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SEO 101

SEO 101 is Search Engine Optimization from the very beginning. SEO 101 will teach you SEO from Square one. Hosts Ross Dunn and Scott Van Achte give out helpful information for the beginners without overwhelming you with technical details.

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SEO 101 Ep 535: Major Changes in Search Console, Plus AI Overview Lawsuits

In this episode of SEO 101, Scott Van Achte covers Google Ads policy changes for social casino gaming, ad format tests, SEOs taking over expired X accounts, major lawsuits over AI Overviews, indexing mistakes with Claude AI chats, Search Console’s new social tracking, multilingual site advice for AI visibility, and updates on Google’s metadata conflict handling. Advertising Inquiries:…

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SEO 101 Ep 534: Google to Share Search Data with Rivals, Plus AI Features Drive Billions of Clicks

In this episode of SEO 101, Scott Van Achte covers Google’s upcoming search data sharing mandate, major changes to Google Image Search, updates to AI Overviews and image generation, canonicalization fixes, Google Business Profile bugs, the importance of review management, domain citations in AI mode, and best practices for changing URLs without hurting site traffic. Advertising Inquiries:…

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SEO 101 Ep 533: Episode 533: Google Search Console, AI in Content Creation, and Remembering an SEO Pioneer

In this episode of SEO 101, Ross Dunn and Scott Van Achte focus on major Google news, including new Search Console social and video platform integration, Google Trends comparison features, tracking URL tests, and a bug in generative AI reports. They also discuss best practices for content creation, the impact of AI, and the June 2024 spam update. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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SEO 101 Ep 532: Listicles Backfiring, the Dangers of Domain Changes, and Unfair Review Removal

In this episode of SEO 101, Ross Dunn and Scott Van Achte cover the June 2026 Google spam update, Google AI Overviews and listicles, click data frustrations in AI reports, Bing Webmaster Tools improvements, the danger of switching domains, and important advice on managing and responding to online reviews to protect your business reputation and conversions. Advertising Inquiries:…

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SEO 101 Ep 531: Zero Click Searches Up, Schema Popularity, and AI Overview Lawsuits

In this episode of SEO 101, Scott Van Achte covers the dangers of tracking parameters in internal links, schema.org markup adoption stats, the surge in zero-click Google searches, phishing scams in Google Ads, AI overview lawsuits, rejected Google review replies, and the growth of Claude as an AI referral source. Essential SEO news and actionable best practices are discussed throughout.…

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SEO 101 Ep 530: Google’s AI-Powered Search: What SEOs and Retailers Need to Know Now

In this episode of SEO 101, Ross Dunn and Scott Van Achte cover the May 2024 Google core update, shifting content indexing, Google I/O announcements, Gemini 3.5 Flash, new AI-powered search features, entity maps, Google Merchant Center insights, UK-exclusive AI controls in Search Console, and Google's stance on mentions manipulation and AI attribution in search. It’s a big episode! Advertising…

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SEO 101 Ep 529: Bing’s Growth, Ask.com’s Demise, and AI Overviews Link and Schema Updates

In this solo episode of SEO 101, Scott Van Achte covers Bing's growing market share, updates to Google's AI Overviews, a major Google Search Console data bug, the impact of structured markup on AI citations, the end of FAQ rich results, Ask.com's shutdown, a defamation lawsuit over AI errors, and Google's outdated meta keywords advice. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy &…

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SEO 101 Ep 528: AI Assisted SEO Competitor Analysis, The Ghost Citation Problem, and More AI SEO Insights

In this episode of SEO 101, Ross Dunn and Scott Van Achte dive deep into AI-assisted SEO competitor analysis, the Ghost Citation Problem in AI search results, and evolving strategies for brand mentions versus citations. They also discuss Google’s “Read More” links, Bing Webmaster Tools’ new AI reporting features, click-through rates with AI overviews, and Google’s back button hijacking crackdown.…

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SEO 101 Ep 527: Back Button Hijack Penalties Begin, Core Rollout Over, Review Rules Confuse Businesses

In this episode of SEO 101, Ross Dunn and Scott Van Achte cover the March 2026 Google Core Update, Google’s crackdown on back button hijacking, a Search Console impressions bug, changes to spam report policies, and quirky new review guidelines. They also discuss local SEO post updates, Data Studio’s rebranding, and the mysterious 418 "I'm a teapot" error. Advertising Inquiries:…

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SEO 101 Ep 526: AI Bots Dominate Traffic, Google Algorithm Updates, and Local SEO Developments

In this episode of SEO 101, Ross Dunn and Scott Van Achte dive into the March 2026 Google core and spam updates, the surge of AI bot traffic, optimizing for AI agents, ChatGPT ad revenue, citation trends in AI search, Google’s crawling limits, Gemini-powered Ask Maps, location sharing features, and a new service to remove unfair Google reviews. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands…

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