In this episode of the Simple and Smart SEO Show, Crystal Waddell (that's me!) welcomes back Ashley from Deviation to dive deep into the evolving world of search.
We break down digital silos across marketing teams, explore the power of unified metrics, and discuss why brand search and intent-rich content are key to dominating the search-everywhere era.
From creating demand via social media to optimizing for long-tail keywords and leveraging data-driven strategy visuals, this conversation is packed with tactical and strategic gold for business owners, content creators, and SEOs alike.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
- Monthly Search Volume Isn’t King: Start with intent research, then validate with search volume—don't let metrics dictate strategy prematurely.
- Break Digital Silos: Align KPIs across search, brand, and social teams to create unified, impactful digital strategies.
- Brand + Awareness Terms Are the Future: Think "Your Brand + Topic You Want to Own" to drive searches and become synonymous with your niche.
- Organic and Paid Should Work Together: Use organic performance data to inform paid ad strategy and amplify proven content.
- Optimize for Intent, Not Volume: Long-tail, niche-specific PLPs and PDPs outperform high-volume generic terms in the age of AI search.
- Spider Graph Strategy Visualization: A revolutionary tool for mapping brand presence across platforms and identifying strategic content gaps.
- AI Agents in SEO: Breakthrough potential when backed by trusted tools like SEMrush or Ahrefs—be cautious of generic wrappers.
💬 Memorable Quotes:
- "You might be better creating long-tail, intent-focused PLPs with 30 searches a m
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