Why and how to run SEO tests

SEO Product Manager at Indeed, Gus Pelogia, discusses the intricacies of running SEO tests. Exploring the significance of these tests, Gus explains how they are essential for understanding and enhancing search engine visibility, which is crucial for the world's number one job site. He delves into methodologies for setting up effective SEO experiments that can lead to actionable insights, helping to connect more job seekers with opportunities. Today, Gus talks about leveraging SEO testing to improve site performance and user experience.
About the speaker

Gus Pelogia

Indeed

 - Indeed

Gus is SEO Product Manager at Indeed

Show Notes

  • 00:45
    Building an SEO hypothesis to validate marketing strategies.
    The discussion focused on the necessity of formulating strong SEO hypotheses to guide testing and ensure that marketing efforts are aligned with measurable outcomes.
  • 04:30
    Common pitfalls in interpreting SEO data and test results.
    The conversation highlighted how external factors like seasonality and algorithm updates can obscure true data insights, making it challenging to draw accurate conclusions from SEO tests.
  • 08:10
    The critical role of clear objectives in SEO testing.
    Emphasized the importance of having well-defined goals and a structured approach to SEO testing to avoid common misconceptions and ensure the validity of the results.
  • 12:50
    Strategies for setting up effective control and experimental groups.
    Detailed the best practices for establishing control and experimental groups in SEO tests to accurately measure the impact of changes and innovations in search engine strategies.
  • 16:20
    Ensuring the statistical significance of SEO test outcomes.
    Discussed methods to validate the reliability of SEO test results and the importance of statistical significance in making confident business decisions based on the data.
  • 20:35
    Recommendations for SEO testing tools and platforms.
    Provided insights into various tools and platforms that can aid in conducting robust SEO tests, discussing their unique advantages and applications in different testing scenarios.

Quotes

  • "Traffic's up, conversions are up, only good news." - Gus Pelogia

  • "I run the tests to validate our SEO strategies effectively." - Gus Pelogia

  • "SEO A/B tests perfectly demonstrate the impact of our changes." - Gus Pelogia

  • "After running tests, some initiatives showed true impact, others did not." - Gus Pelogia

About the speaker

Gus Pelogia

Indeed

 - Indeed

Gus is SEO Product Manager at Indeed

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