Career Progression for SEOs

Patrick Stox from Ahrefs, an all-in-one SEO toolset company, discusses the nuances of career progression for SEO professionals. He emphasizes the importance of having a supportive manager who can significantly influence your career trajectory by providing guidance and opportunities for growth. Patrick also highlights how setting clear career goals and communicating them effectively can lead to more tailored development within the company. Today, he shares insights on navigating the challenges and opportunities in advancing your SEO career.
About the speaker

Patrick Stox

Ahrefs

 - Ahrefs

Patrick is Product Advisor at Ahrefs

Show Notes

  • 01:30
    Challenges of personal SEO projects versus company projects.
    This topic explores the complexities and increased difficulty when managing SEO for a company compared to personal projects.
  • 05:45
    The role of a supportive manager in career advancement.
    Discussion centers on how a good manager should assist and motivate their team members towards achieving their career goals.
  • 10:20
    Preparing for and transitioning into enterprise SEO roles.
    Insights are provided on the specific challenges and expectations when moving into SEO at a larger, enterprise level.
  • 15:00
    Importance of clear communication and goal setting in SEO teams.
    Emphasizes how setting clear goals and maintaining open communication within teams can lead to more effective SEO strategies and outcomes.

Quotes

  • "If you've got a great internal in-house team, and they're willing to train you up, you know, you join them right out of college or something, that could be a great environment because you might actually learn a lot more there." - Patrick Stox

  • "I always kind of wonder if people that have stayed in the same role for like 10 years, are they just seeing the same things over and over and over again." - Patrick Stox

  • "A lot of the best SEOs I know are not public facing whatsoever or don't want to be. You can go far just off knowing people." - Patrick Stox

  • "If you want something, like really, you have to go for it. Like, it's not necessarily just going to be handed to you.” - Patrick Stox

About the speaker

Patrick Stox

Ahrefs

 - Ahrefs

Patrick is Product Advisor at Ahrefs

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