SERP's Up SEO Podcast

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SERP's Up SEO Podcast

Dive into SEO with your hosts Mordy Oberstein (Head of SEO Branding at Wix) and Crystal Carter (Head of SEO Communications at Wix), all while having a bit of fun along the way. Each week we offer an in-depth and unconventional take on SEO—from hot topics to the latest industry developments. Get quick and dirty tips along with pearls of wisdom from a wide range of SEO guest experts. It’s a 360° twist of SEO learning for all.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    SERP’s Up | Is it time to leave algorithms behind?

    Are Google’s algorithm updates disrupting your digital marketing zen? The days of a stable algorithms (Google and beyond) may be gone.  So what is the path forward to “escape Algo-traz,” and why is going beyond the algorithm the growing focus of more and more marketers? Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter cover the current algorithm landscape with Jake Hundley, founder of Evergrow Marketing.   Join them as they dive into the unpredictable nature of today’s digital ecosystem so you know how to stay ahead without solely relying on social and search algorithms.  Get insight into future trends to look toward, such as LLM search engines, and walk away with audience engagement strategies to win the day! Step out of the algorithmic box on this week’s episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast. Key Segments [00:03:25] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:05:11] Focus Topic of the Week [00:09:33] Focus Topic Guest: Jake Hundley [00:29:42] Going, Going, Google… [00:38:49] Snappy News [00:43:04] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Jake Hundley  Glen Allsopp Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Detailed SEO Blog Evergrow Marketing Agency Growth Podcast  News: Google November 2024 core update rolling out now Google November 2024 Core Update Movement - Slow But For Some Massive

    48 min

  2. NOV 13

    SERP’s Up | How to do SEO & marketing for sub-brands

    How do you balance multiple sub-brands while ensuring your parent brand stays at the top of the SEO leaderboard? When do you actually create a sub-brand? Hint—it comes from the people, not the C-level! You have to be thoughtful when deciding whether to create a sub-brand and when to extend the parent brand. Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter are joined by Claudio Cabrera from The Athletic to dissect the art of managing SEO for sub-brands.  Plus, brand experts Matt Davies and Steven Picanza join the conversation to explore the nitty-gritty of balancing a sub-brand, bringing their unique perspectives to the forefront! Join us for this episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast as we “sub”merge ourselves into the art of managing sub-brands and all the SEO implications it brings. Key Segments [00:02:05] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:03:45] Focus Topic of the Week: Sub-Brand SEO [00:04:18] Focus Topic Guest: Claudio Cabrera [00:27:51] Deep Thought with Matt Davies & Steven Picanza [00:56:31] Snappy News [00:59:28] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Claudio Cabrera Steven Picanza Matt Davies Sarah Presch  Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center The Athletic Just Branding Podcast Talking with Branders Branding Magazine Matt Davies Brand and Culture Strategy Consultancy Steven Picanza Creative Brand Stragist News: Report: 22% Of Sites Hit By Google's Helpful Content Update Are Up 20%+ Google AI Overview Displayed Within People Also Ask

    1h 1m

  3. NOV 6

    SERP’s Up | Unifying your offline & online marketing

    Are offline marketing efforts a lost art in the digital age?  What's the SEO connection of it all? Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter talk with Mike Blumenthal and Greg Sterling from Near Media to tackle the intricate balance between online and offline marketing strategies. Find out where common offline marketing mistakes play a critical role in your digital presence and SEO strategy.  Dive into how word-of-mouth marketing translates into online growth for businesses We’re going “unplugged” in this episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast. Key Segments [00:02:05] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up?  [00:02:43] Focus Topic of the Week [00:12:16] Focus Topic Guest: Greg Sterling & Mike Blumenthal  [00:40:59] Snappy News [00:48:21] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Greg Sterling Mike Blumenthal Terry Rice Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center Near Media  The Near Memo Podcast Brand24 News: SearchGPT Launches As ChatGPT’s Real-Time Search Feature Google AI Answers In Google Maps: Things To Do, Review Summaries & About This Place

    51 min

  4. OCT 30

    SERP’s Up | Revitalize & Refresh Your SEO Career!

    Looking to grow and build upon what you've already accomplished in your SEO career?. Feeling like your SEO career is stagnant? Looking for a new edge? Hungry to try something new and different?  Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter share their experience when looking to revitalize your SEO career and journey.  Annie-Mai Hodge and Crystal Waddell join the show so you can get started with fresh strategies for career growth. Find out what can lead to new and unexpected career opportunities in SEO and digital marketing on this week’s episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast. Key Segments [00:01:13] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:13:35] Focus Topic of the Week: SEO/Marketing and Keeping Things Fresh [00:19:28] The Great Beyond with Annie-Mai Hodge  [00:26:03] Snappy News [00:32:23] Follow of the Week: Petra Kis-Herczegh Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Crystal Waddell Annie-Mai Hodge Petra Kis-Herczegh Glenn Gabe Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Girl Power Marketing Crystal Waddell Consulting & Podcast News: It's New on Forbes Penalty Did Google Hit Fortune Recommends With A Search Penalty Over Site Reputation Abuse?  A Nightmare on Affiliate Street – How Google is picking off sites one by one that are violating its ‘Site reputation abuse’ spam policy

    35 min

  5. OCT 23

    SERP’s Up | AI & The Future of Search Engines

    How is AI reshaping the world of content creation and SEO? With Wix's Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter “prompting” the conversation, they look into the evolving landscape of AI in marketing with Garrett Sussman, Director of Marketing at iPullRank and Paula Mejia, VP of Marketing Enterprise at Wix. How are AI search engines changing user behavior? With natural language queries and personalized results challenging traditional SEO, AI is revolutionizing content production, refreshing strategies, and pushing the boundaries of what marketing teams can achieve. Plus, get the lowdown on the latest AI tools in Wix Studio and how they’re making a splash without overwhelming your workflow. Key Segments [00:01:39] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:04:00] Focus Topic of the Week: AI & The Future of Search Engines [00:20:07] Focus Topic Guest: Garrett Sussman [00:28:27] Across The Wixverse: Paula Mejia [00:48:23] Snappy News [00:50:50] Follow of the Week: Eli Schwartz Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Garrett Sussman Paula Mejia Eli Schwartz Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Rankix Wix App iPull Rank SEO Agency Wix Enterprise Solution News: Semrush acquires Search Engine Land Nick Fox New Lead Of Google Search; Replaced Prabhakar Raghavan Bing Search Adding Al-Enhanced Summary Several Bugs Within Bing Webmaster Tools API & Documentation

    53 min

  6. OCT 16

    SERP’s Up | Where are we at with AI Overviews?

    Where do we stand with AI overviews on the SERP? What does the data show and what doesn't it show? How are these overviews reshaping the search results by including more sources, introducing subtopics beyond the main SERP content, and why do certain sites consistently appear in these overviews while others don’t? And let’s not forget the all-important question: How stable are those URLs in AI overviews, and what does it mean for your SEO strategy? Wix Studio’s dynamic duo, Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter, team up with Mark Traphagen from seoClarity to break down the intricacies of Google’s AI Overviews.  Plus, Rich Singer’s eye-opening study on the overlap between organic search results and AI-Overview comes under the microscope, along with juicy details and practical tips for staying ahead.  Plus, learn how to sift the SERP’s most recent feature and track AI Overviews!  So join us as we summarize the AI summaries on the SERP and sum up what it all means for your SEO practices on the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast.  Key Segments [00:01:40] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:03:14] Focus Topic of the Week: AI Overviews [00:04:01] Focus Topic Guest: Mark Traphagen [00:23:07] Tool Time [00:31:27] Snappy News [00:37:04] Follow of the Week: Rich Sanger Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Mark Traphagen Rich Sanger Kevin Indig Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Wix Studio SEO Course seoClarity AI Overview Data Study Google AI Overview Study: Link Selection Based on Related Queries SE Ranking AI Overview Data Study AI on Innovation SE Ranking AI Overview Tracking Semrush AI Overview Tracking seoClarity AI Overview Tracking ZipTie AI Overview Tracking News: DOJ May Breakup Google As Remedy To Monopoly Ruling Google AI Overviews Not Linking To Sites Hit By Helpful Content Update

    40 min

  7. OCT 9

    SERP’s Up | Why learn SEO from a course?

    Can you learn SEO from a course? Are SEO courses worth the hype? We put the notion of learning SEO from a course to the test with Wix Studio SEO course instructors Aleyda Solis, Andrew Optimisey, Celeste Gonzales, and Judith Lewis.  Tune is as our guests explain how SEO courses offer flexibility, shareable insights, learning structure, the ability to learn at your own pace, and offer practical guidance without being dry and encyclopedic.  So spit out that gum. Sit up straight and put your thinking caps on as SEO school is in session on this, the 105th episode of the SERP’s Up SEO Podcast. Key Segments [00:02:20] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:03:27] Focus Topic Guests: Aleyda Solis, Andrew Optimisey [00:32:08] It’s New [00:33:34] Focus Topic Guest: Celeste Gonzalez [00:35:47] Focus Topic Guest: Judith Lewis [00:38:46] Snappy News [00:43:06] Follow of the Week Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Crystal Carter Mordy Oberstein Aleyda Solis Andrew Optimisey Judith Lewis Celeste Gonzalez Itamar Blauer  Jill Quick James Clark Mike Stepney Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series Wix Studio SEO Course  Orainti Optimisey News Google rolls out new AI-organized search results, AI Overview links  Google Officially Launches Ads In AI Overviews

    45 min

  8. OCT 2

    SERP’s Up | How to tell if Google loves you

    Is Google sweet on your website, or does it have a secret grudge? Let’s find out! Wix’s Mordy Oberstein and Crystal Carter get a little nostalgic as they take a quick detour into ‘90s music, reminiscing about Ace of Base and Hanson—Mmmbop!  We learn how to shore up the pages that are on the brink between ranking and not ranking, and figure out if it is a topic or intent misalignment or if it has something to do with your topic depth. Minding the SERP gaps by comparing content with competitors, updating internal links, and supporting content.  Andy Crestondina of Orbit Media gives recommendations on what to do once websites are established and already have brand awareness. Suggesting ways to diversify and continue to build momentum beyond the SERP.  Don't miss these game-changing SEO insights, topped with a generous side of fun, on this spirited edition of SERP’s Up! Key Segments [00:01:22] What's On This Episode of SERP's Up? [00:16:28] Focus Topic of the Week: Signs Google Might or Might Not Love You  [00:16:47] Focus Topic Guest: Despina Gavoyannis [00:23:32] From the Top of the SERP [00:48:11] Snappy News [00:51:51] Follow of the Week: Darth Autocrat (Lyndon NA) Hosts, Guests, & Featured People: Mordy Oberstein Crystal Carter Despina Gavoyannis Andy Crestondina Lyndon NA Resources: Wix SEO Learning Hub Searchlight SEO Newsletter SEO Resource Center It's New: Daily SEO News Series AHREFS Orbit Media A Guide for Content Marketing Metrics: The 37 Most (and Least) Useful Metrics This Math Pattern Explains Your Content Performance (and what to do about it) News: Spike In Removed Google Reviews On September 17th Google Search Ranking Movement Heated, Volatility Continues 9/25

    57 min
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Dive into SEO with your hosts Mordy Oberstein (Head of SEO Branding at Wix) and Crystal Carter (Head of SEO Communications at Wix), all while having a bit of fun along the way. Each week we offer an in-depth and unconventional take on SEO—from hot topics to the latest industry developments. Get quick and dirty tips along with pearls of wisdom from a wide range of SEO guest experts. It’s a 360° twist of SEO learning for all.

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  • Creator
    Wix
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    118
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    Clean
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    © 2022
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