
Voices of Search // A Search Engine Optimization (SEO) & Content Marketing Podcast
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Dive deep into the ever-changing world of content and search engine marketing. Discover actionable strategies and learn ways to gain insights through data that will help you navigate the topsy-turvy world of SEO.
Episodes(40 episodes)
Episode 1824
Most overrated SEO tactic right now
73% of SEO professionals still rely on outdated ranking metrics. Jade Pruett, founder of Hello SEO, has built a transparent, ROI-driven agency helping small businesses convert both Google and AI search into measurable revenue through fundamental optimization practices. The discussion covers why meta descriptions and titles should prioritize straightforward clarity over character limits, how conversion attribution from organic traffic remains the most reliable KPI while LLM-sourced traffic data proves unreliable, and why technical SEO foundations must precede content optimization to ensure proper indexation and crawlability.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at...
Published: May 13, 2026Duration: 1m 37s
Episode 1823
One SEO tactic people need to stop overcomplicating
70% of SEO professionals overcomplicate basic optimization tactics despite fundamentals driving majority results. Jade Pruett, founder of Hello SEO, has built a transparent, ROI-driven agency helping small businesses convert both Google and AI search into measurable revenue through simplified approaches. The discussion covers why meta descriptions and titles don't need complex character limits or outdated formatting rules, how AI search delivers higher-qualified leads through enhanced personalization, and why conversion tracking trumps traffic metrics in modern search measurement.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: May 12, 2026Duration: 1m 37s
Episode 1822
Measuring SEO impact beyond rankings and traffic
Enterprise SEO teams struggle to balance AI optimization with foundational tactics. Jade Pruett, founder of Hello SEO, has built a transparent, ROI-driven agency that helps small businesses convert both Google and AI search into measurable revenue through strategic fundamentals. The discussion covers why meta descriptions and titles should prioritize clarity over character limits, how conversion tracking trumps traffic metrics in the AI era, and why technical SEO provides the strongest foundation for modern search visibility across all platforms.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: May 11, 2026Duration: 39m 8s
Episode 1821
One skillset that everyone in the industry needs to master
85% of brand mentions now come from third-party sources, not your website. Kevin Indig, growth advisor to over 40 companies including G2, Ramp, and Airbnb, reveals why most SEO teams are optimizing pages while visibility is won elsewhere through reviews, Reddit threads, and community-driven content. The discussion covers transitioning from traffic-focused metrics to share of voice and citation tracking, implementing systematic change management processes for stakeholder buy-in on new measurement frameworks, and developing meta-thinking skills to navigate AI transformation without losing strategic focus.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...
Published: May 8, 2026Duration: 1m 43s
Episode 1820
The biggest misconception about AI search
85% of brand mentions now come from third-party sources, not your website. Kevin Indig, growth advisor to over 40 companies including G2, Ramp, and Airbnb, reveals why most SEO teams are optimizing pages while visibility is won elsewhere. He discusses the shift from evergreen content to mini-products and research, implementing share of voice metrics over absolute measurements, and building systematic approaches to test AI-driven opportunities before full investment.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: May 7, 2026Duration: 1m 36s
Episode 1819
Prioritizing AI over traditional search?
85% of brand mentions now come from third-party sources, not your website. Kevin Indig, growth advisor to over 40 companies including G2, Ramp, and Airbnb, shares how enterprise teams are winning visibility in AI-driven search environments. The discussion covers transitioning from traffic-focused metrics to share-of-voice measurements, implementing capacity-based budget allocation over output-driven spending, and developing meta-thinking skills to navigate constant industry transformation while building authority beyond owned domains.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: May 6, 2026Duration: 1m 36s
Episode 1818
One metric that every organic marketer should add to their dashboard
85% of brand mentions now come from third-party sources, not your website. Kevin Indig, Growth Advisor to over 40 companies including G2, Ramp, and Airbnb, reveals why most SEO teams are optimizing pages while visibility is won elsewhere. He discusses the critical shift from absolute metrics to relative share-of-voice measurements, the framework for testing AI visibility assumptions before over-investing, and why meta-thinking skills become essential when automation capabilities can distract from strategic priorities.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: May 5, 2026Duration: 1m 38s
Episode 1817
Measurement & Attribution in Zero-Click
85% of brand mentions now come from third-party sources, not your website. Kevin Indig, growth advisor to over 40 companies including G2, Ramp, and Airbnb, reveals why most SEO teams are optimizing pages while visibility is won elsewhere—in reviews, Reddit threads, and community-driven content. The discussion covers transitioning from traffic-based metrics to share of voice and citation tracking, implementing capacity-based budget allocation instead of output-driven spending, and building influence through mini-products and thought leadership rather than traditional evergreen content.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: May 4, 2026Duration: 34m 3s
Episode 1816
Will visibility continue to be the north star of measuring AI performance?
53% of users don't return to Google AI mode after initial attempts, revealing a gap between AI search hype and actual behavior. Garrett Sussman, Director of Marketing at iPullRank, brings enterprise-level insights from clickstream research and AI search performance data across major platforms. The discussion covers iPullRank's relevance engineering framework—encompassing AI information retrieval, content strategy, digital PR, and user experience optimization—plus three-tier measurement approaches that separate input metrics from channel performance and business outcomes.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: May 1, 2026Duration: 1m 25s
Episode 1815
Will AI search continue to expand?
iPullRank's clickstream research reveals 53% of users abandon Google AI mode after first use. Garrett Sussman, Director of Marketing at iPullRank, shares data-driven insights from enterprise AI search behavior analysis and user adoption patterns across multiple search platforms. The discussion covers relevance engineering frameworks for multi-platform visibility, three-tier measurement strategies (input metrics, channel metrics, performance metrics), and audience-based content optimization for personalized AI search results.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Apr 30, 2026Duration: 1m 30s
Episode 1814
The policy that we really want to see
53% of users don't return to Google AI mode after initial attempts, revealing the gap between AI search hype and actual user behavior. Garrett Sussman, Director of Marketing at iPullRank, brings enterprise-level insights from developing relevance engineering frameworks that help brands navigate AI-driven search transformation. The discussion covers iPullRank's five-pillar relevance engineering model (AI information retrieval, content strategy, digital PR, user experience, and discoverability), three-tier measurement approach for AI search performance, and strategic frameworks for balancing Google's 16 billion daily searches against emerging AI platforms' growing influence.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...
Published: Apr 29, 2026Duration: 1m 19s
Episode 1813
One practice that you should absolutely be using
53% of users don't return to Google AI mode after initial attempts. Garrett Sussman, Director of Marketing at iPullRank, brings enterprise-level insights from analyzing clickstream data across AI search platforms and developing relevance engineering frameworks for Fortune 500 brands. The discussion covers iPullRank's three-tier measurement approach (input metrics, channel metrics, performance metrics), the five-pillar relevance engineering framework combining AI optimization with digital PR strategy, and reverse-engineering methodologies for understanding AI search biases and personalization patterns.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Apr 28, 2026Duration: 1m 17s
Episode 1812
The impact of AI Search on search behavior
53% of users don't return to Google AI mode after initial attempts, revealing the gap between AI search hype and actual user behavior. Garrett Sussman, Director of Marketing at iPullRank, brings enterprise-level insights from analyzing clickstream data and developing relevance engineering frameworks for Fortune 500 clients. The discussion covers iPullRank's three-tier measurement approach (input metrics, channel metrics, performance metrics), the five-pillar relevance engineering framework for AI search optimization, and strategic audience segmentation techniques for navigating personalized AI search results across multiple platforms.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...
Published: Apr 27, 2026Duration: 37m 57s
Episode 1811
Why should somebody try Noble?
Marketing leaders struggle to prove AI attribution ROI while competitors gain early advantages. Rahul Jain, CEO and co-founder at Noble, explains how his company helps enterprises transition from traditional healthcare sales approaches to faster-moving marketing attribution strategies. The discussion covers proactive positioning strategies for AI attribution implementation and competitive timing frameworks that prevent organizations from falling behind during the attribution maturation cycle.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Apr 25, 2026Duration: 1m 6s
Episode 1810
One metric that will define GEO success in the next two years
73% of marketing leaders lack clear AI attribution frameworks for GEO performance measurement. Rahul Jain from Noble demonstrates how enterprise teams can establish positioning advantages before attribution models mature, emphasizing the critical timing window for competitive differentiation. The discussion covers proactive market positioning strategies versus reactive attribution waiting, risk assessment frameworks for early AI adoption, and scalable measurement approaches that bridge current capabilities with future attribution requirements.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Apr 24, 2026Duration: 1m 18s
Episode 1809
The biggest misconception SEOs still have about brand mentions and AI search
73% of marketers still lack clear attribution for AI-driven brand mentions. Rahul Jain from Noble demonstrates how enterprise marketing leaders are accelerating brand visibility strategies before comprehensive attribution models arrive. The discussion covers proactive positioning frameworks for AI search results and risk-adjusted investment strategies that outpace competitors waiting for perfect measurement systems.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Apr 23, 2026Duration: 1m 14s
Episode 1808
AI search traffic barely shows up in analytics today, so why invest?
Most marketing leaders delay AI search optimization due to limited attribution visibility in current analytics. Rahul Jain from Noble demonstrates how forward-thinking brands are building AI search presence now, before comprehensive measurement tools become standard. The discussion covers proactive positioning strategies for AI-generated results and timing frameworks for competitive advantage in emerging search formats.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Apr 22, 2026Duration: 1m 28s
Episode 1807
Pitch to a marketing leader who says they’ll wait until AI attribution is clearer
Marketing leaders who delay AI attribution strategies risk falling behind competitors by 12+ months. Rahul Jain from Noble demonstrates how enterprise teams can establish search presence before attribution clarity emerges, drawing from his transition from highly-regulated healthcare marketing to faster-moving sectors. The discussion covers proactive positioning strategies that capture market share during AI transition periods and competitive timing frameworks that prioritize early adoption over perfect measurement systems.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Apr 21, 2026Duration: 1m 24s
Episode 1806
How to automate brand mentions for AI Search
AI search attribution remains unclear for 87% of marketing teams despite rapid adoption. Rahul Jain from Noble demonstrates how brands can't afford to wait for perfect measurement, having helped enterprise clients establish AI search presence before attribution models mature. The discussion covers proactive positioning strategies for uncertain attribution environments and risk-based decision frameworks for AI search investment without traditional ROI metrics.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Apr 20, 2026Duration: 46m 32s
Episode 1805
What’s the scrappiest tool you’ve built?
73% of enterprise SEO teams lack custom data analysis capabilities. Celeste Gonzalez, SEO Testing Director at RicketyRoo and founder of the LA SEO Meetup Group, demonstrates how building proprietary Chrome extensions can unlock competitive insights that traditional platforms miss. The discussion covers search experience optimization frameworks that leverage existing data assets and scrappy tool development methodologies that boost analytical confidence without requiring extensive technical backgrounds.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Published: Apr 16, 2026Duration: 1m 27s