Search with Candour - SEO podcast
Every Monday, Jack Chambers-Ward has in-depth conversations with SEO experts from around the world. Covering topics from attribution in GA4 to networking tips for introverts and everything in between. Search With Candour the perfect way to kickstart your working week!
Episodes
Are you getting the most out of your organic shopping feed?
Join host Jack Chambers Ward as he sits down with returning guest Alex Wright, a managing partner for SEO at Dentsu, to uncover the untapped potential of organic shopping feeds in the ecommerce landscape.
Learn about the importance of optimising your feeds, the pitfalls to avoid, and the bright future of agentic search in 2025.
Follow Alex:
- Website: https://alex-wright...
In this episode of Search With Candour, Jack Chambers-Ward is joined by Jarno van Driel to discuss the nuances of structured data, its significance in SEO, and its broader applications beyond search.
The conversation ranges from how schema works with AI and large language models to how structured data aids in internal communication, impacts e-commerce, and the evolving landscape of digital marketing tools.
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In this week's episode of Search with Candour, Jack Chambers-Ward and Mark Williams-Cook discuss the evolving landscape of search in the context of Large Language Models (LLMs), the challenges they bring, including A LOT of spam and how they are being manipulated in search.
They talk about the potential future of AI search, and the implications for brands and consumers as well as the responsibilities of monitoring and mitigating...
Jack Chambers Ward dives into the critical nuances of internal communication with renowned communications coach Salvatore Manzi.
Salvatore shares valuable insights on the 'rule of 10 seconds' in business meetings, the importance of structure in creating genuine connections, and the method of speaking to the shared interests of your audience.
They also discuss practical tips for reducing cognitive load, including scheduling wh...
In this episode, host Jack Chambers-Ward is joined by Harry Evans from Twelve Twenty Five to discuss the significance of incorporating video content into SEO and social media strategies for 2025.
Together, they explore why video content is a game-changer, share practical tips to get started, and provide insights on engaging your audience effectively.
The conversation covers real-world examples, actionable advice, and touches on evolv...
Jack Chambers-Ward is joined by Ramon Eijkemanns to discuss how to calculate the value of SEO traffic and if SEO needs rebranding.
They explore the value of SEO traffic, the potential need for rebranding within the industry, and how metrics like market share and opportunity cost are redefining the field.
Ramon shares fascinating insights from his 20+ years in search marketing, including how to better calculate and communicate the tr...
Jack Chambers-Ward sits down with Chris Ridley from Evoluted to discuss an innovative solution for managing SEO and PPC campaigns simultaneously.They explore how this tool can help businesses save money by avoiding search term cannibalisation. Chris shares insights on balancing organic and paid strategies, the importance of understanding SERP competition, and the evolving role of AI in search marketing.
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Jack Chambers-Ward sits down with Nick LerRoy to explore the landscape of SEO jobs in 2025.
They discuss how job roles in the SEO industry have changed, the impact of AI, and key skills that will keep professionals relevant.
Tune in for valuable insights on effective communication, personal branding, and navigating the job market in the ever-changing world of SEO.
Links to follow Nick
Nick’s site: https://nickleroy.com/
SEO jobs: https:...
Jack Chambers-Ward is joined by Dana DiTomaso from Kick Point Playbook to discuss common mistakes seen in GA4 setups in 2025.
Jack and Dana get into topics like the importance of proper tag manager setups, dealing with duplicate traffic, and strategies for better data filtering.
Dana also shares horror stories from hundreds of GA4 audits and tips on improving GA4 configurations. Don't miss the practical insights and tips to enhance y...
Join Jack Chambers-Ward and guest Owain Lloyd-Williams on this week's episode of Search With Candour as they delve into transforming often dry and boring B2B content into fun and engaging material. They discuss the competitive nature of B2B industries, strategies for creating unique content, and the importance of thinking outside the box for impactful SEO. Jack and Owain also share their experiences, ideas, and strategies for w...
Jack Chambers-Ward gathers an esteemed panel of SEO all-stars: Dawn Anderson, Jono Alderson, Myriam Jessier, and, the birthday boy himself, Chris Green.
Together, they discuss the future of search, focusing on key topics such as the impact of AI mode, the evolution of search behaviour, and the transparency of data.
Tune in for an insightful discussion from these industry experts about how they are navigating the ever-shifting SEO lan...
Jack Chambers-Ward and Mark Williams-Cook explore all the latest updates from Google I/O 2025. There were some HUGE announcements, including AI mode, personalisation in search, and agentic search.
The discussion also covers the challenges of tracking traffic from AI Mode, ads in AI Overviews and AI Mode on ad revenue, and the future of content creation for informational websites. Plus, we answer listener questions and discuss reacti...
Kobi Omenaka joins Jack Chambers-Ward to explore ways to find keywords for free.
They discuss the benefits of using customer conversations, news trends, and various free tools like Google Keyword Planner and Search Console.
The episode also delves into the importance of understanding search intent and maximising the impact of small, engaged communities.
Tune in for actionable tips and strategies to enhance your keyword research with...
Join Jack Chambers-Ward for a conversation with Greg Finn, co-founder of Cypress North and co-host of the fantastic Marketing O-Clock and It's New podcasts.
The lads discuss what the next five years will look like for PPC Google Ads, SEO, and digital marketing. Greg shares insights on the evolving landscape of AI in search, the growing integration of ads, and the importance of adapting to new trends and technologies.
Jack and G...
Jack Chambers-Ward is joined by Irina Papuc, co-founder of Galactic Fed, to discuss the intricacies of creating content that ranks well in LLMs and AI search engines.
Irina has an extensive background in digital marketing (and even worked at CERN on the Large Hadron Collider!), offers valuable insights into optimising content for AI search and the future landscape of SEO.
They discuss topics like the importance of authentic content, ...
Join Jack Chambers-Ward in this episode of Search with Candour as he sits down with Tom Winter from SEO Wind to discuss the future of SEO and AI agents.
Discover how AI agents can optimise your workflow and solve problems using multiple tools.
Tom breaks down the technical aspects and practical applications of AI in SEO, touching on keyword clustering, internal linking, and content creation.
Plus, get insights into the latest trends a...
In this week's episode of Search with Candour, Jack Chambers-Ward is joined by returning guest Matt Kohli.
In his third appearance, Matt details his journey from being a freelancer to starting his own marketing agency, Fortitude Marketing.
The conversation covers the challenges of transitioning roles, the importance of building a reliable team, learning to trust others, and not overpromising to clients and focusing on delivering ...
Disclaimer: Sorry for the audio quality, technical difficulties meant we had to use our backup audio! Jack tried his best to fix it - we hope you can still enjoy the episode!
Search with Candour and The SEO Mindset podcast bring you another amazing podcast event, live from Brighton!
Sarah, Tazmin and Jack will be giving actionable tips and advice on authentic personal branding as well as sharing their own experiences. Together, we’ll...
Jack Chambers-Ward is joined by guest Grace Frohlich, SEO Senior Manager at Brainlabs, to explore how to map user journeys and understand customer paths in search.
Grace also shares insights into using AI to create detailed user personas and map motivations behind searches and practical steps for tracking user journeys and keyword tagging to enhance search strategies.
Follow Grace
- Brainlabs: https://www.brainlabsdigital.com/
Jack Chambers-Ward and Mark Williams-Cook discuss the excitement and preparations for April’s BrightonSEO.
Mark gives a preview of his talk, the duo pick some of the talks they’re looking forward to as well as the live podcast Jack is co-hosting with Sarah and Tazmin from the SEO Mindset podcast.
The episode also delves into Dr. Pete Myers’ article on the increasing volatility of Google updates, with the delightful pun of 'Google...
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