This week's guest is Michel Fortin, VP of Growth Marketing at Musora Media.  In that role, Michel leads digital marketing and optimization strategies such as auditing and improving the marketing funnel performance, expanding visibility, and increasing traffic. Michel has over 30 years of experience constructing a revolutionary outlook on mass AI virtualization. Discover how Moore’s Law is shaping projections for the exponential growth of AI and how SEOs must transition to a high-tech, high-touch role to adapt to the future. Understand the possibilities of augmented virtuality and how it may carve the future of SEO. There’s plenty to oversee as AI continues to advance. Learn how to sculpt this new technology and nurture it into full maturity this week on The EDGE of the Web!   Key Segments: [00:03:33] Introducing Michel Fortin [00:04:58] What’s Michel Been Up To Since His Last Appearance?  [00:06:53] How Michel’s Background in Music Ties to SEO [00:09:12] The Application of Moore’s Law to Artificial Intelligence  [00:17:16] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:18:11] Where Does the ‘Human Element’ Fit Into an Artificial Intelligence World?  [00:23:50] EDGE of the Web Sponsor Wix [00:25:01] What is Augmented Virtuality?

Be sure to enter the code "EdgeoftheWeb" at Riverside.fm for 15% off of your subscription! https://creators.riverside.fm/edgeoftheweb.   Local SEO specialist, Joy Hawkins, returns for her second interview segment this week. Joy shares the recent landscape of local SEO, including some big shifts in the space that you need to know! Discover the possibilities of LSAs and videos, learning how they can shoot you up on the SERP. We discuss the rise of AI and where the user fits into this sea of content. To wrap things up, Joy shares what all SEOs should be keeping top of mind… crisis management! Get ready to score with your local SEO as we share the best local tactics and look into how AI is joining the scene this week on the EDGE of the Web!  Key Segments: [00:03:27] Reintroducing Joy Hawkins [00:08:38] Were There Any Major Changes in Local SEO in 2023?  [00:10:52] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:14:06] What Makes Local Service Ads Unique?  [00:16:10] Steer Clear of This LSA Scam! [00:20:20] Should Google Be Increasing Their Customer Support Network  Without AI?  [00:22:58] EDGE of the Web Sponsor Wix [00:24:40] Joy’s Thoughts On The Rise of AI  [00:30:52] How Should SEOs Be Focusing on UX? [00:33:33] EDGE of the Web Sponsor Riverside.fm [00:35:16] Have Google Updates Favored User Generated Content?  [00:35:59] Implementing Crisis Management For Negative Online Mentions [00:37:06] Can Video Boost Your Local SEO? Thanks to Our Sponsors! Site Strategics: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site   Wix: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix Follow Our Guest Twitter:https://twitter.com/JoyanneHawkins LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyhawkins/?originalSubdomain=ca Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sterlingskyinc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2824225650936424YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SterlingSkyInc/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sterlingskyseo Resources Sterling Sky Core Updates, Forums, and More Webinar Local Search Forum

Be sure to enter the code "EdgeoftheWeb" at Riverside.fm for 15% off of your subscription! https://creators.riverside.fm/edgeoftheweb.   Top Google contributor and owner of Sterling Sky, Joy Hawkins, joins the EDGE this week. Joy has been a renowned SEO speaker and influencer since 2006 and has been growing a top local SEO agency since 2017. How does local SEO differ from traditional SEO? Listen in as Joy shares her industry experience and delivers tactical strategies for executing premier-level local SEO. Google has been growing a much deeper focus on niche markets and authenticity factors. Learn how to leverage this shift to niche-level queries for your clients. Get ahead of the algorithm as we uncover the best local SEO strategies you should be following this week on the EDGE of the Web! Give our new sponsor a try! Riverside.fm has a special deal for our listeners!  Use our link and the code "Edgeoftheweb" for a 15% discount of their podcast recording service! Key Segments: [00:03:57] Introducing Joy Hawkins [00:05:40] Joy’s Backstory in the Industry [00:06:53] Taking the Role of an Educator in the Space  [00:08:15] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:09:29] SEO vs. Local SEO  [00:13:24] Valuable Tactics in Local SEO [00:18:13] EDGE of the Web Sponsor Riverside.fm [00:20:18] Why User-Generated Content is Such a Major Factor in Today’s SEO [00:24:27] How Do We Know That Citation Platforms Aren’t Being Indexed on Google?   [00:25:59] Entering Into Niche Markets  [00:31:57] EDGE of the Web Sponsor Wix [00:33:08] Why do Operating Hours Affect Rankings?  [00:37:37] Local SEO Recommendations For a Small Budget Thanks to Our Sponsors! Site Strategics: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site   Wix: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix Riverside: https://edgeofthewebradio.com/riverside Follow Our Guest Twitter:https://twitter.com/JoyanneHawkins LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyhawkins/?originalSubdomain=ca

Welcome back for another week of news from the EDGE! Google is jumping into the CRM market as it plans to acquire HubSpot for $34 billion. Some experts speculate this will spark even more challenges for Google concerning antitrust regulations. New fake AI-generated law firms are accusing people of copyright infringement at a mass scale… and the true motive may surprise you. Should you be labeling your AI content? Tech giants Google, YouTube, Meta, and TikTok are urgently pushing for users to label their AI content! Plus, many fear the potential influence China may have on the 2024 election through widespread AI misinformation. Things are moving around in the SEO space; here’s everything you need to stay ahead here on the EDGE of the Web! News from the EDGE: [00:03:27] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:08:48] Is Google Eyeing HubSpot for Acquisition? [00:11:54] Data Reveals Shortcomings in Privacy Tools [00:15:15] Shady SEO: Fake Law Firms Use Fake DMCA Threats for Gains AI Blitz: [00:23:48 ] Labeled: A New Wave Of AI Content Labeling Efforts [00:32:40] Microsoft: China plans to disrupt elections with AI-generated disinformation AI Tools: [00:34:24] Fix your blurry photos using AI [00:35:43] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:37:50] Google SGE Testing Tabs In AI Overviews [00:40:33] Google: Ad Strength Is Not Used In Ad Auction [00:42:15] Microsoft's Fabrice Canel: SEOs Don't Realize Bing Search Usage Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site     Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @MordyOberstein Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio Resources  Is Google Eyeing HubSpot for Acquisition? Data Reveals Shortcomings in Privacy Tools Shady SEO: Fake Law Firms Use Fake DMCA Threats for Gains Labeled: A New Wave Of AI Content Labeling Efforts Will AI Replace SEO Specialists? Microsoft: China plans to disrupt elections with AI-generated disinformation Driver AI explains millions of lines of code in minutes instead of months AI infrastructure for customer support Fix your blurry photos using AI Google SGE Testing Tabs In AI Overviews Google: Ad Strength Is Not Used In Ad Auction Microsoft's Fabrice Canel: SEOs Don't Realize Bing Search Usage #StandwithUkraine edgeofthewebradio.com/ukraine

Be sure to enter the code "EdgeoftheWeb" at Riverside.fm for 15% off of your subscription! https://creators.riverside.fm/edgeoftheweb.   Welcome back to the OG webmaster, Simon Cox, for his second interview segment. Simon began his career in commercial graphic design. In this episode, Simon connects the dots between certain artistic frameworks and principles that can be applied to your SEO strategy. How does the emergence of AI imagery affect SEO as a whole? We investigate how users and engines alike perceive AI imagery compared to human-generated imagery and how you can leverage the ‘human touch’ to your advantage. Join us this week as we discover what AI design really means for SEO moving forward here on the EDGE of the Web! Key Segments [00:04:28 ] Reintroducing Simon Cox  [00:05:25] What Kind of Art Did Simon Work With Early on in His Career?  [00:08:58] Can Artistic Principles be Applied to SEO?  [00:12:22] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:13:09] Building a Visual Design That Compliments User Expectations [00:16:41] How is AI Imagery Perceived Differently Than Authentic Imagery?  [00:21:27] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Riverside [00:23:45] Does AI Hurt The Integrity of SEO?  [00:31:06] What Can We Do to Grow The Reputation of SEOs?  [00:33:07] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix [00:34:21] Simon Cox SEO Pro Tip Thanks to Our Sponsors! Site Strategics: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site Wix: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix Riverside: https://edgeofthewebradio.com/riverside  Follow Our Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/simoncox  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmcox/?originalSubdomain=uk Mastodon: @[email protected] Resources https://www.simoncox.com/  https://www.wix.com/seo/learn/experts/simon-cox  https://www.coxand.co.uk/

Erin Sparks is back behind the Digital News Desk this week to deliver a groundbreaking news flash - Google greenlights Microsoft's 53% acquisition, handing over a majority stake to Bill and the crew. Did we get ya? Happy April Fools from all of us at EDGE of the Web! This week we investigate a new lawsuit against Facebook and Instagram as allegations pile up claiming the social platforms are allegedly delivering ads to bot accounts and inflating ad viewership metrics to their advertisers. Google STILL has not announced a launch date for SGE; here’s the scoop. Plus, OpenAI released a new feature opening a whole new spectrum of possibilities. Kick-off this April right and tune in for what is and isn't happening in SEO right here on the EDGE! News from the EDGE: [00:07:16] Facebook and Instagram Accused of Bilking Advertisers in $7 Billion Lawsuit [00:09:24] YouTube Asks Creators: Hold Onto Your Videos! [00:15:40] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:18:23] Small Website Tweaks Might Not Move the Google Search Needle AI Blitz: [00:20:29] Google still has not announced a launch date for SGE [00:26:21] Google starts testing AI overviews from SGE in main Google search interface [00:26:40] OpenAI just unveiled Voice Engine AI Tools: [00:29:28] Delfiny AI - Talk to AI Marketing Assistant for Your Digital Ads [00:30:47] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:32:08] SEOs, Please Don't Remove Contact Us & About Us Pages [00:35:43] Google: Fixing A Helpful Content Site Isn't About Where Measuring Against The Previous Version Of That Site Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site     Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @MordyOberstein Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio Resources  Facebook and Instagram Accused of Bilking Advertisers in $7 Billion Lawsuit YouTube Asks Creators: Hold Onto Your Videos! Small Website Tweaks Might Not Move the Google Search Needle Google still has not announced a launch date for SGE Google starts testing AI overviews from SGE in main Google search interface OpenAI just unveiled Voice Engine Adobe GenStudio: 3 key questions answered Talk to AI Marketing Assistant for Your Digital Ads New Google Shopping & Maps Search Features SEOs, Please Don't Remove Contact Us & About Us Pages Google: Fixing A Helpful Content Site Isn't About Where Measuring Against The Previous Version Of That Site #StandwithUkraine edgeofthewebradio.com/ukraine

Joining the EDGE this week is web development Swiss Army Knife: Simon Cox. Simon is a pioneer in website development with almost 30 years of full-scale web construction, management, consulting, and optimization under his belt. Learn how to acclimate to industry advancements as Simon shares his experience adapting to rapid technology expansion. Listen to the wonderful insights and get to know one of the founding fathers of web design and technical SEO. We travel back in time to reminisce over what has shaped the industry and how it became what it is today here on the EDGE of the Web!  Key Segments: [00:02:43] Introducing Simon Cox [00:04:08] Simon’s Career Story [00:09:54] Changes in SEO Since The ‘Early Days’ [00:13:09] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:13:58] Keeping an Eye on Accessibility [00:15:17] How Did Simon Stay up to Date With Evolving  Technology During the Rapid Expansion Era of the Internet?  [00:23:08] Considerations Before Offering SEO Services to an Agency [00:28:41] Lessons Learned From Consulting For Agencies [00:31:33] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix [00:32:45] Staying Ethical in SEO  Thanks to Our Sponsors! Site Strategics: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site   Wix: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix Mastodon: https://mastodon.social/@simoncox Follow Our Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/simoncox LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simonmcox/?originalSubdomain=uk Resources https://www.simoncox.com/ https://www.wix.com/seo/learn/experts/simon-cox https://www.coxand.co.uk/

Erin was off fighting crime this week, but you need not worry because the great Mordy Oberstein and Jacob Mann took the stage for this segment. Plenty of Google this week. Study shows Google AI summaries do, in fact hurt search traffic. Google finds a new ally in Disney to expand real-time ad exchange, meaning that marketers will have broader access to ad inventory across Disney Plus and Hulu. Recent news shows that the U.S. is further behind China in AI research & development than you would have imagined. Plus, Google has an all-new filter tab. Don’t miss out on what’s happening in the SEO world this week, as always, right here on the EDGE of the Web! We’re bringing back the EDGE Newsletter!  Join us to catch these headlines and many of the others that didn’t make it to the show but were really interesting!  Your News(letter) from the EDGE awaits here! News from the EDGE: [00:08:13] A new study finds that Google’s AI summaries may hurt searches for brands and products [00:13:03] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:15:10] Disney teams with Google to boost ad reach [00:19:53] Google Update Unleashes Ranking Rollercoaster: Prepare for Volatility AI Blitz: [00:25:51] Study finds that China produced almost 50% of the world's top AI researchers, compared to ~18% from the US, thanks to China's heavy investment in AI education [00:28:27] Justice Department Risks Picking the Wrong Fight With Apple AI Tools: [00:31:02] AI-powered History Teacher [00:32:49] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:34:10] Report: No Site Hit By The September Helpful Content Update Recovered Yet [00:37:46] Microsoft Buying Ads On Google Search To Drive More Searches On Bing [00:41:15] Google Tests Products & Product Sites Search Bar Filter Tabs Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site     Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @MordyOberstein Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio Resources:  Google SGE a top threat to brand and product terms Disney announces Google partnership as it expands ad platform Turbulence ahead: The wrath of the March 2024 core update is not linear  Study finds that China produced almost 50% of the world's top AI researchers, compared to ~18% from the US, thanks to China's heavy investment in AI education Justice Department Risks Picking the Wrong Fight With Apple AI-powered History Teacher ZeroTrusted AI Report: No Site Hit By The September Helpful Content Update Recovered Yet Microsoft Buying Ads On Google Search To Drive More Searches On Bing Google Tests Products & Product Sites Search Bar Filter Tabs #StandwithUkraine edgeofthewebradio.com/ukraine

Welcome back to seasoned marketing analyst, strategist, educator, and owner of BEAST Analytics, Brie Anderson, for her second interview segment. The last episode was all about setting the stage. This week, Erin and Brie will take you through the rehearsal process necessary to rock out a live GA4 performance! Learn to develop a rehearsal plan of analyzation tactics so that you can steer your content in the right direction come showtime. Now you’ve taken the stage! Get ready to execute an analytical symphony that springs the audience to their feet this week on the EDGE of the Web! [00:03:21] Introducing Brie Anderson [00:04:06] Brie’s GA4 Session at Brighton SEO  [00:06:05] Testing GA4 Before the ‘Show’  [00:11:22] Can You Set Up GA4 Tracking to Expand Behavioral Analysis? [00:16:12] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:17:14] What to Actually Do With All This Data [00:19:58] Is Multi-Touch Reporting in GA4? What About Assisted Conversion Reporting?  [00:23:18] Benchmarks of User Experience  [00:29:00] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix  [00:30:11] Mapping Out The User Journey [00:38:40] Brie’s Experience From Developing Educational Courses [00:41:11] Final Pro Tip From Brie Anderson Thanks to Our Sponsors! Site Strategics: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site   Wix: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix Follow Our Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/brie_e_anderson?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brieeanderson/ Resources:  BEAST Analytics GA4SEO - BEAST Analytics  UTM Generator Google Sheet

TikTok is potentially looking at a ban in the U.S if they don’t adhere to federal guidelines within 6 months… What drawbacks could this have for marketers? Interested in targeting the whole world on Google Ads? Not so fast! Aaaaaaaaand, it’s core update time! That’s right, the first 2024 core update is upon us with Google releasing major enhancements in search quality. Early reports saying the update targets manipulation at scale to reduce unhelpful content by a whopping 40%. We’ll keep you updated in the coming weeks but here’s everything we know now.  We’re bringing back the EDGE Newsletter!  Join us to catch these headlines and many of the others that didn’t make it to the show but were really interesting!  Your News(letter) from the EDGE awaits here! News from the EDGE: [00:04:50] Here we go again…Is TikTok about to get BANNED in the US? [00:09:26] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Site Strategics  [00:10:02] Are Google Ads about to screw up your targeting at the country level? [00:13:06] You know what we’ve been needing around here… A COOOOOOORE UPDATE AI Blitz: [00:27:03] Google engineer stole AI tech for Chinese firms [00:28:26] Researchers create self-spreading AI malware AI Tools: [00:29:54] Suno - Make a song with a prompt [00:32:33] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:33:09] Google: We Still Try To Avoid Overlapping Algorithmic Updates [00:35:18] Google Maps Hides Views Counts On New Reviews [00:36:25] Does Google Search Know What Is Reliable Information Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site     Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Resources:  Here we go again…Is TikTok about to get BANNED in the US?  Are Google Ads about to screw up your targeting at the country level? Core Update Core Update Core Update Google engineer stole AI tech for Chinese firms Make a song with a prompt Content & SEO GPT Researchers create self-spreading AI malware Google: We Still Try To Avoid Overlapping Algorithmic Updates Google Maps Hides Views Counts On New Reviews Does Google Search Know What Is Reliable Information Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @MordyOberstein Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio #StandwithUkraine edgeofthewebradio.com/ukraine

This week's featured guest is the owner of BEAST Analytics, Brie Anderson. Brie began her career at the age of 16, evolving into the analytic solutions expert, educator, and entrepreneur she is today.  Join us on this full-blown rock concert of an episode as Erin and Brie are roadies rockin’ and rollin’ GA4 into the metaphor of a live concert! Discover how to execute the capabilities of GA4 that are worthy of a standing ovation from your clients. We walk you through the steps of the migration process while highlighting key features to help you find your melody. We’ve been rehearsing for years, folks, and it’s finally time to get GA4 up and running. Down goes UA! As we help you find your Google Analytics 4 rhythm this week on the EDGE! Key Segments: [00:03:28] Introducing Brie Anderson [00:05:19] How Brie Navigated Her Career [00:12:22] Transitioning Into GA4 [00:17:01] Setting Up GA4 [00:20:42] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:32:10] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix  [00:33:34] How to Collect Search Traffic Analytics? [00:35:26] Final Tips For Setting Up GA4 Thanks to Our Sponsors! Site Strategics: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site   Wix: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix Follow Our Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/brie_e_anderson?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brieeanderson/ Resources:  BEAST Analytics GA4SEO - BEAST Analytics

There’s a lot of movement to cover in the Google realm this week. The carnage continues as a U.S judge grants more class action antitrust lawsuits against Google. Despite the trial, Google continues to make improvements of its own - updating their Local Service Ads with a new verification process to reduce spam. Google is also testing a new feature called Popular Opinions Search Carousel intended to allow users to view opinions and reviews of various products right on the SERP. Finishing up on Google, the crew looks at a new survey that says SEO’s distaste in Google is at an all time high. Tensions have risen, where will Google turn next? Tune in this week to find out, here on the EDGE of the Web! We’re bringing back the EDGE Newsletter! Join us to catch these headlines and many of the others that didn’t make it to the show but were really interesting! Your News(letter) from the EDGE awaits here! News from the EDGE: [00:04:34] LinkedIn Boosts Quality Posts: Your Best Content Could Shine for Months [00:09:28] Google Tests Tool that Refines Existing Quality Content [00:14:41] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Site Strategics  [00:15:37] A Judge Rules: Google Must Address Some Antitrust Concerns from Advertisers AI News: [00:19:17] Elon Musk sues OpenAI over alleged breach of nonprofit agreement [00:20:51] Some users turn to AI chatbot therapists … but experts warn about the lack of a human connection  [00:26:33] Elon Musk: AI will run out of electricity and transformers in 2025 AI Tools: [00:28:29] Transform any picture into a sticker [00:29:55] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:31:07 ] Report: Google Local Service Ads To Gain New Verification Process [00:32:46] Google Popular Opinions Search Carousel [00:35:14] Survey Says Most SEOs Dislike Google Now More Than Before   Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Resources:  LinkedIn Algorithm Change Could Promote Your Best Posts For Months Google Testing AI Tool That Finds & Rewrites Quality Content Google must face some advertisers’ antitrust claims, says U.S. judge Elon Musk sues OpenAI over alleged breach of nonprofit agreement Some users turn to AI chatbot therapists … but experts warn about the lack of a human connection  Elon Musk: AI will run out of electricity and transformers in 2025 Brody Clark: Popular Opinions Search Carousel Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @MordyOberstein Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio

Ola King is back for his second segment this week to unpack the role of a Search Experience Designer, and how user experience design optimization plays as a lead factor in SEO. Learn tactics for incorporating UX designs into your strategy to bolster overall SEO and digital marketing strength. Finally, understand why empathizing with the user needs to be a prioritized step in your strategy. It’s time to step up your SEO and digital marketing with a holistic approach to optimized user experience this week on the EDGE of the Web!  [00:03:29] Introducing Ola King [00:05:23] What Does it Mean to be a Search Experience Designer [00:10:06] Taking a Holistic Approach to Your Strategy [00:14:17] Design and Storytelling Techniques  [00:15:41] Five Elements of User Experience Design [00:21:22] Embracing New Disciplines to Stay Competitive [00:23:27] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:24:13] Collecting Data to Drive User Journey [00:27:17] Learning to Empathize with the User [00:32:11] Building a UX Strategy From the Ground Up [00:34:10] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix  [00:35:40] Resources for Learning UX Design Optimization [00:37:49] Closing Thoughts From Ola Thanks to Our Sponsors! Site Strategics: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site   Wix: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix Follow Our Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/justolaking LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olaking

Google Local Services Ads in the Hot Seat Welcome back to the EDGE! No Mordy this week, but no need to worry because the great Cindy Krum of MobileMoxie steps in. A glitch has infiltrated Google’s Local Services Ads and small business owners are NOT happy. Google feels that the U.S government ‘hate us cause they ain't us’, as penalties pile up in post-trial brief. In AI news, Google strikes an AI content licensing deal with Reddit - who’s rankings have been off the charts… coincidence? Don’t miss the action this week, catch up on all the latest SEO news to help you excel each and every week right here on the EDGE! We’re bringing back the EDGE Newsletter!  Join us to catch these headlines and many of the others that didn’t make it to the show but were really interesting!  Your News(letter) from the EDGE awaits here! News from the EDGE: [00:04:36] Google's latest quest: Investigating a glitch in Local Services Ads [00:09:08] Google also unveils its new AI Assistant called ‘Help Me Write’ for the Chrome Browser [00:17:07] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Site Strategics  [00:17:50] And here’s a hot take, “DON’T BLAME US IF WE HAVE SUCCESSFUL SEARCH RESULTS!” AI Blitz: [00:22:04] Google explains Gemini’s ‘embarrassing’ AI pictures of diverse Nazis [00:28:02] Tyler Perry halts studio expansion over AI fears [00:32:20] Reddit signs AI content licensing deal with Google [00:40:07] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:41:11] Google Most-Read Articles Search Carousel AI Tools: [00:43:22] Alpaca: A Photoshop Plugin Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site     Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Resources:  Google investigating Local Services Ads bug Google Launches “Help Me Write” AI Assistant For Chrome Browser Google: Don’t punish us for our success in Search Google explains Gemini’s ‘embarrassing’ AI pictures of diverse Nazis Massive Volatility Reported - Google Search Ranking Algorithm Update? Google Most-Read Articles Search Carousel Greeting Cards GPT Talently Mock Interview Alpaca: A Photoshop Plugin Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @CindyKrum Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio #StandwithUkraine edgeofthewebradio.com/ukraine

Ola King started his career as a music producer, learning SEO along the way to help promote his songs and score millions of views. In addition to hosting several MozCon events, Ola practiced as a UX Researcher at Moz before transitioning into independent consulting. Search experience optimization is more valuable than ever before. Discover what metrics to be most attentive to when prioritizing UX, and learn why user experience is key to achieving sustainable SEO this week on the EDGE!    Key Segments: [00:03:45] Introducing Ola King [00:05:27] Ola’s Rise into the Industry [00:17:34] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:18:20] AI’s Role in Search [00:21:38] Is SEO Dead?  [00:26:03] Prioritizing User Experience [00:32:345] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix  [00:33:46] What Role Does User Experience Play in Determining Content’s Helpfulness?  [00:34:46] What Metrics Should you Focus on to Grow Search Experience? Thanks to Our Sponsors! Site Strategics: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site   Hostinger: https://edgeofthewebradio.com/hostinger Wix: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix Follow Our Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/justolaking LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olaking

The EDGE team covered a slew of news this week. Articles from Search Engine Land, Search Engine Round Table, and Search Engine Journal covered the landscape of digital marketing news, but we were able to get a couple of nice AI pieces in there. Watch Reddit folks, they just doubled down on their value by inking a $60m deal with an “unknown” AI company. Any guesses? You also want to check out Sora, the text-to-video feature from OpenAI (we will soon be in a world of video inception). Lastly, check your Meta Ads expenses this weekend. They spent your money like a teenager at the mall, and now they are sorry. We’re bringing back the EDGE Newsletter! Join us to catch these headlines and many of the others that didn’t make it to the show, but were really interesting! Your News(letter) from the EDGE awaits here! News from the EDGE: [00:03:33] Google Launches "How Search Works" Series To Demystify SEO [00:07:35] Meta Apologizes After Ad Error Causes Campaigns to Overspend by 'Thousands' [00:10:35] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Site Strategics  [00:11:31] Reddit Dominates Google Search Discussions/Forums AI News: [00:17:57] Reddit Signs Content Licensing Deal with AI Company Ahead of IPO, Bloomberg Reports [00:21:14] OpenAI Introduces Sora [00:22:58] OpenAI's ChatGPT Is Testing a Memory Feature AI Tools: [00:24:20] FirstPic.ai Unveils New Image Recognition Technology [00:26:47] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:27:52] Google Introduces New Stories in Top Stories Section [00:28:42] Google Emphasizes the Importance of Recovery Timing and Helpful Content Update [00:30:21] Google Refines Search DMA Rich Results Aggregator Units and Refinement Chips Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @MordyOberstein Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio

Gearing Up for SGE  Welcome back local SEO specialist and COO at Search Lab Greg Gifford. This week Greg joins host Erin Sparks to uncover the myths about local SEO and frequent challenges haunting business owners. Learn the common mistakes small business owners need to keep an eye on while setting up their Google Business Profile, and to wrap it all up Greg & Erin close with some highly necessary SGE talk. It’s time to master your SEO at a local level this week on the EDGE of the Web!     Key Segments: [00:03:13] Introducing Greg Gifford [00:06:08] Challenges and Myths of Local SEO  [00:14:25] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:14:59] Issues with the Google Appeal Process  [00:19:04] Flaws in Google Business Profile  [00:33:17] When are we going to see Google SGE?  [00:45:37] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix [00:46:47] What Does the Spike in Organic Traffic Loss Tell Us?  Thanks to Our Sponsors! Site Strategics: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site   Wix: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix Follow Our Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregGifford LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greggifford/

Google has taken a stand on fake reviews with a new reviews spam algorithm, claiming to have removed over 170 million policy-violating reviews in 2023 - a 45% spike from years past. But numbers are hard, right? How much did they actually increase?  AI is jumping the gun! As silly as it may sound, you might want to check the web for a premature AI-generated obituary of yours because if you find one… you’re not the first! Please, it’s time to let go of the disavow tool finally.  Catch up on all the greatest SEO news happening this week, as always, here on the EDGE of the Web! News from the EDGE: [00:03:52] New AI Algorithm Takes Down 45% More Fake Reviews In 2023! [00:09:18] Tracking Paid And Organic Traffic In GA 4 Just Got A Little Easier  [00:10:06] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Site Strategics  [00:11:50] New Bulk Email Regulations from Google and Yahoo AI Blitz: [00:16:43] The UK is Outpacing the US for AI Hiring [00:18:01]  AI-generated Obituaries Litter Google Search [00:21:09] "AI native" Gen Zers are Comfortable with AI AI Tools: [00:24:28] Diet Helper: ChatGPT Prompt for Healthier Living [00:26:26] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:29:08] Google: You Won't Get Your Rankings Back By Disavowing Toxic Links [00:31:48] Google: EEAT Isn't A Ranking Factor Nor A Thing That Factors Into Other Factors Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site     Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @MordyOberstein Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio Resources:  Google says it took down 45% more fake reviews in 2023 thanks to new algorithm Google Analytics 4 adds new dimensions for measuring paid and organic traffic New rules for bulk email senders from Google, Yahoo: What you need to know The UK is outpacing the US for AI hiring Websites with seemingly AI-generated obituaries litter Google search, sometimes listing living people as deceased and turning private individuals into clickbait  "AI native" Gen Zers are comfortable on the cutting edge Diet Helper: Your smart, personalized path to healthier eating. Google: You Won't Get Your Rankings Back By Disavowing Toxic Links Google: EEAT Isn't A Ranking Factor Nor A Thing That Factors Into Other Factors #StandwithUkraine edgeofthewebradio.com/ukraine

Greg Gifford travels the globe speaking to SEO audiences throughout the year, thankfully we were able to rein him in for this week's interview series. If you want to learn the ins and outs of local SEO, Greg Gifford is your guy. With over 20 years of experience in online marketing and web design, the COO at Search Lab joins Erin to discuss fundamental strategies in achieving premium local SEO. Understand the keys to cracking Google’s Ranking Factors at a local level, and take the next step in your local SEO strategy this week on the EDGE!  Key Segments: [00:03:27] Introducing Greg Gifford [00:06:04] Greg’s SEO Journey [00:13:06] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:15:31] Greg’s BrightonSEO Presentation [00:24:04] Google Business Profile Optimization Factors [00:26:11] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Hostinger [00:27:33] Varying Verticals to Industries in the Google Algorithm  [00:33:49] Aligning Business Photos to Google’s Standards [00:39:12] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix [00:40:23] Are Certain Ranking Factors More Dynamic Than Others?  [00:45:25] Biggest Takeaways from Greg’s Study Thanks to Our Sponsors! Site Strategics: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site   Wix: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix Hostinger: https://edgeofthewebradio.com/hostinger Follow Our Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/GregGifford LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greggifford/

Hot off the dumping of Bard, Erin, Mordy, and Jacob jump into all the changes happening within Google this week. That’s right… Bard is no more, as Google announces relaunch of chat based AI tool adopting the moniker Gemeni.  The UK is increasing criticism of third party cookies, putting Google on the spot. Plus, Google is testing out a new form of Generative AI, developed to answer local questions on Maps.  Come join us on the EDGE for this week’s latest SEO news, and please remember to keep Bard in your thoughts as we honor the Chat bot’s mediocre legacy.  News from the EDGE: [00:04:36 ] Bard Out, Gemini In: Changelog Confirms the Upcoming Rebrand Effort from Google [00:10:14] Do You Have Some Invisible Pages? Google Addresses Indexing Glitch from Last Week [00:12:03] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Site Strategics  [00:12:58 ] Tracking Trouble: Can Google Fix its Cookie Alternative in Time? AI Blitz: [00:17:58] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Hostinger  [00:19:21] Experts from 30 nations will contribute to global AI safety report AI Tools: [00:20:28] Books GPT- Your personal AI guide for discovering and recommending books [00:21:22] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:23:34] Google Search officially retires cache link [00:24:52] Google Maps Tests AI Generated Answers For Local Questions With Local Guides [00:29:32] Google Local Service Ads "Highly Rated" Label Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site Hostinger: https://edgeofthewebradio.com/hostinger Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @MordyOberstein Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio

Welcome founder of Content Hacker and president of Content at Scale, AI specialist Julia McCoy, who is back for her second segment this week to understand the evolving landscape of AI content. Julia explains the new roles and opportunities driven by AI optimization that are emerging for SEOs and content writers.  Discover how to set parameters for AI and train these learning models to follow brand guidelines for revolutionized content at scale. Understand how to Incorporate AI into your content while avoiding all of the negative stereotypes out there.  The future of AI is set to expedite the entirety of the content process as we know it. Join us as we dissect AI-assisted content at scale this week on the EDGE of the Web!  [00:03:28] Introducing Julia McCoy [00:04:54] Where Does the Role of SEOs and Content Writers Lay Within AI Optimization?  [00:08:43] How do you Maintain Brand Specifications When Using AI to Develop Content at Scale? [00:13:29] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:15:02] How do you Measure the Success of AI Driven Campaigns?  [00:22:34] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Hostinger [00:23:56] Are There Any Studies Out There That Investigate The Effectiveness of AI Content?  [00:30:09] How to Ensure AI Content Avoids Negative Stereotypes [00:33:58] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix  [00:35:37] Guiding AI With Structured Parameters [00:41:39] Julia McCoy Pro Tip Thanks to Our Sponsors! Site Strategics: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site   Wix: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix Hostinger: https://edgeofthewebradio.com/hostinger Follow Our Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuliaEMcCoy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaemccoy Resources: Content Hacker Julia McCoy Books Content at Scale Content Transformation Podcast

SGE in Timeout When will SGE actually come to life on the SERP? It seems the answer is not any time soon, as Google is letting Microsoft and others take the lead in creating a generative experience while SGE remains in the workshop. Keep your eyes peeled; Google announces a plan to restart the official SEO starter guide in the near future. Meta continues its AI push. What’s next? Plus, the great Barry Schwartz hints at the next confirmed Google search ranking algorithm coming soon. Stay fresh with all the latest SEO awesomeness every week. Join us on this episode of News from the EDGE! News from the EDGE: [00:01:04] Free Ticket to BrightonSEO: us.brightonseo.com/freetickets [00:06:15] SGE is still stuck in Google Labs - will it escape? [00:12:37] WordPress security issue affecting over 1 million sites [00:16:26] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Site Strategics  [00:18:04] A big update is coming for Google’s SEO Starter Guide AI Blitz: [00:23:46] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Hostinger [00:25:07] Meta expands automated audience targeting options in latest AI push [00:26:58] ChatGPT vs. Google Bard vs. Bing Chat vs. Claude: Which generative AI solution is best? AI Tools: [00:28:45] Jellypod - Transform your inbox into a personalized daily podcast. [00:33:56] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:37:04] Some advertisers are unable to access Google Ads [00:36:12] Report: Custom Google Business Profile Services Impact Rankings Too [00:37:51] Storm Coming: Next Confirmed Google Search Ranking Algorithm Coming Soon? Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site     Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @MordyOberstein Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio #StandwithUkraine edgeofthewebradio.com/ukraine

Joining the EDGE this week is the founder of Content Hacker and president of Content at Scale, AI specialist Julia McCoy. Julia has been building her $5 million brand since the age of 19 while being named best-selling author eight times. Recently recognized as one of the top 30 content marketers worldwide, Julia shows no signs of slowing down! In this episode, discover how AI continues to reshape the way content is made and learn how writers can leverage artificial intelligence for rapid efficiency and growth. Understand how to expedite your content curation process while still maintaining a ‘human’ element in the eyes of Google. It’s time to turn this AI uprising into an opportunity for rapid optimization this week on the EDGE of the Web! Key Segments: [00:03:10] Introducing Julia McCoy [00:04:49] Julia’s Career Journey [00:07:43] What Role Does AI Have in the Industry?  [00:11:37] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:13:14] How is AI Changing the Way Brands Interact with Their Audience?  [00:17:32] When will AI Reach its ‘Breakthrough’ Moment?  [00:22:35] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Hostinger [00:23:39] What is AIO?  [00:28:10] Prioritizing Expertise in Content [00:30:53] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix  [00:32:15] Utilizing AI as a Content Writer [00:36:30] Could Human Error be Rewarded in the Future?  Thanks to Our Sponsors! Site Strategics: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site   Wix: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix Hostinger: https://edgeofthewebradio.com/hostinger Follow Our Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/JuliaEMcCoy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaemccoy

Welcome back to News from the EDGE!  Study shows that many top SEOs are concerned about the current state of Google in response to the poor quality, spam-dense SERP as of late. In no effort to solve the situation, Google announces huge Search Quality Rater job cuts moving forward.     In AI news, Zuckerberg sets new goal to create artificial general intelligence (AGI) capable of general cognitive reasoning and independent innovation upon itself… in other words - Skynet. Is AI getting out of control?  Don’t navigate this SERP-ocalypse alone. Join us as we take a look into the past week's SEO action right here on the EDGE of the Web!   News from the EDGE: [00:04:58] If you’re part of the mass eXodus, you can now sponsor an article on LinkedIn! [00:09:41] What’s going to happen to the Quality Raters program if no one is there?  Huge job cuts announced! [00:17:05] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Site Strategics  [00:18:15] New research study asks if Google Search is getting worse…we all know the answer… AI Blitz: [00:26:58] Mark Zuckerberg’s new goal is creating artificial general intelligence [00:31:33] FDA Clearance Granted for First AI-Powered Medical Device to Detect All Three Common Skin Cancers [00:32:49] OpenAI suspends Dean.Bot AI taking on Biden AI Tools: [00:34:15] Reading Coach [00:38:03] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:39:02] Google Responds To Claims Of Google News Boosting Garbage AI Content Resources: LinkedIn Sponsored Articles Google Job Cuts Google Research Study Mark Zuckerberg AGI Google Boosting AI Garbage Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site     Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @MordyOberstein Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio #StandwithUkraine edgeofthewebradio.com/ukraine

Overcoming the SGE Title Wave Welcome back, Former Director of SEO and Digital Strategy at Salesforce and Head of Digital Experience and SEO at Vimeo, Todd Friesen, for his second segment of this interview series.  Todd shares his experience in building a successful SEO crew, explaining why you need more assets than just SEOs to form a well-structured team.  Discover strategies for navigating future obstacles that may arise during the rollout of Google Analytics 4 and Search Generative Experience. It is more important than ever to take proactive measures and debrief your clients on the anticipated traffic loss on the horizon. Brace yourselves for a new wave of SEO surging this week on the EDGE of the Web!  [00:03:26] Introducing Todd Friesen [00:05:03] Challenges Within SEO  [00:12:25] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:13:09] Has Leadership Development not ‘Caught Up’ to SEO Advancements?  [00:21:24] Reporting in Google Analytics 4 [00:25:24] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Hostinger [00:26:30] How to be the Bearer of Bad News  [00:35:44] Being Proactive in Light of Potential Traffic Loss Caused by SGE?   [00:41:20] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix  [00:42:32] How Can AI Be an Opportunity for Content Writers?  [00:48:23] Final Thoughts From Todd Friesen Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site   Wix: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix Hostinger: https://edgeofthewebradio.com/hostinger Follow Our Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/oilman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddrfriesen/

A new transition king has been crowned this week as Erin takes the throne. Shh… don’t tell Mordy! After a quick week off the team is back in action with some compelling news this week.  Don’t be fooled, Google author bylines in fact DO NOT influence search rankings despite opposing claims. If you’re still confused, good luck reaching Google ad support as reports show they are at an all time low in efficiency.  Plus, Microsoft and Google are battling as they each make big moves in the Artificial Intelligence space.  We’ve got plenty of courses on the menu this week so grab your bib and get ready for another episode of news from the EDGE of the Web! News from the EDGE: [00:06:04] Is it rock-bottom for Google Ad support? [00:10:19] Breaking news: Author bylines are NOT a ranking factor [00:18:17] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:19:35] TikTok is worried that non-skippable videos might hurt their engagement AI Blitz: [00:22:23] Microsoft’s New AI Tools Let Anyone Create Retail Media Content [00:24:55] OpenAI Announces ChatGPT Team For The Workplace [00:25:46] Google unveils new set of AI-powered tools for retailers AI Tools: [00:27:50] Leak: Google launching premium Bard Advanced [00:28:48] Anthropic researchers find AI can learn to deceive [00:29:42] Monetize your audience with your AI companion [00:31:19] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:32:53] Mid-Week Google Search Algorithm Ranking Volatility January 9th & 10th [00:35:11] Large SEO Reddit Community Taken Over By New Moderators [00:36:31] Google Says Ignore Spammy Links From AI-Generated Blogs Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site     Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Resources: Anthropic Personage Microsoft AI Tools Google: New AI Tools Search Engine Journal Search Engine Roundtable Search Engine Land Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @MordyOberstein Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio #StandwithUkraine edgeofthewebradio.com/ukraine

Former Director of SEO and Digital Strategy at Salesforce and Head of Digital Experience and SEO at Vimeo, Todd Friesen joins the EDGE this week to discuss his approach to building an SEO foundation. With over a decade of industry experience, Todd has become an accomplished SEO strategist and team management guru.  Take a look into typical setbacks that constrain an SEO team from curating long term success. Learn how to unite a marketing and SEO team to create a synergistic system of extended growth.  Todd shares actional practices for developing essential communication skills to propel your career further.  Journey the secrets to a thriving SEO foundation and career growth this week on the EDGE of the Web! Key Segments: [00:03:14] Introducing Todd Friesen [00:09:02] The Rift Between SEO and Marketing [00:13:39] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:14:23] What Role Does SEO Really Have in the Marketplace?  [00:17:20] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Hostinger  [00:20:29] Where Should SEOs Be Focusing Their Career? [00:24:48] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix   [00:25:50] Building Fundamental Communication Skills Thanks to Our Sponsors! Site Strategics: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site   Wix: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix Hostinger: https://edgeofthewebradio.com/hostinger Follow Our Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/oilman LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toddrfriesen/

Cookie Monster Sorrows Happy New Year, folks! Kick-off 2024 the right way, and get up to date on all the latest SEO and marketing news you missed during the time off.  Kicking things off, Facebook is moving to a cookieless environment as they transition to an internal behavioral tracking system. The company recently announced the rollout of ‘link history’ for all accounts to promote specialized ad targeting of users - but there’s a catch…    Google says cookies are coming to an end. Access to third-party data will soon be unavailable to advertisers, leaving them no choice but to seek behavior-tracking alternatives for the future.  Be ready for a year of extreme volatility! Gear up for a thriving 2024 and stay ahead of the pack as always. Check out all the other early-bird news of the year right here on the EDGE of the Web! News from the EDGE: [00:04:26] Do you prefer opt-in or opt-out for new features? Facebook assumes you want opt out! [00:07:05] Google Ads assures users that support remains steadfast while 'big' AI improvements are on the horizon. [00:11:44] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:14:10] 90% of small and medium-sized businesses are concerned about losing the same thing… find out what it is! AI Blitz: [00:18:01] Google is bringing AI to Android Auto for some reason [00:20:27] Beyond SEO: John Mueller On AI-Generated Images & Stock Photography [00:21:57] Over 2 months, by feeding every word Seligman had ever written into cutting-edge AI software AI Tools: [00:25:48] PatternedAI - Generate unique patterns for your product using AI! [00:27:44] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:30:21] Google New Years Eve Search Algorithm Update [00:31:30] Bing Tests Copying Google's Knowledge Panel Design [00:33:10] Wharton Professor, Ethan Mollick, On The Decay Of Internet Search  Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site     Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks

Buckle up, EDGE fans! Erin, Jacob, and Mordy crash onto the scene with the last EDGE of the Web episode of 2024, Episode 650. Mordy, please….can we keep Erin’s mother-in-law out of this already? On the docket: 2024 listicle apocalypse, AI drama with Chat GPT and The New York Times, Burger King's hangover-detecting robots, and SEO's 2024 crystal ball (think personalization and AI whispers). Plus, Google's ad experiments and WordPress' competitive platform exodus guides. Grab your existential dread and hit play. It's EDGE OF THE WEB time! Let's get weirder than a family reunion after too much eggnog. News from the EDGE: [00:04:21] Google Acknowledges Live Testing of Ad Copy Variations in Advertisements [00:09:15] Fresh Insights from Google SGE: Exploring Content Formats, YMYL, and Product Views [00:16:13] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:16:51] Keep an Eye on These Crucial Search Trends in 2024 AI Blitz: [00:22:51] Study: Most visited AI Tools in 2023 [00:24:40] New York Times sues Microsoft and OpenAI in copyright case [00:26:36] Burger King turns hangovers into discounts with facial recognition AI Tools: [00:29:11] RambleFix [00:30:37] Meet your AI nutrition and fitness coach [00:33:09] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:34:47] Barry Blast 1: Google Search Generative Experience December End Date Removed [00:35:53] Barry Blast 2: Pre-Christmas Intense Google Algorithm Ranking Volatility [00:37:12] Barry Blast 3: Google Checks 4 Billion Host Names Each Day For Robots.txt   Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @MordyOberstein Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio #StandwithUkraine edgeofthewebradio.com/ukraine

Welcome back to the EDGE! Retail Media expert, Elizabeth Marsten, is back for her second segment this time to talk about the impact data has on the retail marketing and e-commerce industry.  Elizabeth helps you navigate the high intent consumer funnel, explaining how retail media is leveraging data to form predictive purchasing models. We evaluate ways in which corporations are addressing significant privacy concerns surrounding big data, and third-party cookies to predict consumer behavior.  The third wave of marketing is imminent! Join us this week as Elizabeth Marsten showcases the strength of user data in a retail media network and e-commerce setting right here on The EDGE of The Web! [00:02:58] Introducing Elizabeth Marsten [00:04:12] Who are Key Influencers in Retail Media?  [00:06:38] Understanding the High Intent Consumer [00:11:22] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:13:19] How Can You Predict Consumer Purchasing?  [00:16:42] Demonstrating Products in Real Time With Livestream Shopping [00:21:10] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Hostinger [00:22:13] Data Privacy and Surveillance Moving Forward [00:25:40] Implications of Targeting Consumers Based on Highly Personal Data [00:29:37] Is There a Governing Body Ensuring Ethical Practices Throughout the Retail Media Industry?  [00:31:33] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix  [00:33:10] Are We Going To Lose Third-Party Cookie Access?  [00:34:14] Final Pro Tip From Elizabeth Marsten Thanks to Our Sponsors! Site Strategics: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site   Wix: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix Hostinger: https://edgeofthewebradio.com/hostinger Follow Our Guest Twitter: https://x.com/ebkendo?s=20 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmarsten/

A four-time guest of the EDGE and VP of commerce strategic services at Tinuiti, Elizabeth Marsten, joins the show this week to explore the profound landscape of retail media network marketing. Elizabeth stands out as a distinguished Digital Marketing expert with extensive experience in e-commerce and online marketplaces.  Discover the essence of Retail Media Networks and explore how the retail industry giants leverage strategies for optimized results. Elizabeth describes the extreme levels of personalization retail media generates, outlining how personalization is expected to skyrocket. Grasp the vast scale of Retail Media Networks, and learn how data-driven positioning has become a centerpiece of digital marketing this week on The EDGE of The Web! Key Segments: [00:03:34] Introducing Elizabeth Marsten [00:05:40 ] How Elizabeth Got Into Retail Marketing [00:08:16] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:09:03] How has the Digital Marketing Industry Evolved in Recent Years?  [00:11:29] What Are Retail Media Networks?  [00:17:20] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Hostinger [00:18:25] Digital Commerce Category Leading All Others [00:22:28] How Personalized is Retail Media?  [00:25:26] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix  [00:26:38] Fully Immersive Virtual Shopping  [00:34:46] Bringing the Real World Connection to Marketing [00:36:51] How Does a Small Business Leverage Retail Media?  Thanks to Our Sponsors! Site Strategics: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site   Wix: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix Hostinger: https://edgeofthewebradio.com/hostinger Follow Our Guest Twitter: https://x.com/ebkendo?s=20 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethmarsten/ Resources Tinuiti Retail Media: The 4 Pillars Amazon Advertising

Rock, Paper, Scissors - Shoot! Listen in as we're joined by Crystal Carter, head of communications at Wix, to discuss the world of SEO and digital marketing, focusing on Google's latest AI model, Gemini. We cover the model's various versions, its potential to impact search and creative industries, and how Google may have pushed the envelope of reality a little bit with the tool's debut video.  Covering other AI and marketing news, including X's chatbot, Grok, the AWS and NVIDIA partnership for advanced generative AI, and the discussion about the SEC's probe into investment advisors' use of AI and the potential risks involved. News from the EDGE: [00:03:09] Unveiling Gemini: Google's Latest Innovation and Bard's Gemini Pro Upgrade [00:13:16] Meet Grok: The New ChatGPT Competitor Launched by X [00:18:45] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:19:18] Landmark Decision: Jury Rules Google Guilty of Unlawful Monopoly in App Store Battle [00:23:06] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Hostinger AI Blitz: [00:24:19] AWS and NVIDIA expand partnership to advance generative AI [00:25:54] SEC Probes Investment Advisers’ Use of AI AI Tools: [00:28:17] Freeflo- Create better AI images with beautiful, free and endlessly reusable style prompts for Midjourney, Clipdrop, Firefly and DALL-E [00:30:45] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:31:42] Barry Blast 1: Report: Google Local Ranking Now Looks If A Business Is Open Or Closed (Business Hours) Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site  Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Hostinger https://edgeofthewebradio.com/hostinger   Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @CrystalontheWeb Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio   #StandwithUkraine edgeofthewebradio.com/ukraine

Are you struggling to fully grasp Google Analytics 4? This week we welcome back founding partner at Kick Point, Dana DiTomaso, for her second interview segment to reveal how you can best optimize GA4 in the workplace.  Listen in, as Dana unveils her insider scoop into variances within the dynamic landscape of Google Analytics. Plus, learn about Looker Studio’s blending functions which allows you to seamlessly combine Universal Analytics and GA4 into one unified report. If you’re still unsure about GA4, be sure to check out Dana’s incredible training package, which fosters a motivating approach to optimizing client analytics. Fully discover how you can maximize your SEO capabilities through utilization of GA4 and other tools on this episode of The EDGE of the Web!  Discount for EDGE of the Web Listeners: Analytics For Agencies: https://kpplaybook.com/analytics-for-agencies/  *Use Code EDGE for 20% Off!* Key Segments: [00:03:30] Introducing Dana DiTomaso  [00:05:38] Dana’s GA4 Audit Tool [00:11:07] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:12:42] When Can We Update UTM Tracking?  [00:19:54] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Hostinger [00:21:50] Will Looker Studio Be More Streamlined Than GA4?  [00:26:14] GA4 Training Package For Agencies [00:33:50] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix  [00:39:22] Industry Pet Peeves  [00:41:53] The Most Exciting Element Of The Industry Thanks to Our Sponsors! Site Strategics: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site Wix: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix Hostinger: https://edgeofthewebradio.com/hostinger  Follow Our Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/danaditomaso?lang=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dditomaso/ Resources: Auditing Your Google Analytics 4 Account Blending UTM Data with GA4 Data

Welcome back to News from the EDGE! Host Erin Sparks was out this week, so the pivot man Mordy Oberstein, and 3D-printer extraordinaire Jacob Mann took the reins. The northerners prevail as Google agrees to fork up a hefty sum to Canadian publishers in light of the Online News Act. Google complies to U.S antitrust lawsuit, revealing how many websites are actually indexed on the web. OpenAI is under notable changes, revealing an early 2024 release date of GPT Store shortly after the return of CEO Sam Altman. Plus, Google’s November core update is now complete, and the results may surprise you. Stay connected this week as we walk you through everything going on inside of SEO, right here on The EDGE!  News from the EDGE: [00:03:52] How Many Web Pages does Google Actually Index? [00:08:49] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Hostinger [00:10:13] Spotify Slashes 1,500 Jobs, CEO Cites Economic Challenges [00:17:05] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:18:13] Google will pay $73 Million in a Deal with Canadian Publishers AI Blitz: [00:19:33] OpenAI Welcomes Back Sam Altman As CEO With New Board [00:19:58] GPT Store Set To Launch In 2024 After ‘Unexpected’ Delays AI Tools: [00:21:39] Dubbing AI- Change your voice in real-time with AI [00:22:44] Rizzpad- The first build-in AI toolkit for flirting on any dating app [00:24:50] Plus AI Google Analytics Reports- AI-powered presentations with your Google Analytics data  [00:25:54] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:27:19] Google November 2023 core update rollout is now complete  [00:28:00] Google Search now supports discussion forum and profile page structured data [00:29:24] Google May Be Testing Removing Cache Link From Search Results [00:30:30] Google officially drops Mobile Usability report, Mobile-Friendly Test tool and Mobile-Friendly Test API Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site     Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Hostinger https://edgeofthewebradio.com/hostinger Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @MordyOberstein Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio #StandwithUkraine edgeofthewebradio.com/ukraine

This week, we welcome Dana DiTomaso to the show for her long-awaited return to the EDGE. Dana is a marketing partner at Kick Point, working to help clients grow businesses by making digital marketing and traditional marketing work well together. In this episode, Dana and Erin discuss the role of the agency and its responsibility to help shepherd the Google assets of its clients.  Pay attention to how Big Query is set up for your clients: they must own the connection - it cannot be moved from an agency account to the client after set up! This discussion also hones in on topics ranging from data-channeling, restrictions, and interpretation methods that help you optimize your utilization of Google Analytics. Grasp the power of Google’s advanced user-centric analytics in GA4, right here on The EDGE of The Web! Key Segments: [00:03:29] Introducing Dana DiTomaso [00:05:07] How Dana got into SEO [00:08:17] New Responsibilities For Digital Marketers with the Birth of GA4 [00:13:26] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics  [00:21:00] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Hostinger  [00:22:40] Differences Between UA and GA4  [00:28:16] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix  [00:29:39] Was GA4 Prematurely Implemented?  [00:32:27] What Metrics Have Changed as a Result of GA4? [00:35:33] A New Approach to Interpretation With GA4  Thanks to Our Sponsors! Site Strategics: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site Wix: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix Hostinger: https://edgeofthewebradio.com/hostinger  Follow Our Guest Twitter: https://twitter.com/danaditomaso?lang=en  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dditomaso/ Resources Mentioned in the Show: Grow Your Agency with Google Analytics Training & Templates 9 Google Ads Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Business

Welcome back to News from the EDGE! There’s plenty of chaos within OpenAI as CEO Sam Altman is ousted by the board who justifies the decision as ‘for the betterment of mankind’. Google adds ‘Notes’ feature to its artillery, allowing searchers the ability to write their own note on a specific search result listing… What could go wrong here! Plus, Google makes changes to ad policy to further protect children from dangers on the web. The landscape of the SERP is changing, so tune in for all the updates on digital marketing and AI from this past week right here on the EDGE  News from the EDGE: [00:11:48] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Site Strategics  [00:05:04] Google Search tests Notes on search results [00:07:33] Google launches new personal search experience with follow button and personalized ranking [00:11:48] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks [00:12:35] Google announces update to child and teen ad policy language AI Blitz: [00:18:12] Microsoft recruits former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Co-Founder Greg Brockman [00:22:07] Meta disbanded its Responsible AI team  [00:23:39] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: Hostinger  AI Tools: [00:25:00] GPT Zero - More than an AI detector. Preserve what's human  [00:25:59] Munch - Extract the most engaging and impactful clips from your long-form videos Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:27:34] Avoid including prices of flights in your title tags, says Google [00:29:07] New Yahoo Search Experience May Launch Soon [00:31:01] Google updates search quality raters guidelines Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Hostinger https://edgeofhtewebradio.com/hostinger Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @MordyOberstein Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio

The EDGE of the WEB team ventured across the country to attend the inaugural BrightonSEO U.S conference in beautiful San Diego! This special podcast was filmed LIVE in front of an audience with 5 of the industry's best as panelists. Witness industry experts collaborate in forecasting the unpredictable future of SEO. The panel evaluates the industry’s most disruptive topics, including Content at Scale, E-E-A-T, AI Generated Content, SGE, Google’s Knowledge Graph, and beyond, offering insights that light the path ahead. Do not miss this very special feature of The EDGE of the Web as we discover the true trajectory of our industry, and SEO’s unite to scale the expansive future ahead!   *Thanks to our panelists!* Mordy Oberstein Cindy Krum Julie McCoy Ola King JR Oakes Key Segments: [00:07:20] Panel Segments [00:06:24] Title Sponsor: SE Ranking [00:07:44] How Can We Maintain Creative Control When Using AI To Operate At Scale?  [00:14:52] The Journey Ahead For SEO’s As In Relation To Content [00:27:56] How Ca n We Ensure The Accuracy And Reliability Of AI Generated Content?  [00:35:35] The Expanding Google Knowledge Graph [00:45:34] How Is Search Generative AI Going To Transform The Way We Search For Information? [00:55:34] How Will SGE Change Organic Links On The SERP? [01:00:00] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: SE Ranking [01:04:27] How Can SEO Tools Gauge The Success Of SEO Campaigns In The Context Of SGE? [01:11:52] The Future Of SEO In The Next 18 Months   Thanks to Our Sponsor! SE Ranking: edgeofthewebradio.com/seranking  Follow Our Panelists  Cindy Krum Julie McCoy Ola King JR Oakes Mordy Oberstein

Incoming! New Google Review and Helpful Content update on the way, but this may be the last time you're notified beforehand. Moving forward it seems that Google will refrain from announcing future updates as soon they are likely to be coming in real time. There's big news in the marketing world as Meta and Amazon are joining forces to streamline the conversion process for advertisers. OpenAI takes further strides in the Artificial Intelligence race by poaching Google’s top AI researchers with monster contracts. Plus, Google releases the SGE wave across 120 new countries and territories across the globe. We’re all a bit jet lagged here but nevertheless, we’ve got all the best SEO news for you right here on The EDGE of the WEB! News from the EDGE: [00:07:33] November 2023 Brings New Reviews Update from Google [00:13:21] Meta and Amazon Join Forces to Enhance Advertiser Conversion Process [00:15:48] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:17:00] Danny Sullivan Says There Are Significant Alterations to Search Ranking System Coming Soon AI Blitz: [00:22:03] Hollywood Actors Strike Ends With a Deal That Will Impact AI and Streaming for Decades [00:26:12] OpenAI lures Google's top AI researchers with multimillion-dollar offers [00:27:08] Senate AI Insight Forum Considers Who’s Liable For AI Harm AI Tools: [00:30:26] Multimodal RAG - Leverage AI tech for insightful insurance adjustments [00:31:51] SheetAI - Goodbye, spreadsheet chaos [00:34:07] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:35:39] Google Expands Search Generative Experience To More Countries & Adds New Features [00:37:09] Google's 3 Pillars Of Search Ranking Via DOJ Documents Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site     Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @MordyOberstein Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio #StandwithUkraine edgeofthewebradio.com/ukraine

We welcome back Lidia Infante to the show for her second segment this week. Lidia, an SEO consultant for Sanity.io, goes in depth in describing her expertise in Headless CMS, furthermore demystifying the CMS migration process. She expresses value in her approach to mapping out your knowledge field in order to fully optimize your CMS. Additionally, Lidia sheds light on potential pitfalls that can be averted through proper communication with your website developers. Break free of the traditional CMS shackles holding you back. Today we map out the key to successfully optimize a Headless CMS, right here on The EDGE of The Web!   [00:02:59] Reintroducing Lidia Infante [00:03:50] What’s BrightonSEO All About?  [00:06:50] What is a Headless CMS?  [00:11:38] Migrating to a New CMS [00:21:46] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:22:31] SEO Tips for Headless CMS’s [00:27:24] What Areas in a CMS Are Taken For Granted?  [00:32:22] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix  [00:34:05] Using AI to Execute CMS Migration [00:40:59 ] Lidia’s Outlook on the Industry Thanks to Our Sponsors! Site Strategics: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site   Wix: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix Follow Our Guest Twitter: LidiaInfanteM LinkedIn: Lidia Infante

We have a massive EDGE News Flash here for you folks, as we unpack major changes in the Google Knowledge Graph. Joining the flash is a great friend of the show, author and founder of Kalicube, Jason Barnard. Google's Knowledge Vault has set a precedent by experiencing a remarkable 30% growth in just four days, specifically with 'person' entity types which have grown by threefold. Many alterations have been made to Google’s ways of comprehending writers, which raises some to question if this is a ploy to identify and combat AI-generated content. Google has taken the training wheels off, tune in as we evaluate all these key changes in the SEO realm on this special EDGE Flash on The EDGE of The Web! Key Segments: [00:00:20] Introducing Jason Barnard [00:01:38] Major Changes in the Google Knowledge Graph [00:03:42] Knowledge Vault vs. Knowledge Panels [00:07:14] Google’s New ‘Understanding’ Of People [00:12:26] Change in Search Quality Raters Guidelines [00:20:20] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:21:27] Is This a Tactic By Google To Identify AI Content?  [00:29:21] What’s The Next Major Update Going To Target?  [00:30:43] BrightonSEO Sweepstakes Thanks to Our Sponsors! Site Strategics: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site   Follow Our Guest Twitter: @Jasonmbarnard LinkedIn: Jason Barnard

Looking for a last-minute Halloween costume? We’ve got you covered with the most glamorous costume around, an undeniable head-turner, a Monday morning SEO. This week, we discuss HubSpot and TikTok joining forces to form a CRM partnership to empower B2B lead generation. Amazon’s ad sales skyrocketed by 26% from an unexpected source. Google announces a new ‘about this image’ feature with SGE to better contextualize information in an image. Plus, you’ve heard it time and time again, and Google is here to remind you… helpful content isn’t written to rank high but written for the user. Stay up to speed right here to advance to new heights in the SEO world this week on News From the EDGE! *BONUS* We’re giving away 40 FREE Brighton SEO tickets until November 2nd!!! Enter for your chance to win by going to edgeofthewebradio.com/brightonseo! Congratulations to this week's winners! News from the EDGE: [00:03:34] BrightonSEO Sweepstakes  [00:07:26] Are we going to see more ads between organic results? [00:12:29] HubSpot and TikTok announce a new partnership [00:14:49] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:15:52] AHREFs continues to find ethical issues with how SEMRush is editing articles they’ve acquired AI Blitz: [00:23:53] G7 Reported To Agree On AI Code Of Conduct [00:24:22] Amazon ad sales grow 26% with help from ‘Thursday Night Football,’ machine learning [00:25:10] New Version Of ChatGPT Gives Access To All GPT-4 Tools At Once [00:26:08] Google bets $2B on OpenAI competitor Anthropic AI Tools: [00:26:54] Gifter- Find the perfect gift with this AI-powered app [00:29:04] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:30:38] Google rolls out about this image and more SGE links  [00:32:29] Nightshade - ‘poisons’ artificial intelligence models to combat copyright theft [00:35:28] Google Provides Signs That You're Writing Unhelpful Content Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site     Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @MordyOberstein Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio #StandwithUkraine edgeofthewebradio.com/ukraine

Joining the show this week is Senior SEO Manager at Sanity.io, Lidia Infante. Lidia has nearly 10 years in the industry and extensive experience in PPC, Headless CMS, and SEO.  Lidia discusses the differentiation between singular and plural keywords, explaining the differences in consumer intent between the two. She emphasizes the importance of understanding Google's perspective on search intent, as singular and plural keywords can indicate different variations in customer motivation. Plus, understand the necessity to pivot your mindset on keyword usage and intent to conform to SGE moving forward. Intent is upon us this week as we determine what the user actually means right here on the EDGE of the Web! Key Segments: [00:00:35] BrightonSEO US Free Tickets: Nov 9, 10 2023 [00:04:04] Introducing Lidia Infante [00:05:29] Lidia's Experience at Brighton SEO [00:07:12] Lidia's SEO Journey [00:17:01] Singular vs. Plural Keywords [00:24:20] How Google Views Customer Intent [00:29:26] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:33:37] Pivoting Your Mindset on Keyword Usage and Intent to Conform to SGE [00:37:54] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix  Thanks to Our Sponsors! Site Strategics: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site   Wix: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix Follow Our Guest Twitter: LidiaInfanteM LinkedIn: Lidia Infante

For marketers, the only thing scarier than Halloween is all this AI, as an astounding 70% say they are overwhelmed by Artificial Intelligence development. If you thought these subscriptions were already piling up too high, prepare to add another to your arsenal as X is gearing up to unveil two premium ad-free subscription levels, strategically deployed to wage war against the vast army of bots. Plus, Apple got off to a slow start in the AI race, but not for long as they invest $1B into internal AI development… this should be fun, right? As always, be sure to stay up to date on all the digital marketing and SEO stories to stay ahead of the curve right here on News from the EDGE! *BONUS* We’re giving away 40 FREE Brighton SEO tickets until November 2nd!!! Enter for your chance to win by going to edgeofthewebradio.com/brightonseo! Congratulations to this week's winners! News from the EDGE: [00:03:26]  BrightonSEO Sweepstakes [00:05:49] No more cheating on your Google Certifications! [00:09:24] X plans to launch two paid levels for subscription. Where does that leave non-paying accounts? [00:16:40] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:18:03] Does AI overwhelm you more than it overwhelms Mordy? You may not be alone… AI Blitz: [00:20:23] UMG files landmark lawsuit against AI developer Anthropic [00:23:11] Apple was caught flat-footed by the generative AI fever and is on course to spend ~$1B/year to add the tech across iOS 18, Siri, Music, and other apps  [00:24:04] Reddit has met with top generative AI companies about being paid for its data and is considering blocking search crawlers from Google and Bing  AI Tools: [00:25:47] Magic Studio - Create amazing Product Photos in minutes, not days [00:27:14] Voicemod - Voicemod is the real-time voice changer [00:27:55] I Lawyer- Personal AI lawyer at your fingertips [00:29:11] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:30:35] Google: Search Generative Experience May Link To Paywalled Content But Here Is How To Block SGE [00:33:17] Google Top Stories Tests "Mentioned In These Stories” Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site     Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @MordyOberstein Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio #StandwithUkraine edgeofthewebradio.com/ukraine

This week, we welcome Cypress North Performance Digital Marketing Partner and co-host of the Marketing O’Clock podcast, Greg Finn. Greg has nearly 20 years of experience and is a top digital marketing industry expert. We delve deep into the current antitrust lawsuit against Google and the repercussions Google Ads has caused for digital marketers. Greg outlines his strategy for communicating Google’s controversial practices to clients and, in turn, offers guidance on protecting the best interest of your clients as a whole. There are huge changes unveiled for Google and the future of the internet. This week, we determine if the time has come for digital marketers to leave Google Ads right here on The EDGE of The Web! Key Segments: [00:03:04] Introducing Greg Finn [00:05:15] Google’s Antitrust Lawsuit [00:11:29] How Can You Convey Google’s Shady Ad Practices to Your Clients [00:17:41] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:18:27] Google's Randomized Generated Second Price Ad Auctions (RGSP) [00:24:52] Is It Time To Leave Google Ads? [00:29:09] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix  [00:31:29] How To Safeguard Your Clients Against These Google Ads Strategies? Thanks to Our Sponsors! Site Strategics: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site   Wix: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix Inlinks: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Follow Our Guest Twitter: @gregfinn LinkedIn: @gregfinn Podcast: https://marketingoclock.com/ Cypress North: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cypress-north/

Did You Say Synthetic Humans? Welcome back to another episode of News from the EDGE! Google has begun initiating the removal of third-party cookies, with hopes to eventually fully eliminate this tracking capability. YouTube unveils AI-powered campaign, Spotlight Moments, which allows brands to align ads with the most relative cultural content. Plus, you might have an interest in digging into Microsoft AI. Why? A $15,000 cash prize for those who come across a bug is why! Stay connected to the SEO world and up to speed on everything you need to know right here on The EDGE of The Web! *BONUS* We’re giving away 40 FREE Brighton SEO tickets until November 2nd!!! Enter for your chance to win by going to edgeofthewebradio.com/brightonseo! Congratulations to this week's winners! News from the EDGE: [00:02:22]  BrightonSEO Sweepstakes [00:04:44] 1% of Chrome users will have third-party cookies disabled in 2024 [00:07:15] Looking for an extra $15,000? All you have to do is find a bug in Microsoft’s AI [00:10:33] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:11:11] Brands can now target ‘the most relevant and engaging’ videos on YouTube with Spotlight Moments AI Blitz: [00:13:24] The Chatbots Are Now Talking to Each Other [00:16:05] Research: GPT-4 Jailbreak Easily Defeats Safety Guardrails [00:18:16] AI reads ancient Roman scrolls AI Tools: [00:21:12] TweetHunter- All-in-one Twitter growth tool to create content using AI, build an audience, and schedule posts [00:22:21] Face Swap by Akool- Swap faces in photos and videos at studio quality [00:23:16] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:25:25] Google Consolidating Local Search Photos Guidelines  [00:26:16] Google October Core Update Heated Weekend Volatility Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site     Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @MordyOberstein Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio #StandwithUkraine edgeofthewebradio.com/ukraine

Eli Schwartz is back for again this week here on The EDGE, this time to dig deep into the roots of SEO strategy. Eli has extensive expertise in mastering the collective strategy and fundamentals of SEO, making a living through consulting and teaching these practices. In this episode he will help you grasp the RICE Method of structured project management, as well as how to administer tactics at a precise level. Plus, you need to begin structuring your SEO strategy towards the monumental changes on the horizon with SGE. Learn how to grasp the bigger picture and take control of your SEO strategy as a whole, on this episode of The EDGE of The Web!  Key Segments: [00:00:35] BrightonSEO US Free Tickets: Nov 9, 10 2023 [00:04:01] Introducing Eli Schwartz [00:05:13] Eli’s Experience Presenting SEO Strategy To Google [00:07:08] SEO Fundamentals [00:14:30] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:15:14] Ensuring Stakeholders & Partners Full Commitment [00:21:28] Why You Must Always Grasp The Bigger Picture as an SEO [00:23:15] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix [00:23:56] RICE Methodology: Structured Project Management [00:30:38] Managing Tactics at a Precise Level [00:35:41] Reorganizing Your Scheme Towards SGE Thanks to our sponsors! Page One Power https://edgeofthewebradio.com/pageonepower   Site Strategics http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site   Wix: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix   Follow Guest: Twitter LinkedIn

You Thought Your AI Chats Were Private Didn’t You? Welcome back to the EDGE for another great week in SEO news. Google is indexing your conversations with AI? Keep that in mind next time you incriminate yourself to Bard folks. Investment banking giant JPMorgan CEO states, AI will play a role in ‘every single process’... because who wouldn’t want a computer model handling our hard earned savings, right? Amazon is diving head first into AI, investing $4B into startup. Plus, as if Halloween season wasn’t spooky enough, Google announces yet another Core Algorithm Update this month. Catch up on all the latest SEO, Google, and AI news from this week right here on News From the EDGE! *BONUS* We’re giving away 40 FREE Brighton SEO tickets until November 2nd!!! Enter for your chance to win by going to edgeofthewebradio.com/brightonseo! Congratulations to this week's winners! News from the EDGE: [00:02:02] BrightonSEO Sweepstakes [00:04:42] The learning hub over at Reddit is growing [00:07:15] Have you shared any deep dark secrets with your AI pals? Might want to stop doing that! [00:09:16] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:10:25] What’s the spookiest thing in October 2023? How about another Google Core Algorithm Update? AI Blitz: [00:15:22] JPMorgan CEO: AI will be used for ‘every single process’ [00:16:55] Cyber Security & Cloud Expo: The alarming potential of AI-powered cybercrime [00:18:23] Amazon invests $4B in Anthropic to boost AI capabilities AI Tools: [00:20:08] TalkNotes- Turn your thoughts into actionable notes, fast [00:21:01] Airparser- Data extraction powered by GPT-4 [00:22:30] Meet Millie. Get dating superpower with your AI coach [00:25:43] EDGE of the Web Sponsor: InLinks Barry Blast from Search Engine Roundtable: [00:26:45] Google Search Generative Experience Lite Version Test  [00:28:00] Google Local Services Ads Leads Can Now Be Texted To Your Phone [00:29:02] Google unleashes October 2023 spam update  Thanks to our sponsors! Site Strategics https://edgeofthewebradio.com/site     Inlinks https://edgeofthewebradio.com/inlinks Follow Us: Twitter: @ErinSparks Twitter: @MordyOberstein Twitter: @TheMann00 Twitter: @EDGEWebRadio #StandwithUkraine edgeofthewebradio.com/ukraine

Translating Conversion Success To Clients This week we welcome back distinguished SEO expert, Eli Schwartz, to the EDGE. Eli has put in over a decade of unparalleled B2B and B2C growth initiatives, in addition to writing and publishing his book, Product-Led SEO. In this episode, discover the true meaning behind Product-Led SEO, and how you can utilize this strategy to further position yourself for success. Additionally, understand the significance of creating a customer persona, and how without one, you're unable to fully understand the buyer's journey. We uncover the TRUTH about Product-Led SEO, and how to truly maximize revenues for your clients on this episode of The EDGE of The WEB! Key Segments: [00:00:35] BrightonSEO US Free Tickets: Nov 9, 10 2023 [00:04:03] Introducing Eli Schwartz [00:05:24] What is Product-Led SEO?   [00:11:18] Eli's SEO Guide Presentation at Google [00:17:19] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics [00:18:03] Why is Creating a Persona and Understanding Needs of User Not So Commonly Practiced?  [00:25:20] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix [00:26:01] Why Google Rankings Don’t Pay the Bills [00:30:12] Demonstrating REAL Success To Clients Thanks to Our Sponsors! Site Strategics http://edgeofthewebradio.com/site   Wix: http://edgeofthewebradio.com/wix    Follow Our Guest https://twitter.com/5le?lang=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/schwartze