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🎙️ I hopped on the Profits Unleashed podcast with Karen Roberts, and we got into the thing nobody wants to hear: your website can look gorgeous and still bring you zero leads. 😬

Here's my honest take. Google doesn't rank pretty. Google ranks trust. 🤝

In this episode I break down:
✅ Why adding more text to every page is the easiest win nobody does
🔗 Why backlinks are the piece most people ignore (and why those $5 Fiverr links quietly wreck you)
📞 The boring trust signals that matter more than you think: phone number, Contact Us page, About page, privacy policy
🕵️ How I reverse engineer a competitor's backlinks and just... take the same ones
🎧 Why every podcaster is sitting on free backlinks and doesn't realize it
📈 What "above the fold" really means and why half your visitors bounce before they scroll
🧪 The A/B testing habit Amazon uses that you can copy today

I also share how I fell into SEO by accident back in 2007, right out of college, with zero clue what the letters even stood for. 😅 Almost 20 years later, I'm still here.

Fair warning: SEO takes about 6 months to a year to really kick in. It's a long game. But it's your website, you own it forever, and nobody can take it down. That's more than you can say for Spotify or YouTube. 🚀

Grab my free gift at seooptimizers.com/gift 🎁 (free classes, my contact info, and you can book a free website review on my calendar)

Give it a listen and tell me what you think. 👇

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🎙️ I hopped on the Keep Optimizing podcast with Chloe Thomas, and we got into the stuff nobody wants to hear about link building. 😅

Here's the truth: a lot of the backlinks people chase are actually dragging their site down. Cheap, spammy links might give you a bump for a week or two, then the rankings fade and you're worse off than when you started. I break down what actually builds authority for an e-commerce store, what to stop wasting money on, and how to spot an SEO company that's about to torch your site. 🔥

I'm Brandon Leibowitz, founder of SEO Optimizers, and I've been doing this since 2007. Some of what we covered:

💰 SEO vs. PPC budget: why good on-page work lowers your cost per click (yes, your ads get cheaper when your SEO gets better), and why remarketing should be running from day one
⏳ The 6-month reality check on SEO, and how to bridge the gap with paid until organic kicks in
🟢 The green dot trap: Yoast, Rank Math, All in One SEO are all fine tools, but chasing green dots is not a strategy. I've seen sites that are all red rank for everything they want
✍️ Write for people, not for Google. Stuffing a keyword where it doesn't belong makes the sentence read weird, people bounce, and you lose
📚 Where to actually learn SEO for free (Ahrefs blog is elite), and why you have to test what you read instead of reading forever
🚩 How to vet an SEO agency: ask for real ranking proof, look at their own website, and find someone who has worked on your platform before
🛒 Shopify vs. WooCommerce, canonical tag headaches, and why URL structure matters more than people think

If you run an online store and you're tired of guessing, this one is for you. Go give it a listen and let me know what surprised you. 👇

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🎙️ I went on Money Is Funny — and we got REAL about what happens to your business if you're not there tomorrow 😳💼

Hey, it's me, Brandon Leibowitz, founder of SEO Optimizers! 👋 I sat down with Michael Anthony and Ahmad Kroon on the Money Is Funny podcast, and let me tell you — this one got good. 🔥

We dug into the stuff most business owners avoid until it's too late: 👇

✅ Real exit strategies you can actually use
✅ How to value your company (and why you NEED to) 💰
✅ Buy-sell agreements that protect your family if life throws a curveball 🛡️
✅ Building systems that make you replaceable — in the BEST way possible 😎
✅ Learning to delegate so you can finally take that vacation 🏝️

Oh, and I dropped a few marketing gems too 💎 — including my favorite remarketing tricks 🎯 and the ONE YouTube ad rule that can save you money instantly. (Hint: if they skip before 30 seconds… you don't pay a penny 🤯💸)

Whether you're just starting out or building something you want to pass down one day 👨‍👧‍👦, this episode is packed with the kind of playbook I wish someone handed me back in 2007. 📈

🎧 Hit play, stick around, and don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss the good stuff! 🙌

👉 Free gift for listeners: seooptimizers.com/gift

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I had an awesome time joining this podcast to dive deep into how SEO really works behind the scenes — and how Google actually decides who shows up on page one 🚀

We talked about why Google doesn’t automatically trust any website (spoiler: it’s not about stuffing keywords anymore 🤖), how backlinks act like votes of confidence, and why SEO is a long-term strategy that pays off when done right. I also shared how SEO, social media, and paid ads work together — not against each other — to build visibility, credibility, and real conversions.

I opened up about my journey starting in SEO back in 2007, what I’ve learned working with small businesses and major brands, and why traffic alone doesn’t matter unless it turns into leads and sales 💡 We also got into common SEO myths, why DIY SEO can get overwhelming fast, and how Google’s algorithm keeps evolving with AI and user behavior.

If you’re a business owner, marketer, or creator trying to decide where to focus your time and money — SEO, content, social media, or ads — this conversation will give you clarity, strategy, and a few laughs along the way 😄

🎧 Definitely give it a listen if you want a real-world breakdown of SEO without the fluff.

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🎙️ Just wrapped an awesome conversation on the Gathering the Kings podcast with Chaz Wolf!

If you’ve ever wondered why your competitors keep showing up on Google before you — even when you know your business is better — this episode is for you.

I dive into why SEO still matters, how to figure out where your audience actually hangs out online, and how to tap into free, organic traffic from Google instead of relying only on paid ads. 🚀

We also get real about my own journey — from working at agencies, to going all-in on SEO, to the moment I realized I couldn’t scale alone and needed to start hiring and building systems. If you’re a business owner trying to grow without spreading yourself too thin, this conversation will hit home.

We talk strategy, mindset, testing what actually works, and how to stop guessing and start making smarter marketing decisions that drive real leads and long-term growth.

Had a blast breaking it all down — hope you enjoy the episode as much as I did! 🙌

🎧 Listen in and let me know what your biggest takeaway was.

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Ever wonder why competitors rank above you even when your business is better? 🤔
I break it all down in this episode of the Business Growth Show with Jenny White 🎙️

I’m Brandon Leibowitz, founder of SEO Optimizers, and I joined the show to share what I’ve learned since jumping into SEO back in 2007 🚀 We talk about simple SEO moves you can make today, how AI is changing search (and where it still falls short 🤖), and the exact strategies I use to help businesses show up everywhere their customers are searching — without wasting money chasing shortcuts.

We also dive into real stories from growing my agency, what actually works for local businesses and eCommerce brands, and why SEO is a long-term brand play, not just rankings 📈

If you want practical SEO advice, honest insights on AI, and a behind-the-scenes look at how businesses really win online, you’ll love this conversation.

Give it a listen and don’t forget to subscribe for more growth tips 👊

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🚀 Had an amazing time chatting with Naveen Samala on the Guiding Voice podcast! 🎙️

Ever wonder why some websites dominate Google while others never make it past page 10? It’s not luck—it’s SEO! 💡 In this episode, I share real strategies I’ve used since 2007 to help businesses rank higher on Google. From mastering backlinks to creating SEO-friendly content, we cover it all.

Whether you're a small business owner, marketer, or entrepreneur, you’ll walk away with tips that can boost your SEO game and increase your website traffic. 🌐

👉 What you'll learn:

How SEO works and what ranking factors matter most ⚙️
How to spy on your competitors and beat them at their own game 🕵️‍♂️
Why backlinks are crucial for ranking higher 📈
How to create SEO-friendly content without breaking the bank 💰

Listen now to learn how small tweaks can make a BIG impact on your business. 🎯 Don’t forget to subscribe for more SEO insights! 📲

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I had an awesome time joining the Affluencer Podcast to talk about one of the biggest questions everyone keeps asking me: Are Google’s new AI updates killing small-business SEO… or opening the biggest opportunity we’ve ever seen? 👀

In this episode, I break down exactly what’s actually working right now — even with AI Overviews, featured snippets, and Google crowding the top of the page with ads. I share how I’m blending SEO + paid ads for faster traction, how I build backlinks that truly move rankings, and what the future of SEO with AI really looks like from my front-row seat in the industry.

We also dig into remarketing tricks, keyword research strategies I rely on, and why SEO today is more of a “test-and-adapt” game than ever before. If you’re running a small business, starting something new, or just trying to make sense of what Google is doing… this episode will save you months of guesswork. 🚀

Had a blast recording this one — hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

🎧 Tune in now!

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