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Send us Fan MailIf Pinterest feels like a hamster wheel you can never get off, you're probably pinning the wrong way. Most people spread their Pinterest work across seven days and wonder why they're exhausted and not seeing results. Spoiler: the problem isn't Pinterest. It's the strategy.In this episode, I'm walking you through my exact 3-part Pinterest workflow — the one I use for myself and my clients to stay consistent without the daily grind.Why batching on Mondays beats spreading Pinterest work across the weekHow I create an entire month of pins in one focused sessionThe Friday performance review that most people skip (and why it changes everything)How to use the Pinterest trends tool + search bar for keyword researchWhy obsessing over daily stats is working against youWhat data to actually track and how it shapes your next month's contentHow The Club teaches you to build this system around your scheduleResources mentioned:Visibility Vault (free Pinterest + marketing tools)The Club (DIY Pinterest with guidance)Tailwind free planThese may be affiliate links and if you purchase I'll get a stipend and at the best possible priceSupport the showHere are some free things I've got coming up:Want your account audited? Pinterest Audits LIVE on YouTube. Free Pinterest Masterclass
Send us Fan MailYou're doing everything right on Pinterest but still not seeing clients. You pin every day, you follow the rules, but your discovery calls aren't happening. Sound familiar? Today I'm breaking down the three biggest Pinterest mistakes that keep service providers stuck and spinning their wheels.In this episode, we cover:• Why treating Pinterest like social media is killing your reach• The keyword strategy mistake that wastes months of your time• How to create pins that actually convert browsers into buyers• Real client success story: 50 to 2,000 monthly website visitors• Why DIY Pinterest often fails vs. when to consider Pinterest management• The search vs. social distinction that changes everything• Specific pin design elements that drive clicks, not just savesReady to stop pinning into the void? Resources mentioned:
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Send us Fan MailDo you have gorgeous brand photos sitting in a gallery that you barely use? The problem isn't your photographer or the quality of the images. The problem is that most brand photography sessions are planned around aesthetics instead of your actual marketing needs.In this episode, I'm breaking down exactly why service providers constantly scramble for content, even after investing in professional photos. You'll learn my 3-step process for planning sessions around your marketing system, the 5 content categories every business needs, and how Pinterest optimization changes everything about visual planning.ALL LINKS MENTIONED: https://jenvazquez.com/why-youre-always-scrambling-for-content/Support the showHere are some free things I've got coming up:Want your account audited? Pinterest Audits LIVE on YouTube. Free Pinterest Masterclass
Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS highlights Pinterest as a visual search engine with unmatched content longevity (up to 5 months). Unlike social media, he explains that Pinterest captures users at the start of their purchasing journey. His key strategies include keyword-rich pins and claiming website property to drive sustained, unbranded discovery and sales in 2026.Who is this for?This content targets entrepreneurs, content creators, and business owners seeking to optimize marketing via Pinterest for enhanced online visibility and sales through strategic content distribution.Key MomentsPinterest offers a significantly longer content lifespan (3.5-5 months) vs. Instagram (19-72 hours), crucial for long-term branding and content compounding (00:49-02:04, 07:43-08:46).As a visual search engine, 96-97% of Pinterest searches are unbranded, indicating high user intent for discovery. Keywords in images/descriptions are vital for discoverability (08:50-10:10).Pinterest allows claiming website property for content ownership (26:15-26:39) and is a key platform where users begin their purchasing journey (34:34-35:18).FAQsHow long do pins last?3.5 to 5 months, creating a compounding interest effect on your traffic.Is Pinterest social media?No, he positions it as a visual search engine where user intent is discovery and purchase.What are unbranded searches?97% of searches don't include a brand name, giving every business a fair chance to be found.Action StepsResearch Keywords: Find terms users use to discover solutions in your niche.Optimize Pins: Use high-quality visuals paired with keyword-rich descriptions.Claim Website: Verify your domain on Pinterest to secure content and boost SEO.Repurpose Content: Move short-lived social posts to Pinterest for long-term visibility.Track Analytics: Monitor which pins drive the most "starts" in the purchasing journey.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today
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Pinterest marketing, by Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS, is an underserved yet high-value platform for business marketing in 2026. Its search engine nature (with most searches unbranded - 96%) positions it as a top channel for discovery, long-term engagement, and trust-building. Businesses can claim ownership, upload vast content portfolios, analyze data, and target ads with precision.Using the “ABC method,” well-keyworded content ranks for a range of searchable interests, allowing businesses to be found at the inspiration and planning stage when buyers' intentions are forming. Unlike other platforms, content longevity on Pinterest is measured in months, not days. Claiming your business website and properly optimizing pins ensures success both organically and via ads.Who Is This For?Entrepreneurs and small business owners looking to grow in 2026 Marketing professionals interested in visual/search-driven channels Product creators, service providers, and content creators (e.g., realtors, filmmakers, bloggers, coaches, local businesses) Anyone ready to leverage Pinterest for long-term, evergreen digital presenceKey Moments & TimestampsUnbranded Search Power: 96-97% of Pinterest searches are unbranded, opening opportunities for discovery [00:00:56]Pinterest for Movie Rollouts: Using Pinterest to showcase behind-the-scenes content and build genre-based boards [00:04:31]Pinterest vs. Other Platforms: Content “shelf life” on Pinterest (5 months vs. Instagram's 72 hours) [00:30:32]Pinterest Business Setup & Best Practices: How to set up, claim your website, and configure DNS for business accounts [00:07:43], [00:24:03]SEO “ABC Method”: How to use keyword permutations for expanded content (“house design A/B/C”) [00:39:56]Strategic Planning: Seasonal and trend-based planning, planning ahead for events (like Christmas trees in May) [00:44:43], [01:12:43]Pinterest Ads & Analytics: Insights on lower ad spend and granular audience targeting (zip code, CSV lists) [00:49:03], [01:19:16]Content Ownership: Importance of claiming accounts for copyright protection [00:26:21]Who Uses Pinterest?: Myths busted (all ages, beyond “mom” niche) [00:31:35]FAQsQ: Who should use Pinterest for business?A: Any business with visual or searchable content—real estate, events, products, media, bloggers, consultants, etc.Q: How long does a Pinterest Pin last?A: Pins can drive engagement for 5+ months, far surpassing standard posts on other social networks.Q: What is the “ABC Method”?A: A keyword expansion technique: type your main keyword + a/b/c to discover long-tail search terms and trends.Q: How does claiming my website help?A: It ensures copyright protection, authenticates the brand, and boosts SEO with backlinks and verified authority.Q: Can Pinterest be used for local business and events?A: Yes! Geotargeting and CSV uploads for ad targeting allow granular, locally focused campaign delivery.Action StepsCreate/Upgrade Business Account: Use your business email and claim your website in settings with DNS/TXT verification.Keyword Research via “ABC Method”: Expand content ideas using variations/keywords relevant to your offering.Content Planning for Longevity: Batch and schedule pins ahead of seasonal trends/events (e.g., Christmas, product launches).Design Saveable, Searchable Pins: Focus on unbranded, interest-based images and videos with clear, keyworded titles/descriptions.Claim Socials & Connect Analytics: Integrate Instagram and check analytics to track saves, clicks, and traffic.Experiment with Ads: Layer promoted pins using zip code and audience data for targeted exposure.Monitor & Adjust: Regularly check pin performance and tweak strategy for conversion, traffic, and save rates.2026 Growth MindsetPinterest isn't just another marketing channel—it's an evergreen engine for discovery, conversion, and enduring brand relevance in the fast-changing digital world.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today
Send us Fan MailYou're doing everything right on Pinterest. You're consistent, you're showing up, you're posting regularly. But you're still not getting the clients you want, and you're wondering what's wrong.Here's the truth: it's probably not your effort. It almost always comes down to five specific things that are very fixable. And one of them will surprise you because most people assume it doesn't matter at all.In this episode, I share my exact Pinterest audit checklist: • Why your profile might be completely invisible in Pinterest search • The audit item that surprises everyone - and it's not what you think • How to tell if your pin titles are working as promises or just labels • The sneaky problem that's quietly bleeding your traffic and conversions • The single metric I check first that tells me if Pinterest will bring you clientsI've audited hundreds of Pinterest accounts as a Pinterest Pioneer, and this is the exact checklist I run on every single one. Most people find at least two or three things they didn't know were broken.If you want support fixing these issues, I offer Pinterest audits and the Pinfluence Power Clean - a 21-day Pinterest refresh where I personally clean up your foundation.ALL THE LINKS: Support the showHere are some free things I've got coming up:Want your account audited? Pinterest Audits LIVE on YouTube. Free Pinterest Masterclass
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Think of Pinterest's home feed like a TV channel.Pinterest's job is to keep people watching. Not just for five minutes today — but coming back tomorrow, next week, next month. So they've spent years building a system that figures out the best mix of content to show each person.Here's what they learned and changed:Variety keeps people watching. Repetition drives them away. They actually tested this. When they showed people more of the same type of content (even stuff the person seemed to like), engagement went up for one day — then tanked. People got bored and left. So Pinterest now actively mixes things up in your feed on purpose, even if you've been saving a lot of one thing.What this means for you: If you're posting a lot of pins that look nearly identical — same image style, same topic, same colors — Pinterest is going to spread them way out or stop showing them altogether. Not because they're bad, but because showing ten of the same thing in a row is bad for the viewer.Pinterest got a lot smarter about what "similar" means. It used to mostly go by topic category (like "home decor" or "recipes"). Now it looks at the actual image, the words in your description, and the topic — all at the same time. So you can't just change the caption and call it a different pin. If it looks the same, Pinterest knows.New pins get evaluated almost instantly now. In the past, a brand new pin might take a while to get "understood" by Pinterest. Now it's nearly immediate. Good news if you're posting fresh, varied content. But it also means a low-quality or repetitive pin gets flagged just as fast.Borderline content doesn't just get removed anymore — it gets quietly pushed down. If a pin doesn't fully meet Pinterest's quality standards, instead of just deleting it, they now space it way out in feeds so it rarely shows up. It's still there, but it's basically invisible.The big takeaway: Pinterest is rewarding accounts that post a good variety of content consistently over time. Not flooding the platform with 50 nearly-identical pins. Think of it like setting a dinner table — you want a mix of things, not the same dish in every spot.—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:Medium Article
This week on the Builder Marketing Podcast, Julia Bocchese of Julia Renee Consulting joins Greg and Kevin to discuss Pinterest marketing strategies home builders can use to increase visibility and attract high-intent traffic to their website. https://www.buildermarketingpodcast.com/episodes/320-pinterest-marketing-strategies-for-home-builders-julia-bocchese
Send us Fan MailYou're being consistent on Pinterest. You're showing up, pinning regularly, doing everything everyone told you to do. But your Pinterest still feels like it's going nowhere.Here's what nobody tells you: consistency on Pinterest isn't just about how much you pin. It's about HOW you pin. There's a specific workflow problem that makes even the most consistent pinners invisible, and I'm showing you exactly what it is.What you'll learn:The real consistency problem most Pinterest advice gets wrongWhy "batching 20 pins on Sunday" actually hurts your growthThe under-one-hour weekly workflow that builds real momentumHow to use pin spacing to work WITH the algorithm instead of against itWhy bursts followed by gaps reset your momentum every single timeNew videos every Thursday!
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Sign up for the Co+Creation Desing Club - https://www.whitedeer.com.au/club You're posting more content than ever. Repurposing, showing up, being consistent. And yet... something's off. The content isn't landing the way it should. Here's what most people don't say out loud: repurposing with a weak visual brand doesn't give you more reach. It just gives you more evidence that something isn't working. In this podcast, I get honest about what a solid visual brand actually looks like, and give you a practical checklist to audit where you're at right now. This one is genuinely useful whether you're two years in or ten. Because most established business owners are quietly operating with a brand they threw together in Canva back in 2019... and wondering why their content feels like it's going nowhere. I cover: Why repurposing amplifies your brand (for better or worse) The 6 visual brand building blocks every business needs, starting with your logo suite How to know if your colour palette, font system, and templates are actually working The 4 tests to audit your brand honestly What to do next depending on where your gaps are Timestamps: Intro 0:00 Logo Suit 3:21 Colours 5:57 Font Systems 7:50 Photos 10:54 Templated 12:07 Style guide 14:14 PSA 20:30 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6Xky4Qqw0hs Read on the Blog: https://whitedeer.com.au/ep265/ WORK WITH JACQUI: // DIY Design My Biz: The best course for business owners DIYing their own brand and graphics in Canva. Learn more: https://whitedeer.com.au/diy-dmb // The Co+Creation Design Club: Design WITH the help of a professional designer in this high-touch coaching space: https://whitedeer.com.au/designclub // Design Studio: If you're after fully done-for-you design services my studio team can help! https://whitedeer.com.au/designstudio
Send us Fan MailYou're doing everything "right" on Pinterest - pinning consistently, setting up boards, writing descriptions - but you're still getting almost no website clicks. Sound familiar?Here's the thing: it's probably not Pinterest, and it's probably not your content either. After being on Pinterest since 2009 as a Pinterest Pioneer, I've seen this pattern over and over. There are five specific problems that cause click issues, and once you know what they are, they're actually pretty simple to fix.In this episode, we cover: Why decent impressions but zero clicks is a packaging problem, not a content problem The difference between browse keywords and buyer keywords (and why this matters) How to write pin titles that actually promise an outcome instead of just labeling content Why your pin design might be getting lost in the scroll What happens after the click and why your landing page strategy matters more than you think The Pinterest timeline reality check - why month two is when most people quit right before it worksIf you've been consistent for less than four months, keep going. If it's been six months of real consistency and you're still seeing zero clicks, something structural needs to change.ALL LINKS MENTIONED: https://jenvazquez.com/why-your-pinterest-isnt-getting-clicks/Support the showHere are some free things I've got coming up:Pinterest Audits LIVE on YouTube. Want your account audited? May 22, 2026 Masterclass live Free Pinterest Masterclass
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I shared this with a friend recently and thought, why don't I share it here. Pinterest is now calling itself an AI-powered search platform with an emphasis on shopping. No doubt you've seen more and more products in your feed. But not all products get the same exposure or sales. So here's what we've seen within our agency that might help you gauge how much emphasis to put on growth when it comes to Pinterest marketing.—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:
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Join the Hero Design System Masterclass: https://whitedeer.com.au/hero Have you ever spent three hours producing a podcast episode, handed it to your team... and watched the graphics fall completely flat? No DMs, no click-throughs, maybe a handful of likes if you're lucky. There's something a lot of business owners quietly suspect but don't want to deal with: sloppy design isn't just a branding problem. It's a revenue problem. And it might be the quiet reason your podcast content isn't building the momentum your business deserves. If you already have a podcast, a team helping you repurpose content, and a feeling that something's not quite working, this one is for you. We cover: Why your audience makes a split-second decision based on design before reading a single word you've written How inconsistent graphics are unconsciously signalling an inconsistent business to your higher-ticket prospects The hidden time drain Why the answer isn't hiring a designer Timestamps: Intro 0:00 Effects of deprioritising design 2:37 Tip 1 4:38 Tip 2 6:38 Tip 3 8:12 Track your time 9:32 Building blocks 14:09 PSA 15:18 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/z0tozn6qBVs Read on the Blog: https://whitedeer.com.au/ep263/ WORK WITH JACQUI: // DIY Design My Biz: The best course for business owners DIYing their own brand and graphics in Canva. Learn more: https://whitedeer.com.au/diy-dmb // The Co+Creation Design Club: Design WITH the help of a professional designer in this high-touch coaching space: https://whitedeer.com.au/designclub // Design Studio: If you're after fully done-for-you design services my studio team can help! https://whitedeer.com.au/designstudio
Send us Fan MailIf Pinterest feels slow, it's not broken. It's behaving exactly the way it was designed to.In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on what's actually happening behind the scenes when Pinterest feels quiet, why slow growth on Pinterest is way more powerful than fast spikes on social media, and the realistic month-by-month timeline every service provider should know. If you've been tempted to quit because it doesn't feel like it's working fast enough, this one's for you.Resources mentioned: https://jenvazquez.com/why-pinterest-feels-slow-and-why-its-good/Book a Discovery Call: jenvazquez.com/discoveryThe Club Pinterest Membership: learn.jenvazquez.com/clubFree Pinterest Masterclass: learn.jenvazquez.com/free-pinterest-masterclassConnect with me:Instagram: @jenvazquezmediaWebsite: jenvazquez.comSupport the showHere are some free things I've got coming up:Pinterest Audits LIVE on YouTube. Want your account audited? May 22, 2026 Masterclass live Free Pinterest Masterclass
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My two guiding principles right now in business – where is the money flowing and where do people need transformational wins – big or small. I started out in 2010 with Facebook and the boom of affiliates. Coupon clicks, prints, and it basically feeling like the wild wild west of the internet. The joke in the 2010's is you could basically print money. A lot of people got rich off courses, affiliates, and the easy money. It's harder now. Algorithms, discovery is more difficult and neither ads nor organic work 100% of the time. You have to stay curious, open to new pathways, and agile. That's tough in this market when you're burned out. I was on threads the other day, and the amount of posts from people feeling like they couldn't do one more thing was abundant. It made me sad. I've been there before and in that season, and only one thing helped me. What's the one thing I can do right now (big or small) that will put me in the path of the money flow and support people with wins? Sometimes that meant writing an email to those in a particular industry. Sometimes it meant connecting with someone. Sometimes it meant creating a new Pinterest image for a post. Other times it meant sitting back to do a little dreaming. Leaving my consistent workplace for a coffee shop, corner of a hotel lobby, or something different to jog ideas. Q2 is tough on Pinterest. It feels like there is no movement. If you're in the US, you just paid a crap ton of taxes, and you're feeling the itch of summer, but it's not quite there yet. I would leave you with one question today – what's one thing that you can do to position yourself in the flow of commerce within your industry and connect with someone or a group of people that just need help and support. —-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:
Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS breaks down the relationship between SEO and PPC advertising. He explains that while PPC provides short-term visibility and acts as a catalyst for brand awareness, SEO builds the long-term foundation that makes ads more cost-effective. Favour emphasizes that these two strategies should not be siloed; instead, they must work together. By ranking organically for specific keywords, businesses can lower their ad spend for those same keywords. The conversation also touches on the importance of content pillars, Google Search Console, and the value of organizing your digital assets to prevent overwhelm.Who is this for?Business owners, digital marketers, and entrepreneurs looking to understand the differences and synergies between Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Pay-Per-Click (PPC) advertising. It's highly valuable for anyone wanting to build a sustainable, long-term marketing strategy while leveraging short-term wins through paid ads.Key Moments & Timestamps01:42 — The Core Difference: Understanding SEO (Search Engine Optimization) vs. SEM/PPC (Search Engine Marketing).03:34 — Short-Term vs. Long-Term: Why PPC is for short-term wins and SEO is for long-term sustainability.06:00 — The Synergy: How ranking organically for a keyword lowers the cost of bidding on that same keyword in ads.11:10 — Cross-Platform Strategy: Connecting your website to Google Search Console and Pinterest to build domain authority.32:47 — Tracking Success: Using Google Alerts and Search Console to track brand mentions and backlinks.107:41 — Final Takeaway: Organize your content pillars and don't feel overwhelmed by the technical aspects of SEO.FAQsQ: Should I focus on SEO or PPC first?A: You should focus on SEO first to build a strong foundation. PPC is a catalyst that drives immediate traffic, but if your website isn't optimized organically, you will end up paying higher costs per click over time.Q: How long does it take for ads to mature?A: Depending on the platform, it typically takes 7 to 28 days for an ad campaign to exit the learning phase and mature based on the target audience.Q: How do SEO and ads work together?A: When you rank organically for a specific keyword (e.g., "real estate planning") on your website, Google recognizes your authority. When you run ads for that same keyword, your cost per click is often lower because the destination link is highly relevant and authoritative.Action StepsBuild Your Foundation: Ensure your website is connected to Google Search Console so search engines can index your pages.Align Your Keywords: Use the same keywords in your organic content (URLs, titles) that you plan to bid on in your PPC campaigns.Set Up Alerts: Use Google Alerts to track when your brand or business is mentioned online to monitor your growing authority.Organize Content Pillars: Structure your website content into clear pillars and clusters to make it easier for both users and search engines to navigate.Book a Consultation: Reach out to Favour at info@playinc.online or favour@playinc.online to hire his SEO agency and streamline your digital marketing strategy.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today
Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS and guest speakers (including Celese Williams and Rocki) discuss the problem-to-solution framework of converting traffic into revenue. Favour explains that traffic must first be intentionally created by planting "seeds" (content) across the web and nurturing them over time.He shares a real-life example of a client who returned after three years because of consistent, long-term marketing efforts. The conversation also highlights the importance of creating "easy buttons" to reduce friction in the buying process and the resurgence of community-based marketing (like Skool and Patreon) as a reliable revenue driver.Who is this for?Business owners, digital marketers, and entrepreneurs looking to turn their website visitors into paying customers. It's highly valuable for anyone wanting to understand the mechanics of traffic generation, the importance of planting "content seeds" for long-term SEO, and how to optimize the customer journey for higher conversions.Key Moments & Timestamps01:43 — The Traffic Prerequisite: Why you must intentionally create traffic before you can convert it.03:26 — Quality over Quantity: The "sandcastle" analogy for building valuable, structured traffic.05:50 — Planting Seeds: Why articles and SEO content are like seeds that can yield recurring traffic for years.08:23 — Building Authority: How consistent messaging turns you into the go-to solution when a customer is finally ready to buy.11:08 — Real-Life Case Study: A client who paid an invoice and returned for a 12-week marketing sprint after three years of nurturing.14:26 — The Power of CTAs: How well-designed calls-to-action can increase conversions by 38% to over 160%.16:10 — Guest Insight (Celeste): Why consumers want the easiest path to purchase and how to create "easy buttons" in your business.17:46 — Guest Insight (Rocky): The resurgence of community-based marketing (Skool, Patreon, Facebook groups) and the growing, yet controversial, impact of AI-generated ads.FAQsQ: How do I create traffic in the first place?A: Traffic is created by consistently publishing valuable content (seeds) on your website and distributing those links across platforms like Pinterest, Reddit, LinkedIn, and YouTube to build an interconnected web of authority.Q: How long does it take for SEO content to generate revenue?A: SEO is a long-term strategy. You should give your content pillars at least 24 months to build capacity. However, the content you publish today can continue to drive traffic and revenue for years to come.Q: What is the easiest way to increase conversions on my website?A: Reduce friction. Create "easy buttons" by minimizing the number of steps, forms, or questions a customer has to navigate before making a purchase or booking a service.Action StepsPlant Your Seeds: Commit to a 24-month content strategy where you consistently publish and update articles on your website.Distribute Your Links: Share your website links across multiple platforms (Pinterest, LinkedIn, YouTube) to create an interconnected web of traffic sources.Audit Your CTAs: Review your website's calls-to-action. Ensure they are clear, compelling, and strategically placed to maximize click-through rates.Create "Easy Buttons": Simplify your booking or checkout process. Remove unnecessary questions or steps that might cause a potential customer to abandon the process.Build a Community: Consider launching a community group (via Skool, Patreon, or Facebook) to nurture your audience and build long-term trust.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today
Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS and guest speakers (including Celeste and Jason) discuss the mechanics of getting discovered on Pinterest. Favour explains that Pinterest is a visual search engine powered by an algorithm called "Pixie," which prioritizes relevance, uniqueness, and content quality. He shares actionable strategies for connecting your website's RSS feed to automatically generate pins, using colors (hex codes) to influence search results, and expanding keyword lists using broad, exact, and phrase match types.The conversation highlights Pinterest's long lifespan for content, noting that pins from years ago can still drive significant traffic today.Who is this for?Business owners, digital marketers, and content creators looking to leverage Pinterest as a visual search engine. It's highly valuable for anyone wanting to understand Pinterest's algorithm (Pixie), how to optimize pins for discoverability, and how to use Pinterest to drive long-term, recurring traffic to their website.SummaryFavour Obasi-ike and guest speakers (including Celese Williams and Jason) discuss the mechanics of getting discovered on Pinterest. Favour explains that Pinterest is a visual search engine powered by an algorithm called "Pixie," which prioritizes relevance, uniqueness, and content quality. He shares actionable strategies for connecting your website's RSS feed to automatically generate pins, using colors (hex codes) to influence search results, and expanding keyword lists using broad, exact, and phrase match types. The conversation highlights Pinterest's long lifespan for content, noting that pins from years ago can still drive significant traffic today.Key Moments & Timestamps01:20 — Meet Pixie: Introduction to Pinterest's algorithm and the key elements of discoverability.02:50 — Automation Hack: How to connect your website's RSS feed to a Pinterest Business account to auto-generate pins.04:45 — The Four Elements of Discoverability: Relevance, uniqueness, content quality, and engagement.06:06 — The Power of Color: How hex codes and background colors (e.g., purple) influence what ads and related pins show up next to your content.08:01 — The Psychology of "Saves": Why the number of saves is the strongest indicator of value on Pinterest.10:08 — Keyword Expansion Strategy: How to turn 25 broad keywords into 75+ keywords using quotation marks and brackets.15:38 — Content Syndication: Connecting Instagram to Pinterest to create multiple traffic pathways for a single piece of content.18:27 — Guest Insight (Celeste): Why Pinterest is an underutilized goldmine for product-based businesses and artists.19:22 — The Lifespan of a Pin: Why Pinterest content lives forever and how updating old articles can trigger a resurgence in traffic.FAQsQ: What is Pinterest's algorithm called and what does it look for?A: Pinterest's algorithm is called "Pixie." It looks for relevance (keywords, titles, descriptions), uniqueness (trends, colors), and content quality (image dimensions, mobile optimization).Q: How can I automatically create pins from my website?A: Create a free Pinterest Business account, go to your settings, and connect your website's RSS feed. When you publish an article with images, Pinterest will automatically pull those images and create pins linking back to your site.Q: How do I find the right keywords for Pinterest?A: Start with broad keywords related to your niche. Then, expand your list by adding quotation marks (phrase match) and brackets (exact match) to those same keywords. You can also use trends.pinterest.com to see what's currently popular.Action StepsSwitch to a Business Account: If you haven't already, convert your Pinterest profile to a free Business account to access analytics and website integration.Connect Your RSS Feed: Link your website to Pinterest so your blog images automatically generate pins.Optimize for Color: Be intentional about the colors and hex codes in your images, as Pinterest's visual search groups similar colors together.Expand Your Keywords: Take a list of 25 broad keywords and create variations using quotation marks and brackets to capture different search intents.Update Old Content: Refresh old articles on your website to trigger a resurgence of traffic from existing pins on Pinterest.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today
Send us Fan MailIf you've been on Pinterest for a few months and you're not sure if it's actually working, you're probably looking at the wrong numbers.In this episode, I'm breaking down which Pinterest metrics actually matter for service providers, why monthly views are the most misunderstood number on the platform, and what a healthy growth timeline really looks like month by month. I'm also covering how to use Google Analytics alongside Pinterest analytics, the early positive signs that tell you your foundation is building, and when you should actually change your strategy versus hold steady.ALL LINKS MENTIONED: https://jenvazquez.com/pinterest-analytics-for-service-providers/Support the showFREE: In this free masterclass, learn how to use Pinterest + SEO to build a visibility system that brings consistent leads (without the daily grind). https://courses.digitalbloomiq.com/search-vs-social
Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS and guest speakers (including Celese Williams and Darren Shaw) discuss the mechanics of getting discovered on Google. Favour emphasizes that discovery starts with a strong technical foundation; specifically, connecting your website to Google Search Console and submitting a sitemap. He shares a case study of a client who grew from under 20,000 to nearly 300,000 organic impressions in six months. The conversation also covers the importance of prioritizing your website over social media profiles, understanding search intent, and leveraging local SEO (like zip codes) to rank faster in less saturated markets.Who is this for?Business owners, digital marketers, and content creators looking to improve their organic search visibility. It's highly valuable for anyone wanting to understand the technical foundations of SEO, the importance of Google Search Console, and how to structure a website to rank higher and drive long-term traffic.Key Moments & Timestamps01:30 — The Search Loop: How people search, find, click, and save information on Google.03:14 — SEO Foundations: Why discovery is heavily based on keyword research, search intent, and semantics.04:30 — Case Study: Growing a client's organic impressions from 19.1K to 298K in six months.05:49 — The Role of Google Search Console: Why your website must be indexed and have a sitemap to be discovered.07:25 — Guest Insight (Celeste): The power of "niche-ing down" and finding low-hanging fruit in keyword research.10:19 — Guest Insight (Darren): The psychology of language and understanding the mind of your target audience.19:59 — Social Media vs. Websites: Why TikTok is technically a website (registered in 1996) and how it connects to search.21:54 — The Red Flag: Why your website should always rank higher than your social media profiles on Google.25:44 — The Golden Rule: "The only way you can be on Google is by being on Google Search Console."29:27 — Local SEO: The importance of including your zip code or postal code on your website for localized ranking.FAQsQ: What is the first step to getting discovered on Google?A: The absolute first step is connecting your website to Google Search Console and submitting a sitemap. Without this, Google's bots cannot crawl, index, or discover your content.Q: How long does it take to rank on Google?A: It depends on the competition and density of your market. Generally, it takes 6 to 24 months for broader terms, but highly specific, localized keywords (e.g., "Easter bunny rentals in Portland") can rank in a matter of hours or days.Q: Should I link my social media profiles on my website?A: Yes, but be careful. If your social media profiles rank higher than your website on Google, it's a red flag. Your website should always be the primary "head" or asset, with social media acting as secondary channels.Action StepsConnect to Google Search Console: Ensure your website is verified as a property on Google Search Console and submit an updated sitemap.Niche Down Your Keywords: Identify "low-hanging fruit" or highly specific keywords in your industry that have lower competition.Optimize for Local Search: Add your specific location, zip code, or postal code to your website's URLs and content to capture local search traffic.Audit Your Links: Check your website's footer to ensure social media links are opening in new tabs and not draining your primary domain authority.Understand Your Audience: Use precise language that matches the psychological intent and search habits of your target audience.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today
Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS discusses the critical importance of bots and search engines for business discovery. He emphasizes that getting discovered starts with building trust through secure domains, consistent links, and structured content. Favour explains the difference between traditional search engines (Google, Bing) and AI search engines (ChatGPT, Claude), noting that while Google remains dominant, AI platforms are rapidly changing how consumers find information. using bot fetches.The conversation highlights the necessity of configuring websites correctly (e.g., HTTPS, WWW redirects) and the enduring value of backlinks and reviews. Favour also touches on the psychology of consumer behavior, explaining how different types of content and even background music can influence purchasing decisions.Who is this for?Business owners, entrepreneurs, and content creators looking to improve their online visibility. It's highly valuable for anyone wanting to understand the technical foundations of SEO, how to build trust with search engines, and how to adapt to the rise of AI-driven search platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity.Key Moments & Timestamps00:00 - Intro: Why search engines are your best friends online.01:06 - Favour's background: Helping businesses with strategic technical SEO setups.02:50 - Building trust online: The foundation of discovery through links, tags, and community.05:31 - The importance of internally linking your website to external features.08:08 - Technical SEO basics: Securing your domain, enabling domain privacy, and using HTTPS.21:57 - Why content structure matters more than just the content itself for search engine discovery.29:38 - Real-world example: How a missing "www" configuration prevented a client's website from loading.01:00:32 - The rise of AI search: How ChatGPT and Claude are changing consumer search behavior.01:02:49 - Why backlinks are not dead: AI platforms still pull recommendations from directories like Yelp and MapQuest.01:52:48 - The psychology of marketing: How music tempo (BPM) affects consumer focus and purchasing decisions.FAQsQ: What is the first step to getting discovered on search engines?A: The foundational step is building trust. This starts with securing your website (HTTPS), ensuring your domain privacy and lock are active, and consistently linking your content.Q: Are backlinks still important with the rise of AI search engines?A: Yes. AI platforms like ChatGPT still rely on citations and backlinks from established directories (like Yelp or even MapQuest) to formulate their recommendations.Q: What is the difference between search engines and social media?A: Search engines are intent-driven (fetching, crawling, indexing based on queries), whereas social media is more about immediate engagement. You must document your social media features on your website to connect the two for search engines.Action StepsSecure Your Domain: Verify that your website uses HTTPS and that your domain privacy and lock settings are correctly configured.Check Your Redirects: Ensure that both the "www" and non-"www" versions of your domain correctly lead to your active website without error messages.Document Your Features: If your brand is featured on a podcast, magazine, or social media, create a post on your website linking back to that feature to build semantic trust.Research AI Recommendations: Ask AI platforms (like ChatGPT or Perplexity) for recommendations in your industry to see who is ranking and where the AI is pulling its data from.Optimize for Intent: Structure your website content clearly so that search engine bots can easily crawl, index, and understand the value you provide.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today
Small Business Sales & Strategy | How to Grow Sales, Sales Strategy, Christian Entrepreneur
If you're a female entrepreneur or Christian small business owner struggling with consistent leads and sales, this episode delivers transformative insights on small business marketing and sales strategy. Rachel Ngom, a faith-driven entrepreneur, shares her journey of building a seven-figure kingdom business and the power of generating leads effectively through niching down, email marketing, and staying consistent. Learn how to leverage Pinterest as an underused tool for lead generation and why building and nurturing an email list is critical for business growth. Rachel breaks down the importance of consistent conversations over content and how faith-based business decisions can guide your growth. You'll discover actionable strategies for small business marketing that combine practical sales tactics with obedience and faith in business. This episode highlights why many female entrepreneurs struggle—not from bad strategies but from quitting too soon or lacking clarity in their niche. Embrace the mindset and systems that turn conversations into clients and take your kingdom business to new heights through consistent nurturing and faith-led stewardship. Resource from Rachel Ngom - https://entrepreneursriseup.com/verses Connect with Rachel on Instagram - @rachelngom1 Grab your seat to Buyer Breakthrough on April 20th - https://lindsayfletcher.co/breakthrough
Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS dives into Podcast Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and discovery. He explains that getting discovered and getting ranked are two different processes requiring a strong technical foundation. Favour outlines the nine key areas where a podcast must resonate sonically and structurally, emphasizing optimized titles, descriptions, file names, and high-quality cover art (3000x3000 pixels). He also discusses RSS feed distribution, maintaining a consistent publishing cadence, and choosing the right podcast format (solo, interview, co-host, etc.).The session concludes with an interactive Q&A, encouraging creators to build a timeless content library.Who is this for?Podcasters, business owners, content creators, and digital marketers looking to maximize their podcast's visibility and reach. It's valuable for understanding the technical aspects of Podcast SEO, getting discovered and ranked across directories, and structuring shows for long-term growth and PR.Key Moments & Timestamps00:00 - Intro: The power of Podcast SEO for discovery, business growth, and PR.00:59 - Importance of RSS feed distribution and submitting to multiple destination websites.03:33 - Using Cast Feed Validator to check the health of your podcast's RSS feed.04:36 - The difference between getting discovered (visibility) and getting ranked (positioning).05:12 - Key SEO elements: Podcast title, description, author name, episode details, and file names.05:34 - Technical requirement: Podcast cover art must be 3000x3000 pixels for maximum visibility.08:21 - Importance of publishing cadence (every 8 to 12 days) to consistently refresh your feed.20:00 - The 9 places your podcast must resonate sonically and structurally.24:35 - Title optimization: Keeping titles between 50 to 60 characters to avoid truncation.01:13:40 - The 5 podcast formats: Solo, interview, co-host, round table, and faceless/theme content.FAQsQ: What is the difference between getting discovered and getting ranked?A: Discovery means your podcast is visible and accessible to a maximum number of people across platforms. Ranking refers to your podcast's specific position within search results based on its SEO structure and relevance.Q: How long should my podcast title and description be?A: Your podcast title should ideally be between 50 to 60 characters (including spaces) to prevent truncation on mobile devices. Your description can be much longer, typically 4,000 to 6,000 characters, allowing for rich keyword integration.Q: What size should my podcast cover art be?A: For maximum visibility and compliance with major directories, your podcast cover art should be exactly 3000 by 3000 pixels.Q: How often should I publish new podcast episodes?A: Favour recommends a publishing cadence of every 8 to 12 days. This consistency helps refresh your RSS feed regularly and keeps your audience engaged.Action StepsValidate Your Feed: Use castfeedvalidator.com to check the health and structure of your podcast's RSS feed.Optimize Your Metadata: Ensure your podcast title (50-60 characters) and description (up to 4,000 characters) clearly explain your content and include relevant keywords.Update Cover Art: Check your podcast image dimensions and update them to 3000x3000 pixels if they are currently smaller.Establish a Cadence: Commit to a consistent publishing schedule, ideally releasing a new episode every 8 to 12 days.Book a Discovery Call: Reach out to Favour Obasi-ike via his booking link for a complimentary 30-minute SEO discovery call.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today
Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS breaks down push (outbound) vs. pull (inbound) marketing. Pull marketing (social media, SEO, content) attracts audiences long-term via consumer-driven engagement. Push marketing actively promotes products for immediate sales but can backfire if poorly targeted. Using interactive examples (e.g., sending gardening tool emails to a Pinterest list), Favour highlights the need to understand audience pain points. He also covers data ownership (first-party vs. third-party) and shares a client success story of scaling to 1M monthly Pinterest views.Who is this for?Business owners, entrepreneurs, digital marketers, and content creators looking to understand inbound (pull) vs. outbound (push) marketing. It's valuable for building long-term brand loyalty, optimizing social media and SEO, and targeting audiences effectively without being spammy.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today
Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS discusses the critical differences between "fat" (bloated) and "lean" (optimized) websites. He explains how large file sizes, unoptimized images, and poor technical setups negatively impact search engine rankings and user experience. Favour emphasizes technical SEO, structured data, and webpage indexing, providing actionable advice on compressing assets, improving site speed, and preparing websites for future search engine updates. The conversation highlights the value of consistent content creation and building a strong technical foundation for long-term business success.Who is this for?Business owners, web developers, digital marketers, and SEO professionals looking to optimize their websites for better search engine indexing, faster load times, and improved user experience. It's valuable for understanding technical web performance, managing page bloat, optimizing images, and implementing structured data for long-term growth.Key Moments & Timestamps00:00 - Introduction: Fat vs. Lean websites, technical SEO, and webpage indexing.02:08 - Impact of large images and web bloat on site speed and rankings.05:35 - Defining a lean website and benefits of compressing files (e.g., compressor.io).07:21 - Checking website health and page sizes using Siteliner and GTmetrix.09:38 - Historical context: Median mobile homepage file size increased from 845 KB in 2015 to 2.3 MB in 2025.29:08 - Importance of legible fonts and responsive design for users and search bots.31:34 - Utilizing structured data and Schema.org to enhance technical SEO.50:50 - Jason's feedback on Favour's consistency and the value of qualitative feedback.01:00:50 - Timeline for SEO results (3-12 months for initial impact, 6-24 months for realistic growth).01:05:29 - Final summary: Building lean websites with crucial semantics for future-proofing (2026+).FAQsQ: What is the difference between a fat and a lean website?A: A fat website has excessive bloat (large images, heavy code), slowing load times and hurting SEO. A lean website uses compressed assets and efficient code, resulting in faster load times, better UX, and improved indexing.Q: How can I check if my website is fat or lean?A: Use Siteliner.com to check page sizes and identify thick/thin pages. GTmetrix.com helps analyze loading speed and performance grade.Q: Does compressing images ruin their quality?A: Not necessarily. It depends on lossless vs. lossy compression. Tools like compressor.io reduce file sizes while maintaining acceptable visual quality.Q: How long does it take to see results from technical SEO improvements?A: Generally, 3 to 12 months for initial results, but expect 6 to 24 months for more realistic and substantial long-term growth.Action StepsAudit Your Website: Use Siteliner and GTmetrix to evaluate page sizes, load speeds, and site health.Compress Assets: Identify large files and use compressor.io to reduce size without sacrificing quality.Implement Structured Data: Visit schema.org to apply structured data mapping to help search engines understand your content.Optimize for Mobile & Accessibility: Ensure body text is at least 16px and scales up to 200% without breaking layout.Book a Consultation: Reach out to Favour Obasi-ike at info@playinc.online or via his booking link for a personalized website audit and SEO strategy or visit Favour's quick link here.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today
Technical SEO delivers 117% ROI in as little as 6 months — compared to 16% for basic content SEO over 15 months. Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS breaks down what that means in real dollars and real client results.WHO IS THIS FORSmall business owners are wondering why their website isn't showing up on Google. Entrepreneurs paying for ads who want to know if SEO is a smarter long-term investment. Marketing professionals who need data-backed ROI benchmarks. E-commerce owners planning a 12–24 month organic growth strategy. Content creators who want to extend the shelf life of every piece they publish. Local business owners — local SEO delivers 750%+ ROI, the highest of any SEO category.TIMESTAMPS00:00 — Room opens; framing question repeated as attendees join: "What is the ROI of technical SEO?"10:00 — The Mario Kart analogy: Instagram = 72-hour boost, Pinterest = 5 months, website = 24 months12:00 — Live Glimpse research: "SEO for small businesses" costs $44.40/click in Google Ads17:00 — The 16% ROI / 15-month benchmark introduced20:00 — On-page vs. technical SEO defined; the relationship foundation analogy34:00 — Client case study: 30M-page site grows from 1.5M → 3.3M indexed pages after structural fixes40:52 — Technical SEO ROI: 117% in as little as 6 months45:40 — HTTP vs. HTTPS: why HTTP is "easily hackable"52:00 — ROI by category: basic 16%, technical 117%, e-commerce 2–5x, local 750%+59:12 — Celese Williams on Semrush and data-driven content strategy61:32 — Hayden: the Glossary Method — hidden keywords at 40x lower cost70:05 — HTML = the letter; HTTPS = the postal service74:00 — Closing: your website as a place of rest, connection, and long-term impactMEMORABLE QUOTES"Technical SEO is about 117%. And when you have a fundamental strategy, that 15 months could drop to six months." — Favour [40:59]"HTTP is easily hackable. Definitely get your HTTPS more than anything." — Favour [45:40]"You can't depend on social media to sustain a brand. It's going to enhance your brand, but it's not going to replace it." — Favour [51:14]"CEOs and bosses make data-driven decisions." — Celese [59:37]"The glossary method is the most powerful way — you can buy hidden keywords with thousands of views at 40 times less than the main broad topic." — Hidden [61:32]"Give yourself 6–24 months to see results. By year three, four, five, you'll be happy you built something sturdy." — Favour [71:38]Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today
Michele DeFilippo is the founder and driving force behind 1106 Design, a full-service book publishing company based in Phoenix, Arizona. With more than 50 years of experience in the book publishing industry — spanning traditional publishing, the rise of indie publishing, and the self-publishing revolution catalyzed by Amazon — Michele is one of the most respected voices in author services today.She founded 1106 Design in 2001 after the publishing industry was disrupted by technology, with a singular mission: to help independent authors publish professionally, keep 100% of their rights and royalties, and produce books that compete on equal footing with traditionally published titles. Her company provides a complete "manuscript to market" solution, including editorial evaluations, copyediting, custom book cover design, interior typesetting, eBook conversion, audiobook production, author websites, and publishing support.Michele is also the author of Publish Like the Pros: A Brief Guide to Quality Self-Publishing, an 88-page guide available as a free download at 1106design.com. She has been featured across numerous podcasts, YouTube channels, and industry publications, and contributes regularly to IngramSpark's blog on self-publishing best practices.Schedule a call with Michele today >>WHO IS THIS FOR?Aspiring authors who want to publish without giving up their rights. Self-publishing authors who suspect they're leaving royalty money on the table. Business owners, coaches, and consultants who want a book as a credibility tool. Anyone pitched a "bestseller package" who wants to know if it's legitimate. Podcasters and content creators exploring long-form publishing as a brand extension.Episode SummaryIn this interview on the We Don't PLAY!™ podcast, Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS sits down with Michele DeFilippo to unpack one of the most misunderstood and financially consequential decisions an author can make: who to trust with your book. Over 22 minutes, Michele delivers a masterclass on the difference between traditional publishers, hybrid publishers, and true service providers — and why that distinction can mean the difference between earning $0.90 per book sold versus $6–$8.The conversation covers the full publishing landscape: how self-publishing emerged alongside Amazon, why so many "publishers" are actually double-dipping on author revenue, how to use KDP and IngramSpark to distribute without a middleman, what makes a book cover convert (and why it matters more than most authors realize), the truth about Amazon "bestseller" badges, the art of professional typesetting, and how to set realistic expectations before publishing.Michele closes with a transparent overview of how 1106 Design works, what authors should prepare before reaching out, and why the best way to make money with a book is often not through retail sales at all.TIMESTAMPS[00:00] — Intro: Michele DeFilippo, founder of 1106 Design, 50 years in publishing[03:20] — Publisher vs. service provider: the distinction that determines your royalties[06:12] — The hybrid publisher double-dip: earning $0.90/book instead of $6–$8[09:11] — KDP and IngramSpark: the two platforms every self-publishing author must know[10:01] — "Pump and dump" publishing: the automated book trap[11:00] — Book covers as the #1 conversion driver: the job interview analogy[12:48] — A/B testing covers the right way: "liking vs. buying"[14:34] — The Amazon bestseller badge: how it's manufactured in 45 minutes[17:08] — Professional typesetting vs. basic formatting: why it matters[20:49] — Using a book as a business development tool, not a retail productMEMORABLE QUOTES"If you have no investment in my book, what entitles you to any portion of my profits?" — Michele [06:45]"There's retail sales, and then there's making money with your book another way — and that other way is usually better." — Michele [20:49]"The question isn't which cover do you like. It's which cover would you spend money on." — Michele [12:48]"A book that earns $2,000 in royalties but generates $50,000 in consulting revenue is not a modest success. It's a high-ROI asset." — Favour [21:10]"Typesetting is working on every line, every word, every paragraph — it's not just formatting." — Michele [17:08]FAQsWhat is the difference between a publisher and a service provider?A publisher acquires your rights and pays a royalty. A service provider charges once and steps away — you keep 100% of all future revenue.What makes hybrid publishers problematic?They charge upfront fees and also take a cut of every book sold — reducing per-book earnings from $6–$8 down to $0.90 on a $19.99 title.Which platforms should every author use?KDP for Amazon and IngramSpark for bookstores and libraries. Both have royalty calculators so you know exactly what you'll earn.Are Amazon bestseller badges legitimate?Most are manufactured in 45 minutes by selecting a low-competition subcategory. A genuine Nielsen bestseller is an entirely different credential.How do authors actually make money with a book?Treat it as a business development tool. Speaking fees and consulting revenue typically far exceed retail royalty income.GLOSSARYService Provider — Charges a one-time fee; takes no ongoing royalties. The author retains 100% of rights and revenue.Hybrid Publisher — Charges upfront fees and also takes a percentage of sales. Double-dips on author revenue.KDP — Amazon's self-publishing platform for print-on-demand paperbacks and Kindle ebooks.IngramSpark — Distributes to independent bookstores, libraries, and international retailers.Typesetting — Professional design of a book's interior: fonts, spacing, margins, and chapter breaks.Print-on-Demand — Books printed individually as orders are placed. No inventory risk.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today
Send us Fan MailIf your content isn't showing up on Pinterest, keywords are probably why. The good news is that Pinterest actually makes keyword research easier than almost any other platform. You just have to know where to look.In this episode, I'm walking you through exactly how to find Pinterest keywords, the 7 places you need to put them, how to avoid the keyword stuffing trap, and why local and global keywords both matter for service providers. Plus, how often you should refresh your keyword research so your content keeps compounding.ALL THE LINKS MENTIONED Support the showFREE: In this free masterclass, learn how to use Pinterest + SEO to build a visibility system that brings consistent leads (without the daily grind). https://courses.digitalbloomiq.com/search-vs-social
Simple Pin Podcast: Simple ways to boost your business using Pinterest
I'm embarking on a new adventure building a new site (in an ethical way) to help my husband share about his horrible habit of smoking cigars. And can I leverage Pinterest and a newsletter for growth. There are lots of challenges and assumptions I have for myself so I'm going into this with eyes wide open. —-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:
Season 12 Finale: What's Happening Next Season and More with Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS
Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS breaks down the critical differences between Web Development (Web Dev) and SEO, explaining why a stunning website is useless without the technical SEO foundation needed to drive traffic and rank on Google.
Send us Fan MailIf you've been putting off Pinterest because you don't know where to start, this episode is going to change that. I'm walking you through exactly how to build a Pinterest strategy from scratch, specifically for service providers. Not bloggers. Not product businesses.Almost all Pinterest advice out there is built for blogging businesses, and it doesn't translate when you're selling a service. I'm breaking down the 6 steps you need, from clarifying your message and optimizing your profile to building keyword-rich boards, creating searchable content, and connecting Pinterest to your larger marketing system. Plus the common mistakes that trip people up and the realistic timeline for results.ALL THE LINKS: The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Support the show
Avoid High Spam Rates: Effective Email Marketing Monetization Strategies Masterclass with Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS.
Are duplicate URLs quietly destroying your website's search rankings and AI visibility? Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS breaks down the technical SEO power of canonical tags, revealing how proper URL structuring prevents duplicate content, boosts visibility on AI platforms, and drives sustainable online revenue.
Revenue Generating SEO Activities: From Content to Cash in 2026 (The Hidden ROI of Website SEO) with Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS
Simple Pin Podcast: Simple ways to boost your business using Pinterest
Someone said to me recently that I might be putting on a happy face but Pinterest is going down. First, I would say, that might be a fair assessment as I always like to see the good. AND I have an entire community following me to understand how to view and navigate the platform. I take that very seriously so making sure i”m neither overly optimistic nor pessimistic. Let me address where I'm at. I think Pinterest has changed drastically in 2026 and I've not been shy about saying that. Maybe some people haven't heard me mention it but I did a webinar last month where I talked about what was the same and what was different. I think slop has invaded the platform and while Pinterest has made some attempts, it's not enough yet. That's hard to watch. Users still like the platform but some are becoming more exhausted with it daily. It's shifted more to products and for some of our product sellers they are crushing it – both organic and paid ads. We had a 90 ROAS on one of our ads clients campaigns. That's incredible. Elliot Investments just put $1 billion into Pinterest which makes me a little nervous. If you've watched the massive changes on Southwest airlines and wondered who made those changes, look no further than Elliot. They won't do anything sudden but it's something to watch for sure over the next 2 years. Where does this leave content creators? In a tough spot. But do I think all hope is lost? No. But I do think each business owner has to benchmark their goals, progress, time, and investment just like they would any other platform. I think the entire internet has had a massive overhaul since 2022 when Chat GPT was introduced and we're all still trying to figure it out. My team and I are talking daily about trying new things. We're investigating, testing, going deep on Reddit threads, looking for articles and working to make the platform work for our clients in the best way we can. Do we nail it every time? Certainly not and I will be the first to say that it's so frustrating to not be able to win for our clients. We care about their businesses just like we care about SPM. To those who want my deep thoughts on Pinterest, thoughtful discussions, and to be with other business owners who are troubleshooting Pinterest where it's at, join me in SPM insiders. This group has incredible ideas and we're all committed to finding ways to make it work. Just $9/month and you get a call with me monthly. I think it's worth testing it out just for 1 month to see that I'm not all sunshine and roses about Pinterest all the time. —-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:
XML Sitemaps & Robots.txt Technical Optimization: Actionable AI SEO Steps Demystified (The Brain of Your Website) with Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MSWho is this for?This technical deep dive episode with Celese Williams is essential listening for business owners, content creators, and marketers who want to stop losing organic traffic and start building a sustainable foundation for search engine visibility. Whether you manage a complex e-commerce site, a localized service business, or a growing blog, understanding how to communicate effectively with search engines and AI crawlers is critical.If you've ever wondered why your latest content isn't ranking or why your traffic is dipping despite consistent publishing, this deep dive into XML sitemaps and technical SEO is for you.Book Web Dev SEO Services?
Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS and Doctor Fashion, a creator with over one million YouTube subscribers, break down how to make money on Pinterest using Amazon affiliate marketing, SEO, and attraction marketing. Brittany reveals she earns enough from Pinterest affiliate links alone to fund a home down payment. The conversation covers the three-step Pinterest Business setup, the 105-day content shelf life (now 152 days), Amazon bounties that pay without requiring a sale, and why micro-influencers outperform million-follower accounts.Who This Episode Is For?This episode is for entrepreneurs who want to monetize Pinterest through affiliate marketing and Amazon ads, content creators looking to repurpose existing content for evergreen discovery, small business owners setting up a Pinterest business account with website integration, and micro-influencers leveraging a small but engaged audience for real sales.Book SEO Services? Save These Quick Links for Later
Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS hosts a late-night Clubhouse audio session with Dr. Fashion (Creator Life, 20+ years in content) and Darren Shaw (UK-based NLP trainer). The conversation explores why businesses should spend 80% of effort on search engines and 20% on social media.Favour shares real client case studies, performs a LIVE! SEO audit, and breaks down how crawl budget, internal links, and domain authority create compounding revenue that social media cannot deliver.Who This Episode Is For?Business owners spending most of their time on social media without seeing revenue.Entrepreneurs who lack a website or only have a basic homepage.Content creators who want search engines to drive long-term income.Brand owners who need to protect domains and trademarks. Coaches and consultants building topical authority in their niche.Book SEO Services? Save These Quick Links for Later
Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS unpacks how Eventbrite functions as a powerful off-page SEO tool, not just a ticketing platform.Eventbrite SEO: Why Your Event Title Is Your Most Powerful Marketing Asset?With 50 million monthly visitors, Eventbrite gives businesses organic reach that paid ads cannot match.The round table covers title optimization, data collection strategies, the "short code, long money" framework, and why you should never spend money on ads before investing time in your website.Book SEO Services? Save These Quick Links for Later>> Book SEO Services with Favour Obasi-ike>> Visit Work and PLAY Entertainment website to learn about our digital marketing services>> Join our exclusive SEO Marketing community>> Read SEO Articles>> Subscribe to the We Don't PLAY Podcast>> Purchase Flaev Beatz Beats Online>> Favour Obasi-ike Quick Links>> Start Recording your Podcast with Riverside Today | Sign Up with My Affiliate Link HereKey TakeawaysEventbrite is off-page SEO, not just ticketing. With 50 million monthly visitors, every event you create is a searchable page that links back to your business.Your event title becomes your URL. Put the event type (workshop, bootcamp, conference) and keywords in the title so people searching Eventbrite can actually find you.Three measures of a successful event. The number of people, the quality of people, and what happens after they leave.Collect more than just emails. Change the default Eventbrite settings to require phone numbers. Export the CSV and load it into your CRM. Share the data with sponsors.Optimize free tools before spending money. If your website is not built, do not run ads. Eventbrite generates 3.99M organic visits versus only 101K from paid search.Attention is a new currency, retention is a new balance. It is not what you spend, it is what you keep. Build systems that retain, not just attract.Memorable Quotes"Attention is a new currency, retention is a new balance. It's not what you spend, it's what you keep." — Favour [94:38]"Short code, long money. All the millionaires and billionaires got a short code." — Marcus [83:52]"Strangers can accidentally see your event on Eventbrite because they're searching for it in the surrounding areas." — Marcus [36:46]"If you haven't spent time on your website, don't spend money on ads. It sounds brutal, but I'm saving you from stress." — Favour [88:27]"If you fail to plan, you plan to fail." — Favour [80:05]FAQsQ: Is Eventbrite only for paid ticketed events?A: No. Free events on Eventbrite give you the same SEO benefits, data collection, and discoverability. Churches, nonprofits, and retail stores should all use it for givebacks, sales, and community events.Q: How do I know when to schedule my event?A: Poll your audience with two questions: weekdays or weekends, and weekdays or weeknights. Add a bonus question about lead time (1-3, 4-6, or 7-9 weeks). Start with whatever feedback you receive.Q: Should I spend $1,000 on event ads?A: Not before your website is ready. Run a $10/day A/B test for 10 days first. Then decide how to invest the remaining $900 based on data, not guesswork.Q: What tools were recommended?A: Eventbrite, Google Search Console, Google Trends, Pinterest Trends, Glimpse, GoHighLevel, Flodesk, SimilarWeb, and G2 for software reviews.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS hosts a two-part live session from the Marketing Club on Clubhouse, joined by Brian (digital marketing), Liverpool (social media), Angelique (commercial lending startup), and others. The conversation covers how to build product and service pages that rank on search engines, the three stages of buyer awareness (problem aware, solution aware, product aware), why 82% of websites worldwide are outdated, the four types of media (owned, paid, shared, earned), how Google Reviews impact rankings, and tools like Nudgify, Switchy.io, and SEMrush for building brand awareness online.Key TakeawaysBuild from the ground up, not the roof down. Your website needs keyword-rich URL slugs, proper H1-H6 heading structure, and semantic keywords before any social media push.Three stages of buyer awareness drive every sale. Problem aware (they search Google), solution aware (they land on your page), product aware (they recognize your brand as the answer).82% of 1.9 billion websites have not been updated in 6 months. Update your website daily to signal the algorithm that your business is active.Use the CNN model. Never give the full story on social media. Drive people to your website for the complete content, just like major news outlets do.Google Reviews are a major ranking factor. Keep them fresh, avoid all five-star reviews (looks moderated), and embed them on your site using tools like Nudgeify.Master the four types of media. Owned (your content), Paid (ads), Shared (social platforms), and Earned (press/features). Start with owned media and build toward earned.Memorable Quotes"You don't build a house from the roof down. You build from the ground up." — Favour [07:30]"82% of 1.9 billion websites have not been updated in the last six months." — Favour [101:03]"If CNN gave you the full story on Instagram, would you go to their website? No." — Favour [118:24]"SEO is not a one-size-fits-all. It's not a cookie cutter machine." — Favour [71:17]"The better the connection, the better the frequency. The better the frequency, the better the energy." — Favour [119:14]FAQsShould I focus on products or services for my website?Both need dedicated keyword-rich pages. Each product or service should have its own page with text, video, images, pricing, and FAQ so search engines can index them individually.How often should I update my website?Daily if possible. Even once a week puts you ahead of the 82% of websites that go six months without an update. Every update signals the algorithm that your business is active.What tools were recommended?Nudgify (social proof popups), Switchy.io (UTM codes, link shortening, pixel tracking — $39 on AppSumo), SEMrush (keyword research), and Google Business Profile for reviews.How do I build brand awareness from scratch?Start with owned media on your website. Answer the questions your audience is searching for. Then distribute to social media, collect emails, and build toward earned media like press features.Book SEO Services? Save These Quick Links for Later>> Book SEO Services with Favour Obasi-ike>> Visit Work and PLAY Entertainment website to learn about our digital marketing services>> Join our exclusive SEO Marketing community>> Read SEO Articles>> Subscribe to the We Don't PLAY Podcast>> Purchase Flaev Beatz Beats Online>> Favour Obasi-ike Quick Links>> Start Recording your Podcast with Riverside Today | Sign Up with My Affiliate Link HereSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS hosts a two-part deep dive on email marketing and CRM platforms from the Marketing Club on Clubhouse, joined by Alex (HubSpot, agency owner), Sandra (MailerLite, digital products coach), and David (Flodesk, just starting out).The conversation spans why four out of five marketers prefer email over social media, how a single font size change drove a 73.7% open rate,Flodesk's Magic Links and auto-segmentation features (Read on G2 Reviews), subject line testing with CapitalizeMyTitle.com, deliverability testing with mail-tester.com, the "send fewer emails, get higher clicks" strategy, and the critical difference between first-party and second-party data.Book SEO Services? Save These Quick Links for Later>> Book SEO Services with Favour Obasi-ike>> Visit Work and PLAY Entertainment website to learn about our digital marketing services>> Join our exclusive SEO Marketing community>> Read SEO Articles>> Subscribe to the We Don't PLAY Podcast>> Purchase Flaev Beatz Beats Online>> Favour Obasi-ike Quick Links>> Start Recording your Podcast with Riverside Today | Sign Up with My Affiliate Link HereKey TakeawaysFont size 16 is the email sweet spot. Favour moved from 12/14 to 16 and hit a 73.7% open rate and 68.9% click rate — his highest ever.Send fewer, better emails. Cutting from 16 emails/month to 4 increased click rates from 3.5% to 17.9% over three months.For every $1 spent on email marketing, expect $42 back in impact across traffic, connections, and conversions.Flodesk Magic Links auto-segment subscribers based on what they click, eliminating manual workflow creation.Test deliverability before sending. Use InboxBooster.com to check inbox placement across Gmail, Outlook, Yahoo, and AOL. A Wikipedia link triggered spam in Favour's test.Use CapitalizeMyTitle.com to score subject lines on readability, SEO, and sentiment. Score green on all three before sending.Memorable Quotes"Four out of five marketers say they would rather give up social media marketing than email marketing." — Favour [03:10, Pt.1]"It's not just what you say. It's how you say things, and how it's layered." — Favour [13:05, Pt.1]"The content you send to your audience is more important than what platform you use." — Sandra [31:18, Pt.2]"Email marketing is like an animal in itself. It's not just about sending email. It's about analyzing the data." — Sandra [29:41, Pt.2]"We divided our time in half and got more impact. From 16 emails in May to 4 in August — 15% increase in click rates." — Favour [52:00, Pt.2]FAQsQ: Which CRM platform does Favour recommend?Flodesk. He has used it since 2019 (beta). It partners with Amazon SES for high deliverability, costs $19/month for unlimited subscribers, and offers Magic Links for auto-segmentation.Q: What other platforms were discussed?Alex uses HubSpot (B2B agency), Sandra uses MailerLite (small list, digital products), Melo uses MailChimp, and Ty uses Klaviyo. Each fits different business needs and budgets.Q: How do I improve my email open rate?Increase font size to 16, test subject lines on CapitalizeMyTitle.com, test deliverability on mail-tester.com, and segment your list so every email is relevant to the recipient.Q: How often should I send emails?Quality over quantity. Favour cut from 16/month to 4/month and saw click rates jump from 3.5% to 17.9%. Send fewer emails with more substance.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
619 Million Podcast Listeners vs. 619 Million Pinterest Users: The Content Overlap Nobody Sees. In this episode, Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS will teach you How to Use Pinterest and Podcasting Together to Build Revenue in 2026. Understand what Podcast Listeners Are Doing, Where Pinterest Users Are Planning: Why That Changes Everything. AI + Pinterest + Podcasting = The Revenue Framework for Business Owners.We had a section in this episode discussing From Sourdough to Strategy: How Pinterest Search Reveals Your Next Customer and many more monetization insights for podcast listeners, hosts, and Pinterest business owners.Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS and co-host Jon Muranko break down a striking discovery: there are 619.2 million global podcast listeners and 619 million Pinterest monthly active users, nearly identical audiences with completely different behaviors. Podcast listeners consume while doing (commuting, exercising, getting ready). Pinterest users consume while planning (buying, building, deciding). This episode explores how business owners can bridge both platforms using AI tools like Claude to reverse-engineer revenue outcomes, build Pinterest boards that mirror search intent, and time podcast publishing for maximum 24-hour download cycles.Book SEO Services? Save These Quick Links for Later>> Book SEO Services with Favour Obasi-ike>> Visit Work and PLAY Entertainment website to learn about our digital marketing services>> Join our exclusive SEO Marketing community>> Read SEO Articles>> Subscribe to the We Don't PLAY Podcast>> Purchase Flaev Beatz Beats Online>> Favour Obasi-ike Quick Links>> Start Recording your Podcast with Riverside Today | Sign Up with My Affiliate Link HereKey Takeaways619M podcast listeners equals 619M Pinterest users. The audiences are nearly identical in size but differ in behavior: listeners are doing, pinners are planning.Top 3 places people listen to podcasts: getting ready (1st), commuting (2nd), and exercising (3rd). Knowing this shapes when and how you publish.Podcast publishing time affects your 24-hour download window. Post early in the cycle to maximize downloads before the daily clock resets.Pinterest search reveals buyer intent before the purchase. Typing "sourdough" surfaces "discard recipes" as the top suggestion, telling you exactly what URL to build on your website.Use AI as an accelerator, not a replacement. Jon's framework: define your outcome, reverse-engineer it with Claude or Gemini, then validate with a human strategist.Launch Pinterest ad campaigns on Tuesdays or Wednesdays to maximize a 14-day campaign window with the strongest start.Memorable Quotes"619.2 million podcast listeners versus 619 million Pinterest visitors. This is globally." — Favour Obasi-ike [00:05]"You can't plant a mango tree and expect pomegranates. It's what you give that you get." — Favour Obasi-ike [17:44]"AI is not gonna give you the magic key. It will help you accelerate. But if you and I are accelerating the wrong direction, is that gonna help us?" — Jon Muranko [08:25]"Write down your ideas on a physical piece of paper. Takeaways at the top, goals in the middle, actions at the bottom. Then process it through Claude." — Jon Muranko [37:19]"If you're not the one doing it, at least know what you're paying for. That in itself is enough gold to make a better decision." — Favour Obasi-ike [33:39]FAQsQ: Why compare podcast listeners to Pinterest users? A: Both audiences total 619 million globally. Podcast listeners are active (commuting, exercising), while Pinterest users are planning purchases. Bridging both platforms lets you reach the same audience at two different decision stages.Q: How does podcast publishing time affect downloads? A: Podcasts operate on a 24-hour download cycle. Publishing early in that window gives your episode the full day to accumulate downloads, rather than posting late and getting only one hour of traction.Q: How can AI help with Pinterest strategy? A: Use Claude or Gemini to reverse-engineer your revenue goal into a Pinterest content plan, but always validate outputs with human expertise and fact-checking.Q: When should I launch Pinterest ad campaigns? A: Tuesdays and Wednesdays are optimal launch days, giving your 14-day campaign a strong start within the weekly cycle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Imagine spending or investing $0.02 per click with 619+ Global Million Pinterest Users? The Pinterest Playbook for Business Growth is here!Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS, host of the We Don't PLAY!™️ Podcast and Pinterest-certified SEO strategist, leads a live Clubhouse session breaking down the difference between Pinterest marketing (organic) and Pinterest advertising (paid).Joined by John, Dr. Cynthia, and Ramyar, Favour shares real client case studies, including one that jumped from 54M to 154M Google image impressions in three months using Pinterest.He reveals why Pinterest is a visual search engine with 619 million monthly active users, 96% unbranded searches, and 3x higher shopping ad conversions.Key TakeawaysPinterest is a visual search engine, not social media. Users arrive early in their planning phase, making them high-intent buyers.96% of Pinterest searches are unbranded. Your content reaches people who have never heard of you but are searching for your solution.Pin shelf life crushes Instagram. A pin lasts 3.5 to 5 months; add a blog link and it extends to 24 months vs. Instagram's 72 hours.Pinterest indirectly boosts Google rankings. One client went from 54M to 154M Google image impressions in three months via Pinterest.Use Pinterest to A/B test creatives for free. Post five graphics organically for 14 days, then run paid ads only on the top performers.Separate personal and business accounts. Use your domain email for business to claim 100% content ownership via Pinterest's hub.Memorable Quotes"Pinterest is a visual search engine. Drop the P and it's interest. Pinterest has a taste bud of interest and keywords." — Favour Obasi-ike [18:34]"85% of weekly users purchase from pins, and 45% of US Pinterest households earn over $150K a year." — Favour Obasi-ike [27:14]"Pinterest is the least skipped platform for ads. You may not even know what a Pinterest ad looks like." — Favour Obasi-ike [28:11]"Content is king and context is queen. Build the two together and the value increases." — Favour Obasi-ike [40:14]"Build a brand that your website is proud of." — Favour Obasi-ike [92:02]FAQsQ: What is the difference between Pinterest marketing and Pinterest advertising?A: Pinterest marketing is organic: consistently publishing through a claimed website, RSS feed, and Pinterest tag. Pinterest advertising is paid: targeted ads by zip code, interest, and device for quick visibility.Q: How does Pinterest help my Google rankings?A: Your website images appear in Google Images and Bing Images via Pinterest, acting as a backlink and image traffic source that compounds domain authority.Q: Can I target locally on Pinterest?A: Yes. Pinterest allows ad targeting by zip code, making it powerful for local businesses.Q: What is the best way to test ad creatives cheaply?A: Post five creatives organically for 14 days, rank by impressions, then run paid A/B tests only on the top two winners.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Send a textIf you've taken a Pinterest course and still aren't seeing traffic or clients, this episode is going to feel really validating. I'm breaking down why most Pinterest courses don't actually work for service-based business owners — and it's not because the courses are bad or because you're doing something wrong.I'm sharing a real client story about what happened when we stopped piling on more information and started implementing a strategy built around her actual business and life. Plus, the one deeper question you should be asking new clients that completely changes how you track where leads are really coming from.
Simple Pin Podcast: Simple ways to boost your business using Pinterest
Where is Pinterest going and how does it serve creators as their founding business adopters? Our team has actively been investing in e-commerce sellers, as Pinterest has given us signals since 2022 that it is headed in that direction. From the hiring of Bill Ready from PayPal and Venmo and his stacking of the C-suite team with other e-commerce-forward C-suite leaders, the writing was on the wall. But that leaves the big question of where do creators fit into all of this. Do people on Pinterest still find them discoverable? Lately, I've been playing around on Pinterest more as a user. Just to see what is coming up for me. Of course, the AI slop which is all around the internet, but products are definitely something that comes up strong the moment I give the algorithm any signal that I like.I'm going to Spain in the fall for my 50th birthday. We're spending 2 weeks exploring the country with friends and I cannot wait. I've already started looking at clothes and new swimsuits. The moment I clicked on a suit, my feed was flooded with resortware and more swim. It was hard to find content. But now I''m searching for tips on Spain and it's back. That being said, search is still alive and well. In fact, Pinterest in the Q4 2025 investor report, said they have more searches than Chat GPT. That's impressive. Also, users grew to 614 million. But something lacked in their report and caused the stock to dip – advertisers impacted by strong headwinds due to tariffs. Those were their words, not mine. What does that mean then? E-commerce sellers on a large scale - think Target and Walmart- were hit hard and pulled back advertising dollars.Queue a new C-suite member who is specifically targeting small and mid-size businesses for advertising. Those who are selling products are PRIME for spending money on Pinterest Ads. Our clients prove this out with our e-commerce sellers having some of the highest ROI in Q4 of 2025. Last, I'll say this. We're leaning into experimenting with Substack and how to leverage Pinterest for growth of subscribers. We have two accounts running the experiment now and they are eager to prove out this model by going through our accelerator model first and then transitioning into ads. Our team is so curious and excited. Is Pinterest dead in 2026? A question I've been asked every year. I don't think so but the old models aren't work. It's time to think differently and creatively. —-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast:
Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS breaks down the critical difference between content marketing and context marketing for SEO. Using relatable analogies, from buying a home to purchasing an iPhone, Favour explains why content alone is not enough. Content is what you create; context is the meaning, story, and connection behind it. He introduces the WEBLAST acronym (Website, Email, Podcast, LinkedIn, Ads, AI, SEO) as a seven-pillar framework for building a competitive online presence and shares how AI tools can be trained with your brand voice to save time and drive real partnerships.Book SEO Services? Save These Quick Links for Later>> Book SEO Services with Favour Obasi-ike>> Visit Work and PLAY Entertainment website to learn about our digital marketing services>> Join our exclusive SEO Marketing community>> Read SEO Articles>> Subscribe to the We Don't PLAY Podcast>> Purchase Flaev Beatz Beats Online>> Favour Obasi-ike Quick Links>> Start Recording your Podcast with Riverside Today | Sign Up with My Affiliate Link HereKey TakeawaysContent is the "what"; context is the "why." Content gets you seen. Context gets you understood, remembered, and chosen.SEO is intentional, not guesswork. Throwing random keywords no longer works. Structure, readability, and sentimental value drive rankings.Three pillars of context marketing: Readability (humans understand it), SEO (bots can crawl it), and sentimental value (it resonates emotionally).The WEBLAST framework: Website, Email, Podcast, LinkedIn, Ads, AI, and SEO, seven tools that, used together in a progressive cycle, produce measurable growth within 30 days.AI should be trained on your brand. Feed your intellectual property into AI to get responses that sound like you, not generic prompts.Pre-purchase vs. post-purchase context: Before the sale, show up everywhere (YouTube, Google, Pinterest). After the sale, deepen the relationship (email, Zoom, Slack).Memorable Quotes"SEO is intentional. It's not guesswork. We don't do that in 2024, and we're not doing that for 2025 either." — Favour Obasi-ike [03:45]"The website is the content. The pages are the context." — Favour Obasi-ike [07:09]"If I say 'my pleasure,' I don't have to say the brand name to tell you who I'm talking about. That's context." — Favour Obasi-ike [07:54]"Content is free right now. AI is going to give me that content. But context? That's what makes you different." — Favour Obasi-ike [44:05]"Feedback is the best currency." — Favour Obasi-ike [40:49]"You're not prompting ChatGPT, you're prompting yourself." — Favour Obasi-ike [32:36]FAQsQ: What is the difference between content marketing and context marketing?A: Content marketing is the material you produce, the blog, video, or post. Context marketing is the meaning, relevance, and story wrapped around that content so your audience truly understands and connects with your message.Q: Why is context more important than content for SEO?A: Search engines now prioritize user intent and experience. Context ensures your content is readable, emotionally resonant, and structured so both humans and bots can interpret it, which directly improves rankings.Q: What is the WEBLAST framework?A: WEBLAST stands for Website, Email, Podcast, LinkedIn, Ads, AI, and SEO. It is a seven-pillar system for building a strong, competitive online presence when used in a consistent, progressive cycle.Q: How can AI help with context marketing?A: By training AI with your brand's intellectual property, tone, and goals, it becomes a personalized assistant that drafts emails, proposals, and responses in your voice, saving significant time.From seo strategies to ai marketing techniques to pinterest seo to podcast monetization to email marketing for beginners to ai seo tools, this episode id for you.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Simple Pin Podcast: Simple ways to boost your business using Pinterest
In thinking through the best Pinterest strategy, I'm going in with blinders on. What can I learn from my data, my clicks, my saves, my images, my keywords? If I really sat with that, it would go counter to what the online world has trained me to do. Look at what other people are doing, who has the right answer, and how can I follow their rules. More of my thoughts on that.—-------Here are some helpful links from the podcast: