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Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Most businesses don't fail at SEO. They just get sold the wrong version of it! 😬 I had a blast joining Malcolm Gallagher on the Biz Vision Podcast (BVTV) for a 3-part SEO trilogy, streaming all the way from their UK studios to me here in sunny Los Angeles ☀️ (Malcolm made me promise not to brag about the weather 😂). If your inbox is full of "Get on page 1 of Google next week!" emails, this one's for you. 📩🗑️ Here's what we dug into: 🔗 Why backlinks are still the #1 ranking factor. Google doesn't trust anybody, and other websites vouching for you is how you earn that trust. 🎯 What makes a quality backlink. Relevance beats everything. If you're a doctor, a link from a restaurant won't do much for you! 🩺🍔 🕵️ How to find the links your competitors already have with tools like Ahrefs, Moz, or Semrush. 🎩 White hat vs. gray hat vs. black hat SEO, and the sneaky tricks that can get you kicked off Google for good. 📊 How to measure SEO the right way with Google Analytics and Search Console, because traffic is nice but conversions pay the bills 💰 📧 The newsletter mistake I made for 5 years and what finally got people to sign up. 🤝 How to build trust with video, reviews, and social media (hint: it takes about 5 touchpoints). ▶️ Why YouTube deserves a spot in your marketing mix ⏳ Why SEO takes about 6 months, and why patience beats shortcuts every time. Before you hire anyone to work on your SEO, watch this first! 👀 🎁 I put together a free gift for everyone who tunes in. Grab it at 👉 https://seooptimizers.com/ Huge thanks to Malcolm and the BizVision team for having me on! 🙌 #SEO #Backlinks #LinkBuilding #SearchEngineOptimization #DigitalMarketing #GoogleRankings #SmallBusinessMarketing #OrganicTraffic #GoogleAnalytics #ContentMarketing #EmailMarketing #VideoMarketing #MarketingTips #BizVision #BVTV #Podcast #PodcastGuest #SEOOptimizers #BrandonLeibowitz Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ Google doesn't rank websites. It ranks TRUST. 🔐 I had a blast joining the Conversion Zoo podcast 🦁🐒 to talk about SEO, AI, and what businesses should actually focus on right now if they want traffic that keeps growing for years. 📈 Here's what we got into: 🛹 From side hustle to full-time agency. I started SEO Optimizers on lunch breaks and late nights back when I was a director of SEO at ad agencies. I didn't quit my job until my agency had out-earned my paycheck for 6 straight months. (Spoiler: playing it safe saved me in 2020.) 🤖 AI content and Google. Google says it doesn't care who writes your content, as long as it's helpful and accurate. I share how I write prompts that run 1 to 2 pages long, and why copying and pasting straight from ChatGPT is a bad idea. 🚫📋 🔗 Backlinks still run the show. Why buying 1,000 links on Fiverr for $20 does more harm than good, why that "As Seen in Forbes" PR placement might be sitting on a noindex page 👀, and how to build links that actually count. 🧠 ChatGPT vs. Google. ChatGPT is basically Bing in an AI costume. Optimize for Google and you're covering most of the AI platforms too. 🎯 Quick SEO wins you can use today. Give every service its own page, write more than your competitors do, and stop trying to be on every platform at once. (But DO claim your username everywhere before someone else grabs it! 🏃‍♂️💨) 🐢 Patience pays. SEO is slow, steady wins until you hit that hockey-stick growth. 🏒📊 Plus, I talk about the skateboarding Instagram page I grew to a couple hundred thousand followers as a passion project. 🛹🔥 🎁 I put together a free gift for listeners! Head to 👉 seooptimizers.com/gift for my free classes, my contact info, and a free website SEO analysis you can book right on my calendar. 🗓️✅ Huge thanks to Conversion Zoo for having me on! 🙌 Hit play and let me know your biggest SEO question in the comments. 👇💬 #SEO #SearchEngineOptimization #DigitalMarketing #AIContent #ChatGPT #Backlinks #LinkBuilding #GoogleRankings #LocalSEO #ContentMarketing #SmallBusinessMarketing #MarketingPodcast #ConversionZoo #SEOOptimizers #BrandonLeibowitz #GrowYourBusiness #Entrepreneur #SideHustle #AIMarketing #SEOTips Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ I had a great time joining Ran Mehia on the eCoffee with Experts podcast to talk about where SEO is headed and how search is changing faster than ever! 🚀 We dove into some big topics, including how AI is reshaping search behavior, why businesses need to focus on visibility beyond traditional Google search, and why quality beats quantity when it comes to link building. 🔍 I also shared how I got started in digital marketing back in 2007, built SEO Optimizers from the ground up, and eventually went all-in on helping businesses turn search visibility into actual leads, sales, and conversions. 📈 We also talked about: 🤖 AI, ChatGPT, Perplexity & the future of search 🔗 Why quality backlinks matter more than collecting tons of links 🎙️ How guest podcasting can build backlinks, authority, trust, and content 📄 Why creating focused service pages can improve SEO 🏆 Building topical authority through strategic content and internal linking 💡 Using competitor research to uncover new SEO opportunities 🚀 The importance of patience when building a business ⏰ Why delegation and systems are essential for scaling One thing I really emphasized is that SEO isn't just about getting traffic anymore. It's about being visible wherever people are searching and turning that visibility into real business results. Thanks to Ran and the entire eCoffee with Experts team for having me! 🙌 🎧 Check out the full conversation and let me know what you think! #SEO #SearchEngineOptimization #DigitalMarketing #AI #ChatGPT #LinkBuilding #ContentMarketing #DigitalPR #PodcastMarketing #Entrepreneurship #SEOOptimizers #Marketing #Google #GuestPodcasting Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ I went on the Virtual CPA Success Show to talk SEO, and we did not hold back. Ever feel like you're doing all the SEO things but the needle just refuses to move? 😩 Yeah, I hear that a lot. So I sat down with Joey Kinney and Jody Grundin to unpack what actually works right now, and what people are wasting money on. Here's what we got into 👇 📉 Why cranking out 10 blog posts a month is losing to 2 genuinely good ones 🤖 How Google really judges "quality" (hint: E-E-A-T, and no tool can fake it for you) 🔗 Why backlinks are still the trust currency of the internet ⏳ The real timeline for SEO results, and why "6 months" is a starting point, not a promise 💰 Where I'd put a marketing budget if I were starting from zero 🔁 Why remarketing ads to the folks who bounced off your site might be the best money you spend 📱 What social media actually does for your rankings (it's not what most people think) 🧐 My honest answer on whether ChatGPT is about to flip the whole thing upside down One client story I share: a car leasing company with a 25-year-old domain, barely any SEO work done. We cleaned up their structure, built a handful of backlinks, and they shot into the top 3 for almost all their keywords within months. That kind of speed is rare, and I explain exactly why it happened for them. My big takeaway, and I said it at the end of the episode: SEO is the long game. 🌱 Paid ads get you there fast. SEO keeps you there. Build it up, stay patient, don't get discouraged when month two looks quiet. 🎁 I put together a free gift for listeners at seooptimizers.com/gift, plus free classes and a link to book time with me. Happy to look at your site and tell you what I see. Grab a coffee and watch this one all the way through. ☕👀 #SEO #DigitalMarketing #SearchEngineOptimization #ContentMarketing #SmallBusinessMarketing #Backlinks #GoogleSEO #LocalSEO #MarketingPodcast #BusinessGrowth #EEAT #OrganicTraffic #SEOTips #MarketingStrategy #Entrepreneurship #CPA #AgencyGrowth #PodcastEpisode #BrandonLeibowitz #SEOOptimizers Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ 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. 👇 #SEO #DigitalMarketing #SmallBusinessMarketing #Backlinks #LocalSEO #ContentMarketing #PodcastMarketing #WebsiteTraffic #LeadGeneration #SearchEngineOptimization #PodcastEpisode #MarketingTips #GrowYourBusiness #SEOTips #ProfitsUnleashed Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ 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. 👇 #SEO #EcommerceSEO #LinkBuilding #DigitalMarketing #SearchEngineOptimization #Shopify #WooCommerce #WordPress #ContentMarketing #PPC #GoogleAds #OnlineStore #Podcast #KeepOptimizing #SEOTips #EcommerceMarketing #SEOOptimizers #BrandonLeibowitz #OrganicTraffic #MarketingPodcast Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ 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 #MoneyIsFunny #ExitStrategy #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneurship #SEO #DigitalMarketing #BrandonLeibowitz #SEOOptimizers #BusinessTips #Remarketing #YouTubeAds #BuySellAgreement #Delegate #PodcastEpisode #BusinessOwner #MarketingTips Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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. #SEO #DigitalMarketing #PodcastGuest #SearchEngineOptimization #MarketingStrategy #EntrepreneurLife #ContentMarketing #GoogleSEO #SmallBusinessMarketing #OnlineVisibility 💻📈 Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ 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. #SEO #DigitalMarketing #Entrepreneurship #OrganicTraffic #GoogleSEO #BusinessGrowth #MarketingStrategy #PodcastGuest #GatheringTheKings #FounderLife Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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 👊 #SEO #DigitalMarketing #BusinessGrowth #AISEO #LocalSEO #EcommerceSEO #MarketingPodcast #Entrepreneurship #OnlineVisibility Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 🚀 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! 📲 #SEO #SearchEngineOptimization #DigitalMarketing #GoogleRankings #ContentCreation #Backlinks #SEOtips #SmallBusinessGrowth #MarketingStrategies #Podcast #GuidingVoice #SEOExperts #BrandonLeibowitz #SEOoptimizers #MarketingTips Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 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! #SEO #DigitalMarketing #GoogleAI #SearchOptimization #SmallBusinessMarketing #Backlinks #PaidAds #Remarketing #ContentStrategy #BrandonLeibowitz #SEOOptimizers Support the show

Send us Fan Mail I had such a great time joining the From Zero to N podcast 🎙️ In this episode, I share how I stumbled into SEO back in 2007 (by accident!) and how that moment turned into a lifelong passion for helping businesses grow through free traffic from Google. We dove into:  ✅ Why SEO is still the #1 long-term growth strategy  ✅ The role of content, backlinks, and analytics in building trust with Google  ✅ Digital marketing trends like video, voice search, and user experience  ✅ My personal journey of leaving the 9-to-5 agency life to build my own business Of course, I also shared a little about my life outside of SEO — from skateboarding 🛹 to traveling 🌍 to chasing good food around Los Angeles 🌮. If you’re curious about how to get more visibility online without burning your budget on ads, you’ll definitely want to tune in. 👉 Give it a listen and let me know what you think! #SEO #DigitalMarketing #FromZeroToN #SEOTips #BrandonLeibowitz #SEOOptimizers Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 🎙️ I had a blast joining the Grow and Learn Podcast with Zorna! We dove deep into SEO, digital marketing, and how businesses can actually get seen online. 🚀 I shared how I’ve been helping companies since 2007 grow their visibility using SEO, content, backlinks, and the right digital strategies. We also talked about: Why backlinks are still 🔑 for Google rankingsThe shift to YouTube, TikTok, and short-form video 🎥How AI (yep, ChatGPT too 🤖) is shaking up content and SEOThe power of email marketing 📧 and how it still outperforms socialIt was a fun, engaging conversation all about cutting through the noise online and focusing on where your audience really is. 🌎 👉 Tune in to hear my tips, stories, and strategies to grow your business with SEO and digital marketing! #SEO #DigitalMarketing #GrowAndLearn #Backlinks #ContentStrategy #AI #MarketingTips #SocialMedia Support the show

Send us Fan Mail 🚀 Just dropped a new podcast episode where I dive deep into the world of SEO for podcasters! 🎙️ I had such a great time chatting about how podcasters can turn their shows into powerful SEO assets, beyond just uploading to iTunes or Spotify. I broke down:  ✨ Why your website is your #1 SEO asset (and why you should always publish your episodes there) ✨ How to use keywords + show notes to get more visibility on Google ✨ The truth about backlinks (and how being a podcast guest can skyrocket your SEO) ✨ Why long-tail keywords = more intent + less competition ✨ Easy strategies to repurpose your podcast into content that ranks If you’ve ever wondered how to get your podcast found by more listeners—or how to turn episodes into traffic-driving machines—this episode is packed with practical, step-by-step tips you can start using right away. Had an awesome time sharing my process and dropping SEO secrets that podcasters can actually use. 🔑 Check it out and let me know what you think!  👉 #SEO #Podcasting #DigitalMarketing #ContentStrategy #SEOtips #PodcastSEO Support the show