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  • Is the world of analytics leaving you feeling a little blind?

    Join Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter as they navigate the murky waters of modern marketing data with analytics maestro, Dana DiTomaso. From missing numbers to the almighty Google, it's all about understanding the true story that your data is trying to tell.

    Discover the secrets of meaningful metrics and learn to embrace trends over absolutes—because it's time to stop being a ‘data accountant’.

    Prepare to lift the fog on data uncertainty on the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast!

    Hosts, Guests, & Featured People:

    Mordy Oberstein
    Crystal Carter
    Dana DiTomaso
     Brie Anderson

    Resources:
    Topical Authority
    Searchlight SEO Newsletter
    SEO Resource Center
    Wix Studio SEO Course
    KickPoint Playbook
    Marketing Analytics Data is Wrong. Can It Be Fixed?:
    GA4: One year on Webinar
    Getting Started with GA4

  • Feel like your SEO strategy is swerving all over the digital highway? Buckle up, as Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter explore the art of staying in your SEO lane, or not.

    Tales of daring digital detours help us explore how big names like Rolling Stones have taken the road less traveled - and hit a few bumps along the way. The team discusses the balance between branching out for those quick wins versus traveling the straight and narrow of true brand alignment. Laval Chissester offers expert advice on owning your niche and knowing when to switch it up.

    Join us for a ride as we navigate the chaotic freeway of SEO strategies on this episode of the SERP’s Up podcast.

    Hosts, Guests, & Featured People:

    Mordy Oberstein

    Crystal Carter

    Lavall Chichester

    Preeti Gupta

    Resources:

    Topical Authority

    Searchlight SEO Newsletter

    SEO Resource Center

    Wix Studio SEO Course

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  • Ready to unlock the secrets to negotiating your salary and getting paid what you deserve?

    Join Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter as they chat with Carolyn Lydon about how to navigate the salary negotiation maze in the SEO and digital marketing space. They dig into the art of asking for raises, identifying your market worth, and ensuring you’re not left counting pennies.

    Plus, Nick LeRoy drops by to share his wisdom on pitching your projects to clients with the finesse of a seasoned pro.

    Don't miss out as we help you secure that spondulix on this episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast!

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    [00:01:11] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up?

    [00:02:28] Focus Topic Guest: Carolyn Lydon

    [00:26:27] Across the Funnel Frontier: Nick LeRoy

    [00:43:10] Snappy News

    [00:49:51] Follow of the Week

    Hosts, Guests, & Featured People:

    Mordy Oberstein

    Crystal Carter

    Carolyn Lyden

    Nick LeRoy

    Resources:

    Wix SEO Learning Hub

    Searchlight SEO Newsletter

    SEO Resource Center

    Wix Studio SEO Course

    Nick LeRoy SEO Consulting

    SEO For Lunch Newsletter

    SEO for Jobs

    How to Successfully Negotiate Your SEO Salary: A Complete Guidek

    News:

    LinkedIn Report Reveals Most In-Demand Marketing Skills

    Google updates search quality raters guidelines with a focus on spam

    HubSpot’s SEO collapse: What went wrong and why?

  • Wondering if email marketing and SEO can be the one-two punch you need in 2025?

    Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter explore the powerful relationship between search and email marketing with Intuit Mailchimp’s Senior Manager of Content Marketing Strategy, Jillian Ryan.

    Discover why owning your relationship with your audience through email could be the key to sidestepping the chaos of ever-changing search algorithms.

    Plus, Jillian shares recent insights from a global research report that Mailchimp produced in conjunction with Ipsos. Canvassing 2,000+ mid-marketers, the research sheds light on which channels are helping marketers grow and drive revenue.

    Get ready to combine the best of SEO and email marketing for a one-two combination in 2025 on episode 118 of SERP’s Up SEO Podcast!

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    [00:02:26] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up?

    [00:04:16] Focus Topic of the Week

    [00:04:43] Focus Topic Guest: Jillian Ryan

    [00:38:11] Snappy News

    [00:46:21] Follow of the Week

    Hosts, Guests, & Featured People:

    Mordy Oberstein

    Crystal Carter

    Jillian Ryan

    Michelle Taite

    Anthony Capano

    Jim Rudall

    Resources:

    Wix SEO Learning Hub

    Searchlight SEO Newsletter

    SEO Resource Center

    It's New: Daily SEO News Series

    Mailchimp

    Wix Mailchimp Integration

    The Revenue Blueprint Report

    How to Grow Your Brand Report

    News:

    Is Google Blocking SEO Rank Checking Tools As Search Volatility Continues

    Google vs. SEO tools: Why your SEO data might be missing

    Confirmed: Google Is Requiring JavaScript To Block SEO Tools

    Google begins requiring JavaScript for Google Search

  • Is it time to break free of the SERP silo? What content will work in 2025? And how does AI and the LLM factor into the SEO equation now?

    Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter are joined by a panel of guests to give their unique takes on what is coming for SEO in 2025.

    From the importance of breaking silos and collaborating across departments for better SEO strategies to local SEO tips to insights on structuring AI-generated content to top content strategies for 2025 this is one episode you don’t want to miss!

    Join episode 117 of the SERP’s Up SEO podcast to gear up and avoid the bunny slopes as we ski down SEO in 2025.

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    [00:01:40] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up?

    [00:03:56] Focus Topic of the Week

    [00:10:13] 2025 SEO Take: Ray Saddiq

    [00:12:17] 2025 SEO Take: Debbie Chew

    [00:14:23] 2025 SEO Take: Celeste Gonzalez

    [00:17:08] 2025 SEO Take: Mike King

    [00:18:32] 2025 SEO Take: Paul Andre De Vera

    [00:29:52] Follow of the Week

    Hosts, Guests, & Featured People:

    Mordy Oberstein

    Crystal Carter

    Ray Saddiq

    Debbie Chew

    Celeste Gonzalez

    Paul Andre De Vera

    Mike King

    Resources:

    Wix SEO Learning Hub

    Searchlight SEO Newsletter

    SEO Resource Center

    It's New: Daily SEO News Series

    Rankix Wix App

  • Can you have too much of a good thing?

    SEOs and marketers often rely on data - but is it too much sometimes?

    Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter tackle the paradox of data overload with Katy Powell, PR Director & Co-founder of Bottled Imagination. They explore why a high search volume for a keyword like “buy shoes” doesn’t necessarily mean more traffic and conversions, and how Google’s search query filtering is reshaping SEO strategies. Qualifying the data is the most important factor as we swim in the SEO seas.

    Plus, we dive into LLM training and the cycle of updates to the datasets of all of the most popular Large Language Model tools.

    Join us as we unravel the art of data-driven creativity on episode 116 of SERP’s Up SEO Podcast!

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    [00:02:05] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up?

    [00:04:08] Focus Topic of the Week:

    [00:17:01] Focus Topic Guest: Katy Powell

    [00:22:26] So Many Search Engines

    [00:29:50] Snappy News

    [00:34:34] Follow of the Week

    Hosts, Guests, & Featured People:

    Mordy Oberstein

    Crystal Carter

    Katy Powell

    Debbie Chew

    Resources:

    Wix SEO Learning Hub

    Searchlight SEO Newsletter

    SEO Resource Center

    Wix Studio SEO Course

    It's New - Daily SEO News

    SEO for brand visibility in LLMs

    Bottled Imagination

    News:

    Google Speculates If SEO ‘Is On A Dying Path

    Google December 2024 spam update done rolling out

  • Does influencer marketing lead to leads and converting conversions?  What type of influencer marketing gets signups and clicks, and which don't?

    Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter welcome Nicole Ponce from Semrush, an expert in navigating the complex waters of B2B influencer marketing. Sara Adam, Head of Partnerships and Influencer Marketing at Wix Studio, also joins in on the conversation to discuss the importance of engagement metrics, the power of TikTok and LinkedIn, and the art of curating the perfect influencer partnership.

    From nano-influencers to micro-influencers, understand how partners can amplify your brand’s voice far beyond mere follower counts.

    Be sure to smash that button and like episode 115 of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast!

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    [00:01:44] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up?

    [00:02:35] Focus Topic of the Week

    [00:04:51] Focus Topic Guest: Nicole Ponce

    [00:24:43]  Across the Wixverse

    [00:41:47] Snappy News

    [00:47:52] Follow of the Week

    Hosts, Guests, & Featured People:

    Mordy Oberstein

    Crystal Carter

    Nicole Ponce

    Sarah Adam

    Mary-Anne Da'Marzo

    Resources:

    Wix SEO Learning Hub

    Searchlight SEO Newsletter

    SEO Resource Center

    Wix Studio SEO Course

    It's New: Daily SEO News Series

    Semrush

    Spotlight Conference

    News:

    Google December 2024 Core Update Is Live - What Are We Seeing

    Data providers: Google November 2024 core update was less volatile

  • How can you tell if your content will hit or miss before you even hit “publish”?

    Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter explore the art and science of predicting content success with special guests Akvila DeFazio and Maeva Cifuentes. Together, they discuss leveraging SEO, social media data, keyword research and beyond to foresee what your audience craves.

    Understanding content gaps and adapting to audience interests is a must. The importance of undertaking the user’s life context is at the core of future content success.

    Get ready and shake that magic 8-ball to unlock your future content on the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast!

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    [00:01:07] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up?

    [00:02:38] Focus Topic of the Week

    [00:11:18] Focus Topic Guest: Maeva Cifuentes

    [00:15:06] Focus Topic Guest: Akvile Defazio

    [00:19:38] Snappy News

    [00:24:05] Follow of the Week

    Hosts, Guests, & Featured People:

    Mordy Oberstein

    Crystal Carter

    Maeva Cifunentes

    Akvile Defazio

    Anu Adegbola

    Resources:

    Wix SEO Learning Hub

    Searchlight SEO Newsletter

    SEO Resource Center

    It's New: Daily SEO News Series

    Wix Studio SEO Course

    Flying Cat SEO Consulting

    AKvertise

    News:

    Google November 2024 core update rollout is now complete

    Google Does Try To Handle Broken Canonicals

    Google Search: How Clustering Works With Localization

    Google Marauding Black Holes With Clustering & Error Pages

  • When building your digital marketing team, how do you know who to hire, when to hire them, and what skills you should value?

    Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter discuss team-building challenges with Menachem Ani, founder of JXC Group. There’s a fine line between balancing who your team needs right now and who can help grow your business in the future.

    How do you know who is the right fit? Will you need them a year from now as the digital marketing model changes over time?

    Plus, Menachem Ani explains how he goes about hiring PPC specialists: attention to detail, excellent communication & analytical skills are a must.

    Tune in to this week’s episode of the SERPs Up SEO Podcast and take your SEO and digital marketing team to “higher” heights!

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    [00:01:40] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up?

    [00:03:45] Focus Topic of the Week

    [00:13:52] The Funnel Frontier

    [00:28:40] Snappy News

    [00:32:05] Follow of the Week

    Hosts, Guests, & Featured People:

    Mordy Oberstein

    Crystal Carter

    Menachem Ani

    Wil Reynolds

    Resources:

    Wix SEO Learning Hub

    Searchlight SEO Newsletter

    SEO Resource Center

    It's New: Daily SEO News Series

    Rankix Wix App

    Bring automation and AI into your sales funnel

    Wix Studio SEO Course

    JXT Group

    News:

    Google Search Console recommendations now fully live

    Google Search Sees UK Decline, Users Express Low Trust In AI

    Online Nation 2024 Report

  • What should you know about an SEO study before making conclusions? Why is understanding the methodology of an SEO important? How do you share complex data with clients and stakeholders?

    Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter, alongside SEO consultant Jess Joyce, untangle the web of data imperfections in SEO studies.

    Bring a skeptical eye when reviewing an SEO study. A lot goes into creating a valid study with repeatable, statistically relevant results. Understanding the methodology and the limitations of an SEO study are can help you understand what’s really being presented.

    Join us as we chew on some “crunchy” data perspectives in this episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast.

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    [00:02:34] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up?

    [00:04:05] Focus Topic of the Week

    [00:21:08] Focus Topic Guest: Jess Joyce

    [00:35:31] Snappy News

    [00:41:25] Follow of the Week

    Hosts, Guests, & Featured People:

    Mordy Oberstein

    Crystal Carter

    Jess Joyce

    Leigh McKenzie

    Resources:

    Wix SEO Learning Hub

    Searchlight SEO Newsletter

    SEO Resource Center

    It's New: Daily SEO News Series

    Wix Studio SEO Course

    Almost Half of GSC Clicks Go to Hidden Terms - A Study by Ahrefs

    Google’s Product Reviews Algorithm Update: Winners & Losers

    Charting 10 Years of The Google Algorithm

    News:

    Google Search Console Finally Drops The Page Experience Report

    Google site reputation abuse policy now includes first-party involvement or oversight of content

    Google’s site reputation abuse policy is a band-aid for a bullet wound

    Exploring URL Volatility in Google's AI Overviews

  • Are Google’s algorithm updates disrupting your digital marketing zen? The days of a stable algorithms (Google and beyond) may be gone. So what is the path forward to “escape Algo-traz,” and why is going beyond the algorithm the growing focus of more and more marketers?

    Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter cover the current algorithm landscape with Jake Hundley, founder of Evergrow Marketing.

    Join them as they dive into the unpredictable nature of today’s digital ecosystem so you know how to stay ahead without solely relying on social and search algorithms.

    Get insight into future trends to look toward, such as LLM search engines, and walk away with audience engagement strategies to win the day!

    Step out of the algorithmic box on this week’s episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast.

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    [00:03:25] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up?

    [00:05:11] Focus Topic of the Week

    [00:09:33] Focus Topic Guest: Jake Hundley

    [00:29:42] Going, Going, Google…

    [00:38:49] Snappy News

    [00:43:04] Follow of the Week

    Hosts, Guests, & Featured People:

    Mordy Oberstein

    Crystal Carter

    Jake Hundley

    Glen Allsopp

    Resources:

    Wix SEO Learning Hub

    Searchlight SEO Newsletter

    SEO Resource Center

    It's New: Daily SEO News Series

    Detailed SEO Blog

    Evergrow Marketing

    Agency Growth Podcast

    News:

    Google November 2024 core update rolling out now

    Google November 2024 Core Update Movement - Slow But For Some Massive

  • How do you balance multiple sub-brands while ensuring your parent brand stays at the top of the SEO leaderboard?

    When do you actually create a sub-brand? Hint—it comes from the people, not the C-level! You have to be thoughtful when deciding whether to create a sub-brand and when to extend the parent brand.

    Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter are joined by Claudio Cabrera from The Athletic to dissect the art of managing SEO for sub-brands.

    Plus, brand experts Matt Davies and Steven Picanza join the conversation to explore the nitty-gritty of balancing a sub-brand, bringing their unique perspectives to the forefront!

    Join us for this episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast as we “sub”merge ourselves into the art of managing sub-brands and all the SEO implications it brings.

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    [00:02:05] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up?

    [00:03:45] Focus Topic of the Week: Sub-Brand SEO

    [00:04:18] Focus Topic Guest: Claudio Cabrera

    [00:27:51] Deep Thought with Matt Davies & Steven Picanza

    [00:56:31] Snappy News

    [00:59:28] Follow of the Week

    Hosts, Guests, & Featured People:

    Mordy Oberstein

    Crystal Carter

    Claudio Cabrera

    Steven Picanza

    Matt Davies

    Sarah Presch

    Resources:

    Wix SEO Learning Hub

    Searchlight SEO Newsletter

    SEO Resource Center

    The Athletic

    Just Branding Podcast

    Talking with Branders

    Branding Magazine

    Matt Davies Brand and Culture Strategy Consultancy

    Steven Picanza Creative Brand Stragist

    News:

    Report: 22% Of Sites Hit By Google's Helpful Content Update Are Up 20%+

    Google AI Overview Displayed Within People Also Ask

  • Are offline marketing efforts a lost art in the digital age?

    What's the SEO connection of it all?

    Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter talk with Mike Blumenthal and Greg Sterling from Near Media to tackle the intricate balance between online and offline marketing strategies.

    Find out where common offline marketing mistakes play a critical role in your digital presence and SEO strategy.

    Dive into how word-of-mouth marketing translates into online growth for businesses

    We’re going “unplugged” in this episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast.

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    [00:02:05] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up?

    [00:02:43] Focus Topic of the Week

    [00:12:16] Focus Topic Guest: Greg Sterling & Mike Blumenthal

    [00:40:59] Snappy News

    [00:48:21] Follow of the Week

    Hosts, Guests, & Featured People:

    Mordy Oberstein

    Crystal Carter
    Greg Sterling

    Mike Blumenthal

    Terry Rice

    Resources:

    Wix SEO Learning Hub

    Searchlight SEO Newsletter

    SEO Resource Center

    Near Media

    The Near Memo Podcast

    Brand24

    News:

    SearchGPT Launches As ChatGPT’s Real-Time Search Feature

    Google AI Answers In Google Maps: Things To Do, Review Summaries & About This Place

  • Looking to grow and build upon what you've already accomplished in your SEO career?.

    Feeling like your SEO career is stagnant? Looking for a new edge? Hungry to try something new and different?

    Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter share their experience when looking to revitalize your SEO career and journey.

    Annie-Mai Hodge and Crystal Waddell join the show so you can get started with fresh strategies for career growth.

    Find out what can lead to new and unexpected career opportunities in SEO and digital marketing on this week’s episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast.

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    [00:01:13] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up?

    [00:13:35] Focus Topic of the Week: SEO/Marketing and Keeping Things Fresh

    [00:19:28] The Great Beyond with Annie-Mai Hodge

    [00:26:03] Snappy News

    [00:32:23] Follow of the Week: Petra Kis-Herczegh

    Hosts, Guests, & Featured People:

    Mordy Oberstein

    Crystal Carter

    Crystal Waddell
    Annie-Mai Hodge
    Petra Kis-Herczegh
    Glenn Gabe

    Resources:

    Wix SEO Learning Hub

    Searchlight SEO Newsletter

    SEO Resource Center

    It's New: Daily SEO News Series

    Girl Power Marketing
    Crystal Waddell Consulting & Podcast

    News:

    It's New on Forbes Penalty

    Did Google Hit Fortune Recommends With A Search Penalty Over Site Reputation Abuse?

    A Nightmare on Affiliate Street – How Google is picking off sites one by one that are violating its ‘Site reputation abuse’ spam policy

  • How is AI reshaping the world of content creation and SEO?

    With Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter “prompting” the conversation, they look into the evolving landscape of AI in marketing with Garrett Sussman, Director of Marketing at iPullRank and Paula Mejia, VP of Marketing Enterprise at Wix.

    How are AI search engines changing user behavior? With natural language queries and personalized results challenging traditional SEO, AI is revolutionizing content production, refreshing strategies, and pushing the boundaries of what marketing teams can achieve.

    Plus, get the lowdown on the latest AI tools in Wix Studio and how they’re making a splash without overwhelming your workflow.

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    [00:01:39] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up?

    [00:04:00] Focus Topic of the Week: AI & The Future of Search Engines

    [00:20:07] Focus Topic Guest: Garrett Sussman

    [00:28:27] Across The Wixverse: Paula Mejia

    [00:48:23] Snappy News

    [00:50:50] Follow of the Week: Eli Schwartz

    Hosts, Guests, & Featured People:

    Mordy Oberstein

    Crystal Carter

    Garrett Sussman

    Paula Mejia

    Eli Schwartz

    Resources:

    Wix SEO Learning Hub

    Searchlight SEO Newsletter

    SEO Resource Center

    It's New: Daily SEO News Series

    Rankix Wix App
    iPull Rank SEO Agency

    Wix Enterprise Solution

    News:

    Semrush acquires Search Engine Land

    Nick Fox New Lead Of Google Search; Replaced Prabhakar Raghavan

    Bing Search Adding Al-Enhanced Summary

    Several Bugs Within Bing Webmaster Tools API & Documentation

  • Where do we stand with AI overviews on the SERP? What does the data show and what doesn't it show? How are these overviews reshaping the search results by including more sources, introducing subtopics beyond the main SERP content, and why do certain sites consistently appear in these overviews while others don’t?

    And let’s not forget the all-important question: How stable are those URLs in AI overviews, and what does it mean for your SEO strategy?

    Wix Studio’s dynamic duo, Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter, team up with Mark Traphagen from seoClarity to break down the intricacies of Google’s AI Overviews.

    Plus, Rich Singer’s eye-opening study on the overlap between organic search results and AI-Overview comes under the microscope, along with juicy details and practical tips for staying ahead.

    Plus, learn how to sift the SERP’s most recent feature and track AI Overviews!

    So join us as we summarize the AI summaries on the SERP and sum up what it all means for your SEO practices on the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast.

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    [00:01:40] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up?

    [00:03:14] Focus Topic of the Week: AI Overviews

    [00:04:01] Focus Topic Guest: Mark Traphagen

    [00:23:07] Tool Time

    [00:31:27] Snappy News

    [00:37:04] Follow of the Week: Rich Sanger

    Hosts, Guests, & Featured People:

    Mordy Oberstein

    Crystal Carter

    Mark Traphagen

    Rich Sanger

    Kevin Indig

    Resources:

    Wix SEO Learning Hub

    Searchlight SEO Newsletter

    SEO Resource Center

    It's New: Daily SEO News Series

    Wix Studio SEO Course

    seoClarity AI Overview Data Study

    Google AI Overview Study: Link Selection Based on Related Queries

    SE Ranking AI Overview Data Study

    AI on Innovation

    SE Ranking AI Overview Tracking

    Semrush AI Overview Tracking

    seoClarity AI Overview Tracking

    ZipTie AI Overview Tracking

    News:

    DOJ May Breakup Google As Remedy To Monopoly Ruling

    Google AI Overviews Not Linking To Sites Hit By Helpful Content Update

  • Can you learn SEO from a course? Are SEO courses worth the hype?

    We put the notion of learning SEO from a course to the test with Wix Studio SEO course instructors Aleyda Solis, Andrew Optimisey, Celeste Gonzales, and Judith Lewis.

    Tune is as our guests explain how SEO courses offer flexibility, shareable insights, learning structure, the ability to learn at your own pace, and offer practical guidance without being dry and encyclopedic.

    So spit out that gum. Sit up straight and put your thinking caps on as SEO school is in session on this, the 105th episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast.

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    [00:02:20] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up?

    [00:03:27] Focus Topic Guests: Aleyda Solis, Andrew Optimisey

    [00:32:08] It’s New

    [00:33:34] Focus Topic Guest: Celeste Gonzalez

    [00:35:47] Focus Topic Guest: Judith Lewis

    [00:38:46] Snappy News

    [00:43:06] Follow of the Week

    Hosts, Guests, & Featured People:

    Crystal Carter

    Mordy Oberstein

    Aleyda Solis

    Andrew Optimisey

    Judith Lewis

    Celeste Gonzalez

    Itamar Blauer

    Jill Quick

    James Clark

    Mike Stepney

    Resources:

    Wix SEO Learning Hub

    Searchlight SEO Newsletter

    SEO Resource Center

    It's New: Daily SEO News Series

    Wix Studio SEO Course

    Orainti

    Optimisey

    News

    Google rolls out new AI-organized search results, AI Overview links

    Google Officially Launches Ads In AI Overviews

  • Is Google sweet on your website, or does it have a secret grudge? Let’s find out!

    Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter get a little nostalgic as they take a quick detour into ‘90s music, reminiscing about Ace of Base and Hanson—Mmmbop!

    We learn how to shore up the pages that are on the brink between ranking and not ranking, and figure out if it is a topic or intent misalignment or if it has something to do with your topic depth. Minding the SERP gaps by comparing content with competitors, updating internal links, and supporting content.

    Andy Crestondina of Orbit Media gives recommendations on what to do once websites are established and already have brand awareness. Suggesting ways to diversify and continue to build momentum beyond the SERP.

    Don't miss these game-changing SEO insights, topped with a generous side of fun, on this spirited edition of SERP’s Up!

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    [00:01:22] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up?

    [00:16:28] Focus Topic of the Week: Signs Google Might or Might Not Love You

    [00:16:47] Focus Topic Guest: Despina Gavoyannis

    [00:23:32] From the Top of the SERP

    [00:48:11] Snappy News

    [00:51:51] Follow of the Week: Darth Autocrat (Lyndon NA)

    Hosts, Guests, & Featured People:

    Mordy Oberstein

    Crystal Carter

    Despina Gavoyannis

    Andy Crestondina

    Lyndon NA

    Resources:

    Wix SEO Learning Hub

    Searchlight SEO Newsletter

    SEO Resource Center

    It's New: Daily SEO News Series

    AHREFS

    Orbit Media

    A Guide for Content Marketing Metrics: The 37 Most (and Least) Useful Metrics

    This Math Pattern Explains Your Content Performance (and what to do about it)

    News:

    Spike In Removed Google Reviews On September 17th

    Google Search Ranking Movement Heated, Volatility Continues 9/25

  • How much bias creeps into an SEOs' daily habits? How does bias impact how effectively we target our audiences?

    Join hosts Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter as they dig into how biases influence SEO practitioners and the modern SERP with special guest Giulia Panozzo.

    This juicy episode is worth the squeeze, explaining why sometimes those quirky, negative headlines suck you in like a vortex or why autocomplete can deliver the celebrity gossip you’d never know to look for.

    Discover why understanding user journey and behavior is crucial for your brand’s success on this week’s episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast.

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    [00:03:05] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up?

    [00:17:55] Focus Topic of the Week: How does the SERP Contribute to User Bias

    [00:18:15] Focus Topic Guest: Giulia Panozzo

    [00:26:44] The Great Beyond

    [00:38:06] Snappy News

    [00:43:00] Follow of the Week: Garrett Sussman

    Hosts, Guests, & Featured People:

    Mordy Oberstein

    Crystal Carter

    Giulia Panozzo

    Garrett Sussman

    Resources:

    Wix SEO Learning Hub

    Searchlight SEO Newsletter

    SEO Resource Center

    It's New: Daily SEO News Series

    Neuroscientive

    News:

    Study: 96% Of Google AI Overviews Links Go To Informational Intent Pages

    Data providers: Google August 2024 core update was very volatile

  • Ever wondered why Googlebot loves your blog's cat photos but totally dismisses your high-value product pages?

    Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter are joined by Roxana Stingu, Head of Search and SEO at Alamy, to dig into crawl patterns, bot behaviors, and crawl budgets. Learn how to make your pages better for bots, update old content to be relevant again, and minimize server costs by managing bot activity.

    Discover how specialized bot logs can offer insights into everything from quality issues to market trends and detect patterns of malicious bots you may want to block.

    (Best Shatner Impression) “The robots are interacting with our site, but how?”
    Don’t miss out as we navigate the world of search engine bots on the SERP's Up Podcast!

    Key Segments

    [00:01:27] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up?

    [00:02:18] Focus Topic of the Week: Bot Logs

    [00:04:06] Focus Topic Guest: Roxana Stingu

    [00:24:27] Tool Time: Built-in Bot Lot Reports

    [00:30:19] Snappy News

    [00:34:06] Follow of the Week: Anne Berlin

    Hosts, Guests, & Featured People:

    Mordy Oberstein

    Crystal Carter

    Roxana Stingu

    Anne Berlin

    Rich Sanger

    Resources:

    Wix SEO Learning Hub

    Searchlight SEO Newsletter

    SEO Resource Center

    It's New: Daily SEO News Series

    Wix Bot Log Reports

    Alamy

    News:

    Google Search Ranking Volatility Still Heated A Week After Core Update

    Report: Half Google AI Overviews Links Overlap With Top Search Results