In this episode, Meredith and her husband break down why marketing emails end up in the promotions or spam folder—and how to fix it. They explain the four key factors that affect deliverability: technical setup, content, engagement, and list qu...

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This episode tackles the common dilemma photographers face about whether blogging still matters compared to Instagram posting. Meredith’s husband explains that blogs aren’t meant to directly bring clients but to provide long-term value, authori...

In this episode, Meredith’s Husband breaks down confusing AI jargon—like semantic chunking, LLMs.txt files, and multimodal search—into simple, practical explanations. Website owners will learn how to spot when agencies dress up basic concepts w...

This episode of IQ Builder simplifies confusing SEO concepts by providing five common examples of how SEO sounds confusing: meta descriptions, JavaScript, XML sitemaps, robots.txt files, and 3XX redirects. Meredith’s Husband explains h...

In this episode, Meredith’s Husband explains why SEO seems confusing and how to make it common sense by looking at it from Google’s perspective. He debunks myths about needing a technically perfect website, secret keyword tricks, and SEO “hacks...

This episode explores eight common misconceptions about artificial intelligence, from assumptions about autonomy and accuracy to beliefs about objectivity, originality, and job replacement. Website owners can use these insights to better levera...

In this episode, Meredith’s husband unpacks the rise of “zero-click searches,” where AI summaries reduce website clicks. He explains how website owners—especially photographers—can adapt by focusing on top Google rankings to ensure visibility i...

In this episode, Meredith’s husband debunks overhyped SEO jargon—specifically “semantic chunking”—explaining it’s simply breaking content into logical, meaningful pieces, not cutting-edge tech. He shows how such buzzwords are often used to conf...

This episode explores the buzz around AIO (Artificial Intelligence Optimization) and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), explaining that they are simply new labels for what is still fundamentally SEO. Meredith’s husband reassures listeners no...

In this episode, Meredith's husband explains how to effectively measure progress on your website and with SEO. Rather than relying on keyword rankings or competitor comparisons, he emphasizes the power of small, consistent improvements — the "1...

In this episode, Meredith’s husband dives into recent insights about AI and search engines, revealing how tools like ChatGPT gather data, how much content is AI-generated, and the three key human skills needed to stay relevant. Website owners w...

In this episode, Meredith and her husband discuss the overwhelming rise of low-quality AI-generated content—dubbed “AI slop”—and how it’s affecting platforms like YouTube and Pinterest. Website owners and bloggers are encouraged to create authe...

This episode explores the concept of E-E-A-T—Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trustworthiness—and how it plays a critical role in building a credible website, especially in the age of AI-generated content. Meredith's husband explai...

In this episode, Meredith's husband previews an upcoming mini-course on how to get your website into AI search results, following new guidance from Google and SEMrush. He also shares surprising 2...

In this episode, Meredith's husband critiques Squarespace's recent SEO update, describing it as a mostly superficial improvement without real functional value, masking the same ineffective SEO advice previously offered by Squarespace. He offers...

In this episode, Meredith and her husband discuss the importance of consistency—rather than constant effort—when it comes to SEO. The key takeaway: long-term, sustainable progress in SEO comes from finding a manageable rhythm and sticking to it...

In this episode, Meredith and her husband discuss the pros and cons of using Squarespace as a website platform, particularly focusing on its limitations for SEO. While Squarespace is praised for its ease of use, it’s not recommended for long-te...

What began as a quick SEO tip while Meredith was swimming with whales in Tonga evolved into a comprehensive Fundamentals Series ShowIt, WordPress, and Squarespace use...

Google's recent I/O event unveiled dramatic changes to search as 'AI mode' was declared "The Future of Search"  and prominently featured as the first tab in Google search results. The shift represents Google's adaptation to new AI technolo...

This episode we discover how easily AI can now create convincing fake videos of well-known figures, complete with realistic voice synthesis that fooled even our resident voice recognition expert.Spotting the telltale signs o...

In this episode, Meredith’s husband explains how to strategically use AI to support—not replace—your content creation for SEO. Instead of relying on generic AI tools that promise top rankings, he advocates for a smarter, more personal approach:...

In this episode, Meredith’s husband discusses how he uses AI as a powerful assistant in his SEO workflow—not as a shortcut, but as a support tool. He emphasizes that while many AI tools claim to automate SEO, real value comes from using AI to r...

Google has officially released its AI mode for search, transforming Google's functionality to more closely resemble ChatGPT. In this episode we test some results against each other• Google's AI mode is now official and available to free...

We examine the world of unsolicited business emails and when they might actually be worth responding to instead of immediately deleting.• Most "link to us" or "publish our content" emails are spam designed for SEO purposes• Well-wri...