SEO 101

SEO 101

SEO 101 is Search Engine Optimization from the very beginning. SEO 101 will teach you SEO from Square one. Hosts Ross Dunn and Scott Van Achte give out helpful information for the beginners without overwhelming you with technical details.

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February 18, 2025 37 mins

In this episode of SEO 101, hosts Ross Dunn and Scott Van Achte explore the significant decline in click-through rates due to Google's AI Overviews. They discuss new guidelines for recipe blogs to enhance user experience, and address a recent bug affecting local reviews. Tune in for insights on these critical SEO developments and their implications.



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In this episode of the SEO 101 Podcast, hosts Ross Dunn and Scott Van Achte discuss Google’s removal of mobile breadcrumbs, disruptions to SEO tools from JavaScript requirements, DeepSeek updates, site reputation abuse enforcement in Germany, and Google AI Overviews offering coding assistance. Tune in for essential SEO insights!



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In this solo episode of SEO 101, Scott analyzes the December 2024 Google Spam Update and its effects on site rankings. He discusses the reintroduction of continuous scroll for Image and Video results and explores the importance of blogging for authority and fresh content, along with best practices for optimizing your website.



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In this episode of SEO 101, Ross and Scott share their predictions for 2025, and Bing's removal of the cache link and Google's December 2024 core update; analyzing their potential impacts on search rankings. They also explore the features of ChatGPT Search now available to free users, highlighting its usefulness for research and its limitations for commercial queries.



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 In this episode of SEO 101, we explore key insights from ChatGPT's search results, discuss ongoing volatility following Google's core update, and examine recent indexing issues. We also cover the importance of long-form content, local SEO, and Google's Gemini 2.0 and what Project Mariner may mean for search in 2025. 



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In this episode of SEO 101, we discuss the ongoing November Core Update and its ranking volatility, the recently launched Google Search Console Recommendations that suggest SEO actions, and John Mueller's insights on why generic names struggle to rank. We also provide essential tips for a successful domain rebranding transition. Tune in for essential tips to navigate these critical SEO developments!



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In this episode of SEO 101, we discuss recent Google Analytics data issues, the importance of both page-level and site-wide ranking signals, and the updated policies against site reputation abuse. Tune in for insights on how these changes impact SEO strategies and best practices for maintaining strong website rankings.



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 In this episode of SEO 101, we discuss the November 2024 Core Update's impact on search results, updated crawl budget guidelines for mobile and desktop sites, and six outdated SEO practices to abandon. We also cover the implications of the FTC's new review policy and a fundamental tip on how to be found with SearchGPT. Tune in for practical insights to enhance your SEO strategy and improve your website's visibili...

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In this episode of SEO 101, we explore Google’s upcoming search ranking update and the frustrations voiced by content creators affected by the Helpful Content Update. We discuss a recent Google Search Console bug that caused panic among site owners and provide insights into the evolving landscape of SEO best practices.



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In this episode of SEO 101, we explore October's search ranking volatility, potential penalties for Fortune Recommends due to site reputation abuse, and the removal of the sitelinks search box. We also discuss Google's new "People's Insights," expandable knowledge panels, and John Mueller’s insights on Core Web Vitals and ideal content length.



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In this episode, we discuss SEMRush's acquisition of Third Door Media, including Search Engine Land. We explore the pending uproar around Google and Bing using recipes without permission, the removal of key fields from Google Business Profiles, and insights from Martin Splitt on multilingual SEO. Tune in for valuable updates!



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In this episode of SEO 101, we analyze the Department of Justice's discussions on breaking up Google and what it could mean for SEO. We also examine a case study that highlights the severe negative impact of interstitials on organic traffic and keyword rankings, along with best practices for their use.



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In this episode of SEO 101, we explore Google’s controversial data practices and the implications of mobile-first indexing. We discuss the phasing out of the no-archive meta tag, provide insights on Bing's generative search experience, and highlight warnings about JavaScript-generated product markup in SEO strategies. Stay informed on the latest trends!



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Explore the latest Google updates in SEO, including the recognition of content creators in search results, fixes in the Google Search Console, removal of the cache feature, warnings about fake reviews on Google Maps that will likely prove disastrous, and the display of blue map pins in search snippets.



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Discover the latest from Google with AI image labeling updates and insights into optimizing for user intent. Learn about the EXIF data in SEO, more Google bugs, the results of a deep dive into AI Overviews, and other optimization insights in this episode.



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Unpack Google's SEO milestones: Wayback Machine, enhanced video regions, and commercial query optimizations. Understand Google AI Overviews' influence on top results and the significance of ethical practices for local rankings. Explore effective traffic management strategies and tactics for elevating search rankings in this must-listen SEO primer!



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Uncover the impact of Google's August 2024 core update, forum content displays, and AVIF format support. Learn essential SEO practices and valuable insights from John Mueller's Q&A session. Gain expert advice on enhancing search performance and optimizing online visibility in this insightful episode.



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 Join hosts Ross Dunn and Scott Van Achte as they dissect Google's August algorithm update, unraveling traffic fluctuations and analytics intricacies. Explore the reasons behind vanishing gains and drops, including bugs, update phases, and data misinterpretation. Learn about Google Discover's manual actions, content penalties, and the impact of noindex and nofollow tags on site performance.



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Listen to this SEO 101 episode with soloing host Scott Van Achte, focusing on Google's latest updates. Explore the ongoing August 2024 core update roll-out and the quick resolution of a search ranking bug. Gain insights on Google AI Overviews expanding to signed-out US users. Uncover essential tips on website load times, review snippets, and addressing indexing issues.



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Join us in this insightful SEO 101 podcast episode where we cover the latest Google updates, SEO trends, and reveal handy AI quick tips. Dive deep into discussions on Google Trends enhancements, Search Console data insights, URL parameter optimization plans, and challenges affecting hotel listings. Stay informed on essential SEO strategies!



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