113 - Google Your Brand Name
SEOLeverage - The SEO Podcast for Online Business Owners
Release Date: 09/15/2023
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info_outlineIn episode 113 of the SEOLeverage Podcast, Gert Mellak emphasizes the importance of managing your brand's online reputation by ensuring it appears prominently in Google search results. He discusses how to handle situations where competitors or negative content overshadow your brand, and the role of an SEO agency in optimizing brand presence.
How would you react if you attempted to search for your brand name on Google and discovered that it doesn't appear on the first page of search results? The last thing you want is for potential customers to click on your competitors' URLs that specifically target your brand name. All the money you've invested in running ads would essentially go to waste, right?
Is there a solution to this problem? Absolutely! All you need is an experienced SEO agency that specializes in managing and enhancing your brand's reputation to take action on your behalf.
If your brand is facing this issue, I encourage you to tune in to this episode and gain insights from SEO expert Gert Mellak.
Podcast Highlights:
00:00 Prologue
00:51 Podcast INTRO
01:01 Introduction to the episode topic
01:38 The research phase is an important part of the customer journey.
02:59 Why is online reputation management important?
03:52 How can an SEO campaign ensure that your brand achieves a Google ranking on the first page, outperforming your competitors?
05:25 Invitation to have SEOLeverage check out and do an audit on your brand reputation.
Connect with Gert Mellak:
Website: https://seoleverage.com/
Email: [email protected]