In this episode of AI and Marketing, host Dave Davies dives into the world of semantic web and artificial intelligence with guest Andrea Volpini, CEO of WordLift. They explore the concept of knowledge graph panels and entities, discussing their significance in understanding reality and enhancing search engine visibility.

From navigating named entity disambiguation to leveraging structured data for training AI, Andrea sheds light on the evolving landscape of AI-driven marketing strategies. Tune in to learn about the power of entity homes, the role of structured data beyond schema, and its contribution to explainable AI.

In this episode of the AI in Marketing podcast, Dave Davies chats with Mobile SEO expert Cindy Krum about "Fraggles" and how it relates to Google's latest advancements in AI and search, like MUM (Multitask Unified Model). They delve into:

• What Fraggles are and how they impact SEO.
• How passage indexing and Fraggles work together.
• The role of JavaScript and single-page applications in the new SEO landscape.
• The connection between Fraggles, MUM, and future generative experiences like Bard and Gemini.
• The increasing importance of voice search and its impact on content creation.
• The (potentially high) cost of generating content for Google and how MUM helps.

Cindy also discusses her recent talk on MUM and how it unifies data and user journeys within entities. They explore the potential implications of MUM for user behavior modeling and ad targeting.

Lawrence O'Toole, CEO of Authoritas, discusses Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE) and its potential impact on organic search traffic. He shares the findings of a study conducted by his company on the impact of SGE for website owners. The study revealed that the average number one organic result drops 1500 pixels in an SGE world. Lawrence explains the methodology used in the study and highlights the importance of understanding the SERP landscape and identifying opportunities for optimization. He also discusses how Authoritas is adapting its products to support clients in navigating the changes brought about by SGE.

Takeaways

• Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE) can have a significant impact on organic search traffic, with the average number one organic result dropping 1500 pixels in an SGE world.
• Understanding the SERP landscape and identifying opportunities for optimization are crucial for website owners to adapt to SGE and maintain organic visibility.
• Analyzing the overlap between traditional organic rankings and SGE results reveals that there is not as much alignment as one might expect, indicating the need for a comprehensive SEO strategy that considers both types of results.
• Preparing for SGE involves conducting preliminary studies, ensuring readiness to collect data, and analyzing the impact on rankings and traffic. Optimizing for SGE requires understanding the changing snippet format and considering factors like citations and links.
• Authoritas is adapting its products to support clients in tracking and analyzing SGE results, providing insights into the impact on organic rankings and offering guidance on optimization strategies.

Chapters

00:00 - Introduction

00:32 - Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE)

01:27 - Understanding SGE

03:00 - Current State and Future of SGE

07:09 - Study on the Impact of SGE

08:22 - Findings of the Study

11:18 - Methodology of the Study

13:43 - Analysis of the Study Results

14:48 - Overlap between Organic Rankings and SGE

18:27 - Opportunities and Challenges with SGE

25:15 - Future Research and Optimization Strategies

31:56 - Adapting to SGE - Authoritas' Approach

35:24 - Measuring Attribution and Impact on Organic Traffic

39:24 - Preparing for SGE and Identifying Opportunities

42:46 - Conclusion