Voices of Search // A Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Content Marketing Podcast

Enterprise SEO teams face critical decisions about AI search integration. Petra Kis-Herczegh, freelance SEO consultant and creator of a comprehensive Enterprise SEO course, argues that SEOs are best positioned to develop AI search expertise regardless of organizational structure. The discussion explores how AI search skills naturally belong within SEO competencies while acknowledging that team placement depends on each organization's broader AI strategy and existing authority structures.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Enterprise SEO governance frameworks fail when imposed rigidly across organizations. Petra Kis-Herczegh, freelance SEO consultant and creator of a comprehensive Enterprise SEO course, explains how to build adaptive governance structures that integrate with existing organizational frameworks rather than competing against them. The discussion covers strategic implementation of flexible content governance versus rigid technical governance, decision-making protocols for SEO ticket approval processes, and methods for embedding SEO oversight within established development and release cycles.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Enterprise organizations struggle with AI search ownership and team structure decisions. Petra Kis-Herczegh, freelance SEO consultant and creator of a comprehensive Enterprise SEO course, shares insights on organizational positioning for emerging search technologies. The discussion covers skill set ownership versus structural placement within organizations, the critical importance of SEO authority in AI search initiatives, and adaptive frameworks for integrating AI search expertise across different organizational models.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Enterprise SEO complexity extends beyond scale to encompass technical infrastructure, stakeholder management, and organizational politics. Petra Kis-Herczegh, freelance consultant and creator of a comprehensive enterprise SEO course with Sitebulb, brings proven expertise from managing complex search programs across multiple enterprise environments. The discussion covers strategic stakeholder alignment through business language translation, implementation prioritization frameworks that account for organizational constraints, and maturity assessment methodologies for developing scalable enterprise SEO processes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Answer Engine Optimization affects both brand building and demand generation simultaneously. Guy Yalif, VP of Growth at Webflow, has developed enterprise frameworks for maintaining visual brand consistency while optimizing for AI-driven search results. The discussion covers implementing structured brand guidelines that serve both human users and machine learning algorithms, plus Webflow's AEO maturity assessment framework spanning content, technical, authority, and measurement categories.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

88% of top sites lack proper schema markup for LLM discovery. Guy Yalif, Webflow's enterprise strategist, shares proven frameworks for organizations navigating AI-powered search optimization where "everyone is learning" and competitive advantages remain accessible. The discussion covers strategic resource allocation for LLM discovery initiatives and organizational integration approaches that move beyond isolated AI projects to company-wide search transformation strategies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Content freshness drives 42% traffic lifts in AI-powered search. Guy Yalif, Webflow's growth leader, partnered with AirOps to 5x content refresh speed, achieving 4x higher conversion rates alongside significant traffic gains. The discussion covers strategic content frequency optimization for different audience segments and the critical shift toward accuracy-focused content strategies both on-site and off-site. Yalif outlines how organic strategies will mirror early paid search evolution while maintaining core brand storytelling objectives.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

85% of OpenAI citations were updated in the last 10 months, making content freshness critical for AI optimization. Guy Yalif, Webflow's SEO leader, partnered with AirOps to 5x content refresh speed, achieving 42% traffic lift and 4x higher conversions. The discussion covers strategic content refresh frameworks that prioritize frequency over volume, accuracy optimization for both on-site and off-site content, and the convergence of AEO and traditional SEO strategies for enterprise-scale content operations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

LLM-based discovery won't replace traditional search within 12 months. Guy Yalif, Webflow's enterprise search strategist, argues that probabilistic and deterministic answers will merge rather than compete, with Google maintaining significant advantages through superior data access and brand recognition. The discussion covers Google's strategic integration of Gemini across productivity platforms and the emerging multi-trillion dollar battle between OpenAI and Google for personalized AI assistant dominance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

LLM-based discovery won't replace traditional search within 12 months. Guy Yalif, SEO leader at Webflow, shares insights on how probabilistic and deterministic search approaches will merge rather than compete. The discussion covers Google's strategic advantage through Gemini integration across their ecosystem and the emerging multi-trillion dollar battle between OpenAI and Google for AI assistant dominance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Enterprise brands struggle with limited SEO budgets amid AI-powered search transformation. Tom Mansell from Croud shares proven strategies for maximizing content velocity while maintaining strategic focus across multiple digital touchpoints. The discussion covers AI workflow implementation for content research and brief development, hub-and-spoke topical clustering models for website architecture, and systematic identification of influential content sources that feed large language models powering AI search experiences.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Enterprise search teams face unprecedented disruption as traditional SEO metrics lose relevance. Tom Mansell, search strategist at Croud, shares insights from managing multi-platform visibility campaigns for enterprise clients navigating the shift from click-based to outcome-driven search performance. The discussion covers attribution modeling frameworks that connect visibility to commercial outcomes, cross-platform search strategy development for off-site user experiences, and measurement methodologies that bridge traditional marketing principles with modern search complexity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Google's engagement metrics face disruption as AI-powered search reduces traditional click-through rates. Tom Mansell from Croud, a leading digital marketing agency, explores how search professionals can adapt measurement strategies when user interactions increasingly happen within SERPs rather than on destination websites. The discussion covers developing mention and citation tracking systems for AI-generated search results, evaluating dwell time on SERP pages as alternative engagement signals, and establishing value exchange frameworks between content publishers and large language models that reference their work without driving traffic.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Google rewrites 70% of meta descriptions anyway, making AI-generated production at scale largely irrelevant. Tom Mansell from Croud, who manages enterprise SEO strategies across multiple markets, argues that meta descriptions are becoming obsolete as zero-click search reduces their primary value proposition. The discussion explores the declining importance of meta descriptions versus title tags for AI automation, the risk assessment framework for implementing GenAI at scale, and predictions for meta descriptions following the same trajectory as meta keywords within three years.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

73% of SEO professionals believe automation will transform reporting within three years. Tom Mansell, SEO strategist at Croud, argues that while automated tools excel at data collection and pattern recognition, human analysis remains irreplaceable for strategic interpretation. The discussion explores the critical distinction between automated data processing and contextual business analysis, plus frameworks for integrating AI-powered reporting tools while preserving human strategic oversight and narrative development.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

More than 60% of SEO teams now integrate automation tools into workflows. Tom Mansell, VP of Organic Performance at Croud, shares how enterprise teams can leverage AI and automation to scale research, auditing, and strategic planning while maintaining quality control. The discussion covers three core automation frameworks: research-driven topic clustering and competitive analysis, systematic SEO auditing with repeatable guidelines, and strategic brand perception analysis using large language models to extract actionable insights from third-party data sources.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Enterprise brands face fragmented search behavior across multiple AI-powered platforms. Daniel Horowitz, SEO strategist at Informatica, explains how brands must establish topical authority across Google AI mode, ChatGPT search, and social discovery platforms to capture modern search intent. The discussion covers strategic positioning for synthetic queries, optimizing for AI overview inclusion, and building semantic relationships through advanced internal linking structures that support entity-based content clusters rather than traditional keyword groupings.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI-generated content has fundamentally shifted how brands must establish topical authority across multiple search platforms. Daniel Horowitz, SEO strategist at Informatica, explains how enterprise brands are adapting their content strategies to maintain visibility as search behavior evolves beyond traditional Google queries. The discussion covers strategic approaches for building semantic relationships through advanced internal linking architectures and developing content distribution frameworks that address synthetic queries across emerging AI search platforms. Horowitz outlines practical methods for creating topical authority signals that perform effectively in both traditional web results and AI-powered search experiences.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Topical authority requires omnipresence across AI-powered search platforms. Daniel Horowitz, SEO leader at Informatica, explains how brands must establish authority across Google's AI mode, ChatGPT search, Perplexity, and social platforms as user behavior shifts from exploration to informed querying. The discussion covers semantic relationship optimization through strategic internal linking and the experimental approaches needed to crack emerging AI search ranking factors.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Enterprise brands face a critical resource allocation decision between content development and link acquisition strategies. Daniel Horowitz, SEO leader at Informatica, shares insights from managing search strategy at a global data management company serving Fortune 500 clients. The discussion covers topical authority requirements across emerging search platforms including AI mode, synthetic queries, and alternative search engines beyond traditional Google results. Horowitz outlines strategic frameworks for omnipresence marketing and adapting content distribution to evolving user search behaviors in an AI-driven landscape.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Topical authority requires omnipresence across evolving search platforms beyond traditional Google dominance. Daniel Horowitz, SEO strategist at Informatica, demonstrates how enterprise brands must adapt to synthetic queries, AI mode, and multi-platform discovery behaviors where users arrive pre-informed rather than exploratory. The discussion covers semantic relationship optimization through strategic internal linking frameworks, ranking factor adaptation strategies for AI-powered search environments, and scalable approaches for meeting changing user demand across ChatGPT search, Perplexity, and social discovery platforms.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI-generated content is flooding search results, making topical authority more critical than ever. Daniel Horowitz, SEO strategist at Informatica, shares how enterprise brands can maintain competitive advantage as search behavior shifts across multiple platforms including Google's AI mode, Perplexity, and social search channels. The discussion covers strategic approaches for establishing semantic relationships through advanced internal linking architectures and building cross-platform authority signals that perform in both traditional and AI-powered search environments.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Enterprise SEO teams struggle with proper crawler management protocols. Duane Forrester, former Bing executive and founder of UnboundAnswers.com, clarifies critical misconceptions about bot control mechanisms that impact AI training data access. The discussion covers why LLM.txt files are ineffective compared to established robots.txt protocols, proper syntax implementation for crawler directives, and strategic considerations for allowing AI system access to enterprise content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Google's AI overviews now appear in over 50% of search results. Duane Forrester, founder and CEO of UnboundAnswers.com and former Microsoft search engine insider, brings two decades of industry perspective to navigating this transformation. The discussion covers essential skill development for AI-era SEO including structured data mastery for LLM consumption, chunking content strategies that balance machine readability with human engagement, and critical evaluation frameworks for emerging AI SEO tools that prioritize trustworthiness over feature quantity.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Enterprise SEO teams waste resources on ineffective LLM.txt files instead of proven protocols. Duane Forrester, former Bing search engineer and founder of UnboundAnswers.com, explains why major crawlers including AI systems still follow established robots.txt standards. The discussion covers proper robots.txt syntax implementation, the default crawl behavior that eliminates need for "do crawl" directives, and strategic resource allocation between technical infrastructure and content quality initiatives.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

LLM.txt files offer no actual SEO value for content creators. Duane Forrester, former Bing executive and founder of UnboundAnswers.com, explains why these files are "total trash" since all AI crawlers already follow standard robots.txt protocols. He details how Creative Commons bot handles most AI training data collection, making additional file formats unnecessary, and provides guidance on proper robots.txt syntax to avoid blocking beneficial AI crawlers from accessing content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Retrieval-based search is transforming how SEO professionals approach keyword strategy. Duane Forrester, former Bing Senior Product Manager and founder of UnboundAnswers.com, argues that traditional keyword research must evolve beyond single-term optimization to remain effective in AI-driven search environments. The discussion covers query fan-out methodology for topic expansion, conversation-based keyword research techniques that mirror natural language patterns, and strategic frameworks for adapting keyword research processes to accommodate LLM search behaviors and retrieval-based ranking systems.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Google's AI overviews now appear in over 50% of search results. Duane Forrester, founder and CEO of UnboundAnswers.com and former Microsoft search engine insider, shares how his unique perspective from inside search engines informs adaptation strategies for the current AI transformation. The discussion covers machine trust fundamentals through structured data implementation, content chunking strategies for LLM consumption, and the critical shift from traditional keyword targeting to goal-oriented content creation that serves both human readers and AI systems.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Customer data integration challenges cost enterprises millions in missed revenue opportunities annually. Eddie Patzsch, marketing strategist at Optimove, shares proven frameworks for securing technical leadership buy-in for customer data infrastructure investments. The discussion covers quantifying business impact through cost-of-inaction modeling, positioning data integration as an efficiency multiplier that reduces ad hoc technical requests, and leveraging AI readiness initiatives to align marketing data needs with existing technical priorities.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Customer data and marketing campaigns form an inseparable "power couple" driving modern growth strategies. Eddie Patzsch from Optimove reveals how leading brands are shifting budget allocation from traditional channel-based spending to customer data-driven investment strategies that build sustainable competitive advantages. The discussion covers zero-party data deployment frameworks, customer enrichment methodologies, and the operational infrastructure required to move beyond batch-and-blast approaches toward precision-targeted campaign execution.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Marketing teams waste 73% of their budget on misdirected campaigns. Eddie Patzsch, marketing strategist at Optimove, explains why data integration outperforms content personalization when resources are limited and shares insights from working with enterprise CMOs who prioritize technical foundations over creative campaigns. The discussion covers frameworks for shifting from perception-based to data-driven marketing decisions and strategies for building technical marketing leadership that drives measurable ROI through accurate audience targeting.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Product and marketing teams will merge performance ownership within five years. Eddie Patzsch from Optimove predicts this transformation as AI reduces organizational silos and product-led growth demands tighter integration between customer acquisition and product experience. The discussion covers how zero-party data collection requires cross-functional collaboration between marketing and product teams for effective implementation. Patzsch outlines the strategic shift from historically strained product-marketing relationships toward unified performance accountability in enterprise B2B organizations.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zero-party customer data collection remains critically underutilized across enterprise marketing teams. Eddie Patzsch, marketing strategist at Optimove, demonstrates how gamification platforms can capture customer preferences and behavioral insights that drive measurable engagement improvements. The discussion covers implementing self-serve gamification tools for email and website zero-party data collection, executive buy-in strategies for data collection initiatives, and scaling beyond traditional first-party data limitations through intentional customer preference gathering frameworks.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

93% of marketers believe first-party data is more critical than ever for organizations. Eddie Patzsch, VP of Revenue at Optimove, has transformed relationship data into revenue-driving campaigns for enterprise brands like Sephora and FanDuel, delivering measurable incremental revenue through AI-powered personalization at scale. The discussion covers zero-party data collection through gamification strategies, deterministic versus probabilistic customer matching frameworks, and AI-powered self-optimizing journey orchestration that prioritizes communications across millions of customer touchpoints.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

84% of search queries now trigger AI-powered results, fundamentally reshaping optimization strategies. Aimee Jurenka from seo SUSTAINABLE shares her proven framework for managing enterprise clients transitioning from traditional SEO to multi-channel search optimization. She outlines her systematic approach for categorizing traditional SEO tactics into "continue," "modify," and "replace" buckets while introducing AEO-specific strategies. Jurenka details her client communication template that maps on-page, off-page, technical SEO, and local SEO changes alongside new AI optimization requirements, emphasizing the shift from generalized to highly customized search strategies for each client vertical.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SEO professionals face unprecedented change as AI transforms search discovery. Aimee Jurenka from SEO Sustainable brings enterprise-level expertise in navigating algorithmic shifts while maintaining sustainable growth strategies. The discussion covers embracing industry transformation as competitive advantage and leveraging SEO's foundational adaptability principles to thrive during periods of rapid technological evolution.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Voice search adoption accelerates among blue-collar demographics who prefer speaking over typing. Aimee Jurenka from seo SUSTAINABLE shares insights on resource allocation between voice and visual search optimization based on user behavior patterns across different demographic segments. The discussion covers conversational query optimization strategies and the strategic implications of Google's marketing emphasis on voice interactions over visual search features.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI search adoption is accelerating faster than traditional SEO adaptation rates. Aimee Jurenka from SEO Sustainable has been tracking AI search evolution since discovering Bing Copilot and monitoring user behavior shifts across general populations. The discussion covers the "adapt or die" framework for traditional SEOs transitioning from 10 blue links optimization, strategic positioning for the inevitable traffic migration to AI-powered search, and implementation approaches for professionals navigating the convergence of AEO and traditional SEO methodologies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Google's AI mode is positioned to replace traditional search entirely. Aimee Jurenka from SEO Sustainable brings enterprise SEO expertise and direct insights into Google's strategic direction based on official company statements and market positioning. The discussion covers Google's integration timeline for AI mode into core search functionality and the commercial investment signals indicating inevitable market dominance over traditional search interfaces.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Zero-click searches now dominate 65% of Google queries globally. Aimee Jurenka, SEO strategist at SEO Sustainable, has developed specialized tracking systems across multiple LLMs that help enterprise clients allocate budgets based on conversion data from ChatGPT, Gemini, and traditional search channels. The discussion covers chunkability optimization frameworks for AI-readable content, semantic triplet implementation strategies for brand visibility in generative outputs, and data-driven resource allocation models that balance traditional SEO with answer engine optimization investments.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a world of AI search experiences, will impressions rise while clicks remain flat? Shaun Hinklein from Apollo.io challenges this assumption, arguing that Google's constant SERP experimentation suggests we'll see significant changes ahead. He predicts publishers will remain essential to search ecosystems, with Google likely developing new features that better integrate site content into AI overviews and potentially creating more click opportunities through innovative SERP elements.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Balancing AI content with E-E-A-T signals requires strategic planning. Shaun Hinklein from Apollo.io shares his hybrid approach that prioritizes expertise and trustworthiness above automation efficiency. His methodology includes mandatory subject matter expert reviews before publication, transparent author attribution to maintain accountability, and a focus on content quality that professionals would proudly attach their names to.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the AI era, SEOs face a critical resource allocation question. Shaun Hinklein of Apollo.io makes a compelling case for prioritizing traditional search optimization over non-search channels. He explains how LLMs fundamentally rely on high-quality search results as their "ingredients," emphasizing that visibility without substance creates poor AI-generated content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, Shaun Hinklein of Apollo.io examines the evolving relationship between SEO and B2B marketing. He predicts that as AI adoption reaches near-universal levels in the B2B space, the focus will shift from whether content is AI-generated to how effectively AI is being leveraged to deliver value. Shaun emphasizes that successful B2B companies will differentiate themselves through innovative AI applications rather than simply using the technology, with value delivery becoming the primary metric for content effectiveness.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will AI content become indistinguishable from human content in search results? Shaun Hinklein from Apollo.io delivers a definitive "sell" on this controversial prediction. He argues that such indistinguishability would mean the death of journalism, highlighting the irreplaceable value of human creativity and authentic reporting in content creation.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SEO and CRO strategies require AI integration for maximum impact. Shaun Hinklein, Head of SEO at Apollo.io, shares how data-driven content can create superior user experiences while balancing automation with human authenticity. He demonstrates practical methods for analyzing competitive SERPs with AI tools, explains how impression metrics now outweigh traffic volume, and reveals techniques for leveraging proprietary data to deliver unique value that generic AI content cannot match.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin Indig is an independent advisor to some of the fastest-growing companies in the world, helping them accelerate growth through SEO and product strategy. His client portfolio spans top marketplaces like Reddit, Snap, and Upwork; leading SaaS platforms such as Ramp and Dropbox; and e-commerce brands including Hims and Fast Growing Trees. He also advises innovative companies on product strategy, including AirOps and Newfold.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SEO professionals are feeling stuck in the age of LLMs. Kevin Indig, growth advisor and author of the Growth Memo newsletter, examines the industry's paralysis between treating AI search as repackaged SEO tactics or something entirely new. He challenges practitioners to move beyond terminology debates and adapt to evolving search landscapes, arguing that experience in traditional SEO can actually make adaptation more difficult.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SEO metrics face a critical shift with AI search features. Kevin Indig, growth advisor and former Shopify SEO Director, explains why measuring AI overviews and AI mode performance now outweighs traditional rankings. He recommends tracking position one visibility as a key signal for AI overview inclusion, while using keyword rankings as directional indicators rather than primary KPIs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How will SEO's relationship with content evolve in the near future? Kevin Indig, growth advisor and former SEO leader at multiple companies, examines the shifting content landscape. He discusses the necessity of incorporating AI into content creation workflows while maintaining human oversight, and explores how SEOs must balance declining per-article traffic value against increased content production capabilities.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

AI Overviews are poised to replace featured snippets. Kevin Indig, growth advisor and former Director of SEO at Shopify, weighs in on this significant search evolution expected by late 2025. He explains why AI Overviews make more logical sense for users and search engines, predicting the eventual phasing out of traditional featured snippets as AI-generated content summaries become the new standard.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.