PODCAST: Voices of search

PART 1: USING STRUCTURED DATA TO QUALIFY FOR ENHANCED SEARCH RESULTS

PART 2: POST ALGORITHM UPDATE SITE EVOLUTION

HOST: BEN SHAPIRO

GUEST: GEOFF ATKINSON

Geoff Atkinson, Founder and CEO of Huckabuy, talks about structured data and how to deal with Google's algorithm. Zero-click search numbers continue to rise and Google shows no signs of stopping optimization for them. People want instant answers and optimizing your site to satisfy user search queries positions you for success in the world of zero-click searches. Today, Geoff discusses using structured data to qualify for enhanced search results.

Geoff talks about structured data and how to deal with Google's algorithm. Zero-click search numbers continue to rise and Google shows no signs of stopping optimization for them. People want instant answers and optimizing your site to satisfy user search queries positions you for success in the world of zero-click searches. Today, Geoff discusses using structured data to qualify for enhanced search results.

SHOW NOTES: PART 1

  • 02:11 Huckabuys technical SEO software

Huckabuys SEO solution handles all technical SEO elements that Google looks out for on a website. And this provides a lift to all your other SEO efforts.

  • 04:12 The importance of structured data

Structured data helps Google to understand and rank your content better. It also powers voice search, and its used within Googles search result because structured data is authoritative. 

  • 06:39 Structured data and enhanced search results

Structured data elements can appear as enhanced search results in the SERPs. Common types include videos, images, FAQs, content carousels, etc.

  • 08:25 Using structured data to qualify for enhanced search results

You wont qualify for enhanced search results without structured data. Huckabuys automated solution looks for all structured data opportunities to keep your site qualified at all given times.

  • 10:28 Technical SEO versus content SEO prioritization

Ultimately, youre looking for opportunities that can be scaled and automated to drive rankings. So, you need a quality site with quality content and backlinks to be ranked by Google. 

  • 12:54 Businesses using Huckabuy's SEO software solution

Huckabuy users are diverse, ranging from nonprofits to insurance. Assessing Huckabuy in terms of ROI boils down to the value of an SEO lead to your company.

  • 14:24 Focusing on structured data and page speed internally

Your site and Googles requirements for websites are always changing. So, instead of having to hire a team of developers, a solution like Huckabuys allows you to stay on track with changes.

SHOW NOTES: Part 2

  • 02:24 Keeping your site up to date after an algorithm update

Look at where Google is heading and what theyre prioritizing. Ultimately, its about observing the macro trends and getting directionally aligned to avoid a drop in ranking after an update. 

  • 05:45 Googles fight against fraudulent reviews

Google is constantly watching out for tricksters and fraudulent behaviors to make adjustments. The recent product reviews update changed how your product reviews rank in search results. 

  • 08:46 Staying ahead of Googles changing ranking factors

It's all about finding the balance in prioritization of SEO fundamentals and responding to smaller algorithm updates. Ultimately, you must prioritize activities that help your SEO channel.