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Is your brand suffering from an identity crisis? It could be costing you millions. In this eye-opening conversation, branding expert and existential marketing therapist Mordy Oberstein breaks down how brands lose their audience, not from bad design, but from disconnecting from their core identity. He shares insights on how to unify brand and performance marketing, discusses how Jaguar and Wix mishandled brand pivots, and what Coca-Cola got right in their recent redemption arc. If you're a business leader, CMO, or agency pro looking to build a brand that resonates (and converts), this one's a must-listen. Tune in!
A far less political edition than most this year let's Jim Hedger and Kristine Schachinger spend more time talking about tech news, web marketing, and SEO. We start by marking the movement of Mordy Oberstein as he leaves a highly successful tenure as head of branding at website builder Wix. More than anyone in our memory, Mordy helped Wix overcome what was a difficult reputation which stands as stellar testimony to his powers as a brand marketer. We note how Google Business Profiles is still broken, weeks after reporting the interface was riddled with bugs. Matt Mullenweg's for-profit arm of WordPress, Automattic laid off 16% of its workforce in order to improve profitability and capacity to invest as he moves to restructure Automattic. We also talk about Tinder and flirtbots, the assumption of a right to bend copyright rules by OpenAI, Elon Musk's xAI's $33billion purchase of X (TwiXter) from owner Elon Musk, Bing's expanding Copilot, the gravity effect large brands have at Google, and a lot more fun techie stuff. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/webcology/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Send us a textToday I'm sitting down Mordy Oberstein, a renowned expert in the digital marketing landscape. As the Head of SEO Branding at Wix and Founder of Unify Brand Marketing, Mordy has been instrumental in shaping online visibility and fostering community engagement through innovative SEO strategies.In this episode we delve into how SEO can be a powerful tool for enhancing your brand's presence online. By leveraging SEO, businesses can build credibility and grow brand awareness, which are crucial for establishing trust with potential customers. SEO also helps attract qualified traffic, ensuring that your website reaches the right audience, which can lead to increased conversions and revenue. Moreover, SEO is a cost-effective long-term strategy that can improve your marketing ROI and provide a sustainable competitive advantage.During our fun conversation, Mordy shares how to integrate SEO into your branding strategy to boost visibility, credibility, and ultimately drive business growth. Whether you're looking to establish your brand as an industry leader or simply want to enhance your online presence, this episode provides valuable insights into the transformative power of SEO in branding.Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating along with a brief review. And don't forget to order your BADASS T-shirt here.About MeHey there, I'm Joelly - the Branding Badass. My BADASS superpower is helping you build a brand that matters. From branded merch to keynote speaking, when you work with me, you get results! Need help telling your brand story? Learn more here.To advertise on the show click hereLet's stay connected!instagram - @Branding_BadasslinkedIn - Joelly Goodsonwebsite - BAMKO.NET
In this week's episode of Search With Candour, Jack Chambers Ward & Mordy Oberstein from Unify Brand Marketing cover how brands can set themselves apart in an increasingly noisy digital landscape.They discuss how brands can effectively manage their SERPs and audience perceptions. The episode explores the significance of brand mentions, scepticism in digital content, and why solid brand identity is crucial moving forward.It's quite a wide-ranging conversation that touches on everything from performance marketing to pro wrestling and baseball, rounding off with Mordy's expert predictions on the future of branding and SEO.Follow Mordy
In this special solo episode of The Simple and Smart SEO Show, host Crystal Waddell reflects on her conversation with branding expert Mordy Oberstein. She shares key insights on defining your brand identity, optimizing SEO for conversions, and making smart business decisions that foster growth. Crystal also provides real-world examples of how she applied these lessons to her e-commerce business, proving that when branding and SEO work together, magic happens. If you've ever struggled with niching down, pricing your products right, or making your website more engaging, this episode is packed with actionable tips!Key Takeaways:✅ Know Your Brand Identity – If you're not something, you're nothing. Be clear about who you serve and who you don't. ✅ Focus on Niche Markets – Trying to sell to everyone leads to confusion. Pick a market and dominate it. ✅ Pricing for Profit – Charging too little means working for free. Stand firm on prices that sustain your business. ✅ SEO + Branding = Conversions – Ranking high isn't enough; you must connect emotionally to turn visitors into buyers. ✅ Smart Business Growth – Expanding isn't about offering more—it's about offering better and creating repeat customers.Memorable Quotes:
Mordy is the founder of Unify, a brand development consultancy. He's also the Head of SEO Brand at Wix and a communications advisor for Semrush. Renowned for his history of repositioning brands successfully, Mordy is also the author of numerous SEO studies, a frequent conference speaker, and sits behind the mic of the SERP's Up podcast. Key Moments [05:26] MLB App Spoiler Mishap [07:32] SEO vs Brand: Longtime Focus [12:34] "Morty: Unfiltered Brand Champion" [16:01] Success Amidst Bureaucratic Constraints [18:26] Embracing Independence: A Mental Shift [21:03] "Trust Your Intuitive Frameworks" Find Mordy Online https://www.unifybrandmarketing.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mordyoberstein/ https://www.wix.com/seo/learn/podcast If you're enjoying Entrepreneur's Enigma, please give me a review on the podcast directory of your choice. The show is on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. iTunes: https://gmwd.us/itunes Podchaser: https://gmwd.us/podchaser TrueFans: https://gmwd.us/truefans Also, if you're getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. → https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee or support me on TrueFans.fm → https://gmwd.us/truefans. Follow Seth Online: Seth | Digital Marketer (@s3th.me) Seth Goldstein | LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/sethmgoldstein Seth On Mastodon: https://indieweb.social/@phillycodehound Seth's Marketing Junto Newsletter: https://MarketingJunto.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, our host, Ashley Segura, sits down with Mordy Oberstein to discuss what it really means to create engaging content. Mordy shares his journey from SEO to brand-building, highlighting how brands can stand out in a crowded digital space.Learn how to define your brand identity, craft messaging that connects on a deeper level, and avoid the common pitfalls of generic content. Mordy breaks down why so many brands struggle to connect with their audience and offers practical strategies to ensure your content feels authentic, relevant, and impactful.If you're looking to move beyond surface-level engagement and build a brand that truly resonates, this episode is a must-listen.Subscribe now for insightful discussions and actionable tips on refining your content strategy and staying ahead in digital marketing!Website:https://contentyum.com/Socials:https://www.instagram.com/contentyumm/https://www.linkedin.com/company/contentyumhttps://www.tiktok.com/@contentyumhttps://www.facebook.com/contentyummhttps://www.youtube.com/@Content-YumFollow Mordy Oberstein:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mordyoberstein/Website: https://www.unifybrandmarketing.com/Follow Ashley Segura:Website: www.contentyum.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-segura/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashleymadhatter
Is the world of analytics leaving you feeling a little blind? Join Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter as they navigate the murky waters of modern marketing data with analytics maestro, Dana DiTomaso. From missing numbers to the almighty Google, it's all about understanding the true story that your data is trying to tell. Discover the secrets of meaningful metrics and learn to embrace trends over absolutes—because it's time to stop being a ‘data accountant'. Prepare to lift the fog on data uncertainty on the SERP's Up SEO Podcast! Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy ObersteinCrystal CarterDana DiTomaso Brie Anderson Resources:Topical AuthoritySearchlight SEO NewsletterSEO Resource CenterWix Studio SEO CourseKickPoint PlaybookMarketing Analytics Data is Wrong. Can It Be Fixed?: GA4: One year on Webinar Getting Started with GA4
Mordy Oberstein from Unify Brand Marketing joins us on the podcast this episode to talk about how most companies fail at marketing their brand and defining their brand identity.Mordy has been a recognizable face in the SEO industry for nearly a decade as the CMO of Rank Ranger, Head of Communications at SEMrush, and finally the Head of SEO Brand at Wix before starting his own branding agency, Unify.We ask Mordy to walk us through his history in SEO and why the seemingly sudden pivot to obsessive brand marketing.Given this unique perspective, we also ask Mordy what small and established agencies can do to find their identity and speak to their target audience while also tracking brand performance metrics.----------------------------------Our recommended agency tools:everbrospodcast.com/recommended-tools/----------------------------------⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐As always, if you enjoyed this episode or this podcast in general and want to leave us a review or rating, head over to Apple and let us know what you like! It helps us get found and motivates us to keep producing this free content.----------------------------------Want to connect with us? Reach out to us on the everbrospodcast.com website, subscribe to us on YouTube, or connect with us on socials:YouTube: @agencyuTwitter/X: @theagency_uLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/agencyuFacebook: facebook.com/theagencyuInstagram: @theagencyuReddit: r/agency & u/JakeHundleyTikTok: @agency.u
In this episode of Simple and Smart SEO, Crystal Waddell sits down with the one and only Mordy Oberstein—Head of Brand at Wix, founder of Unify Brand Marketing, and self-proclaimed SEO contrarian (with a soft spot for brutal honesty). If you think SEO is just about keywords and backlinks, Mordy is here to obliterate that notion faster than an algorithm update can tank your rankings.They dive into how businesses should stop trying to be everything (because newsflash: that means you're nothing), and why SEOs should stop acting like lone wolves and start sitting with the comms team.
Feel like your SEO strategy is swerving all over the digital highway? Buckle up, as Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter explore the art of staying in your SEO lane, or not. Tales of daring digital detours help us explore how big names like Rolling Stones have taken the road less traveled - and hit a few bumps along the way. The team discusses the balance between branching out for those quick wins versus traveling the straight and narrow of true brand alignment. Laval Chissester offers expert advice on owning your niche and knowing when to switch it up. Join us for a ride as we navigate the chaotic freeway of SEO strategies on this episode of the SERP's Up podcast. Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Lavall Chichester Preeti Gupta Resources: Topical Authority Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center Wix Studio SEO Course
Ready to unlock the secrets to negotiating your salary and getting paid what you deserve? Join Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter as they chat with Carolyn Lydon about how to navigate the salary negotiation maze in the SEO and digital marketing space. They dig into the art of asking for raises, identifying your market worth, and ensuring you're not left counting pennies. Plus, Nick LeRoy drops by to share his wisdom on pitching your projects to clients with the finesse of a seasoned pro. Don't miss out as we help you secure that spondulix on this episode of the SERP's Up SEO Podcast! Key Segments [00:01:11] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:02:28] Focus Topic Guest: Carolyn Lydon [00:26:27] Across the Funnel Frontier: Nick LeRoy [00:43:10] Snappy News [00:49:51] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Carolyn Lyden Nick LeRoy Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center Wix Studio SEO Course Nick LeRoy SEO Consulting SEO For Lunch Newsletter SEO for Jobs How to Successfully Negotiate Your SEO Salary: A Complete Guidek News: LinkedIn Report Reveals Most In-Demand Marketing Skills Google updates search quality raters guidelines with a focus on spam HubSpot's SEO collapse: What went wrong and why?
Wondering if email marketing and SEO can be the one-two punch you need in 2025? Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter explore the powerful relationship between search and email marketing with Intuit Mailchimp's Senior Manager of Content Marketing Strategy, Jillian Ryan. Discover why owning your relationship with your audience through email could be the key to sidestepping the chaos of ever-changing search algorithms. Plus, Jillian shares recent insights from a global research report that Mailchimp produced in conjunction with Ipsos. Canvassing 2,000+ mid-marketers, the research sheds light on which channels are helping marketers grow and drive revenue. Get ready to combine the best of SEO and email marketing for a one-two combination in 2025 on episode 118 of SERP's Up SEO Podcast! Key Segments [00:02:26] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:04:16] Focus Topic of the Week [00:04:43] Focus Topic Guest: Jillian Ryan [00:38:11] Snappy News [00:46:21] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Jillian Ryan Michelle Taite Anthony Capano Jim Rudall Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Mailchimp Wix Mailchimp Integration The Revenue Blueprint Report How to Grow Your Brand Report News: Is Google Blocking SEO Rank Checking Tools As Search Volatility Continues Google vs. SEO tools: Why your SEO data might be missing Confirmed: Google Is Requiring JavaScript To Block SEO Tools Google begins requiring JavaScript for Google Search
Is it time to break free of the SERP silo? What content will work in 2025? And how does AI and the LLM factor into the SEO equation now? Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter are joined by a panel of guests to give their unique takes on what is coming for SEO in 2025. From the importance of breaking silos and collaborating across departments for better SEO strategies to local SEO tips to insights on structuring AI-generated content to top content strategies for 2025 this is one episode you don't want to miss! Join episode 117 of the SERP's Up SEO podcast to gear up and avoid the bunny slopes as we ski down SEO in 2025. Key Segments [00:01:40] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:03:56] Focus Topic of the Week [00:10:13] 2025 SEO Take: Ray Saddiq [00:12:17] 2025 SEO Take: Debbie Chew [00:14:23] 2025 SEO Take: Celeste Gonzalez [00:17:08] 2025 SEO Take: Mike King [00:18:32] 2025 SEO Take: Paul Andre De Vera [00:29:52] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Ray Saddiq Debbie Chew Celeste Gonzalez Paul Andre De Vera Mike King Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Rankix Wix App
Learn about SEO for Branding Recognition and Visibility from Aleyda Solis and guests: Mordy Oberstein and Gianluca Fiorelli, going through: 00:00 - Intro 01:01 - Why brand in SEO is so important? 02:34 - How to Get Buy-in for it? 09:01 - Steps to Integrate Branding in SEO 20:43 - Tools & Resources to Use 27:44 - Last tip for Brand Recognition in SEO #SEO #BrandSEO #SEOBranding
Voices of Search // A Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Content Marketing Podcast
Head of Communications at Wix & Unify Brand Marketing, Mordy Oberstein, discusses whether SEOs should pay more attention to offline marketing strategies for SEO enhancement. In this episode, Mordy shares his perspectives on: integrating PR and marketing strategies to boost SEO efforts, differences between traditional PR/marketing and modern SEO strategies, leveraging specific PR and marketing techniques for better SEO, enhancing brand authority and trust through SEO and PR alignment, and measuring the impact of integrated SEO, PR, and marketing efforts. Show NotesConnect With: Mordy Oberstein: LinkedIn // WebsiteThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Voices of Search // A Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Content Marketing Podcast
Head of SEO Brand at Wix and Founder at Unify, Mordy Oberstein, discusses should SEOs care about PR and Marketing? In this episode, Mordy shares his perspectives on: integrating PR and marketing strategies to boost SEO efforts, differences between traditional PR/marketing and modern SEO tactics, leveraging specific PR and marketing techniques for SEO performance,enhancing brand authority and customer trust through SEO alignment, and measuring the success of integrated SEO, PR, and marketing strategies. Show NotesConnect With: Mordy Oberstein: LinkedIn // WebsiteThe Voices of Search Podcast: Email // LinkedIn // TwitterBenjamin Shapiro: Website // LinkedIn // TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Can you have too much of a good thing? SEOs and marketers often rely on data - but is it too much sometimes? Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter tackle the paradox of data overload with Katy Powell, PR Director & Co-founder of Bottled Imagination. They explore why a high search volume for a keyword like “buy shoes” doesn't necessarily mean more traffic and conversions, and how Google's search query filtering is reshaping SEO strategies. Qualifying the data is the most important factor as we swim in the SEO seas. Plus, we dive into LLM training and the cycle of updates to the datasets of all of the most popular Large Language Model tools. Join us as we unravel the art of data-driven creativity on episode 116 of SERP's Up SEO Podcast! Key Segments [00:02:05] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:04:08] Focus Topic of the Week: [00:17:01] Focus Topic Guest: Katy Powell [00:22:26] So Many Search Engines [00:29:50] Snappy News [00:34:34] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Katy Powell Debbie Chew Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center Wix Studio SEO Course It's New - Daily SEO News SEO for brand visibility in LLMs Bottled Imagination News: Google Speculates If SEO ‘Is On A Dying Path Google December 2024 spam update done rolling out
Does influencer marketing lead to leads and converting conversions? What type of influencer marketing gets signups and clicks, and which don't? Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter welcome Nicole Ponce from Semrush, an expert in navigating the complex waters of B2B influencer marketing. Sara Adam, Head of Partnerships and Influencer Marketing at Wix Studio, also joins in on the conversation to discuss the importance of engagement metrics, the power of TikTok and LinkedIn, and the art of curating the perfect influencer partnership. From nano-influencers to micro-influencers, understand how partners can amplify your brand's voice far beyond mere follower counts. Be sure to smash that button and like episode 115 of the SERP's Up SEO Podcast! Key Segments [00:01:44] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:02:35] Focus Topic of the Week [00:04:51] Focus Topic Guest: Nicole Ponce [00:24:43] Across the Wixverse [00:41:47] Snappy News [00:47:52] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Nicole Ponce Sarah Adam Mary-Anne Da'Marzo Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center Wix Studio SEO Course It's New: Daily SEO News Series Semrush Spotlight Conference News: Google December 2024 Core Update Is Live - What Are We Seeing Data providers: Google November 2024 core update was less volatile
How can you tell if your content will hit or miss before you even hit “publish”? Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter explore the art and science of predicting content success with special guests Akvila DeFazio and Maeva Cifuentes. Together, they discuss leveraging SEO, social media data, keyword research and beyond to foresee what your audience craves. Understanding content gaps and adapting to audience interests is a must. The importance of undertaking the user's life context is at the core of future content success. Get ready and shake that magic 8-ball to unlock your future content on the SERP's Up SEO Podcast! Key Segments [00:01:07] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:02:38] Focus Topic of the Week [00:11:18] Focus Topic Guest: Maeva Cifuentes [00:15:06] Focus Topic Guest: Akvile Defazio [00:19:38] Snappy News [00:24:05] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Maeva Cifunentes Akvile Defazio Anu Adegbola Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Wix Studio SEO Course Flying Cat SEO Consulting AKvertise News: Google November 2024 core update rollout is now complete Google Does Try To Handle Broken Canonicals Google Search: How Clustering Works With Localization Google Marauding Black Holes With Clustering & Error Pages
How to win in SEO in 2025? Learn from the SEO predictions, trends and tips for 2025 in this in-depth SEO conversation with experienced SEO specialists: Mordy Oberstein, Cindy Krum, Lily Ray, Nitin Manchanda, Miracle Inameti-Archibong, Nick LeRoy, Garrett Sussman; going through the answers of the SEOFOMO SEO Predictions and Tips Survey. For more, read the Survey answers here: https://hub.seofomo.co/surveys/seo-predictions-tips/
When building your digital marketing team, how do you know who to hire, when to hire them, and what skills you should value? Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter discuss team-building challenges with Menachem Ani, founder of JXC Group. There's a fine line between balancing who your team needs right now and who can help grow your business in the future. How do you know who is the right fit? Will you need them a year from now as the digital marketing model changes over time? Plus, Menachem Ani explains how he goes about hiring PPC specialists: attention to detail, excellent communication & analytical skills are a must. Tune in to this week's episode of the SERPs Up SEO Podcast and take your SEO and digital marketing team to “higher” heights! Key Segments [00:01:40] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:03:45] Focus Topic of the Week [00:13:52] The Funnel Frontier [00:28:40] Snappy News [00:32:05] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Menachem Ani Wil Reynolds Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Rankix Wix App Bring automation and AI into your sales funnel Wix Studio SEO Course JXT Group News: Google Search Console recommendations now fully live Google Search Sees UK Decline, Users Express Low Trust In AI Online Nation 2024 Report
What should you know about an SEO study before making conclusions? Why is understanding the methodology of an SEO important? How do you share complex data with clients and stakeholders? Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter, alongside SEO consultant Jess Joyce, untangle the web of data imperfections in SEO studies. Bring a skeptical eye when reviewing an SEO study. A lot goes into creating a valid study with repeatable, statistically relevant results. Understanding the methodology and the limitations of an SEO study are can help you understand what's really being presented. Join us as we chew on some “crunchy” data perspectives in this episode of the SERP's Up SEO Podcast. Key Segments [00:02:34] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:04:05] Focus Topic of the Week [00:21:08] Focus Topic Guest: Jess Joyce [00:35:31] Snappy News [00:41:25] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Jess Joyce Leigh McKenzie Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Wix Studio SEO Course Almost Half of GSC Clicks Go to Hidden Terms - A Study by Ahrefs Google's Product Reviews Algorithm Update: Winners & Losers Charting 10 Years of The Google Algorithm News: Google Search Console Finally Drops The Page Experience Report Google site reputation abuse policy now includes first-party involvement or oversight of content Google's site reputation abuse policy is a band-aid for a bullet wound Exploring URL Volatility in Google's AI Overviews
Are Google's algorithm updates disrupting your digital marketing zen? The days of a stable algorithms (Google and beyond) may be gone. So what is the path forward to “escape Algo-traz,” and why is going beyond the algorithm the growing focus of more and more marketers? Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter cover the current algorithm landscape with Jake Hundley, founder of Evergrow Marketing. Join them as they dive into the unpredictable nature of today's digital ecosystem so you know how to stay ahead without solely relying on social and search algorithms. Get insight into future trends to look toward, such as LLM search engines, and walk away with audience engagement strategies to win the day! Step out of the algorithmic box on this week's episode of the SERP's Up SEO Podcast. Key Segments [00:03:25] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:05:11] Focus Topic of the Week [00:09:33] Focus Topic Guest: Jake Hundley [00:29:42] Going, Going, Google… [00:38:49] Snappy News [00:43:04] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Jake Hundley Glen Allsopp Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Detailed SEO Blog Evergrow Marketing Agency Growth Podcast News: Google November 2024 core update rolling out now Google November 2024 Core Update Movement - Slow But For Some Massive
How do you balance multiple sub-brands while ensuring your parent brand stays at the top of the SEO leaderboard? When do you actually create a sub-brand? Hint—it comes from the people, not the C-level! You have to be thoughtful when deciding whether to create a sub-brand and when to extend the parent brand. Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter are joined by Claudio Cabrera from The Athletic to dissect the art of managing SEO for sub-brands. Plus, brand experts Matt Davies and Steven Picanza join the conversation to explore the nitty-gritty of balancing a sub-brand, bringing their unique perspectives to the forefront! Join us for this episode of the SERP's Up SEO Podcast as we “sub”merge ourselves into the art of managing sub-brands and all the SEO implications it brings. Key Segments [00:02:05] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:03:45] Focus Topic of the Week: Sub-Brand SEO [00:04:18] Focus Topic Guest: Claudio Cabrera [00:27:51] Deep Thought with Matt Davies & Steven Picanza [00:56:31] Snappy News [00:59:28] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Claudio Cabrera Steven Picanza Matt Davies Sarah Presch Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center The Athletic Just Branding Podcast Talking with Branders Branding Magazine Matt Davies Brand and Culture Strategy Consultancy Steven Picanza Creative Brand Stragist News: Report: 22% Of Sites Hit By Google's Helpful Content Update Are Up 20%+ Google AI Overview Displayed Within People Also Ask
Are offline marketing efforts a lost art in the digital age? What's the SEO connection of it all? Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter talk with Mike Blumenthal and Greg Sterling from Near Media to tackle the intricate balance between online and offline marketing strategies. Find out where common offline marketing mistakes play a critical role in your digital presence and SEO strategy. Dive into how word-of-mouth marketing translates into online growth for businesses We're going “unplugged” in this episode of the SERP's Up SEO Podcast. Key Segments [00:02:05] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:02:43] Focus Topic of the Week [00:12:16] Focus Topic Guest: Greg Sterling & Mike Blumenthal [00:40:59] Snappy News [00:48:21] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal CarterGreg Sterling Mike Blumenthal Terry Rice Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center Near Media The Near Memo Podcast Brand24 News: SearchGPT Launches As ChatGPT's Real-Time Search Feature Google AI Answers In Google Maps: Things To Do, Review Summaries & About This Place
Looking to grow and build upon what you've already accomplished in your SEO career?. Feeling like your SEO career is stagnant? Looking for a new edge? Hungry to try something new and different? Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter share their experience when looking to revitalize your SEO career and journey. Annie-Mai Hodge and Crystal Waddell join the show so you can get started with fresh strategies for career growth. Find out what can lead to new and unexpected career opportunities in SEO and digital marketing on this week's episode of the SERP's Up SEO Podcast. Key Segments [00:01:13] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:13:35] Focus Topic of the Week: SEO/Marketing and Keeping Things Fresh [00:19:28] The Great Beyond with Annie-Mai Hodge [00:26:03] Snappy News [00:32:23] Follow of the Week: Petra Kis-Herczegh Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Crystal WaddellAnnie-Mai HodgePetra Kis-HerczeghGlenn Gabe Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Girl Power MarketingCrystal Waddell Consulting & Podcast News: It's New on Forbes Penalty Did Google Hit Fortune Recommends With A Search Penalty Over Site Reputation Abuse? A Nightmare on Affiliate Street – How Google is picking off sites one by one that are violating its ‘Site reputation abuse' spam policy
Send us a textIn this episode of The Digital Marketing Mentor, Danny talks with Mordy Oberstein, Head of Brand SEO at Wix, about his unique career path from teaching to SEO expertise. Mordy discusses the importance of mentorship and education, Wix's SEO transformation, and the impact of brand identity on search rankings. He also shares insights on balancing brand building with performance marketing, along with personal stories like his love for the Yankees and ground coffee.Episode Highlights:Mordy views mentorship as a deep interpersonal relationship, where mentors guide by sharing life experiences rather than just teaching skills. Key traits of a mentor include forgiveness, effective communication, and having a clear vision.Mordy says it was community engagement, product improvements, and strategic rebranding efforts that helped propel Wix into an SEO leader in the industry. Mordy emphasized the growing importance of brand marketing in SEO, arguing that brand identity, recognition, and reputation can significantly boost search engine rankings and long-term success.Mordy explained the tension between performance marketing, which seeks immediate results, and brand marketing, which focuses on long-term relationship building. He stressed the need for businesses to balance both approaches for sustainable growth.Episode Links: Mordy's LinkedInMordy's XMordy's podcast, the SEO RantFollow The Digital Marketing Mentor: Website and Blog: thedmmentor.com Instagram: @thedmmentor Linkedin: @thedmmentor YouTube: @thedmmentor Interested in Digital Marketing Services, Careers, or Courses? Check out more from the TDMM Family: Optidge.com - Full Service Digital Marketing Agency specializing in SEO, PPC, Paid Social, and Lead Generation efforts for established B2C and B2B businesses and organizations. ODEOacademy.com - Digital Marketing online education and course platform. ODEO gives you solid digital marketing knowledge to launch/boost your career or understand your business's digital marketing strategy.
How is AI reshaping the world of content creation and SEO? With Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter “prompting” the conversation, they look into the evolving landscape of AI in marketing with Garrett Sussman, Director of Marketing at iPullRank and Paula Mejia, VP of Marketing Enterprise at Wix. How are AI search engines changing user behavior? With natural language queries and personalized results challenging traditional SEO, AI is revolutionizing content production, refreshing strategies, and pushing the boundaries of what marketing teams can achieve. Plus, get the lowdown on the latest AI tools in Wix Studio and how they're making a splash without overwhelming your workflow. Key Segments [00:01:39] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:04:00] Focus Topic of the Week: AI & The Future of Search Engines [00:20:07] Focus Topic Guest: Garrett Sussman [00:28:27] Across The Wixverse: Paula Mejia [00:48:23] Snappy News [00:50:50] Follow of the Week: Eli Schwartz Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Garrett Sussman Paula Mejia Eli Schwartz Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Rankix Wix AppiPull Rank SEO Agency Wix Enterprise Solution News: Semrush acquires Search Engine Land Nick Fox New Lead Of Google Search; Replaced Prabhakar Raghavan Bing Search Adding Al-Enhanced Summary Several Bugs Within Bing Webmaster Tools API & Documentation
Where do we stand with AI overviews on the SERP? What does the data show and what doesn't it show? How are these overviews reshaping the search results by including more sources, introducing subtopics beyond the main SERP content, and why do certain sites consistently appear in these overviews while others don't? And let's not forget the all-important question: How stable are those URLs in AI overviews, and what does it mean for your SEO strategy? Wix Studio's dynamic duo, Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter, team up with Mark Traphagen from seoClarity to break down the intricacies of Google's AI Overviews. Plus, Rich Singer's eye-opening study on the overlap between organic search results and AI-Overview comes under the microscope, along with juicy details and practical tips for staying ahead. Plus, learn how to sift the SERP's most recent feature and track AI Overviews! So join us as we summarize the AI summaries on the SERP and sum up what it all means for your SEO practices on the SERP's Up SEO Podcast. Key Segments [00:01:40] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:03:14] Focus Topic of the Week: AI Overviews [00:04:01] Focus Topic Guest: Mark Traphagen [00:23:07] Tool Time [00:31:27] Snappy News [00:37:04] Follow of the Week: Rich Sanger Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Mark Traphagen Rich Sanger Kevin Indig Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Wix Studio SEO Course seoClarity AI Overview Data Study Google AI Overview Study: Link Selection Based on Related Queries SE Ranking AI Overview Data Study AI on Innovation SE Ranking AI Overview Tracking Semrush AI Overview Tracking seoClarity AI Overview Tracking ZipTie AI Overview Tracking News: DOJ May Breakup Google As Remedy To Monopoly Ruling Google AI Overviews Not Linking To Sites Hit By Helpful Content Update
Can you learn SEO from a course? Are SEO courses worth the hype? We put the notion of learning SEO from a course to the test with Wix Studio SEO course instructors Aleyda Solis, Andrew Optimisey, Celeste Gonzales, and Judith Lewis. Tune is as our guests explain how SEO courses offer flexibility, shareable insights, learning structure, the ability to learn at your own pace, and offer practical guidance without being dry and encyclopedic. So spit out that gum. Sit up straight and put your thinking caps on as SEO school is in session on this, the 105th episode of the SERP's Up SEO Podcast. Key Segments [00:02:20] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:03:27] Focus Topic Guests: Aleyda Solis, Andrew Optimisey [00:32:08] It's New [00:33:34] Focus Topic Guest: Celeste Gonzalez [00:35:47] Focus Topic Guest: Judith Lewis [00:38:46] Snappy News [00:43:06] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Crystal Carter Mordy Oberstein Aleyda Solis Andrew Optimisey Judith Lewis Celeste Gonzalez Itamar Blauer Jill Quick James Clark Mike Stepney Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Wix Studio SEO Course Orainti Optimisey News Google rolls out new AI-organized search results, AI Overview links Google Officially Launches Ads In AI Overviews
Is Google sweet on your website, or does it have a secret grudge? Let's find out! Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter get a little nostalgic as they take a quick detour into ‘90s music, reminiscing about Ace of Base and Hanson—Mmmbop! We learn how to shore up the pages that are on the brink between ranking and not ranking, and figure out if it is a topic or intent misalignment or if it has something to do with your topic depth. Minding the SERP gaps by comparing content with competitors, updating internal links, and supporting content. Andy Crestondina of Orbit Media gives recommendations on what to do once websites are established and already have brand awareness. Suggesting ways to diversify and continue to build momentum beyond the SERP. Don't miss these game-changing SEO insights, topped with a generous side of fun, on this spirited edition of SERP's Up! Key Segments [00:01:22] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:16:28] Focus Topic of the Week: Signs Google Might or Might Not Love You [00:16:47] Focus Topic Guest: Despina Gavoyannis [00:23:32] From the Top of the SERP [00:48:11] Snappy News [00:51:51] Follow of the Week: Darth Autocrat (Lyndon NA) Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Despina Gavoyannis Andy Crestondina Lyndon NA Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series AHREFS Orbit Media A Guide for Content Marketing Metrics: The 37 Most (and Least) Useful Metrics This Math Pattern Explains Your Content Performance (and what to do about it) News: Spike In Removed Google Reviews On September 17th Google Search Ranking Movement Heated, Volatility Continues 9/25
How much bias creeps into an SEOs' daily habits? How does bias impact how effectively we target our audiences? Join hosts Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter as they dig into how biases influence SEO practitioners and the modern SERP with special guest Giulia Panozzo. This juicy episode is worth the squeeze, explaining why sometimes those quirky, negative headlines suck you in like a vortex or why autocomplete can deliver the celebrity gossip you'd never know to look for. Discover why understanding user journey and behavior is crucial for your brand's success on this week's episode of the SERP's Up SEO Podcast. Key Segments [00:03:05] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:17:55] Focus Topic of the Week: How does the SERP Contribute to User Bias [00:18:15] Focus Topic Guest: Giulia Panozzo [00:26:44] The Great Beyond [00:38:06] Snappy News [00:43:00] Follow of the Week: Garrett Sussman Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Giulia Panozzo Garrett Sussman Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Neuroscientive News: Study: 96% Of Google AI Overviews Links Go To Informational Intent Pages Data providers: Google August 2024 core update was very volatile
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Dissecting Google's latest moves in the advertising world, from expanding its ad opportunities to embracing dynamic pricing on YouTube. Also, Google's all-new updates on its indexing API, which now comes with a big dose of spam-detection rigor. Who knew indexing could be this thrilling? Have you ever wondered if AI could help rake in millions with fake music? Well, a certain North Carolinian named Michael Smith did just that and found himself $10 million richer—but now he's about to face the music. Plus: a debate on whether AI can truly capture the essence of human dialogue or if it's just treating us like gullible toddlers. Join us for some good vibes—or, as Mordy might say, forget the vibes and tune in for the tangible, substantial, and downright entertaining breakdown of the latest web trends. Stay safe, stay well, and avoid being a piece of vibing cyber driftwood. News from the EDGE: [00:02:31] Google Expands Ad Opportunities with YouTube First Position Availability [00:05:29] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: SE Ranking [00:07:16] Google Indexing API Now Enforces Rigorous Spam Detection for Submissions [00:09:47] How Google Managed to Charge Publishers Higher Fees Than Competitors Captain Obvious: [00:13:29] Brands and their “Good Vibes” [00:17:43] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Inlinks AI Blitz: [00:19:06] AI and bots allegedly used to fraudulently boost music streams AI Tools: [00:21:50] Google Illuminate [00:00:00] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:32:23] Google Reviews Restrictions For Business Profile Policy Violations [00:33:23] Google Asks On Social If You Will Use Gemini AI For SEO Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Follow Us: X: @ErinSparks X: @MordyOberstein X: @TheMann00 X: @EDGEWebRadio #StandwithUkraine edgeofthewebradio.com/ukraine
Ever wondered why Googlebot loves your blog's cat photos but totally dismisses your high-value product pages? Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter are joined by Roxana Stingu, Head of Search and SEO at Alamy, to dig into crawl patterns, bot behaviors, and crawl budgets. Learn how to make your pages better for bots, update old content to be relevant again, and minimize server costs by managing bot activity. Discover how specialized bot logs can offer insights into everything from quality issues to market trends and detect patterns of malicious bots you may want to block. (Best Shatner Impression) “The robots are interacting with our site, but how?” Don't miss out as we navigate the world of search engine bots on the SERP's Up Podcast! Key Segments [00:01:27] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:02:18] Focus Topic of the Week: Bot Logs [00:04:06] Focus Topic Guest: Roxana Stingu [00:24:27] Tool Time: Built-in Bot Lot Reports [00:30:19] Snappy News [00:34:06] Follow of the Week: Anne Berlin Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Roxana Stingu Anne Berlin Rich Sanger Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Wix Bot Log Reports Alamy News: Google Search Ranking Volatility Still Heated A Week After Core Update Report: Half Google AI Overviews Links Overlap With Top Search Results
Are digital marketing conferences right for you? Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter alongside Sparktoro's VP of Marketing, Amanda Natividad, help you decide if you're ready to board the digital marketing conference train. Plus, the founder of Brighton SEO's international conference series, Kelvin Newman, joins to discuss securing a speaking role at a conference. Still unsure if digital marketing conferences will pay off? Tune in this week as the experts help you decide on episode 101 of the SERP's Up SEO Podcast! Key Segments [00:01:38] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:02:59] Focus Topic of the Week: Digital Marketing Conferences [00:03:19] Focus Topic Guest: Amanda Natividad [00:27:28] Across the Wixverse w/ Kelvin Newman [00:40:02] Snappy News [00:53:46] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Amanda Natividad Kelvin Newman Cheryl Draper Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Rankix Wix App Sparktoro BrightonSEO News: My Interview Of Google's Search Liaison On The August 2024 Core Update
We're celebrating SERP's Up 100th episode with a special live edition! We're covering ground this week as we take up: Is SEO still the same powerhouse it once was? Moz's Chima Mmege gives us her take. What new local ranking factors should you know about? Darren Shaw and Joy Hawkins fill us in. Will AI get you across the finish line? Eli Schwartz and Kevin Indig share how AI will evolve and what it means for marketers. To wrap up the celebration, Barry Schwartz presents a special edition of The Snappy SEO News! It all makes for one “lively” episode of the SERP's Up SEO Podcast! Key Segments [00:06:40] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:07:57] Deep Thoughts with Crystal, Mordy and Chima Mmege [00:19:20] It's New with Joy Hawkins and Darren Shaw [00:54:00] Snappy News with Barry Schwartz Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Chima Mmege Darren Shaw Joy Hawkins Kevin Indig Eli Schwartz Barry Schwartz Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series News: Google August 2024 core update rollout is now complete
Send us a Text Message.The Role of Brand in Seo: We speak with guest, Mordy Oberstein on the role of branding in SEO, particularly how it has re-emerged as a significant factor in conversions and SEO. We explore the interaction between brand and user experience, and the introduction of Google's emphasis on brand in its algorithms.Brand Differentiation and Local SEO: We delve into how brands differentiate themselves in the marketplace, particularly in local SEO contexts. What are the challenges small businesses face in building brand recognition? How do brand elements like reputation and local engagement impact SEO performance?Practical Approaches to Brand Building and the Role of AI in Content Creation:We focus on practical advice for SEO professionals on integrating brand-building strategies into their work. Mordy also explores the role of AI in content creation, highlighting the potential benefits and pitfalls of using AI tools in a strategic and controlled manner.The Near Memo is a weekly conversation about Search, Social, and Commerce: What happened, why it matters, and the implications for local businesses and national brands.Ep 170Subscribe to our 3x per week newsletter at https://www.nearmedia.co/subscribe/
How can a podcast be leveraged to drive successful business? Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter are back to discuss the art of podcasting and how you can leverage podcasts to showcase expertise and drive market traction. Take a behind-the-scenes look with host of the SEO Video Show, Dre de Vera, to discover what it takes to plan and execute a professional podcast. Plus, we look at how the podcast landscape is changing for creators with a host of Strategy Sessions, Andi Jarvis Learn how to translate podcasting into marketing growth on this week's episode 99 of the SERP's Up SEO Podcast! Key Segments [00:01:37] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:04:47] Focus Topic of the Week: Podcasting For Marketing Growth [00:12:35] Focus Topic Guest: Paul Andre De Vera [00:27:49] The Great Beyond w/ Andi Jarvis [00:54:04] Snappy News [00:59:54] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Paul Andre De Vera Andi Jarvis Kristine Schachinger Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Rankix Wix App The SEO Video Show Paul Andre De Vera SEO Consulting Eximo Marketing The Strategy Sessions Podcast News: Perplexity launches ad revenue sharing program for publishers Google "Hidden Gem Stores" Search Feature Google Search Ranking Volatility Bursting At The Seams
What essential value do SEO's and marketers provide to their clients? Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter welcome Ignite Visibility's VP of SEO, Jen Cornwell to confirm the indispensable impact SEO's and marketers alike bring to their clients. Understand the depth of value SEO agencies can provide to clients, transcending the general SEO perception. Plus, we evaluate what the Google leaks expose about the future of SEO. We go beyond keywords this week, as we discuss the deep strategic impact you can have on your clients on episode 98 of the SERP's Up SEO Podcast! Key Segments [00:01:51] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:04:13] Focus Topic of the Week: Value SEO's Bring To Clients [00:05:29] Focus Topic Guest: Jen Cornwell [00:28:04] Deep Thoughts by Crystal and Mordy [00:39:29] Snappy News [00:46:02] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Jen Cornwell Nicole Ponce Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Ignite Visibility
[EP. 75] Exploring SEO As Brand with Mordy Oberstein by BlackTruck Media + Marketing
What contributing factors differentiate successful SEO agencies from the rest? Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter dive into the world of agency success & failures with Simon Schnieders, CEO of Blue Array - The UK's largest SEO agency. Together they investigate the highs and lows that shape an industry leader. Plus, understand why building your own SEO tool can be the x-factor that sets your agency apart. Discover both ends of the success spectrum this week as we get to the bottom line of those who stand at the front line of it all on episode 97 of the SERP's Up SEO Podcast! Key Segments [00:01:37] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:02:57] Focus Topic Guest: Simon Schnieders [00:06:30] Focus Topic of the Week: Success & Failures of an SEO Agency [00:27:29] Tool Time [00:34:40] Snappy News [00:40:19] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Simon Schnieders Jim Banks Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Blue Array SEO Agency AskSEO Webinar on Understanding Google's Algorithm News: Google Artificially Generated Content AGC Classification Score? Google: Core Update Expected In The Coming Weeks Google ending Notes on Search by end of the month
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Welcome back to another episode of news from the EDGE! Erin is out traveling the world, so Mordy and Jacob guide the ship this week! Google AI Overviews take a big hit! Reports show that Overviews have taken a downward spiral in result frequency, as the AI feature now only shows up in 7% of all queries. Noticeable drops come from education, entertainment, and e-commerce queries, while Reddit and Quora citing rates near zero. Google confirms there is no way to prevent specific content from appearing in your Discover feed, unlike Google News. A critique of this limitation by Lily Ray finds Google Search Liaison intrigued, stating that they see value and will ‘pass it on'. Last up, Amazon has released their AI shopping assistant, Rufus, to the public. Rufus is intended to create a personally tailored e-commerce shopping experience for each and every customer, pushing Amazon further along in the AI race. Be sure to tune in to this episode for all the latest SEO awesomeness and we will see you next week for the big 700! News from the EDGE: [00:01:55] Google AI Overviews only show for 7% of queries, a new low [00:05:24] Google Says There's No Way To Block Content From Discover Feed [00:08:31] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics Captain Obvious: [00:10:30] Podcasting ain't easy! AI Blitz: [00:13:23] Amazon's AI shopping assistant Rufus is live for all U.S. customers [00:17:16] OpenAI is ‘going to build a search product' [00:19:02] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Inlinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:20:02] Google To Host More Creator Meetings [00:21:04] Report: Google AI Overviews Barely Showing Reddit Or Quora Citations Anymore [00:21:36] Google: Core Update Expected In The Coming Weeks Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @MordyOberstein Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio Resources: Google AI Overviews only show for 7% of queries, a new low Google Says There's No Way To Block Content From Discover Feed Amazon's AI shopping assistant Rufus is live for all U.S. customers OpenAI is ‘going to build a search product' Google To Host More Creator Meetings Report: Google AI Overviews Barely Showing Reddit Or Quora Citations Anymore Google: Core Update Expected In The Coming Weeks #StandwithUkraine edgeofthewebradio.com/ukraine
How can agencies effectively communicate the value of their SEO services while pitching to potential clients? Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter are back to lay out the art of a perfect client pitch in SEO. From building initial trust to seamless execution, Eric Hoover joins to share each step of his pitching routine. Plus, discover how Google's AI Overviews is paving a new age of pitching to clients. As Mariano Rivera once did best, we teach you how to close with the best pitch, as we're turning potential clients into new clients this week on the SERP's UP SEO podcast! Key Segments [00:01:42] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:02:52] Focus Topic Guest: Eric Hoover [00:05:25] Focus Topic of the Week: Pitching SEO to Clients [00:28:56] Crystal's Ball [00:41:04] Snappy News [00:46:12] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Eric Hoover Joshua George Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Jellyfish Digital Marketing Agency News: Google AI Overviews only show for 7% of queries, a new low OpenAI is ‘going to build a search product' New: Google Search Console Let's You Add Your Shipping & Return Information
How can agencies accelerate client growth while driving greater revenue along the way? Wix's Mordy Oberstien and Crystal Carter are joined by the head of organic search at Connective3, Ben Barker, to discuss how to avoid getting lost in unattainable goals and focus on achieving realistic incremental growth for your clients. Understand the variety of contributors on top of traffic volume that play into an accurate forecast and how you can best break that down for your clients. Learn how to accelerate your clients' growth just as a V8 engine does a hot rod here on episode 95 of the SERP's Up SEO Podcast! Key Segments [00:01:38] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:02:01] Focus Topic of the Week: SEO Agencies Driving Client Growth [00:03:58] Focus Topic Guest: Ben Barker [00:30:09] Tool Time [00:36:03] Snappy News [00:42:24] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Ben Barker Chris Long Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Connective3 Rankix Wix App News: No - Reddit Is Not Blocking Google Search Google Zero Click Study Now At 58.5% In 2024 2024 Zero-Click Search Study Google Search Console Working To Fix Search Performance Delays & Latency
What industry developments are affecting the way SEO agencies operate? Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter are joined by Founder and Managing Director of Blink SEO, Sam Wright, to investigate the difficult changes SEO's agencies are facing and how you can provide the best value for your clients in today's digital paradigm. Additionally, Wincher's Oscar Lima stops by to give his two cents on how to manage SEO in a way that will help your agency thrive despite today's changing landscape. Come gather webmasters and SEOs too, as today we examine the times that are a changin' in the SEO agency world on this week's episode of the SERP's UP SEO Podcast! Key Segments [00:01:42] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:03:19] Focus Topic of the Week: Changes Affecting SEO Agencies [00:04:19] Focus Topic Guest: Sam Wright [00:28:00] Going, Going,... Google! [00:38:52] Snappy News [00:42:53] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Sam Wright Oscar Lima Jaye Cowle Resources: SERP's Up Podcast Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter Wix Studio Wix Studio YouTube It's New: Daily SEO News Series Wincher Blink SEO Macaroni SEO Software News: Google June 2024 Spam Update Finished Rolling Out Google dropping continuous scroll in search results Google Tests AI Overview Link Cards At The Top
How do you successfully achieve long-term rankings? Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter are joined by RicketyRoo's, Melissa Popp, to discuss tactics for maintaining rankings long-term on the SERP. Discover how you can overcome high variability on Google by taking a content-first approach to maintain rankings over time. We unveil the ‘Dark Knights' of ranking in SEO this week as we crack the code to maintaining all of your hard-earned rankings this week on the SERP's Up SEO Podcast! Key Segments [00:01:41] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:02:31] Focus Topic of the Week: Maintaining Google Rankings [00:06:58] Focus Topic Guest: Melissa Popp [00:40:51] Going, Going,... Search Engines! [00:47:41] Snappy News [00:55:49] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Melissa Popp Roxana Stingu Resources: SERP's Up Podcast Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter It's New: Daily SEO News Series RicketyRoo SEO Agency Google's Shifts From Authority to Content Diversity on the SERP Is Google Going After Affiliate Sites News: Google unleashes June 2024 spam update Google Search Bug: Not Indexing or Serving New Content Google AI Overviews showing less often, with less Reddit, data shows Report On If Google Showing Fewer Reddit Links In Search? SEO Visibility Shifts from Review Sites to eCommmerce & User-Generated Content Sites in 2024
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Welcome back for another week of news from the EDGE! Host Erin Sparks speaks with Mordy Oberstein and Jacob Mann about several key articles regarding Google's strategies and developments in SEO and AI. The "Content Decay Exposed" delved into a conversation between Google's John Mueller and Lizzi Sassman as they tackled the challenge of content decay in the online sphere. This sheds light on Google's ongoing efforts to address and navigate the evolving landscape of search engine optimization. Another noteworthy topic covered was Alphabet's interest in acquiring HubSpot, a leading marketing automation platform. The article "Alphabet Eyes HubSpot" provides insights into the ongoing acquisition talks between HubSpot and Google's parent company. This potential acquisition hints at Alphabet's strategic moves to bolster its presence in the digital marketing realm. Erin and Mordy also discussed Google's unveiling of AI Overviews in the US, which revealed promising insights into higher click-through rates but with a notable absence of data for creators. This development underscores Google's continued integration of artificial intelligence into its services, promising improved user experiences but also raising questions about data accessibility and transparency for content creators. Tune in to this week's news episode to stay current on trending news topics and key AI information. News from the EDGE: [00:03:55] Content Decay Exposed: Google's John Mueller and Lizzi Sassman Tackle a Real SEO Challenge [00:09:17] Alphabet Eyes HubSpot: Inside the Ongoing Acquisition Talks with Google's Parent Company [00:12:00] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:13:36] Google Unveils AI Overviews in the US: Higher Click-Through Rates, But No Data for Creators Yet AI Blitz: [00:29:29] OpenAI debuts GPT-4o ‘omni' model now powering ChatGPT [00:30:09] Apple Wrapping Up OpenAI Deal to Bring ChatGPT Features to iOS 18 AI Tools: [00:31:32] Voice AI & Text to Speech for Creators: Replica Voice Director [00:33:23] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:35:10] Google Tried To Steal OpenAI's Thunder 45 Minutes Prior To OpenAI's GPT-4o Announcement [00:35:18] Google: Video Pages Need To Be Super-Obvious Video Play Pages [00:36:42] Google Search Confirms Deindexing Vast Amounts Of URLs In February 2024 Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @MordyOberstein Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio Resources: Content Decay Exposed: Google's John Mueller and Lizzi Sassman Tackle a Real SEO Challenge Alphabet Eyes HubSpot: Inside the Ongoing Acquisition Talks with Google's Parent Company Google Unveils AI Overviews in the US: Higher Click-Through Rates, But No Data for Creators Yet OpenAI debuts GPT-4o ‘omni' model now powering ChatGPT Apple Wrapping Up OpenAI Deal to Bring ChatGPT Features to iOS 18 Voicenotes is an advanced note-taking app that uses AI to transcribe your spoken thoughts instantly Voice AI & Text to Speech for Creators: Replica Voice Director Google Tried To Steal OpenAI's Thunder 45 Minutes Prior To OpenAI's GPT-4o Announcement Google: Video Pages Need To Be Super-Obvious Video Play Pages Google Search Confirms Deindexing Vast Amounts Of URLs In February 2024 #StandwithUkraine edgeofthewebradio.com/ukraine
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Erin was off fighting crime this week, but you need not worry because the great Mordy Oberstein and Jacob Mann took the stage for this segment. Plenty of Google this week. Study shows Google AI summaries do, in fact hurt search traffic. Google finds a new ally in Disney to expand real-time ad exchange, meaning that marketers will have broader access to ad inventory across Disney Plus and Hulu. Recent news shows that the U.S. is further behind China in AI research & development than you would have imagined. Plus, Google has an all-new filter tab. Don't miss out on what's happening in the SEO world this week, as always, right here on the EDGE of the Web! We're bringing back the EDGE Newsletter! Join us to catch these headlines and many of the others that didn't make it to the show but were really interesting! Your News(letter) from the EDGE awaits here! News from the EDGE: [00:08:13] A new study finds that Google's AI summaries may hurt searches for brands and products [00:13:03] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:15:10] Disney teams with Google to boost ad reach [00:19:53] Google Update Unleashes Ranking Rollercoaster: Prepare for Volatility AI Blitz: [00:25:51] Study finds that China produced almost 50% of the world's top AI researchers, compared to ~18% from the US, thanks to China's heavy investment in AI education [00:28:27] Justice Department Risks Picking the Wrong Fight With Apple AI Tools: [00:31:02] AI-powered History Teacher [00:32:49] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:34:10] Report: No Site Hit By The September Helpful Content Update Recovered Yet [00:37:46] Microsoft Buying Ads On Google Search To Drive More Searches On Bing [00:41:15] Google Tests Products & Product Sites Search Bar Filter Tabs Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @MordyOberstein Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio Resources: Google SGE a top threat to brand and product terms Disney announces Google partnership as it expands ad platform Turbulence ahead: The wrath of the March 2024 core update is not linear Study finds that China produced almost 50% of the world's top AI researchers, compared to ~18% from the US, thanks to China's heavy investment in AI education Justice Department Risks Picking the Wrong Fight With Apple AI-powered History Teacher ZeroTrusted AI Report: No Site Hit By The September Helpful Content Update Recovered Yet Microsoft Buying Ads On Google Search To Drive More Searches On Bing Google Tests Products & Product Sites Search Bar Filter Tabs #StandwithUkraine edgeofthewebradio.com/ukraine
In this Marketing Over Coffee: Learn about content management, brand repair, SEO at scale and more! Direct Link to File Brought to you by our sponsors: LinkedIn and The Generative AI for Marketing Course from Trust Insights Talking with Head of SEO Brand for Wix Mordy Oberstein Formerly at SEMRush Economies of scale that make […] The post Mordy Oberstein of Wix on Site Management and SEO appeared first on Marketing Over Coffee Marketing Podcast.