SEO Works When You Measure The Right Things With Maggie Swift
We get brutally honest about why traffic is a vanity metric and how SEO only earns budget when it ties to real business outcomes. We lay out the data and reporting foundation you need to walk into the C-suite with confidence, even when attribution is messy and timelines are long. • separating vanity metrics from revenue-driving KPIs • building the business case for SEO with CFO-ready numbers • fixing data quality in Google Analytics and conversion tracking • enforcing CRM hygiene so leads can become pipeline and revenue • choosing KPIs for lead generation vs ecommerce models • setting expectations with leading vs lagging indicators for SEO • funding the messy middle and mapping the full buying funnel • aligning sales and marketing to improve lead quality and content Guest Contact Information: Website: unframeddigital.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/magsswiftMore from EWR and Matthew:Leave us a review wherever you listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon PodcastFree SEO Consultation: www.ewrdigital.com/discovery-callWith over 5 million downloads, The Best SEO Podcast has been the go-to show for digital marketers, business owners, and entrepreneurs wanting real-world strategies to grow online. Now, host Matthew Bertram — creator of the LLM Visibility Stack™, and Lead Strategist at EWR Digital — takes the conversation beyond traditional SEO into the AI era of discoverability. Each week, Matthew dives into the tactics, frameworks, and insights that matter most in a world where search engines, large language models, and answer engines are reshaping how people find, trust, and choose businesses. From SEO and AI-driven marketing to executive-level growth strategy, you’ll hear expert interviews, deep-dive discussions, and actionable strategies to help you stay ahead of the curve. Find more episodes here: youtube.com/@BestSEOPodcastbestseopodcast.combestseopodcast.buzzsprout.comFollow us on:Facebook: @bestseopodcastInstagram: @thebestseopodcastTiktok: @bestseopodcastLinkedIn: @bestseopodcastConnect With Matthew Bertram: Website: www.matthewbertram.comInstagram: @matt_bertram_liveLinkedIn: @mattbertramlivePowered by: ewrdigital.comSupport the show
Traffic Times Conversion Equals Customers With Irwin Hau
Join us for a special episode hosted by Geoff Campbell who is standing in for Matt Bertram, we focus on the part of marketing most teams ignore: turning existing traffic into real phone calls, form fills, and sales. We break down a simple conversion framework, why dynamic website messaging works, and how to think about proof, positioning, and AI search as buyer behavior changes. • traffic times conversion rate equals customers as the core lens for SEO and CRO • treating an agency website as proof of competence and a trust signal • the “practice what you preach” mistake that costs agencies better clients • the reality of wearing every hat and why teams and cash flow matter • productizing a service into SaaS by solving our own lead generation problem • fixing the “blocked toilet” problem before buying more traffic • answering four questions fast: who you are, what you do, why choose you, how to contact you • using dynamic messaging by time, intent, and customer situation to lift conversions • adding specials, testimonials, video, and clear calls to action without clutter • building attribution with codes and tracking to learn what really drives leads • scaling SaaS with proof first, then outbound, ads, and partner channels • narrowing the ICP to high-traffic, lead-driven, high-value businesses • using design and presuasion to match the buyer you want • simplifying pages like a movie teaser so skimmers become readers • watching AI search emerge as a new visibility layer on top of SEO Guest Contact Information: Website: irwinhau.comLinkedIn: au.linkedin.com/in/irwinhauInstagram: instagram.com/haudoyoudoMore from EWR and Matthew:Leave us a review wherever you listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon PodcastFree SEO Consultation: www.ewrdigital.com/discovery-callWith over 5 million downloads, The Best SEO Podcast has been the go-to show for digital marketers, business owners, and entrepreneurs wanting real-world strategies to grow online. Now, host Matthew Bertram — creator of the LLM Visibility Stack™, and Lead Strategist at EWR Digital — takes the conversation beyond traditional SEO into the AI era of discoverability. Each week, Matthew dives into the tactics, frameworks, and insights that matter most in a world where search engines, large language models, and answer engines are reshaping how people find, trust, and choose businesses. From SEO and AI-driven marketing to executive-level growth strategy, you’ll hear expert interviews, deep-dive discussions, and actionable strategies to help you stay ahead of the curve. Find more episodes here: youtube.com/@BestSEOPodcastbestseopodcast.combestseopodcast.buzzsprout.comFollow us on:Facebook: @bestseopodcastInstagram: @thebestseopodcastTiktok: @bestseopodcastLinkedIn: @bestseopodcastConnect With Matthew Bertram: Website: www.matthewbertram.comInstagram: @matt_bertram_liveLinkedIn: @mattbertramlivePowered by: ewrdigital.comSupport the show
How LLM Search Changes SEO And E-Commerce With Andrew Higgins
We talk through what “AI visibility” really means and why marketers are racing ahead of the data, even as consumer behavior shifts toward AI search and AI assistants. We connect SEO fundamentals to GEO and agentic commerce so you can take practical steps instead of getting stuck in paralysis. • AI visibility tools and why the industry lacks a baseline standard • How context and personalization change AI search results • Why LLM analytics is immature and often modelled on simulations • The importance of data hygiene when AI tools disagree • How AI assistants compress the customer journey into one surface • Google AI Mode, AI Overviews, and why SEO still matters • Agentic commerce and what it means when AI buys for people • Simple starting steps like tracking, schema, and product feed readiness • Avoiding low-value AI-generated content and focusing on usefulness Guest Contact Information: Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/andrewmhigginsWebsite: parsnipp.comMore from EWR Digital and Matthew:Leave us a review wherever you listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon PodcastFree SEO Consultation: www.ewrdigital.com/discovery-callWith over 5 million downloads, The Best SEO Podcast has been the go-to show for digital marketers, business owners, and entrepreneurs wanting real-world strategies to grow online. Now, host Matthew Bertram — creator of the LLM Visibility Stack™, and Lead Strategist at EWR Digital — takes the conversation beyond traditional SEO into the AI era of discoverability. Each week, Matthew dives into the tactics, frameworks, and insights that matter most in a world where search engines, large language models, and answer engines are reshaping how people find, trust, and choose businesses. From SEO and AI-driven marketing to executive-level growth strategy, you’ll hear expert interviews, deep-dive discussions, and actionable strategies to help you stay ahead of the curve. Find more episodes here: youtube.com/@BestSEOPodcastbestseopodcast.combestseopodcast.buzzsprout.comFollow us on:Facebook: @bestseopodcastInstagram: @thebestseopodcastTiktok: @bestseopodcastLinkedIn: @bestseopodcastConnect With Matthew Bertram: Website: www.matthewbertram.comInstagram: @matt_bertram_liveLinkedIn: @mattbertramlivePowered by: ewrdigital.comSupport the show
Bad Data Causes More AI Failures Than Models Do with Richard Valentine
We talk about the real shift happening as AI moves from chatbot to teammate, and why persistent memory is the make or break layer for useful automation. We dig into governance, data hygiene, and practical workflow design so AI output gets better over time instead of turning into expensive noise. • moving the show toward YouTube and a more educational format • why memory matters when AI becomes a partner or agent • how regulated industry thinking exposes weak spots in business data • crystallization theory and remembering the path to the answer • coding agents, vibe coding, planning, and scaling constraints like throughput • governance basics including permissions, API calls, token usage, and QAQC • hallucinations as a human and data problem more than a model problem • using decay and forgetting to make memory useful • the agency paradox of standardized delivery with client specific outputs • domain expertise plus AI fluency as the new competitive advantage Guest Contact Information: Website: https://richardvalentine.dev/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-l-valentine/More from EWR and Matthew:Leave us a review wherever you listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon PodcastFree SEO Consultation: www.ewrdigital.com/discovery-callWith over 5 million downloads, The Best SEO Podcast has been the go-to show for digital marketers, business owners, and entrepreneurs wanting real-world strategies to grow online. Now, host Matthew Bertram — creator of the LLM Visibility Stack™, and Lead Strategist at EWR Digital — takes the conversation beyond traditional SEO into the AI era of discoverability. Each week, Matthew dives into the tactics, frameworks, and insights that matter most in a world where search engines, large language models, and answer engines are reshaping how people find, trust, and choose businesses. From SEO and AI-driven marketing to executive-level growth strategy, you’ll hear expert interviews, deep-dive discussions, and actionable strategies to help you stay ahead of the curve. Find more episodes here: youtube.com/@BestSEOPodcastbestseopodcast.combestseopodcast.buzzsprout.comFollow us on:Facebook: @bestseopodcastInstagram: @thebestseopodcastTiktok: @bestseopodcastLinkedIn: @bestseopodcastConnect With Matthew Bertram: Website: www.matthewbertram.comInstagram: @matt_bertram_liveLinkedIn: @mattbertramlivePowered by: ewrdigital.comSupport the show
How A Marketing Agency Uses Podcasts For Growth And Team Alignment With Chris Burres
We reconnect with Chris Burres to talk about the real mechanics of podcast marketing, brand legacy, and why consistency beats quick wins when you are trying to earn attention. We also zoom out into AI governance and longevity, from building AI-native workflows to the accelerating science behind ESS60 and “longevity escape velocity.” • the origin story behind EWR and what a rebrand really costs • podcast cadence as a growth strategy and a team alignment tool • why interviews build relationships and distribution faster than solo shows • what it can cost to buy a premium podcast appearance and when it pays off • AI governance basics for regulated industries and privacy risk • building an AI-first company with workflows, access and accountability • longevity escape velocity and why medical knowledge is accelerating • ESS60, mitochondria, oxidative stress and why users report focus plus sleep Guest Contact Information: Linkedin: linkedin.com/chrisburresWebsite: myvitalc.comMore from EWR and Matthew:Leave us a review wherever you listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon PodcastFree SEO Consultation: www.ewrdigital.com/discovery-callWith over 5 million downloads, The Best SEO Podcast has been the go-to show for digital marketers, business owners, and entrepreneurs wanting real-world strategies to grow online. Now, host Matthew Bertram — creator of the LLM Visibility Stack™, and Lead Strategist at EWR Digital — takes the conversation beyond traditional SEO into the AI era of discoverability. Each week, Matthew dives into the tactics, frameworks, and insights that matter most in a world where search engines, large language models, and answer engines are reshaping how people find, trust, and choose businesses. From SEO and AI-driven marketing to executive-level growth strategy, you’ll hear expert interviews, deep-dive discussions, and actionable strategies to help you stay ahead of the curve. Find more episodes here: youtube.com/@BestSEOPodcastbestseopodcast.combestseopodcast.buzzsprout.comFollow us on:Facebook: @bestseopodcastInstagram: @thebestseopodcastTiktok: @bestseopodcastLinkedIn: @bestseopodcastConnect With Matthew Bertram: Website: www.matthewbertram.comInstagram: @matt_bertram_liveLinkedIn: @mattbertramlivePowered by: ewrdigital.comSupport the show