Best Crystal Waddell Podcasts (2024)

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Is The Original English Accent Still Alive in Parts of the United States? - REWIND 29:53

3h ago29:53

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Originally released August of 2022. On the isolated island community of Tangier, Virginia, the residents speak with a dialect that is entirely unique. It's part southern drawl, part "brogue," and some have claimed it's a relic dialect left over from the first English settlers to the area in the 1600s. But is that true? In this episode, we learn abo…

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SEO Reimagined: Owned Asset Optimization With Jonas Sickler 34:55

1d ago34:55

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Send me a text! In this episode of the Simple and Smart SEO Show, I spoke with Jonas Sickler, a digital marketing analyst from Terakeet. We explored the importance of SEO evolving with AI advancements, emphasizing Owned Asset Optimization (OAO) as a strategy. 1. Businesses should control their narrative across all digital platforms to improve the a…

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Rube Waddell: Major League’s Strangest Pitcher 46:47

3d ago46:47

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In the late 1890s and early 1900s, Rube Waddell attracted crowds to his Major League Baseball games for several reasons. Firstly, he was one of the most dominant pitchers of the time. But perhaps the larger reason had to do with his incredibly eccentric behavior. He would run out of the stadium to chase fire trucks, leave the mound to play with pup…

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Build a Successful and Easy SEO Strategy w/Katlyn Paskorz 32:27

8d ago32:27

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Send me a text! In this episode of the Simple and Smart SEO Show Podcast, I interview Katlyn Paskorz, the owner of KatydidPGH. We discuss her journey from an unfulfilling career in banking to becoming a WordPress designer and SEO expert for small business owners. Key points include Katlyn's transition to SEO, the importance of talking to customers …

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Al Capone’s Altruism and Spoiled Milk 42:44

10d ago42:44

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Was infamous mobster Al Capone the reason we have expiration dates on containers of milk? This is a story that's been told for decades and in this episode, we talk about Al Capone, the reason for the story existing and try to get to the bottom of this piece of Gangland lore. Then we chat with Comedian, Jay Black! Review this podcast at https://podc…

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SEO and Digital Marketing: Tips When You Don't Get the Job 8:06

11d ago8:06

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Send me a text! Today I'll share insights from my interview with Josh Peacock from SEO for Hire and my personal experiences in the SEO job search. Key Takeaways: 1. Job Search Process Define what you want in a role and understand top performers' traits. This helps target positions that align with your strengths. Be honest on your resume and be prep…

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How To Get Your SEO Dream Job W/ Recruiting Pro Josh Peacock 37:04

15d ago37:04

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Send me a text! In this episode of the Simple and Smart SEO Show, I interview Josh Peacock, CEO of SEO for Hire. I get to ask him all sorts of questions about SEO recruitment, so you get an inside look at what the recruiting process looks like! Want to know the expectations of different SEO jobs and how much they make? (ME TOO!) We also talk about …

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The Zombies: A Real Song and a Fake Band 43:14

17d ago43:14

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New Episode! In Spring of 1969, the song "Time of the Season" was being heard everywhere in the U.S. It nearly topped the Billboard Charts and had teenagers begging for a U.S. tour from The Zombies, the British band who recorded the song. The only problem was that the band had already broken up. So in 1969, a disingenuous promoter put together seve…

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Google Said What? Google Algo Leak + SEO Squad Inside Look 15:07

23d ago15:07

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Send me a text! Breaking news in SEO: The Google Algo leak! Join my FREE three-day SEO challenge for small business owners with websites. Breaking News: Leaked Google Document Great articles from Michael King from iPullRank and Rand Fishkin Highlights from the leak: - Google uses a "site authority index," contradicting their stance on DA - Google u…

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More Changes In Search: 5 Top Takeaways For 2024 SEO 12:49

30d ago12:49

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Send me a text! Today I'm sharing an overview of recent changes in search technology and what they could mean for SEO. 1. SEO Industry Updates: Chat GPT releasing a search engine? Not yet... Google's latest update with the "AI Overviews" (formerly known as "Search Generative Experience"). 2. Strategies for Adapting to The "New SEO": - Importance of…

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SEO For A Small Business: Inside My Small Group (SEO Squad) 11:52

1M ago11:52

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Send me a text! Today we are Unlocking the Power of Brand Stories with Chat GPT In this episode of the Simple, Smart SEO Show, host Crystal Waddell (me!) shares insights from my SEO squad membership, focusing on creating compelling brand stories using Chat GPT. In this meeting, I'm guiding the group through a step-by-step process of leveraging cust…

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Busting Outdated SEO Myths in 2024 with Crystal Waddell 31:33

1M ago31:33

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Send me a text! In this solo episode of the Simple and Smart SEO show podcast, I'm debunking several common myths about SEO. I'm talking about: Why SEO isn't a quick-fix for sales, Why SEO can't sell a bad product, How SEO extends beyond just website optimization, Why SEO requires ongoing effort, When SEO should be integrated with other marketing s…

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Leveraging SEO, Pinterest Strategies & Kate Ahl's Insights 3:55

2M ago3:55

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Send me a text! In this episode of Follow Through Fridays, Crystal Waddell shares insights and takeaways from Kate Ahl. I recap user experience, SEO strategies, personal touches on Pinterest, and promoting pins. I also want to invite you to the Supercharge Your SEO three-day challenge. Welcome to Follow Through Friday Key Takeaways from Kate Ahl's …

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The Truth About SEO and Pinterest Search in 2024 w/Kate Ahl 39:04

2M ago39:04

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Send me a text! Today I'm joined by Kate Ahl, the CEO of Simple Pin Media and KateAhl.com! We talked about leveraging Pinterest for business growth Pinterest's constant changes Nuances of digital marketing and The Importance of sharing experience over advice. Navigating a business in the AI era? Kate shared that there are lots of uncertainty and ch…

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Boosting Your Small Business with Smart SEO and Press Tips 8:32

2M ago8:32

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Send me a text! It's Follow Through Fridays! I'm following up on a previous interview with Nicole Lewis! Check out my five key takeaways for getting press attention: enhancing product and service photography, leveraging collaborations, updating media pages, connecting with writers, and listing timely topics. I share a small success I experienced th…

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How Do I Get Press For My Small Business? With Nicole Lewis 47:36

2M ago47:36

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Send me a text! I spoke with Nicole Lewis, who shared advice on gaining press coverage without high costs. Nicole emphasized the importance of networking, showcasing quality products, and strategic contacts for media exposure. We discussed leveraging social media, providing valuable insights to publications, and timing pitches effectively. Nicole's…

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A Special Announcement 6:17

2M ago6:17

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Listen for a special announcement about The Internet Says it's True!By Michael Kent

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How to Start a Podcast WIth No Money and No Audience 6:18

2M ago6:18

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Send me a text! Join me as I brainstorm potential podcast ideas and narrow down the focus to build a community for my brand. Potential Podcast Ideas: Senior Night Podcast: I'll interview parents who have senior sports athletes in high school or college. Ordering a Senior Night Gift Guide: A private podcast guiding customers through the process of s…

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Why Doesn't My Podcast Show Up In Search? w/Sarah Heeter 37:34

2M ago37:34

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Send me a text! Meet Sarah K Heeter, a podcast expert and CEO of Podfox Media. Sarah's on the show today to walk us through leveraging podcasts and audio effectively. Connect with Sarah Podfox Media Big Brave Business Podcast LaunchMyShow.com Free Roadmap to Grow Your Podcast (Link coming soon!) My apologies again for my audio - I was having mic is…

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The World’s Most Dangerous Amusement Park Ride - Rewind 42:42

2M ago42:42

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Originally released April 25th, 2022. Action Park in Vernon, NJ became known as "Accident Park," "Traction Park," "Friction Park" and "Class-Action Park" because of the many injuries, accidents and even deaths that occurred there. One of the most infamous was the legendary "Cannonball Loop" - a water slide with a loop that was so dangerous, it was …

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Telling SEO Stories With Data: Crystal's Analytics Journey 17:58

2M ago17:58

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Send me a text! Crystal Waddell shares insights on changing her business model, prioritizing health, dealing with stress, and learning from Nick Rubright. She also discusses the PIE project for women's basketball, staying updated and engaged with women's basketball, and exploring data visualization ideas. 00:00 Welcome to Follow Through Fridays! 00…

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Link Building SEO for Entrepreneurs w/ Nicholas Rubright 34:59

2M ago34:59

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Send me a text! Today's podcast features SEO link-building expert Nicholas Rubright, who shared insights on the importance of link building and PR strategies in SEO for business owners. *Please excuse my sound quality, I had a mic issue!*- Crystal Connect with Nick Linkedin Ranko Media Unique SEO Insights From Nick: SEO professionals who figured ou…

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That’s Not Chicken: The Kentucky Meat Shower - Rewind 36:25

3M ago36:25

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Originally released Dec. 19, 2022. We've heard the expression "raining cats and dogs." We've even heard of small fish or frogs occasionally coming down with the rain. But in a tiny town in Kentucky, it once rained MEAT for several minutes. In this episode, we dig into this strange story and try to find out how it all happened. Then we play the quic…

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SEO from Scratch: How To Optimize A Website From The Start 12:52

3M ago12:52

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Send me a text! Today I'm implementing the advice of Sara Jensen (Episode 110) optimization of websites, specifically focusing on SEO strategies and tips like: the importance of understanding your target audience and unique selling proposition and the benefits of team collaboration. I realized I needed to streamline my personal brand website and th…

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Mastering SEO & Balancing Motherhood & Work w/ Sara Jensen 40:15

3M ago40:15

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Send me a text! In my conversation with Sara Jensen from Brighter Messaging, we explored so much that impacts women-owned businesses: the dynamics of managing a digital marketing agency, the evolution from solo entrepreneurship to leading a team, and the essential role of SEO in website development. the untapped "Mom" workforce and how to EmpowerMo…

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Jailing Political Opponents: Abraham Lincoln and Habeas Corpus - Rewind 32:33

3M ago32:33

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Originally released Nov. 22, 2021. Abraham Lincoln is known as "The Great Emancipator." But not many people know that during the Civil War, he jailed as many as 2,000 political opponents without charges or trial. The story in this episode revolves around what happened in Baltimore, Maryland in 1861 and why it led to the Mayor, the Police Chief, the…

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Leveraging SEO Marketing To Improve & Increase Website Sales 7:07

3M ago7:07

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Send me a text! In this episode of Follow Through Fridays, I'm reflecting this week's episode with international SEO expert Sarah Presh. My takeways on iSEO: my current business model doesn't need to focus on international SEO. I rarely ship internationally. I COULD leverage Amazon fulfillment to explore international markets Could I experiment wit…

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International SEO to Cross Internet Borders w/Sarah Presch 33:18

3M ago33:18

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Send me a text! Navigating International SEO with Sarah Presch Today I'm joined by Sarah Presh from Dragon Metrics to talk about the unfamiliar nuances of international SEO. Sarah shares her journey from heading marketing and SEO at a company to starting her own agency and eventually preferring the employee path for its benefits and stability. Her …

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The Memphis Pyramid and the Crystal Skull - Rewind 50:04

3M ago50:04

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Originally released Oct. 17, 2022. When construction workers were on top of the giant pyramid in downtown Memphis, Tennessee, they discovered a small metal box welded to the structure. Inside, they were shocked to find a small crystal skull. The story of how the skull got there has become Memphis Legend. In this episode, we talk about the Crystal S…

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Using SEO, Blogging & Affiliate Links To Grow Your Business 6:13

3M ago6:13

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Send me a text! I discussed my experience with affiliate marketing through Awin for my Etsy shop, incorporating affiliate links into my blogs to boost sales. Additionally, I shared insights on indexing blog pages for better visibility on Google and highlighted my venture into creating unique physical products like battery-powered marquee letters fo…

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Digital Products and SEO for Etsy Success w/Julie Berninger 43:21

3M ago43:21

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Send me a text! This episode of the Simple and Smart SEO Show focuses on the potential of digital products on Etsy and the strategic approaches of SEO to drive sales. I'm speaking with features digital products and printables expert and co-founder of Gold City Ventures, Julie Berninger. Connect With Julie: Website Free Workshop Crickets to Cha-Chin…

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Peter the Eagle: The U.S. Mint’s Unofficial Pet Bird 38:32

3M ago38:32

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Did you know that several US Coins patterned their Bald Eagle after an actual pet bird that hung around the U.S. Mint? Peter the Eagle was an unofficial employee of the Mint in Philadelphia from 1830-1836 and they immortalized their avian friend. In this episode, we talk about Ben Franklin, the Eagle/Turkey controversy in the decision to honor a "N…

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Building Your Brand: Practical Strategies from this SEO Show 7:22

3M ago7:22

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Send me a text! Maximizing Digital PR for Your Business with Follow Through Fridays In this episode of the Simple and Smart SEO Show Podcast, I review Wednesday's discussion with public relations expert Jane Hunt. Watch or listen as I create a media page for her website, collageandwood.com. I explain my process and offers a guide on how to make suc…

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2024 SEO & Link Building: Benefits of Digital PR w/Jane Hunt 30:10

3M ago30:10

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Send me a text! SEO In Flux: 2024 is the year of Google Updates and SEO changes. Stop Buying Links! Guest Jane Hunt, CEO and Co-founder of JBH, a digital PR and SEO agency, shares insights on the synergy between digital PR and SEO, the shift from content marketing to specialized digital PR, and the significant role of relevance and quality in backl…

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William Rankin: The Man Who Fell Through a Cloud 45:02

4M ago45:02

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NEW EPISODE! When he was forced to eject from his F-8 Crusader in 1959, Lt. Col. William Rankin found himself falling through a thunderstorm. To this day, he's only one of two people to survive a fall through a cumulonimbus thunderstorm. In this episode, we tell the story of Rankin's harrowing ordeal and then play the quiz game with Comedian Lisa B…

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SEO Changes & Practical Website Updates | Follow Up Friday 4:41

4M ago4:41

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Send me a text! In this Follow up Friday episode, hosted by Crystal Waddell, discussions revolved around recent developments in SEO, particularly Google's crackdown on Black Hat SEO techniques and the mass production of AI content for manipulating rankings. Crystal highlighted the importance of due diligence in SEO practices and shared insights fro…

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No Crappy Backlinks! Smart SEO Strategies with Sophia Vega 34:14

4M ago34:14

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Send me a text! Thinking about transitioning into an SEO career? Today I'm talking with Sophia Vega, an experienced digital marketer specializing in SEO. 1. Teachers make great digital marketing assistants. Sophia discusses her transition from a 15-year teaching career into digital marketing. Sophia learned about SEO and went back to school briefly…

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Abraham Lincoln Invented the Chokeslam - Rewind 41:20

4M ago41:20

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Originally released 5/9/2022. The "chokeslam" is the move that wrestlers do where they slam their opponent to the ground after lifting them up by the neck. The rumor is that it was invented by our 16th President, Abraham Lincoln. Could this possibly be true? In this episode, we investigate the origin of the move, it's modern versions and find out t…

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I like my SEO Easy: Encouragement for Small Business Success 3:20

4M ago3:20

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Send me a text! Today I talk about the impact of writing a blog article that wins traffic for your website. This is the senior night blog article I talk about in the episode. Interested in joining the SEO squad? Apply here! 00:00 Introduction and Recap of the Week 00:25 The Power of SEO and Content Creation 02:10 Success Stories: SEO in Action 03:2…

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SEO, GPTs and Writing Content Briefs with Tom Winter 32:04

4M ago32:04

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Send me a text! Leveraging AI for Content Writing and SEO: A Chat with Tom Winter Today I'm talking with Tom Winter. Tom designed the content research and writing tool, SEOWind. Tom's unique "Cyborg Method combines AI and human innovation, for content creation and SEO. Great content can be ai or human generated BUT the key is researching and unders…

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The Thing: When The Soviets Spied and Got Caught- REWIND 1:01:28

4M ago1:01:28

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Originally released 5/23/22. In 1945, a wooden plaque of the "Great Seal" was given to the United States Ambassador to the Soviet Union. It hung on the wall by his desk for years until it was discovered in 1951 to be a secret Soviet listening device. In this episode, we tell the story of "The Thing" or "The Great Seal Bug" and how it came to be. Th…

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TikTok Search engine vs google: Where to Optimize For Search 7:23

4M ago7:23

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Send me a text! The SEO Controversy: Is TikTok a search engine? YES! I vote Tik Tok IS a search engine! 🤣🤣🤣 I recap some of the ideas given in Zoe Ashbridge's episode to optimize content for money keywords. Like what you heard about SurferSEO? Use my link to sign up! Life's challenges make entrepreneurship hard Entrepreneurs have challenges when li…

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Making an SEO Plan For Your Business with Zoe Ashbridge 36:09

4M ago36:09

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Send me a text! Zoe Ashbridge, an expert in digital marketing, shares valuable insights and strategies for small business owners aiming to boost their SEO. Zoe provides a step-by-step guide to building topical authority, stressing its importance for businesses wanting to improve visibility online. Other topics discussed include the creation of bran…

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Dr. Mary Edwards Walker: Defying Gender Norms During the Civil War 40:04

4M ago40:04

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Mary Edwards Walker lived a life so incredible that we had to cut a lot of her accomplishments out to fit into this podcast. But her story is one of perseverance, strength and very definition of a person marching to the beat of their own drum. In this episode, we talk about Mary Edwards Walker's efforts to treat the injured during the American Civi…

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How To Learn About Effective SEO and Optimize Your Website 11:36

4M ago11:36

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Send me a text! Today I'm discussing e-commerce store success on Shopify platform with Google traffic. Get creative with your return policy as you need to stay profitable! Why I don't sell on Facebook or Instagram shops! Amazon return policy conflicts and my workaround. SEO plays a critical role for small businesses to compete online! Leverage high…

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What is SEO? And How Does It Work in 2024? With Nina Gibson 37:07

4M ago37:07

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Send me a text! Optimizing SEO Strategies: Understanding Conversion Rate (Not just driving traffic!) In the episode of the 'Simple and Smart SEO Show', host Crystal Waddell discusses with guest Nina Gibson about the misconception that driving traffic results in conversion. We talk conversion rate optimization, sales funnel, and nurturing customers …

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Self Surgery: Leonid Rogozov Removed His Own Appendix 47:50

4M ago47:50

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Imagine the moment you're holding a scalpel over your own skin, knowing you need to cut into yourself in order to save your life. Leonid Rogozov was doctor who was a novice at surgery, but found himself needing to do exactly that in order to survive. In this episode, we talk about self-surgery and tell the story of the man who performed his own app…

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Podcast SEO: Tips for 2024 (Trendcast Audio Summit Replay!) 9:46

4M ago9:46

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Send me a text! Simple and Smart SEO for Podcasters in 2024 In this podcast, Crystal Waddell, host of the Simple and Smart SEO Show, explains the basics of SEO (search engine optimization) and its implications for podcasters in 2024. Crystal discusses major changes in SEO, with a particular focus on Search Generative Experience (SGE) and the issues…

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Unlock the Power of SEO and Elevate Your Branding Strategy 23:56

5M ago23:56

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Send me a text! Let's talk about how SEO = branding. Join us for a conversation about the integration of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and branding. Sign Up For Our three-day challenge. The challenge is designed to help businesses optimize their websites and improve their branding efforts. Join as a FOUNDING MEMBER of the SEO SQUAD. Host Crystal…

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Honus Wagner T206 : Scandal & The Journey of a Baseball Card 51:01

5M ago51:01

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Collectibles teach us that the value of a thing is whatever someone is willing to pay for it. And this is especially true for baseball cards. Literal pieces of paper are sometimes worth millions. This story follows the journey of the "Gretzky T206 Wagner," a rare baseball card worth millions and the scandal attached to the card. Also stay tuned for…

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