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Grumpy SEO GuyMy AI SEO Advice (AI Services and AI Content) - Episode 119Please help keep this podcast free: https://www.patreon.com/grumpyseoguy0:54 Reminders1:18 How to plan an SEO Zoom Advisory Call with me2:25 Avoid paying anybody to do anything related to AI right now2:43 llms.txt does not get you listed in llms2:52 The AI and llms.txt episode (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WflCZyBnj8)3:21 Don't pay people to do stuff that doesn't work3:32 AI SEO/GEO is the same as regular SEO3:52 People say things without proof. Where's the proof?4:56...2025-07-3025 min
The News GuyLegiit Delivers the Best SEO Gigs Online with New Elite StandardsLegiit, the leading online marketplace connecting businesses with professional freelancers, has solidified its position as the home for the best SEO gigs online. It has achieved this byimplementing the industry's most stringent approval standards. This strategic enhancement ensures that clients seeking exceptional SEO results haveaccessto an exclusively curated network of top-tier experts who have passed rigorous qualification requirements.The platform implements a rigorous approval process to guarantee clients access to only the highest-quality SEO professionals for the best SEO gigsonline. The updated guidelines, now being rolled out platform-wide, place more emphasis on transparency, proven expertise, and ethical practices among...2025-07-2900 minGrumpy SEO GuyThe High DR Backlink SEO Scam EXPOSED.- Episode 118Please help keep this podcast free: https://www.patreon.com/grumpyseoguy1:23 How to plan a SEO Zoom Advisory Call with me2:48 Definition of dr3:17 DR doesn't mean what people think3;55 Low DR backlinks can be good, too4:19 Here's the episode about Marketing SEO Spam4:35 anchortext definition5:44 The problems with high DR websites7:12 Don't buy backlinks based on DR7:29 The episode about lower DR ranking over higher DR8:12 A refersher of a good backlinks:8:16 contextual8:20 likely...2025-07-2319 minGrumpy SEO GuyHow To Increase Your DR (And an Update on My Public Challenge) - Episode 117Please help keep this podcast free: https://www.patreon.com/grumpyseoguy1:37 Schedule an SEO Zoom Advisory Call with me2:30 HCU audits are scams3:10 RIGHT NOW AI SEO is the same as regular SEO4:01 Zero people have shown proof that AI is stealing their traffic4:30 No one has shown a website that ranks without backlinks (yet lying content writers still say their content will make you rank)7:21 How do you increase DR?9:19 A history lesson of authority and page rank11:59 The first reason people...2025-07-1620 minGrumpy SEO GuyThree Reasons Your SEO Backlinks Are Not Helping You - Episode 116Please help keep this podcast free: https://www.patreon.com/grumpyseoguy1:42 Schedule an SEO Zoom Advisory Call with me2:06 The first reason (not enough authority)3:45 You need enough authority compared to your competition4:02 The second reason (they are spammy)4:46 The third reason (other problems with your website)6:05 You can do things wrong and they won't hurt you until you start getting authority and search engines look more closely at your site6:50 Article I was talking about8:50 We do not sell backlinks off a...2025-07-0917 minGrumpy SEO GuySEO, AI, and LLMS.txt - Part 1 Probably - Episode 115Please help keep this podcast free: https://www.patreon.com/grumpyseoguy1:48 How to arrange a Zoom SEO Advisory Call with me2:48 Is AI going to replace SEO?3:49 Is AI really stealing your SEO traffic?5:06 Most AI articles are clickbait5:38 No one knows how AI works for SEO5:57 AI services are probably scams6:47 AI did not steal 70% of your traffic7:21 AI problem vs SEO problem7:40 People are trying to sell you dumb nonsense because you are afraid of AI8:26 Being...2025-07-0230 minGrumpy SEO GuyGood SEO Backlinks vs. Bad Backlinks - A Review - Episode 114Please help keep this podcast free: https://www.patreon.com/grumpyseoguy1:30 Reminders2:06 How to arrange a Zoom SEO Advisory call with me2:23 SEO AI Preview4:07 We are thinking about doing videos5:39 The 4 things you need to rank9:17 Why you need backlinks10:01 This is how authority works11:57 Good backlinks and bad backlinks12:57 YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND WHY14:23 Think like a search engine14:33 SEO is manipulation16:01 A process to distinguish good backlinks from bad backlinks16:50...2025-06-2534 minThe News Guy‘The News Guy’ Randy Rohde Breaks Down the Storytelling Power of PR on ‘The Pod Files’‘The News Guy’ Randy Rohde recently appeared on ‘The Pod Files’ to break down the storytelling power of PR. Randy explored how SEO press releases can expand brand visibility and podcast reach. Known widely as “Randy The News Guy,” he joined host Bogdan Bratis for a candid conversation about how press releases remain one of the most overlooked, yet powerful tools in modern marketing. As the founder of 38 Digital Market, a results-driven digital marketing and PR agency, Rohde explained that press releases are relevant for entrepreneurs, content creators, and particularly podcasters seeking to elevate their brand's presence. He pulled from his per...2025-06-2500 minGrumpy SEO GuyDR is Not The Main Thing You Should Look At - Episode 1131:56 How to do a SEO Zoom Advisory Call with meBACKGROUND3:01 What is authority?3:14 What are the 4 things you need to rank?3:57 Pagerank4:43 Different SEO tool's authority calculationsTHERE IS MORE TO IT THAN DOMAIN RATING6:29 A high DR website can be bad and a low DR website can be excellent7:41 Do you want a course about buying domains for your PBN?9:58 Why the THEORY episodes are more important than the how to episodes.11:36 Examples 4 of things that are...2025-06-1819 minGrumpy SEO GuySEO is NOT Conversion Optimization... - Episode 11201:14 Reminder01:48 How to arrange an SEO Zoom Advisory Call with me01:59 Question for listeners02:35 The episodes that annoy listeners and why - Traffic is not an SEO metric, and if you're not tracking your SERPs, you're not doing SEO04:08 Why people will get frustrated with this episode04:16 What is SEO?05:03 What is conversion optimization?05:42 Traffic is a factor of monthly search volume and your rank06:00 How to calculate how much traffic you get07:45 How to calculate how much you will get...2025-06-1123 minGrumpy SEO GuyHow to Make a PBN (Correctly), a Review - Episode 1111:10 New episodes1:36 How to arrange an SEO advisory call with me on Zoom4:38 The reason we're making this episode5:30 The reason SEO can't be taught in 10 minutes6:17 The difference between a private blog network and a private blog portfolio7:24 Do NOT link your sites together7:42 In specific order, what you need to rank10:15 Things that do not generate authority11:00 What transfers authority11:35 There are 4 ways to get backlinks13:27 Are PBNs blackhat?14:45 The purpose of a PBN2025-06-0433 minGrumpy SEO GuyHow to Track Your Progress In SEO - Episode 110RemindersAnnouncementWhat is the purpose of SEO?The SERP Tracker we use.A secret bonus you can do with a SERP trackerThree things to look for in a SERP tracker2025-05-2811 minGrumpy SEO GuyGood Content Is a Myth, and What UFC and SEO Have in Common - Episode 10901:32 Email me02:00 Success email from an SEO advisory client who started her own agency and is getting nice results for her clients04:22 Quality of content is not a ranking factor04:44 How to be smarter than everyone else in SEO05:00 Song analogy check this one0:700 Example of bad content that ranks09:42 Search engines can't tell good content, so how do they evaluate?10:02 Authority is a metric for popularity which is a metric for how good content is11:33 Why I think people are so stuck...2025-05-2132 minGrumpy SEO GuyWhat Are Those Spammy SEO Links Everyone Seems to Be Getting Constantly? - Episode 108You've seen them. Everyone has seen them.Let's talk about them.Please help keep this podcast free: https://www.patreon.com/grumpyseoguy2025-05-1408 minGrumpy SEO GuyDoin' SEO: A Day in the Life. And a Question From Patreon, PBNs and OBL - Episode 104Being an SEO Consultant:Wake upDo you need to rise at 4am?Time in emailTime in meetingsSEO employee vs SEO entrepreneurBacklinks, content, research.Answer to a Patreon member's question:At what point do PBN outbound links start becoming diminishing returns?Three answers:What number of OBLs from a PBN post?What number of OBLs from a PBN site overall?How about too many backlinks from a PBN to the client site?2025-04-1622 min
Pearls of Wisdom Jewelry PodcastEp 79_SEO Success: Parker Jewelers Is Driving More Online TrafficJosh Durham from Parker Jewelers in Carlisle, PA, joins the podcast to share his story as a third-generation jeweler running a family business established by his grandparents over 50 years ago. Now, Josh and his wife face the challenge all jewelers face: driving consistent traffic and customers to their website and store. Josh shares his journey of understanding and implementing SEO. After noticing a smaller competitor was matching Parker Jewelers online, Josh realized it was time to get into SEO. With a beautifully designed Shopify site with live inventory integration from Edge, Josh found out there was a...2025-04-1116 minGrumpy SEO GuyBe Careful of This SEO Buyer Scam - Episode 103How the scam goes and what you should say if you're a seller and someone asks you this.And a preview of the discussion about why free SEO audits are worth what you pay for them.Please help keep this podcast free: https://www.patreon.com/grumpyseoguy2025-04-0920 minGrumpy SEO GuySEO is Simple, Not Easy - Episode 102Finding good backlinks is hard.What you need to rank.SEO is not a checklist.An economic comparison with SEO.Why you're not the CEO of a company.Why you're not ranking.SEO is a competition.$9,000 for 90 backlinks vs $10 for 100,000 backlinks.Why you can't buy $1 backlinks on a $1,000 domain.Please help keep this podcast free: https://www.patreon.com/grumpyseoguy2025-04-0222 minGrumpy SEO GuySEO: The Ethics of Linkbuilding - Episode 101People say acquiring backlinks is bad. Thoughts?Topics covered: The 4 things you need to rank. The 4 ways to get backlinks and their ethics.Please help keep this podcast free: https://www.patreon.com/grumpyseoguy2025-03-2613 minGrumpy SEO GuyMassive SEO Lecture, The Details From the Previous 99 Episodes - Episode 100All the information from each episode. Lots to share.Please help keep this podcast free: https://www.patreon.com/grumpyseoguy2025-03-1957 minGrumpy SEO GuyThe SEO Industry - Episode 99There are no certifications. There are no degrees.An example of overoptimization, and a quick discussion of penalties. SEO changes.Why SEOs complain whenever there is an algorithm update (EVERY TIME).HCU audits (REALLY???).What shady agencies do.Why I do a podcast.SEO actually exists.The SEO industry has a lot of bad opinions about it.Please help keep this podcast free: https://www.patreon.com/grumpyseoguy2025-03-1218 minGrumpy SEO GuyQuestions to Ask an SEO Agency - Episode 98Why there are no (good) SEO certifications.The most important question you should ask..Why you should always demand specifics.Content is not a ranking factor.DEMAND SPECIFICS.Ask them to explain SEO to you.DEMAND. SPECIFICS.Ambiguity = scamInternet marketing and SEO have a rotten reputation which makes perfect sense.Please help keep this podcast free: https://www.patreon.com/grumpyseoguy2025-03-0520 minGrumpy SEO GuyBack to Basics - What is SEO and How Do You Rank? - Episode 97What is SEO?How is SEO different from conversion optimization?Why traffic is not an SEO metric (and what is)?Why content is not king.The four things you need to rank.Please help keep this podcast free: https://www.patreon.com/grumpyseoguy2025-02-2628 minGrumpy SEO GuyBack to Basics: What is SEO, and How Do You Rank? - Episode 97What is SEO?How is SEO different from conversion optimization?Why traffic is not an SEO metric (and what is)? Why content is not king.The four things you need to rank.Please help keep this podcast free: https://www.patreon.com/grumpyseoguy2025-02-2628 minGrumpy SEO GuySo You Wanna Start an SEO Agency (part 2)? - Episode 96When should you start your business?How much money should you have?Will your friends understand you?Will you forget how to talk to people?Who do you live with?Starting a business doesn't mean you make money. Are you ready for this?Can you get a car loan? Can you get a mortgage? Can you rent an apartment?Most people want to start a business but have not. Be prepared to handle their questions.Being self-employed is different than working for someone.2025-02-1917 minGrumpy SEO GuyWhere Do We Get SEO Authority From in the First Place? - Episode 94Most people's websites have at least SOME authority. Even new websites!But where did it come from?A review of the 4 things you need to rank.Please help keep this podcast free: https://www.patreon.com/grumpyseoguy2025-02-0514 minGrumpy SEO GuyShould You Hide Your PBN Sites for SEO? - Episode 93What is hiding a PBN?The evolution of our PBN and why we stopped providing lists.Why should you hide a PBN?Should you hide your PBN?Please help keep this podcast free: https://www.patreon.com/grumpyseoguy2025-01-2915 minGrumpy SEO GuySEO Contracts Are Almost Always a Scam - Episode 92SEO Contracts are scams. Here's why.Please help keep this podcast free: https://www.patreon.com/grumpyseoguy2025-01-2214 minGrumpy SEO GuyA Better Way to Understand SEO Competition and Ranking - Episode 91In this episode:Why you do not understand SEO.Why "can you take a quick look at my website and tell me what I need to do?" is a no. It's not because I'm unhelpful, it's because that won't help you.Why "how much DA do I need?" is not a good question.Why anything you can EASILY do will have little to no effect on anything.Why it's hard to get good backlinks (it's supposed to be).Please help keep this podcast free: https://www.patreon...2025-01-1526 minGrumpy SEO GuyWhy Your Website's SEO Position is Dropping (Part 2) - Episode 90Why your website can decrease in rank and how to tell why from a SERP chart.Please help keep this podcast free: https://www.patreon.com/grumpyseoguy2025-01-0820 minGrumpy SEO GuyWhy Your Website's SEO Position is Dropping (Part 1) - Episode 89The three reasons your rank can decline. And a little information about what happens during algorithm updates.2025-01-0120 minGrumpy SEO GuyNext Year in SEO and AI - Episode 88SEO is just fine. Stop complaining.2024-12-2515 minGrumpy SEO GuySEO Is a Competition, Not a Checklist (the most important episode yet) - Episode 87There is no such thing as "4 Easy Steps To Rank For Your Keywords." This is probably the most important episode of Grumpy SEO Guy so far.2024-12-1833 minThe News GuySEO Pioneer Blair Witkowski Launches New Agency for Garage Door InstallersToday, I want to tell you about a new digital marketing agency that is making waves in the industry. It's called Garage Door SEO Experts, and it was founded by Blair Witkowski, a well-known SEO expert and public speaker. This agency is exclusively focused on helping garage door companies grow their businesses using Witkowski's proprietary SEO methodology called "Local Domination." Garage Door SEO Experts understands the unique challenges that garage door companies face and offers industry-specific services to address them. They provide a range of solutions including SEO services, Google Ads management, and website design. One of their unique...2024-12-0600 minGrumpy SEO GuyAre Expired Domains Losing Their Authority? Part 2 - Episode 83Economics lessons that explain how SEO works. You're welcome.2024-11-2019 minThe News GuyLocal SEO for Law Firm Offers Professional GBP Setup and Content CreationLaw firms face a tough challenge in today's competitive legal industry, as they strive to attract local search traffic and convert website visitors into valuable clients. That's where Local SEO for Law Firm comes in, offering a comprehensive solution to enhance search visibility. They specialize in expert Google Business Profile (GBP) setup and tailored content creation, ensuring that law firms are prominently featured in local search results. This service addresses a crucial gap in the market, helping attorneys expand their practices and grow their client base. One standout feature of Local SEO for Law Firm is the development of...2024-10-2000 minGrumpy SEO GuyThere Is No Such Thing As Cheap SEO - Episode 78Audio Fixed. Guys. Economics. Topics discuss why free audits are usually ripoffs, why cheap backlinks are garbage, claims scammers make, and some of the things you should know before buying SEO.2024-10-1737 minGrumpy SEO GuyThere Is No Such Thing As Cheap SEO - Episode 78Audio Fixed. Guys. Economics. Topics discuss why free audits are usually ripoffs, why cheap backlinks are garbage, claims scammers make, and some of the things you should know before buying SEO.2024-10-1637 minGrumpy SEO GuyEveryone is Lying to You About Duplicate Content, and Even More SEO Job Interview Questions - Episode 74Is it really something to worry about? We'll tell you when it causes concerns and when it doesn't. AND MORE INTERVIEW QUESTIONS THEY GAVE ME.2024-09-1825 minGrumpy SEO GuyMy Experience Going on 6 SEO Job Interviews - Episode 73SEO job interview advice, some of the questions they asked me, and the general process. Bonus questions at the end of the episode.2024-09-1149 minGrumpy SEO GuySEO Contradictions, Clarification, and Critical Thinking - Episode 71Have you found the contradictions?2024-08-2822 minGrumpy SEO GuyWhy SEO Agencies Sometimes Lie About Who Their Clients Are - Episode 69Real SEO is a secretive industry. Listing clients on your website is an enormous breach of trust. The fact that they publicly discuss them is bad enough. But often they're lying. And a rant on marketing.2024-08-1429 minThe News GuyDental SEO Specialist Reigns Supreme as Best Dental SEO Agency NationwideDental SEO Specialist, based in Dallas, Texas, has become a powerhouse in the dental marketing world. They are widely recognized as the top dental SEO agency in the country, thanks to their innovative strategies that boost the online visibility of dental practices across the USA. They have a dynamic approach and unmatched expertise that transforms dental practices into digital powerhouses, driving patient engagement and growth. If you're looking to dominate local search results, Dental SEO Specialist is the ultimate partner for you. The agency's mission is simple: to help dental practices grow by enhancing their online presence. They understand...2024-08-1100 minGrumpy SEO Guy"Secret Sauce" is Super Scammy Nonsense - Episode 67Why you should never, ever, ever, ever work with an agency or consultant who talks about "secret sauce." And, the difference between white hat and black hat SEO! And what real "secret sauce" is (if it were real).2024-07-3131 minGrumpy SEO GuyHow to Use 301 Redirects For SEO - Episode 64Think you're gonna get free authority? Ok bro.2024-07-1016 minGrumpy SEO GuyTwo Pieces of Controversial SEO Advice - Episode 63How could anyone disagree?2024-07-0313 minGrumpy SEO GuySEO For Total Beginners - Episode 61What is SEO? What are the reasons you need SEO? What do you do? What is not SEO?2024-06-1942 min
The Circle SessionsTranscribing Your Podcast for Maximum SEO and Audience ImpactIn this episode, we're getting into the nitty-gritty of podcast transcriptions and why they're an absolute must-have. We'll break down how transcripts can supercharge your SEO, make your show more accessible, and give you a ton of material to repurpose into social media posts, blogs, and more.Whether you’re looking to make your content easier to find, more inclusive, or just squeeze more value out of each episode, transcriptions are your new best friend. Plus, we'll touch on how they can keep you on the right side of legal requirements in certain industries.Top Ta...2024-06-1904 minGrumpy SEO GuyTraffic is Not an SEO Metric (and What You Should Use Instead) - Episode 59Just because you lose traffic does not mean you have an SEO problem. 2024-06-0525 minGrumpy SEO GuyMany SEO Consultants Have No SEO Experience - Episode 58Make sure, if you are paying someone for SEO stuff, that they ACTUALLY KNOW how to do SEO.2024-05-2920 minGrumpy SEO GuyWhy Most SEO Advice is Bad and Wrong - Episode 56Most SEO advice is bad and wrong. This episode explains why.2024-05-1529 minGrumpy SEO GuySo You Wanna Start an SEO Agency? - Episode 55Here's what you should know before starting an agency.2024-05-0825 minGrumpy SEO GuyAnswers to the Other Questions From the Grumpy SEO Guy Subreddit Thread - Episode 54The remaining questions.2024-05-0127 minThe News GuyRandy TheNewsGuy Talks on the Forte Growth Podcast on Using PR for SEOIn a recent episode of the Forte Growth podcast, Randy Rohde, a distinguished digital marketing and SEO expert, shared his insights on the strategic use of press releases for business growth. Rohde emphasized how effectively tailored press releases can propel businesses forward, especially those in niche markets, e-commerce, or offering local services. 38 Digital Market, a dynamic digital marketing and web design agency, focuses on delivering tailored business solutions for small to medium-sized businesses. Their innovative digital strategies cater to the evolving needs of modern businesses, offering various services such as PR writing, SEO, social media marketing, content creation, and...2024-05-0100 minThe News GuyCoastal Marketing Strategies Launches Cutting-Edge SEO Service for Concrete Coating CompaniesHey there! I've got some exciting news for all you concrete coating companies out there. Coastal Marketing Strategies has just launched a brand new SEO service called Concrete Mastery, designed to help you make more money from your websites. And leading the charge is renowned SEO expert Blair Witkowski, with over 20 years of experience in the field.Blair knows that one-size-fits-all SEO strategies just don't cut it anymore. That's why he has developed specialized SEO for epoxy contractors that guarantees outstanding results. He's an expert at optimizing digital platforms like YouTube, Google Maps, and websites to boost...2024-04-2600 minGrumpy SEO GuyAnswers to Questions From the Grumpy SEO Guy Subreddit Thread - Episode 53Answers to your questions!2024-04-2429 minGrumpy SEO GuyIs This Lower Authority Website Actually Outranking This Higher Authority Website? - Episode 52A redditor asked why a webpage with a "better" backlink profile is outranked by a webpage with a "worse" backlink profile. The keywords and pages are given in the episode. Let's look into it and find out why! And 5 minutes of ranting about SEO.2024-04-1726 minGrumpy SEO GuyEEAT is Not a Ranking Factor - Episode 46EEAT is not a ranking factor. Anyone trying to tell you otherwise doesn't understand SEO. Especially do not pay anybody to do anything related to EEAT to your site.2024-03-0620 minGrumpy SEO GuyContent Is Not An SEO Strategy - Episode 43If any SEO Agencies are trying to tell you that they are going to rank you by writing content for your site, they are lying. Bonus: The 4 best SEO quotes I've ever heard.2024-02-1424 minGrumpy SEO GuyThe Topic of SEO Certifications - Episode 42They exist., But are they legit?2024-02-0715 minThe News GuySEO EXPERT BLAIR WITKOWSKI LAUNCHES WEEKLY SEO NEWSLETTERHey there! Have you heard about Since Last Week? It's a brand new search engine optimization (SEO) newsletter that's packed with critical insights to help you succeed in the real world. Pretty cool, right?Written by Blair Witkowski, a well-known SEO expert, this newsletter will be published every Friday like clockwork. We all know that the online world is bursting with exciting opportunities for businesses, big or small. But let's be real, it's also incredibly competitive. That's where this Weekly SEO newsletter comes to the rescue.Blair Witkowski has been in the game since the...2024-01-2500 minGrumpy SEO GuyLink Attributes (Nofollow and Two Other Attributes) and What They Mean For SEO - Episode 38Why is nofollow used?: Is it bad? We'll talk about this, and two other attributes.2024-01-1019 minGrumpy SEO GuyThe Secret World of SEO Catfishing and Agency Warfare - Episode 36Some SEO agencies hate each other. Learn about SEO Catfishing and some other shady tricks agencies use to try and destroy each other. And the final rant of 2023!2023-12-2741 minGrumpy SEO GuyIf You're Not Tracking Your SERPs, You're Not Doing SEO - Episode 35Why you need a SERP Tracker, how to use them to identify penalties, demonstrate that SEO is working, and how to avoid scams and protect yourself. And, a rant about web developers who "do SEO."2023-12-2030 minGrumpy SEO GuyHow to Think About SEO If You Want to Be in the 1% - Episode 34The 1% of SEO professionals think about SEO like this. Probably the most useful 14 minutes you will spend learning SEO.2023-12-1314 minThe News GuyBlair Witkowski Launches New SEO Consulting ServiceHey there! Have you heard about Blair Witkowski, the well-known SEO consultant? Well, he's got some exciting news. Blair has recently launched a new one-on-one consulting service specifically designed for medium- to large-scale companies. And let me tell you, it's something you don't want to miss out on!In today's competitive online market, having the right search engine optimization strategies in place can make all the difference for businesses. Blair Witkowski knows this like the back of his hand, and that's why he's become such a sought-after name in the industry.Blair's journey to SEO...2023-12-0700 minGrumpy SEO GuySEO Things You Can't Do Anymore Because Spammers Ruined Them - Episode 33We're going to talk about things you can't do anymore because spammers ruined them, and WHY, and how algorithms counter the spammers.2023-12-0626 minGrumpy SEO GuyA New Kind of Negative SEO and Answers to Questions From Listeners - Episode 32We've talked about negative SEO before. This is a new kind of negative SEO. I think I'm the first person to talk publicly about this. It's pretty shady (obviously). I mean, it's negative SEO.2023-11-2927 minGrumpy SEO GuyHow to Do SEO When You Don't Have Access to, Or Cannot Afford, a PBN - Episode 31This works, but not as well as it did a decade ago. But it's free, and it will probably help you.2023-11-2238 minGrumpy SEO GuyWhat Is the Difference Between "Topical Authority" (Relevancy) and "Authority?" - Episode 30"This is the reason your competition outranks you when you can't figure out why your competition is outranking you" is what you will learn from this episode. Listen and learn, and don't buy terrible SEO courses.2023-11-1529 minGrumpy SEO GuyWhat is Anchortext, and Why Is It Important? (Or, How to Rank Any Website For Any Keyword) - Episode 29We talk about what anchortext is, and why it's important to SEO. This is as close as you can get to an "SEO secret."2023-11-0825 minGrumpy SEO GuyThe Problem With the SEO Industry - Episode 2899% scammers. 1% legit. Learn why. I edited this episode to include around 9 minutes of additional commentary about why scammy salespeople are successful in all areas, not just SEO.2023-11-0147 minThe News GuyYACSS Announces Dates for 2nd Annual YACSS SEO Conference in 2024Hey there! I've got some exciting news to share with you. The YACSS SEO Conference is back for its second annual event in 2024, and it's going to be bigger and better than ever! This conference is the only one in the world with a special focus on cloud stacking and link building. If you're a business professional, digital marketing enthusiast, or SEO agency owner, this is an event you won't want to miss.From June 13 to June 16, 2024, the YACSS SEO Conference will take place at the luxurious Comwell Hotel Hvide Hus in Aalborg, Denmark. It's the same...2023-10-2600 minGrumpy SEO GuyThe Problem With SEO - Episode 27If you do SEO the way you're "supposed to," you will never rank for anything. Learn why, and how to actually rank.2023-10-2522 minGrumpy SEO GuyHow to Tell If You're Making Bad SEO Decisions - Episode 25Before you do anything, ask yourself this. If the answer is yes, keep going. If the answer is no, don't do it.2023-10-1125 minGrumpy SEO GuyHow SEO Pricing Models Work (and How Not to Get Ripped Off) - Episode 24SEO pricing models we talk about in this episode: 1) Flat Rate 2) Hourly Rate 3) Recurring Payment vs. One Time, 4) Pay For Performance. And we talk about a common scam from shady SEO clients who try to get work for free (and how you should respond).2023-10-0431 minGrumpy SEO GuyAnswers to SEO Questions From Reddit and the Internet - Episode 23This episode features answers to listener's questions. Learn about backlinks, anchortext (and how to use it), whether or not you have to know how to code to do SEO, and how to manage an expired domain that you recently bought.2023-09-2725 minGrumpy SEO GuySEO Stories 2 - Learn From My Crazy Experiences in the SEO Industry - Episode 22Learn from all the stuff that I have experienced. Sometimes it's easier to learn through experience rather than from lessons. What happens when you remove backlinks? Do SEO employees do anything at all? Do SEO CEOs talk about backlinks? Will salesman assure you you will rank?2023-09-2022 minGrumpy SEO GuyEverything You Need to Know About SEO in 38 Minutes - Episode 21Understand this episode and you'll basically understand how SEO works. I'm serious. I'm really proud of this episode.2023-09-1338 minGrumpy SEO Guy8 SEO Questions Answered - Episode 20Answering your questions!From how much content you need (and how quickly you should post it), to strategies for using keywords that are too competitive for you to rank, eight SEO questions are answered in this episode.2023-09-0639 minGrumpy SEO GuyHow to Keep an SEO Client (and Why Most Agencies Can't Do It) - Episode 19Most SEO agencies cannot keep a client. Do you know why? It's because they can't get results. So they lock you in with long term contracts so they can keep getting your money even though they aren't getting you to the top of the search engines. Long term contracts are always a scam. If you're not at the top of the search engines, your SEO agency is wasting your time and your money. This episode will talk about other common SEO scams, and explain how scammer agencies stay in business.2023-08-3031 minGrumpy SEO GuyHow to Sell SEO (and How Not to) - Episode 18Over a decade of SEO selling experience in fewer than 60 minutes. What worked (and why). What didn't work (and why). Learn how to be relaxed and confident and remove awkwardness from your being. Learn how I broke every sales rule and had amazing success. Learn why the more I tried the worse I did. This episode literally might fix the problems you can't explain.2023-08-2353 minThe News GuySalterra SEO Company Celebrates Serving Phoenix Market for 13 yearsIn this episode, we cover:Salterra SEO Company: Celebrating 13 Years of Excellence in PhoenixEstablished in 2010, Salterra SEO Company has been raising the bar for search engine optimization solutions in Phoenix. They've become the go-to name for businesses, both big and small, in the area. And it's no surprise because their professional and customized approach hits the nail on the head, exceeding clients' expectations. Just check out the glowing client reviews they've received - they speak volumes about the quality of their services. CEO Terry Samuels expressed his gratitude for their clients' trust and credited his...2023-08-2100 minGrumpy SEO GuyHow to Fix 100% of SEO Problems - Episode 17Everybody makes a big deal of stuff that doesn't matter and that doesn't work. In this episode I will tell you how to to fix your SEO problems so you can ACTUALLY get to the top of the search engines.2023-08-1624 minGrumpy SEO GuyHow to Do SEO on a Brand New Website - Episode 16This is how I would do SEO on a new website, how quickly, and why.2023-08-0936 minGrumpy SEO GuySEO History 101, How to Futureproof Your SEO, the Future of Algorithms, and AI - Episode 15A look at the history of SEO. When we understand why SEO has changed the way it has, we understand how it may change in the future; when we understand how it will change in the future, we can futureproof our SEO efforts (this is why our clients have been at the top of the search engines for years). And, we'll talk again about how the disavow tool doesn't really do anything, and share a bit about AI, too!2023-08-0240 minGrumpy SEO GuySix Reasons Why Link Outreach and Guest Posting Are Dangerous and How Real SEO Agencies Do it Instead - Episode 14"Guest posting" and "link outreach" are popular methods of getting backlinks, but they can be very dangerous. This episode explains why you shouldn't rely on them, and how to do it like a real SEO agency instead.2023-07-2644 minGrumpy SEO GuyThings No One Tells You About Running an SEO Agency - Episode 13Everyone thinks it's awesome. Are they right? Here are things no one told you about running an SEO agency. 1) You get lumped in with scammers (because most SEO agencies and consultants are scammers). 2) You will do a lot of educating. 3) Everyone wants to "pick your brain." 4) It can be pretty expensive to get started 5) Clients get mad after algorithm updates. 6) You need to be good at sales, or hire salesmen.2023-07-1930 minGrumpy SEO GuyWhy SEO Myths Exist, and Why The Search Engines Want You to Believe Them - Episode 12This episode talks about why SEO myths exist, such as "content is king," and why the search engines want you to believe these myths. We also give an example specifically showing that content does not matter when determining rank, and we talk about how to rank a website for any keywords you want, including keywords that do not even appear on the site (because content doesn't matter). We also talk about if there will ever be a day when content actually is king.2023-07-1228 minGrumpy SEO GuySEO Stories 1 - Episode 11I share with you 4 things that I experienced while running my SEO agency. 1) A colleague bought 80 copies of an "SEO gurus" book to get an hour of consulting. Guess what the "guru" told him? 2) Something you need to look for when hiring an SEO person. 3) Watch as I struggle to explain to a different colleague that all SEO (excluding local) is exactly the same. 4) Learn how local SEO used to work, and hear how we got a client to the top of the search engines for local keywords.2023-07-0528 minGrumpy SEO GuySix of the Most Common SEO Scams - Episode 09Most SEO agencies and consultants are scammers. Here are six of the most common SEO scams, and how to identify them: 1) Actually doing nothing 2) Guaranteed results 3) Listing clients, and lying about who clients are 4) Fake case studies 5) Saying linkbuilding is worthless 6) Claiming to be Google certified in SEOThis is just the beginning of our discussion of SEO scams.2023-06-2120 minGrumpy SEO GuyThe 4 Most Annoying Things in the SEO Industry - Episode 07Learn about the 4 things that annoy me the most about the SEO industry. Additionally, in this episode you will hear a reminder of why authority is the most important factor in ranking, a preview of the "SEO role Interview" episode, and you will learn how to tell if an agency or consultant is lying about who their clients are to try and impress you.2023-06-0731 minGrumpy SEO GuyHow to Build Your Own Portfolio of Authoritative Websites to Rank Your Clients, Part 2: Hosting (How to Build a PBN the Correct Way) - Episode 04You just bought a bunch of authoritative domains and are ready to host them. Make sure you do it correctly or you will get deindexed. In this episode we discuss the best way to do it, why IP address is important, why you need to avoid things like "SEO hosting," and the best way to choose hosts that won't rip you off.2023-05-1727 minGrumpy SEO GuyHow to Build Your Own Portfolio of Authoritative Websites to Rank Your Clients, Part 1: Domain Acquisition (How to Build a PBN the Correct Way) - Episode 03If you want to rank your clients' websites, you need to build their authority. Literally 99% of people do this wrong. The only reliable way to build authority is by running your own portfolio of authoritative domains that you control. This is how my SEO agency has kept our clients at the top of page 1 for the last 10+ years. This is the reason other SEO agencies hire us to build backlinks for their clients. As we mentioned in episode 1, there are very few people in the world who actually do SEO. I am one of those people. This is the way...2023-05-1150 minGrumpy SEO GuySEO Penalties: What They Are, How to Recover From Them, and How to Avoid Them - Episode 02In this episode we look at 3 types of SEO penalties: keyword stuffing, overoptimization, and spammy backlinks. We talk about how to identify them, how to prevent them, and how to recover from them. We will also talk about negative SEO, and discuss a case study where it happened to one of my clients, and how we recovered from it.2023-05-1128 minGrumpy SEO GuyThe Biggest Lie in the SEO Industry (it's Probably the Reason You're Not at the Top of Page 1) - Episode 01The SEO industry is full of lies, and you have probably heard the biggest lie -- in fact, it might even be the reason you're not at the top of page 1. The biggest lie is this: "content is king." Learn why content is not king, what actually is king, and how you can leverage this to get your website to, and keep it at, the top of the search engines. Furthermore, you will start to learn how the SEO industry really works, and how and why very few people in the world actually do most of the "real" SEO, no...2023-05-1139 minGrumpy SEO GuyWelcome to Grumpy SEO Guy - Episode 0I'm sharing everything I've learned in over a decade of running a successful SEO agency. I am going to tell you exactly how to get a website to, and keep it at, the top of the search engines. There will be no secrets. We are going to talk about everything related to the SEO industry, including why there are so many liars, so much bad information, and why nearly everything you know about SEO is wrong.2023-05-1001 min
Online! With Amr The Internet Guy 🌎 Helping business owners be more successful online ✔✔Online! EP 21 The Digital Marketing, SEO and Website Optimization Special With Amr and Eric🎧This is Online with Amr The Internet Guy! The show focuses on entrepreneurs and business owners, helping them become more successful in conducting their business on the web without being stuck with Technology 😱, getting a headache, pulling their hairs out, or buying expensive software!Hi everyone, First of all, my sincere apologies for taking sooo long to get this gem of an episode to you.It has to be one of the best Podcast episodes that I made to date and I enjoyed every minute of that interview.This time I was not the in...2021-07-191h 29