The Best SEO Podcast: Defining the Future of Search with LLM Visibility™

How Google Ranks Business Profiles: Trust, Reviews & AI with Brad Wetherall

Brad Wetherall, former head of Google My Business, reveals insider knowledge about how Google evaluates and ranks business profiles in the evolving search landscape. He shares crucial insights on trust factors, ranking signals, and how AI is reshaping local search strategies.• Google Business Profile (formerly Google My Business) remains critical despite the focus on AI and LLMs• The three most important ranking factors are business name, primary category, and reviews• Consistent review frequency matters more than total volume for ongoing relevance• Google has an internal "trust" algorithm that evaluates profile owners based on their editing history• Fake reviews can result in a 90-day review collection ban, making manipulation not worth the risk• Brand mentions are becoming more valuable than backlinks in the AI era• The AI overview feature heavily utilizes GBP data, making profile accuracy increasingly important• Photos should be geo-tagged and added regularly rather than all at once---Guest Contact Information: - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradwetherall—More from EWR and Matt:Leave a Review if it was content you enjoyed: https://g.page/r/CccGEk37CLosEB0/reviewFree SEO Consultation: https://www.ewrdigital.com/discovery-callOne-on-One Consulting: https://www.ewrdigital.com/digital-strategy-consulting/private-consulting-session—The Unknown Secrets of Internet Marketing podcast is a podcast hosted by Internet marketing expert Matthew Bertram. The show provides insights and advice on digital marketing, SEO, and online business. Topics covered include keyword research, content optimization, link building, local SEO, and more. The show also features interviews with industry leaders and experts who share their experiences and tips. Additionally, Matt shares his own experiences and strategies, as well as his own successes and failures, to help listeners learn from his experiences and apply the same principles to their businesses. The show is designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners become successful online and get the most out of their digital marketing efforts.Find more great episodes here: https://www.internetmarketingsecretspodcast.com/  https://seo-podcast-the-unknown-secrets-of-internet-marketing.buzzsprout.comCheck out our backlog at Best SEO Podcast on YouTube and find our full-length video interviews @InternetMarketingSecrets on YouTubeFollow us on:Facebook: @bestseopodcastInstagram: @thebestseopodcastTiktok: @bestseopodcastLinkedIn: @bestseopodcastPowered by: ewrdigital.comHosts: Matt Bertram Disclaimer: For Educational and Entertainment purposes only.Support the show

Maximizing Results When Website Traffic Falls: Expert Insights with Trevor Levine

Conversion expert Trevor Levine reveals essential strategies for maximizing results in an era where website traffic has dropped by an average of 58.5% due to AI overviews in search. As the selection process now happens off-page, businesses must be laser-focused on converting the visitors who do reach their sites.• Starting with pain points and amplifying the emotional impact of customer problems• Using video sales letters for higher-ticket items to prevent price-shopping before value is established• Creating clear differentiation between your solution and competitors' offerings• Developing testimonials that showcase before-and-after transformation stories• Building bold guarantees that reverse risk and increase buyer confidence• Optimizing checkout pages by reinforcing trust elements from your sales page• Avoiding the common mistakes that hurt conversion rates• Creating urgency through natural consequences rather than artificial scarcity-----Guest Contact Information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ianlurie/https://www.ianlurie.com/—More from EWR and Matt:Leave a Review if it was content you enjoyed: https://g.page/r/CccGEk37CLosEB0/reviewFree SEO Consultation: https://www.ewrdigital.com/discovery-callOne-on-One Consulting: https://www.ewrdigital.com/digital-strategy-consulting/private-consulting-session—The Unknown Secrets of Internet Marketing podcast is a podcast hosted by Internet marketing expert Matthew Bertram. The show provides insights and advice on digital marketing, SEO, and online business. Topics covered include keyword research, content optimization, link building, local SEO, and more. The show also features interviews with industry leaders and experts who share their experiences and tips. Additionally, Matt shares his own experiences and strategies, as well as his own successes and failures, to help listeners learn from his experiences and apply the same principles to their businesses. The show is designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners become successful online and get the most out of their digital marketing efforts.Find more great episodes here: https://www.internetmarketingsecretspodcast.com/  https://seo-podcast-the-unknown-secrets-of-internet-marketing.buzzsprout.comCheck out our backlog at Best SEO Podcast on YouTube and find our full-length video interviews @InternetMarketingSecrets on YouTubeFollow us on:Facebook: @bestseopodcastInstagram: @thebestseopodcastTiktok: @bestseopodcastLinkedIn: @bestseopodcastPowered by: ewrdigital.comHosts: Matt Bertram Disclaimer: For Educational and Entertainment purposes only.Support the show

Entity SEO & AI Search: Winning in the New Search Landscape with Zach Chahalis

The SEO landscape is shifting dramatically with the rise of AI search and entity-based relationships, creating new challenges and opportunities for marketers. We explore how traffic patterns are changing as top-ranking sites lose clicks to AI overviews while brand searches increase, and discuss the critical importance of entity relationships in modern search strategy.• Entity SEO requires mapping relationships between data points like organizations, places, authors, and products• Structured data remains extremely valuable, acting as a "kindergarten reading level" translation of content for search engines• AI adoption in search is currently low (1-2% for Google's AI Mode), but preparing now gives marketers a competitive advantage• Many industries haven't yet felt significant impacts from AI search, creating a false sense of security• Technical SEO fundamentals remain crucial. Ensure your site is crawlable before pursuing advanced AI strategies• Large organizations like Apartments.com are integrating AI into products and operations while mapping complex entity relationships• Content pruning and topical focus are increasingly important as search engines evaluate expertise more carefully.----Guest Contact Information: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zacharychahalis/Apartments.com—More from EWR and Matt:Leave a Review if it was content you enjoyed: https://g.page/r/CccGEk37CLosEB0/reviewFree SEO Consultation: https://www.ewrdigital.com/discovery-callOne-on-One Consulting: https://www.ewrdigital.com/digital-strategy-consulting/private-consulting-session—The Unknown Secrets of Internet Marketing podcast is a podcast hosted by Internet marketing expert Matthew Bertram. The show provides insights and advice on digital marketing, SEO, and online business. Topics covered include keyword research, content optimization, link building, local SEO, and more. The show also features interviews with industry leaders and experts who share their experiences and tips. Additionally, Matt shares his own experiences and strategies, as well as his own successes and failures, to help listeners learn from his experiences and apply the same principles to their businesses. The show is designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners become successful online and get the most out of their digital marketing efforts.Find more great episodes here: https://www.internetmarketingsecretspodcast.com/  https://seo-podcast-the-unknown-secrets-of-internet-marketing.buzzsprout.comFollow us on:Facebook: @bestseopodcastInstagram: @thebestseopodcastTiktok: @bestseopodcastLinkedIn: @bestseopodcastPowered by: ewrdigital.comHosts: Matt Bertram Disclaimer: For Educational and Entertainment purposes only.Support the show

From Google to Everywhere: How to Win in the New AI-Driven Search Era feat. Micheal Buckbee

AI is fracturing the search ecosystem and creating new opportunities for SEOs to expand their role and demonstrate greater business value in this evolving digital landscape.• Michael Buckbee discusses how AI is changing search and creating "siteless SEO"• Traditional SEO has primarily been Google optimization, but search is now becoming a feature embedded across multiple platforms• ChatGPT and other AI tools are often the first touchpoint for prospects, who may never visit your website• AI search operates on different rules than traditional SEO—domain authority matters less while content repetition becomes paramount• The BISCUIT framework helps marketers adapt: check technical foundations, conduct business intelligence, and shift content strategy• Post-purchase attribution surveys often reveal that AI search plays a larger role in customer acquisition than analytics suggest• Distributing the same content across multiple platforms strengthens your position in AI search results• Companies should track how their brand appears in AI responses and optimize accordingly• Content strategy should include both "faceless" (informational) and "face" (perspective-driven) content• Agentic search is emerging, where AI assistants conduct research on behalf of users and present summaries.-------------Guest Contact Information: - https://knowatoa.com/- https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbuckbee/—----------More from EWR and Matt:Leave a Review if it was content you enjoyed: https://g.page/r/CccGEk37CLosEB0/reviewFree SEO Consultation: https://www.ewrdigital.com/discovery-callOne-on-One Consulting: https://www.ewrdigital.com/digital-strategy-consulting/private-consulting-session—The Unknown Secrets of Internet Marketing podcast is a podcast hosted by Internet marketing expert Matthew Bertram. The show provides insights and advice on digital marketing, SEO, and online business. Topics covered include keyword research, content optimization, link building, local SEO, and more. The show also features interviews with industry leaders and experts who share their experiences and tips. Additionally, Matt shares his own experiences and strategies, as well as his own successes and failures, to help listeners learn from his experiences and apply the same principles to their businesses. The show is designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners become successful online and get the most out of their digital marketing efforts.Find more great episodes here: https://www.internetmarketingsecretspodcast.com/  https://seo-podcast-the-unknown-secrets-of-internet-marketing.buzzsprout.comFollow us on:Facebook: @bestseopodcastInstagram: @thebestseopodcastTiktok: @bestseopodcastLinkedIn: @bestseopodcastPowered by: ewrdigital.comHosts: Matt Bertram Disclaimer: For Educational and Entertainment purposes only.Support the show

The New SEO Playbook: Winning in a World of AI Overviews and Vanishing Clicks feat. Ray Grieselhuber

Search is rapidly changing as traffic is being redistributed across platforms, with AI overviews and LLMs dramatically changing how users find information and interact with brands.• Two distinct camps exist in responding to AI changes: those who see it as a threat versus those who view it as an unprecedented opportunity• Despite traffic metrics declining, brand visibility may actually be increasing in places you can't easily measure• Media Mix Modeling (MMM) is emerging as a better way to evaluate marketing impact versus traditional attribution models• Website traffic is down approximately 58.5% due to zero-click searches and AI interfaces• Successful businesses need to focus on their topical authority rather than trying to rank for everything• Content pruning has become essential as excess pages create friction that slows down site performance• Understanding your ideal customer profile (ICP) and focusing on their specific needs is critical• LLMs are increasingly integrated with search engines, creating a merged experience for users• SERP analytics has replaced simple rank tracking as the way to measure competitive positioning------------Guest Contact Information: - https://www.demandsphere.com/demo/?affiliate_id=matt_bertram- https://www.linkedin.com/in/raygrieselhuber/ —----------More from EWR and Matt:Leave a Review if it was content you enjoyed: https://g.page/r/CccGEk37CLosEB0/reviewFree SEO Consultation: https://www.ewrdigital.com/discovery-callOne-on-One Consulting: https://www.ewrdigital.com/digital-strategy-consulting/private-consulting-session—The Unknown Secrets of Internet Marketing podcast is a podcast hosted by Internet marketing expert Matthew Bertram. The show provides insights and advice on digital marketing, SEO, and online business. Topics covered include keyword research, content optimization, link building, local SEO, and more. The show also features interviews with industry leaders and experts who share their experiences and tips. Additionally, Matt shares his own experiences and strategies, as well as his own successes and failures, to help listeners learn from his experiences and apply the same principles to their businesses. The show is designed to help entrepreneurs and business owners become successful online and get the most out of their digital marketing efforts.Find more great episodes here: https://www.internetmarketingsecretspodcast.com/  https://seo-podcast-the-unknown-secrets-of-internet-marketing.buzzsprout.comFollow us on:Facebook: @bestseopodcastInstagram: @thebestseopodcastTiktok: @bestseopodcastLinkedIn: @bestseopodcastPowered by: ewrdigital.comHosts: Matt Bertram Disclaimer: For Educational and Entertainment purposes only.Support the show