time ever, Google lost search users. This signals a fundamental shift towards AI-powered search and marketers need to adapt their strategies now for this emerging reality. The signs were there. ChatGPT's rise. Perplexity's growing user base. And now, Ofcom's data confirms what many of us suspected: traditional search is evolving. Think about how you find information today. Need a quick answer? You might ask ChatGPT. Looking for market insights? Perplexity AI might be your first stop. The data shows you're not alone. But here's what fascinates me: Google's advertising revenue hit record highs in Q2 2024, up 10% when analysts expected a decline. Seems contradictory, doesn't it? Let me explain: Whilst Google's user base shrinks, those who remain are more engaged, more likely to convert. The platform isn't dying – it's transforming. What does this mean for your marketing strategy? First, don't panic. Your SEO efforts aren't wasted. But you need to expand your horizon beyond traditional search optimisation. Enter GEO – Generative Engine Optimisation. It's SEO's evolution for an AI-first world. Here's your action plan: 1. Keep optimising for traditional search 2. Start learning GEO principles (watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoIc8LkSETo) 3. Track AI-referred traffic carefully 4. Diversify your traffic sources The future of search isn't a SINGLE platform anymore. It's a symphony of traditional search engines and AI-powered tools. And like any good orchestra, success comes from mastering multiple instruments. Want to stay ahead? Start preparing for this shift today. Your future self will thank you. Apply for a FREE website and marketing review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch this as a video instead: ⁠https://exposure.ninja/google-nightmare Get the show notes: ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/342/⁠ Listen to these episodes next: ChatGPT Search — The Ranking Factors We Know ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/339/⁠ How to Rank in Google's AI Overviews ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/319/⁠ The Best SEO Strategies for 2025 ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/341/

Google has experienced its first recorded decline in UK users, dropping from 86% to 83% market share, while AI search queries have increased tenfold between January and September 2024. Simultaneously, Google's AI Overviews are now starting to include YouTube video summaries, marking a significant evolution in search result presentation. For marketers concerned about maintaining visibility in an evolving search landscape, this episode provides critical insights into emerging trends and practical strategies for adapting to AI-driven search whilst maintaining strong traditional SEO practices. Let's get into it. What You'll Learn The significance of Google's first-ever UK user decline and its implications for digital marketing strategies long-term Understand how YouTube content is being integrated into Google's AI Overviews Develop strategies for optimising both traditional search and AI-driven visibility (you need both) How to balance current marketing effectiveness with future-focused initiatives Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to the Dojo 00:22 – Google's Year-on-Year Drop in Users 25:40 – YouTube Summarise in AI Overviews 33:37 - Key Takeaways & Next Steps Apply for a FREE website and marketing review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get the show notes: ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-43/⁠ Listen to these episodes next: ChatGPT Search — The Ranking Factors We Know ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/339/⁠ How to Rank in Google's AI Overviews ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/319/⁠ Everything We Know About the November 2024 Core Algorithm Update So Far https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-40/

AI tools like ChatGPT and Google's AI Overviews are reshaping how users find information, making Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) essential for any 2025 SEO strategy. This shift means your strategy must go beyond traditional Google rankings. GEO focuses on optimising content for AI-generated summaries, ensuring your business, products, or services are recommended by these tools. So, your next question is probably, "How do I adapt my SEO strategy to this new landscape?" At Exposure Ninja, we've been pioneering GEO strategies, and today we're breaking down how to create an SEO strategy that works for 2025 and beyond. In this podcast, learn how to create a high-impact SEO strategy for 2025. Apply for a FREE website and marketing review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Watch this as a video instead: https://exposure.ninja/seo-strategies-2025 Get the show notes: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/341/ Listen to these episodes next: ChatGPT Search — The Ranking Factors We Know https://exposureninja.com/podcast/339/ How to Rank in Google's AI Overviews https://exposureninja.com/podcast/319/ The Best Local SEO Strategies for 2025 https://exposureninja.com/podcast/337/

This week on The Dojo, we dissect the recent collapse of AllPlants, a UK vegan meal delivery service, amidst a massive marketing spend. We analyse their financial data, marketing strategies (social media, SEO, PPC), and pinpoint critical errors. We also discuss the upcoming Black Friday sales frenzy, contrasting brands embracing the hype with those choosing alternative strategies. Finally, we provide an update on the Wicked movie's marketing success. Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - AllPlants Case Study 15:00 - Black Friday Marketing Strategies 25:00 - Wicked Movie Marketing Update 35:00 - Key Takeaways & Actionable Steps Get the show notes: ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-42/⁠⁠ Get your free trial of Semrush AdClarity: https://exposure.ninja/wow Request a free review of your website and marketing: ⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠ What to listen to next: Why GEO is the New SEO (and How It Works) ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/336/⁠ The Best Digital Marketing Strategies for 2025 ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/338/⁠ ChatGPT Search is using BING?! – Everything We Know So Far… ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-39/

Head of PPC at Exposure Ninja, Tom Goodwin, chats to Tim Cameron-Kitchen about the main PPC mistakes we see businesses make and how you can fix them or avoid them altogether. Timestamps 00:00 — Intro 01:37 — Not Bidding On Your Own Brand 07:01 — Ignoring Quality Score 13:47 — Spelling Errors 16:36 — Sending People to 404 Errors 19:58 — Offers That Expire 22:00 — Not Using Audiences 27:40 — Not Using Broad Match 34:14 — No Performance Max or Only Performance Max Watch the video instead: https://exposure.ninja/8-ppc-mistakes Get the show notes: ⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/340 Apply for a FREE website and marketing review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What to Listen to Next: Google's AI Overviews to Reach 1 Billion Users by Year-End ⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-38/⁠⁠⁠ Why GEO is the New SEO (and How It Works) ⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/336/⁠⁠⁠ The Best B2B Marketing Strategies for 2025 ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/334/

In This Episode... Welcome to the Dojo, a weekly marketing news podcast by Exposure Ninja. This week, we talk about: Perplexity wants AI to do your shopping for you. What does this mean for retailers? Wicked's Massive Marketing Campaign Ads in AI Overviews Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome to The Dojo by Exposure Ninja 00:31 - Perplexity wants AI to do your shopping for you. What does this mean for retailers? 21:57 - Wicked's Massive Marketing Campaign 40:14 - Ads in AI Overviews Get the show notes: ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-41/⁠⁠ Request a free review of your website and marketing: ⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠ What to listen to next: Why GEO is the New SEO (and How It Works) ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/336/⁠ The Best Digital Marketing Strategies for 2025 ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/338/⁠ ChatGPT Search is using BING?! – Everything We Know So Far… ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-39/

ChatGPT's 200 million weekly active users immediately make ChatGPT with Search one of the most important search engines for us marketers to optimise for. In fact, ChatGPT with Search is just one of a number of new generative engines, meaning generative engine optimisation (GEO) is now an important tool in any marketer's toolkit. So, your next question is probably, "How do I get this thing to recommend my business, products or services?" Here at Exposure Ninja, we've been doing some pioneering work in this space for over a year now. So today we're going to be sharing ChatGPT's search ranking factors with you. Timestamps 00:00 - How ChatGPT with Search Works 04:16 - How to Rank in Search GPT Resources GEO: Generative Engine Optimization - https://arxiv.org/pdf/2311.09735 Google's Search Quality Rater Guidelines - https://static.googleusercontent.com/media/guidelines.raterhub.com/en//searchqualityevaluatorguidelines.pdf OpenAI's growing list of partnerships - https://searchengineland.com/openais-growing-list-of-partnerships-442974 Watch the video instead: ⁠https://exposure.ninja/gpt-search-ranking Get the show notes: ⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/339/⁠⁠ Apply for a FREE website and marketing review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What to Listen to Next: Google's AI Overviews to Reach 1 Billion Users by Year-End ⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-38/⁠⁠ Why GEO is the New SEO (and How It Works) ⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/336/⁠⁠ The Best B2B Marketing Strategies for 2025 ⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/334/

Join me in London at this year's B2B Marketing Expo. I'll be there across both days and I'll be delivering a talk too, called "AI and the Future of SEO: How to Rank in Google's New AI Search Results". If you're putting your 2025 marketing or SEO plans together and haven't yet figured out how to navigate the new world of AI Search, then this isn't an event you can afford to miss. Grab a ticket at: b2bmarketingexpo.co.uk If it's a bit far for you to travel and you want to catch a small preview of what I'll be talking about, then watch my video via this link: exposure.ninja/the-new-seo Hope to see you there!

In This Episode... Welcome to the Dojo, a weekly marketing news podcast by Exposure Ninja. This week, we talk about: How to tap into emotions that increase your content's viral potential The best times to post on social media to maximise engagement How to create compelling headlines that make people say, “Oh wow, that's interesting!” What to do if your website is impacted by a Google core algorithm update How to make the most of gift guide season — and why niche is king Timestamps 00:00 - Welcome to The Dojo by Exposure Ninja 00:22 - The Secrets to Going Viral 16:51 - It's Gift Guide Season 34:33 - Everything We Know About the November 2024 Core Algorithm Update So Far Get the show notes: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-40/⁠ Request a free review of your website and marketing: https://exposureninja.com/review/ What to listen to next: Why GEO is the New SEO (and How It Works) https://exposureninja.com/podcast/336/ The Best Digital Marketing Strategies for 2025 https://exposureninja.com/podcast/338/ ChatGPT Search is using BING?! – Everything We Know So Far… https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-39/

Today I've got 5 different types of digital marketing strategies to share with you. These are tried and tested strategies that are working right now for Exposure Ninja clients and our portfolio companies. And there's a lot of variety here, meaning there's something for every type of business. In today's video I talk about: Cross-pollination AI Driven Search Upselling, Cross-selling and Subscriptions Video Content Audience Segmentation Watch the video instead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zrrvt7qTyNY Get the show notes: ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/338/⁠ Apply for a FREE website and marketing review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What to Listen to Next: Google's AI Overviews to Reach 1 Billion Users by Year-End ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-38/⁠ Why GEO is the New SEO (and How It Works) ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/336/⁠ The Best B2B Marketing Strategies for 2025 ⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/334/

In This Episode… Welcome to the Dojo, a weekly marketing news podcast by Exposure Ninja. This week we talk about: The Impact of ChatGPT Search on Marketers The Viral Power of Crumbl Cookies Timestamps 00:00 - The Impact of ChatGPT Search on Marketers 32:38 - The Viral Power of Crumbl Cookies What to Listen to Next Why GEO is the New SEO (and How It Works) https://exposureninja.com/podcast/336/ AI Overviews Hit 70%+ Coverage – What's Your Strategy? https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-37/ FINALLY… ChatGPT content that RANKS (ChatGPT with Canvas) https://exposureninja.com/podcast/335/

This podcast episode is sponsored by Semrush. Check out Semrush Local here — exposure.ninja/local Whether you're a large multinational brand with tons of locations or you're a single location business, the world of local SEO is evolving fast and you need to keep up. Not to brag, but the team at Exposure Ninja has won tons of SEO awards, including in local SEO and in some of the world's most competitive markets. So in today's podcast we're going to be sharing that award-winning knowledge and breaking down exactly how to do future proof local SEO, with some strong strategies for the year ahead. Watch the video instead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPCEZkzIdYc Get the show notes: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/337/⁠⁠ Apply for a FREE website and marketing review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What to Listen to Next: Google's AI Overviews to Reach 1 Billion Users by Year-End https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-38/ Why GEO is the New SEO (and How It Works) https://exposureninja.com/podcast/336/ The Best B2B Marketing Strategies for 2025 ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/334/

In This Episode… Welcome to the Dojo, a weekly marketing news podcast by Exposure Ninja. This week we talk about: A big week for AI… but also some data that puts it all in context IKEA's new face of gaming Stop calling it SEO Timestamps 00:00 - A big week for AI… but also some data that puts it all in context 16:14 - IKEA's new face of gaming 27:43 Stop calling it SEO What to Listen to Next Why GEO is the New SEO (and How It Works) https://exposureninja.com/podcast/336/ AI Overviews Hit 70%+ Coverage – What's Your Strategy? https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-37/ FINALLY… ChatGPT content that RANKS (ChatGPT with Canvas) https://exposureninja.com/podcast/335/

GEO is one of the main terms being used to describe getting AI chat tools like ChatGPT,  Gemini, Claude, or Perplexity to recommend your business, product, services, or brand. You're probably thinking — “How do I get these tools to recommend my business, my website, my products and services?” That's what I'm going to cover in today's podcast. Watch the video instead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoIc8LkSETo Get the show notes: ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/336/⁠ Apply for a FREE website and marketing review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What to Listen to Next: ChatGPT-4o with Canvas Will Change Content Writing Forever https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-35/ AI Overviews Hit 70%+ Coverage – What's Your Strategy? https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-37/ The Best B2B Marketing Strategies for 2025 https://exposureninja.com/podcast/334/

In This Episode… Welcome to the Dojo, a weekly marketing news podcast by Exposure Ninja. This week we talk about: Legal topics have the most AI Overviews - and you're next Google's AI Overviews fail to answer 43% of financial queries The FTC's rules on fake reviews Tesco's stripped back ads Timestamps 00:00 - Legal topics have the most AI Overviews - and you're next 08:57 - Google's AI Overviews fail to answer 43% of financial queries 22:45 - The FTC's rules on fake reviews 32:55 - Tesco's stripped back ads What to Listen to Next Are You Ready for Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO)? https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-36/ The Best B2B Marketing Strategies for 2025 https://exposureninja.com/podcast/334/ ChatGPT-4o with Canvas Will Change Content Writing Forever https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-35/

ChatGPT snuck out a new content creation feature last week that barely anybody in the marketing world seems to have noticed. But I think it gives marketers that use it a HUGE advantage. In fact, I've been using this personally to write and publish blogs and get them ranked in less than a day. But, and it's a big but, this thing could get you into a whole lot of trouble unless you add...well...you'll have to watch the video to find out! Watch the video instead: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EyJ4SY3bb9w Get the show notes: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/335/ Apply for a FREE website and marketing review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What to Listen to Next: Are You Ready for Generative Search Optimisation (GEO)?: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-36/ The Best B2B Marketing Strategies for 2025: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/334/ Digital Marketing Lessons from Disruptive Insurance Companies: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/333/

In This Episode… Welcome to the Dojo, a weekly marketing news podcast by Exposure Ninja. This week we talk about: - Are marketers ready for Generative Search Optimisation? - WordPress BEEF! - The power of social media in mental health awareness Timestamps 00:00 — Intro 02:22 — WordPress BEEF! 14:10 — Are marketers ready for Generative Search Optimisation? 20:19 — The power of social media in mental health awareness 47:53 — Quick Fire Questions What to Listen to Next How To Create the Perfect Marketing Strategy for 2025 https://exposureninja.com/podcast/330/ How to Rank in Google's AI Overviews https://exposureninja.com/podcast/319/ AI Overviews Are Here To Stay. Buckle Up: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-31/

Over the last decade or so, the team here at Exposure Ninja and I have generated over 100, 000 B2B leads for ourselves and our clients. And in today's podcast, we're going to be breaking down three B2B marketing strategies that you can use if B2B is your vibe. We're going to talk about: - Being really, really helpful via content. - Repurposing like a beast - Thought leadership (but not as you know it). These three strategies form the central pillar of any B2B marketing campaign. Then, you can build everything else you do off them. Watch the video instead: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposure.ninja/b2b-strategies-2025 Get the show notes: ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/334/⁠ Apply for a FREE website and marketing review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What to Listen to Next: Digital Marketing Lessons from Disruptive Insurance Companies: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/333/ Watch This Before Hiring a Marketing Agency: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/332/ Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid of AI PPC Tools: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-34/

In This Episode… Welcome to the Dojo, a weekly marketing news podcast by Exposure Ninja. This week we talk about: - ChatGPT dropped a new update for content writers - Cheap conversation starters - Position one is position none Timestamps 00:00 — Intro 00:11 — ChatGPT dropped a new update for content writers 17:46 — Cheap conversation starters 30:54 — Position one is position none What to Listen to Next Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid of AI PPC Tools: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-34/ Google Tries to Patch Things Up With SEOs After The Helpful Content Update: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-33/ AI Overviews Are Here To Stay. Buckle Up: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-31/

Let's be honest — it's much easier to market a fun, trendy business. D2C subscription service for BBQ charcoal? I could do that in my sleep. But only the world's best marketers can sell something that people know they need, but they don't really want to buy it, like insurance. So today, I'm going to be teaching you some brilliant marketing lessons from 3 disruptive life insurance brands. If you're a fan of seeing good quality marketing, like me and the team at Exposure Ninja are, you're going to love this marketing masterclass. Watch the video instead: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposure.ninja/disruptive-insurance Get the show notes: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/333/ Apply for a FREE website and marketing review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What to Listen to Next: Watch This Before Hiring a Marketing Agency: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/332/ How To Create the Perfect Marketing Strategy for 2025: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/330/ Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid of AI PPC Tools: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-34/

I've seen from personal experience that the right marketing can absolutely transform a business and produce growth that completely changes lives. And agencies are one way to deliver that marketing. But there are also alternatives.  Today we're going to talk about three main things: How to know whether or not you should choose a marketing agency, freelancers or building an in-house team If you do choose to go the agency route, how to find the right one And, if you find the right one, how to get the most out of them. In today's podcast, I talk about each point in detail, to help you make the right choice for you and your business. Watch the video instead: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposure.ninja/hiring-an-agency Get the show notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/332/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Apply for a FREE website and marketing review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What to Listen to Next: How To Create the Perfect Marketing Strategy for 2025: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/330/ 534% REVENUE INCREASE for Multi-Location Business in a HYPER Competitive Industry: https://exposureninja.com/podcast/329/

In This Episode... Welcome to the Dojo, a weekly marketing news podcast by Exposure Ninja. This week we talk about: OpenAI's new model o1 is released Key PPC Takeaways from The Meta Summit 363% Increase In Google Ads Leads using AI Assets Timestamps 00:00 — Intro 00:31 — OpenAI's new model o1 is released 11:00 — Key PPC Takeaways from The Meta Summit 28:06 — 363% Increase In Google Ads Leads using AI Assets Watch the video instead: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposure.ninja/dojo-34 Get the show notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-34 Apply for a FREE website and marketing review: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://exposureninja.com/review/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ What to Listen to Next: How Many Outbound Links is TOO Many? (And What Google Really Thinks): ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-32/⁠ NEW Google Algorithm Update + AI Overviews Hits the UK (Dojo #30): ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-30/⁠ How to Differentiate Your Brand in an AI World (Dojo #25): ⁠https://exposureninja.com/podcast/dojo-25/