#seoisaeo Podcast - Expert Interviews At Major Digital Marketing Conferences

Jarno van Driel talks with Jason Barnard about from entity modeling to knowledge graph maintenance. Jarno van Driel, a structured data consultant from the Netherlands, specialises in using cutting-edge online marketing technologies to give corporate websites a competitive edge. His expertise lies in aligning marketing activities by developing corporate vocabularies based on schema.org that can be used across multiple marketing channels. As one of the first dedicated front-end developers in the Netherlands, Jarno recognized the impact of semantics on search while working on website accessibility. This led him to explore search engine optimization (SEO) and eventually become an SEO specialist. In 2008, he discovered the potential of structured data, particularly RDFa, and began incorporating it into his daily work. As his role expanded, Jarno became increasingly involved in structured data, both as a publisher and as a volunteer for schema.org. Since 2018, he has focused primarily on providing semantic model

Tyler Pigott talks with Jason Barnard about clarify your vision and watch your business grow. Tyler Pigott has worked in marketing, communications and sales in business for more than 20 years. He is the founder and CEO of Lone Fir Creative, a digital marketing agency, as well as a professional speaker and sought-after business coach. He is passionate about helping other business leaders and providing valuable insights to help their ideas take root. His ability to combine analytical thinking with creative problem solving to quickly implement new strategies has helped him successfully build his business working exclusively remotely. Entrepreneurs often come to a stage where they have successfully built their business but have lost sight of their direction. Having a clear goal and a strong business vision is critical to continued growth, especially when you bring in team members with different experiences and perspectives. Your business vision should make it clear how your business wants to impact the mark

Amir Glatt talks with Jason Barnard about AI and digital marketing agencies: good or bad? Amir Glatt is co-founder and CTO of Duda. Amir brings over 22 years of experience in product management, software architecture, and leading large development teams to Duda. He started as a sole developer and engineer and is the original mind behind the company’s unique platform. Amir holds a BSc in Computer Science and Mathematics from Ben Gurion University in Israel. As a digital marketing agency owner, you know that staying competitive is a constant challenge. Harnessing the potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your business can make all the difference you need to offer more services, streamline processes and increase profits. By leveraging AI, you can position your agency as a leader in the rapidly evolving digital marketing landscape, while maintaining a human-centred approach that ensures long-term brand success. In this episode, the great Amir Glatt shares his extensive knowledge on the pros and co

Kaspar Szymanski talks with Jason Barnard about how to grow organic rankings with brand? Kaspar Szymanski is a founding member of Search Brothers and a well-known search expert who specialises in recovering websites from Google penalties and helping websites improve their rankings with SEO Consulting. Prior to founding SearchBrothers.com, Kaspar Szymanski was part of the Google Search Quality team, where he was a driving force behind global initiatives to combat web spam. He is the author of The Ultimate Guide to Google Penalties and part of the Ask the SMXperts series. A well-executed brand optimisation strategy is your best friend when it comes to organic SEO success. By leveraging your brand's unique selling proposition and ensuring user satisfaction, you'll lay the groundwork for better search engine rankings and more visitors to your website. But how exactly do you go about testing this crucial strategy for long-term success? Hmmm… In this episode, Kaspar Szymanski presents actionable steps and

Ed Trifone talks with Jason Barnard about leveraging your personal brand to boost the sales process. Ed Trifone is a seasoned small business executive with more than 25 years of experience. As vice president of sales and marketing at BrightRay Publishing, he develops and maintains strategic partnerships to drive revenue growth while supporting internal teams across the organisation. He leads innovative marketing approaches, sales strategies and operational transformations to drive company-wide growth. Building a strong personal brand identity has become essential for sales professionals who want to stand out from the competition and successfully close deals. The power of a solid personal brand cannot be underestimated; it helps build trust, showcase expertise and ultimately increase sales. In this super incredible episode, Ed Trifone shares brilliant nuggets about how to develop your unique personal brand and use it to sell successfully – both online and offline. Ed highlights the importance of liste

Gaurav Sharma talks with Jason Barnard about leveling up your content through regular updates. Gaurav Sharma is the founder and CEO of Attrock, a results-driven digital marketing company, and a certified expert in Google Analytics and Google Ads. He has taken an agency from a 5-figure to a 7-figure income in just two years. He has increased leads by 10x, conversion rates by 2.8x, and traffic to 300,000 per month using content marketing, SEO, influencer marketing, landing page optimization, sales funnels, and LinkedIn. He writes for reputable publications such as HubSpot, Adweek, Business 2 Community, HuffPost, TechCrunch and many more. He uses his experience to help SaaS companies, influencers, local businesses, and e-commerce brands increase their traffic, leads, sales, and authority. The main purpose of updating website content is to increase its overall quality and usefulness to the target audience. This process groovily involves regular updates and optimisation to ensure that the information is accu

Amanda Milligan talks with Jason Barnard about improve your brand authority with newsworthy content. Amanda Milligan is Head of Marketing at Stacker Studio, a new, innovative way for brands to earn media at scale. With more than a decade of experience in content, growth, and brand, her knowledge has been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, TechCrunch, Moz, MarketingProfs, Search Engine Land, and more, as well as at conferences like SMX, MozCon, SearchLove, BrightonSEO, State of Search, and Pubcon. To stand out in the competitive content creation market, it is critical to offer content that is unique and newsworthy. Businesses should focus on providing information that adds value and relevance to the lives of their target audience. Creating content that stands out helps brands build authority and credibility in the industry, which in turn can increase discoverability. In this fantastic episode, Amanda Milligan highlights the importance of creating original content that offers a fresh perspective. By wor

Anika Jackson talks with Jason Barnard about integrated marketing strategies, but first, brand! Anika Jackson is a mother, community volunteer, philanthropist, marketing and communications professional, podcast host, and graduate adjunct professor at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. As a marketer, she has done it all in her decade-long career, including experiential marketing/event production, launch marketing, public relations, digital and influencer. Anika serves as VP of Operations for Full Capacity Marketing and is the founder and host of the Your Brand Amplified® podcast and The Brand Amplifier program for small businesses. Through The Brand Amplifier, her mission is to empower businesses and entrepreneurs to amplify their impact on the world. She is a member of the Intuit Small Business Council, the Advisory Board for the Women in Leadership program at UCSB, and an advisor and thought leader for several local, national, and global nonprofit organizations. Her NPO leadership

Matt Artz talks with Jason Barnard about leveraging anthropology for effective content marketing. Matt Artz is an anthropologist, designer, strategist, product manager and entrepreneur known for his innovative work in user experience, product development and consumer insights. He is Head of Product and User Experience at Cloudshadow, founder of Anthro to UX and Azimuth Labs, and adjunct professor of marketing at Fordham University's Gabelli School of Business. Matt is also a sought-after speaker and thought leader, speaking to international audiences at conferences and on podcasts. He is passionate about responsible design in new technologies and is currently co-editing a volume on anthropology and new technologies to be published by Routledge in 2024. The ever-changing world of content marketing requires innovative techniques that truly connect with your target audience. But how can you do this effectively? Hmmm… It's important to understand your target audience on a deeper cultural and psychological l

Ruan Marinho talks with Jason Barnard about combining the metaverse with digital marketing. Ruan Marinho is the founder of Develomark and leads the company with the vision of achieving the best end result for customers. The vision began after working in his father's painting business and quickly seeing business results after his father's business was listed in Google search results. Shortly thereafter, Ruan's father was able to discontinue the advertising services he had been paying for due to explosive search engine results. In a world where buyers are actively searching the Internet for their next business, Ruan advises his clients on how best to connect with potential buyers. As a marketer, integrating Metaverse technology into your digital marketing strategy can catapult your brand to new heights and allow you to engage with your audience in more immersive and interactive ways. But what really is the Metaverse? Hmmm… In this incredible episode, Ruan Marinho discusses the definition of the Metaver

Allison Riggs talks with Jason Barnard about building a self-sufficient team with they ask, you answer. Allison Riggs excels as a transformation catalyst for organisations around the world. She trains sales, marketing and leadership teams to create a culture of radical transparency in their organisations that empowers them to become the most trusted voice in their field. She has deep roots in the marketing world and has leveraged her corporate and agency experience to prove the value of great content, great communication, and great leadership. All of this ultimately leads to more cohesive, productive teams, higher sales, and more trust with clients. To effectively address customer questions and deliver valuable content, it's essential for digital marketers to conduct thorough market research and constantly stay informed about industry trends and consumer behaviour.  In this incredibly wonderful episode, Allison Riggs shares lots of knowledge about creating a content style guide and prioritising relev

Jason Cercone talks with Jason Barnard about how to tell your authentic story as a podcast guest. Jason Cercone is the host of Evolution of Brand, a podcast that features stories and strategies for building an authentic personal brand. With nearly a decade of experience in the podcast world, Jason Cercone has built his brand around the consuming power of storytelling and simplifying podcast guesting. He helps executives develop their authentic story and confidently tell it as a podcast guest, while maximising the value of each guest appearance and establishing thought leadership in their niche. When you're telling your authentic story as a podcast guest, it's important to leave a lasting impression. But how? Jason Cercone reveals how to make the most of your podcast guest appearance in this super awesome episode. Jason shares brilliant tips on writing podcast guest pitches and focuses on value-driven podcasts as opposed to sales-driven podcasts. He emphasises building a strong connection with the per

Fabi Paolini talks with Jason Barnard about how to attract more ready-to-invest clients. Fabi Paolini is an accomplished brand strategist who helps coaches, consultants and professionals evolve and create compelling brands that look, sound and feel as authentic as possible. With her skillful guidance and expertise, they can effectively position themselves as premium brands that can attract investment-ready clients with a strong presence and compelling messaging.  To attract premium customers, you must first understand your target audience and be a trusted provider of answers to their desires. It is beneficial to focus more on 'gain' marketing, which aims to build relationships, rather than 'pain' marketing, which only addresses the emotional aspects of their problems. There is also a key difference between content and messaging, which is knowing your audience. You can also build a loyal and engaged customer base by using content and messaging to appeal to potential customers and position yourself as

Lorraine Ball talks with Jason Barnard about content based SEO - a smarter way to build your brand. Lorraine Ball is the founder of Digital Toolbox Community, where she helps business owners leverage Internet marketing for growth. Lorraine is a successful entrepreneur, author, professional speaker and host of a weekly marketing podcast, "More than a Few Words," who brings creative ideas, practical tips and decades of real-world experience to every conversation. For entrepreneurs and marketers looking to build their brand, content-based SEO is an important tool. And to establish your brand in the minds of people who are also potential customers, you need to offer solutions to their problems and address their concerns through your content and website. In this insightful episode, Lorraine Ball reveals a lot about how to build your brand through SEO. Lorraine discusses the need to identify the questions people have when they want to work with you and create content that answers those questions. She expla

Jason Barnard talks about the SEO mastery summit debrief. Jason Barnard is the founder and CEO of Kalicube, a company that helps you future-proof your online branding by teaching Google who you are, what you offer and which audience you serve. He's the only person Google says has as much insight into their knowledge algorithms as their own insiders. Teaches digital agencies and business leaders to understand, educate and feed Google's knowledge algorithms. He helps his clients future-proof their digital branding, increase their authority and trustworthiness, and dominate their industry on Google. He believes that a digital marketing strategy is not just about where you show up, but how you show up. Jason is the author of The Fundamentals of Brand SERPs for Business and host of the Branded Search (and Beyond) podcast. His talents include a professional musician, a screenwriter, a songwriter, and a cartoon blue dog. The SEO Mastery Summit is a must-attend event for SEO professionals. It provides a unique

Nat Rosasco talks with Jason Barnard about Agencies: how to create a bespoke project that wows your client. Nat Rosasco is a digital marketing entrepreneur and founder of Olive Street Design, Olive & Ash Design and Ballot Box Digital, online digital marketing companies with a proven track record of developing web marketing strategies, delivering branded digital experiences for clients and brands, building and designing websites, forming strategic partnerships, driving revenue and increasing profits in competitive markets. Nat has a deep understanding of the sales and marketing sector with proven expertise in business, operations and team building. Olive Street Design currently has over 1,365 clients in the United States, Asia, Africa and Europe including The Hasty Pudding of Harvard University, The Seattle Times, City of Chicago, Sweet Baby Ray's, University of Michigan, Northwestern University, AARP, Seminole County Supervisor of Elections, the City of Pompano Beach and the University of Notre Dame. Mr. R

Scott Turman talks with Jason Barnard about building a personal brand online with a book. Scott Turman is the founder and CEO of BrightRay Publishing, an American company that provides writing and publishing services to founders, CEOs, celebrities, sports figures, politicians, and other professionals. Scott is an American technologist, entrepreneur and author. He began his career writing code and cryptographic systems for organizations such as NASA, the U.S. Department of Defense, Disney, and other Fortune 500 companies. He is co-author of two books, "A Nerd's Guide to Negotiating Salary and Benefits," which reached the top 10 in its category on Amazon, and "How to Build Your Brand with a Book: Establishing Yourself as a Published Expert." As a business owner or marketer, using a book to increase visibility online is critical because it is an effective approach to getting your message across to a wide audience and establishing authority in Google’s eyes. A book helps you reach out to potential clients a

Josh Ramsey talks with Jason Barnard about ClearBrand marketing flywheel. Josh Ramsey is the business development manager at ClearBrand.com. A digital marketing agency focused on data-driven marketing that gets results: more leads and sales. He believes that without good marketing, businesses die and people suffer, and that ethical, scientific marketing can change the world. A marketing flywheel is important because it provides a holistic view of the entire Customer Journey, helping marketers understand the motivations and needs of their target audience. By understanding the Customer Journey, marketers can develop an effective marketing strategy that engages customers and drives them to action. The Marketing Flywheel also helps marketers identify opportunities for improvement in their current strategies. In this groovily insightful episode, Josh Ramsey dives into the powerful concept of the ClearBrand Marketing Flywheel and explains how it helps reduce marketing waste, increase credibility, and ensur

John Ozuysal talks with Jason Barnard about how to create content that converts. John Ozuysal is a growth marketer, 2x entrepreneur with 1x exit and has helped companies go from 0 to 7 figures. He is currently a co-founder of a 500 Startups backed Datapad. To this day he helps startups, accelerators and investors with growth marketing. An essential part of content marketing is creating content that prompts the reader to take an action, whether it's subscribing to a newsletter, making a purchase, or signing up for a free trial. This type of content builds trust with readers, provides them with useful information, and encourages them to take action. It is important to produce content that encourages purchase, as it leads to more engagement and conversions. Such content is tailored to the reader's needs and speaks to them in a way that they find appealing. They can also help you build relationships with your customers, which can lead to repeat business. They also help increase brand visibility and improve

Gert Mellak talks with Jason Barnard about conversion-driven SEO for consistent results. Gert Mellak is the founder and CEO of SEOLeverage.com - an SEO agency that helps course creators, coaches and e-commerce sites boost their SEO in a conversion-oriented way. Gert Mellak is also the author of the book "The ERICA Framework", in which he describes his consistent, conversion-driven approach to SEO, which has resulted in clients staying with his consulting program for years and steadily improving their results. Investing in SEO to increase visibility, traffic and conversions is an important step in optimising a website. SEO is a long-term game, so it's important to focus on the right keywords, content and strategies to get the results you want. In this insightful episode, Gert Mellak explains how determining what conversions mean to a business and establishing key metrics to measure progress requires an understanding of the business goals and objectives that SEO efforts are intended to achieve. Gert al