SEO challenges in content marketing
Ruchika Batra
Birdseye
- Part 1 SEO challenges in content marketing
- Part 2Integrating SEO into the content creation process
Show Notes
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01:49SEO challenges within content marketingOne of the greatest challenges for SEO lies in striking the right balance between optimizing for keywords and catering to the reader's needs and interests. While it's crucial to ensure SEO elements are in place, it's equally important to prioritize delivering valuable content.
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03:33Striking a balance between SEO and content marketingWhile SEO provides valuable insights, content marketers need to ensure readability and a positive user experience. Integrating SEO strategies with user-centric content creation allows for flexibility in word counts and keyword usage, ultimately enhancing readability and engagement.
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07:29Tips for SEOs working with content teamsSEOs should provide content teams with the metrics they use to evaluate content, such as traffic, rankings, and engagement, to create helpful content users want. Removing unhelpful content and rigid SEO constraints can lead to more digestible content for users.
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09:36SEO vs. content marketing metricsWhile SEO metrics offer clear direction on content performance, content marketing often focuses on quantity-based metrics. However, the value still lies in the precise metrics provided by SEO, as volume alone is insufficient with AI and the emphasis on content quality.
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12:14Aligning content and SEO with organizational goalsSEOs and content marketers should align efforts with broader organizational objectives, integrating SEO to enhance content effectiveness. Creating content that supports business goals, and using SEO to amplify impact maximizes returns across various channels.
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16:46Identifying content opportunities for SEOKeeping an eye on the content calendar and being aware of upcoming events like webinars is crucial. Leveraging original content from these events, such as testimonials or statistics, can enhance blog posts and generate valuable inbound backlinks.
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"Even when we are trying to rank a typical content piece, what are we trying do is provide the best user experience and helpful content to the user." - Ruchika Batra
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"Create content that is helpful to the reader. Remove unhelpful content... unhelpful content can be in terms of the rigidity that SEO brings with it." - Ruchika Batra
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"In today's day and age, it cannot be a numbers game, in terms of the number of blog posts, or pieces of content you're generating. The value remains with the metrics that SEO measures. I'm a firm believer of that." - Ruchika Batra
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"Good SEO practices, once they are employed, continue to work till you make a change or the algorithm changes." - Ruchika Batra
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"When you create content to support larger business goals, and then use SEO as a tool to improve that content, that's a win-win for everyone." - Ruchika Batra
- Part 1 SEO challenges in content marketing
- Part 2Integrating SEO into the content creation process
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Part 1SEO challenges in content marketing
Ruchika Batra, Director of Content Marketing and SEO at Birdseye delves into SEO and content marketing. Effective content marketing relies on a balance between valuable content for the audience with SEO considerations. Striking this balance is challenging as content marketers focus on audience needs while SEO tends to focus on technical factors like keywords, neglecting the user experience. Today, Ruchika discusses SEO challenges in content marketing.
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Part 2Integrating SEO into the content creation process
Ruchika Batra, Director of Content Marketing and SEO at Birdseye, delves into SEO and content marketing. Integrating SEO into the content creation process isn't just about optimizing for search engines—it's about enhancing the overall user experience. By incorporating common-sense practices such as breaking up paragraphs, using bullet points, and including alt text for images, content becomes more accessible and engaging for all users. Today, Ruchika discusses integrating SEO into the content creation process.
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