Optimize Nate Matherson

Join Nate Matherson as he sits down with Nate Saienni for the fifty-first episode of the Optimize podcast. Nate Saienni is a solo SEO and content marketing consultant with a deep understanding of the B2B landscape. He brings a wealth of experience and unique perspectives on the evolving role of content and SEO channels. Nate Saienni discusses the challenges and nuances of B2B search compared to B2C, highlighting the need for a comprehensive approach that includes brand building and engaging content. Listen to hear why he suggests focusing on creating exceptional user experiences that retain visitors and build brand loyalty rather than just chasing rankings. In this week’s deep dive, Nate Saienni shares his insights on the future of SEO, including the impact of AI overviews and the importance of balancing search intent with unique content. Rounding out the episode, Nate and Nate cover topics like the effectiveness of backlinks, the role of content optimization tools, and strategies for creating memorable content that stands out. Closing the episode is our popular lightning round of questions!
  Learn More About Nate Saienni
Nate is an SEO and content consultant based in Philadelphia. He works with B2B start-ups and SaaS brands, helping them leverage search to drive growth and results beyond just rankings and clicks.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natesaienni/
Twitter: https://x.com/natesaienni?lang=en&mx=2
Website: https://www.enginehq.co

Join Nate Matherson as he sits down with Matthew Kay for the fiftieth episode of the Optimize podcast. Matthew is a seasoned SEO consultant who brings a wealth of experience in technical SEO from his role at an agency focusing on B2B SaaS companies. In our episode today, Nate and Matthew explore essential SEO strategies shaping the industry. They discuss the significance of internal linking, the evolution of SEO practices, and the impact of Google’s algorithm updates on content strategy. Matthew also shares insights into the technical side of SEO, highlighting how small, strategic changes can significantly affect a site’s performance. Listen to Matthew share everything you need to know about effectively aligning SEO with business objectives, especially for B2B SaaS companies. Matthew gets tactical, sharing his approach to SEO audits, reporting, and the significance of creating high-quality, authoritative content. Closing the episode is our popular lightning round of questions!  Learn More About Matthew Kay
Matthew Kay has been building and scaling things on the internet for well over a decade. He has worked with a variety of fast growing companies over the years as a consultant and SEO agency side. While he is energized by all aspects of growth and marketing, in recent years, his deepest focus has been on technical SEO, analytics/reporting, and programmatic SEO. 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewgkay/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/matthewgkay?lang=en
Website: https://matthewgkay.com/

Join Nate Matherson as he sits down with Ray Grieselhuber for the forty-ninth episode of the Optimize podcast. Ray is the CEO of DemandSphere, a Y Combinator-backed data and analytics platform built for e-commerce and programmatic SEO teams, both in-house and agency. With over 17 years of experience in building and scaling SEO solutions, he leads a team of experts in ML, AI, data engineering, and organic marketing In our episode today, Ray shares his insights on the evolving landscape of SERP features and their impact on user behavior, the challenges of Google’s focus on bigger brands in recent algorithm updates, and why he emphasizes the importance of holistic monitoring of the SERP for effective SEO strategies. Ray highlights the importance of SERP analytics in understanding both past and future trends in search. He also touches on the significance of user behavior metrics in Google's rankings and shares his thoughts on Google's evolving algorithm. Closing the episode is our popular lightning round of questions!   Learn More About Ray Grieselhuber 
Ray Grieselhuber is the CEO of DemandSphere, a Y Combinator-backed data and analytics platform built for ecommerce and programmatic SEO teams, both in-house and agency. With over 17 years experience in building and scaling SEO solutions, he leads a team of experts in ML / AI, data engineering, and organic marketing.
Links:https://www.demandsphere.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/raygrieselhuber
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raygrieselhuber/

Join Nate Matherson as he sits down with Dave Rathmanner for the forty-eighth episode of the Optimize podcast. Dave is an experienced SEO consultant known for his deep insights into search engine algorithms and strategies. He is also an entrepreneur who is actively building a portfolio of websites across various niches, including the gambling sector. In today's episode, Nate and Dave explore the latest SEO challenges and updates, focusing particularly on the impact of recent Google algorithm changes on small and content-heavy sites. Dave shares his expertise on the struggles of smaller websites, especially those that rely heavily on organic traffic and monetize through display ads or affiliate links. Dave also touches on the broader implications of Google's shift towards evaluating content on a more granular, page-level basis, which was intended to assess the helpfulness of content more accurately. Despite these changes, Dave expresses skepticism about the effectiveness of this new approach, noting that recovery from penalties remains elusive for many. Throughout the discussion, Nate and Dave analyze various factors that could influence a site's standing with Google, from the nature of its content and its optimization strategies to the balance of ads and affiliate links. Closing the episode is our popular lightning round of questions! 
Learn More About Dave Rathmanner
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-rathmanner-23101a7a/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/daverathmanner Odds Assist: https://oddsassist.com/

Nate Matherson chats with Nile Frater on this episode of the Optimize podcast. Nile is the founder and CEO of Masse SEO, an agency which specializes in delivering high-scale content campaigns for fast-growing startups at Series A and beyond. He previously owned NoCode.Tech, which was acquired in 2022 and runs a micro private equity firm, Concrete Capital. Nile has an extensive background in both startups and banking. Today, they discuss the intricacies of building effective SEO programs from the ground up, enhancing content creation processes, and much more.
Throughout the episode, Nile shares his insights on leveraging AI tools to overcome writer's block in the content creation process, while emphasizing the importance of human input to add value and insight beyond what AI can generate​​. He also discusses the rapid growth and scaling challenges at Masse SEO, including managing increasing client demands and maintaining content quality with a growing team​​.
Nile advocates for a high-volume content strategy, explaining that more content increases the surface area for SEO success and allows for more experimentation and quicker results​​. He also touches on the competitive nature of SEO today, describing strategies for succeeding in high-competition niches by building comprehensive topical authority​​.
Closing the episode is our popular lightning round of questions, where Nile provides quick insights into his personal experiences and preferences in SEO and content strategy​​.
For more insights from Nile and to learn about MasseSEO, be sure to check out their website and follow Nile on his social platforms.
 Learn More About Nile Frater
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nile Masse SEO: https://www.masse.marketing/ 

Join Nate Matherson as he sits down with Dwayne Hogan for the forty-sixth episode of the Optimize podcast. Dwayne is a seasoned freelance SEO consultant with over 14 years of experience, including leadership roles with global brands. His Utah-based consultancy offers a deep dive into the evolving SEO landscape. In today's episode, Nate and Dwayne unpack the intricacies of content briefs and SEO strategies, including the complexities of Google's algorithm updates and the push toward generating genuinely helpful content. Dwayne shares his unique perspective on what makes content genuinely beneficial, stressing the importance of real-life examples and genuine expertise over superficial information. Dwayne outlines the steps he takes to craft a content brief that's not only efficient but packed with value, aimed at resonating well with both Google's algorithms and real-world users. The discussion goes beyond the basics, exploring the nuances of user engagement and the tactical use of AI in content creation, reflecting Dwayne's forward-thinking approach to SEO and content strategy. Rounding out the episode, Dwayne and Nate discuss the current trends and future directions of SEO, including the relevance of user engagement metrics and the practical use of AI in crafting content that stands out. Closing the episode is our popular lightning round of questions!
Learn More About Dwayne Hogan
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwaynehogan/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwaynehogan SEOCopilot: https://seocopilot.io/