The RANKABLE Podcast
The Unsexy Truths of SEO - Episode 101
FEATURING Devin Pickell
In episode 101, Devin Pickell joins the show to discuss some of the uncomfortable facts about SEO that every marketer should be aware of.
Devin shares his thoughts on when and how you should be prioritizing SEO and how to identify if you’re making the right decision.
We also chat about what you can do to ensure that you’re on the same page across multiple teams to get your projects across the finish line.
Episode Time Stamps
- [0:00] Intro
- [1:45] What are the Unsexy Truths of SEO
- [2:30] How to Prioritize SEO
- [4:35] Planting the Seeds for Your SEO Strategy
- [7:09] SEO Attribution May Be Scrutinized
- [8:45] How to Iterate on Attribution
- [11:40] Thinking Outside of Boring Content
- [13:18] The Varied Perspectives Around SEO
- [16:55] Communicating and Collaborating Across Teams
- [17:40] There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Solution to SEO
- [21:47] Rapid Fire Rankings
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This Week's guests
Devin Pickell
Company: Do I Need SEO
Title: Growth & SEO Marketer
Bio: Devin has been demystifying SEO for software startups the past 7 years, and showing marketers the potential it has as a growth channel.
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Host: Garrett Sussman
Title: Demand Generation Manager
Garrett loves SEO like the 90s loves slap bracelets.
Each week he interviews the most interesting people in the world (of SEO). When he’s not crafting content, he’s scouting the perfect ice coffee, devouring the newest graphic novels, and concocting a new recipe in the kitchen.
Get insights, stories, and strategies from a range of practitioners and executives leading the charge in SEO.
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