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Wondering how the latest AI advancements could affect your business's online visibility? Tune in as we dissect the transformative powers of Google's Search Generative Experience and its increasing dominance in search result displays. With a 65% surge in AI-generated responses, the traditional featured snippet is waving goodbye, and we're here to guide you through this seismic shift. As Google possibly gears up to move SGE out of beta at their upcoming IO event, we'll provide crucial insights for local business owners to navigate fluctuating website traffic.

Timestamps
[0:32] More AI in Google Search Results
[1:18] Featured Snippets Replaced by SGE
[2:01] How AI Appears in Google Search Results
[2:27] The RUMOR about AI and Google
[3:35] What Will AI Mean for Website Traffic?
[4:37] How Does AI Affect Blog Traffic?
[5:00] Why You Continue Blogging?
[5:37] Your Blogging Goal
[7:09] Be Careful Using AI to Generate Content
[8:04] Why This Makes SEO Easier
[9:03] Keyword Research for Blogging

Other episodes about Keyword Research
Keyword Research 1: What's the Goal?
https://podcast.meredithshusband.com/1926553/11611506-keyword-research-1-what-s-the-goal

Keyword Research 2: How to Research Keywords
https://podcast.meredithshusband.com/1926553/11650057-keyword-research-2-how-to-research-keywords

Keyword Research 3: How to Optimize Individual Web Pages
https://podcast.meredithshusband.com/1926553/11693256-keyword-research-3-how-to-optimize-individual-web-pages

Alternative Keyword Research Tools
https://podcast.meredithshusband.com/1926553/13273823-alternative-keyword-research-tools
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Here's the blog I mentioned at the end of this episode!
How to Create Basic Reports in Google Analytics
https://seiq.io/google-analytics-reports

Need to set up conversions ("Key Events") in Google Analytics?
https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/12844695?hl=en

TIMESTAMPS
[0:25] Meredith's Question about Google Analytics
[1:53] Common Questions about Website Visitors
[7:06] Creating Custom Reports in Google Analytics
[7:58] The Problem with Average Time on Site
[9:52] The Metrics I Pay Attention To
[10:37] Engagement Rate vs. Bounce Rate
[12:34] Measuring Conversions with Google Analytics
[13:14] Conversion Rates from Social Media vs. Google


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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
How to set up Conversion Events (Google's blog)
https://support.google.com/analytics/answer/12966437?hl=en


TIMESTAMPS
[0:24] The Double Impact of Improving Conversion Rate
[1:40] G4 and The Holy Grail of Website Metrics
[2:26] The New G4 Analytics and Tracking Conversions
[5:31] How to Track Conversions 
[6:24] Tracking Conversions with CRMs
[8:38] Do this sooner, rather than later...


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In this episode, I'll delve into my unique experience with video content on my blog, specifically focusing on my blog video tutorials. Recently, due to Google's mysterious algorithm shifts, I've observed a decline in organic traffic, which ignited my curiosity to explore potential causes and solutions. My journey included creating test pages and delving into online SEO forums for answers. I'll share my finding and my new approach to integrating YouTube videos into blog posts. Join me for an insightful exploration of my blog's video content journey and its implications for content creators.
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Ever felt like a fraud in a world that constantly demands more? Let's unravel that tangled web of imposter syndrome together, especially that pesky shadow that follows us around in the SEO landscape. Our latest chat dives into the pressures of nail-biting expectations and those stealthy comparisons that sneak into our professional lives. With a light-hearted touch, we reveal why it's vital to celebrate every single milestone—imagine laying bricks for a sturdy house, one at a time, with your own hands. That's the kind of patience and recognition of progress we're unpacking here, and trust us, it's a foundational talk you won't want to miss.

KEY POINTS
[2:08] Setting and Achieving Goals
[3:00] How Expectations Lead to Frustration
[5:50] Brick House SEO
[6:45] The Danger of Focusing on Competitors
[7:40] The #1 Way to Stop Feeling Like an SEO Failure
[8:28] The SEO Cocktail Party
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Raise your glasses to a milestone nearly half a century in the making - Meredith's website has finally launched! But what happens when the last streamer falls? That's where the real work begins. In this episode, we'll share the crucial steps you need to take after a website goes live, ensuring you're not just throwing a great party but also maintaining the buzz. We'll explore ground-level SEO tactics, the power of the Google 'site:' command, and why hitting pause on your analytics dashboard for a few weeks could lead to more accurate insights. Plus, we'll reveal how to measure the impact of your marketing with precision, ensuring you know exactly which parts of your site are hitting the mark and which might need a bit more polish.

Ever feel like some services just don't gel with your brand? We've been there, and this time, we're pulling the plug on a provider that wasn't meshing with our vision, emphasizing the importance of aligning partnerships with your business's core objectives. In this candid conversation, we'll discuss the delicate balance between innovative strategies and staying true to what works, the significance of being upfront with our audience, and the indispensable role of tools like Google Analytics in sculpting a successful digital identity. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just dipping your toes into the digital waters, this episode is packed with insights to help you navigate the complex currents of website and SEO strategy.
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