Beginners SEO Podcast
Beginners SEO Podcast
Phoebe, The Plan Success
Welcome to the Beginners SEO Podcast. Perfect for all small business owners and solo marketing teams.In each episode we're going to touch on a different aspect of search engine optimization, mainly focusing on easy SEO tips for beginners that YOU can use on your business website to grow your organic traffic.Want to get started with your SEO now? Head to www.theplansuccess.com for free SEO tools and resources for beginners!
Organic Traffic Drop by 77% But The Business Is Still Growing? Why Traffic Can Be a Vanity Metric
Ask Me Your SEO Questions! In this Beginner's SEO episode, I walk through a real SEO case study where website traffic dropped by 77%… but the business continued to grow. How is that possible? We talk about why traffic alone is often a vanity metric, how AI Overviews and changing search behaviour are reshaping SEO, and why conversions, intent, and the right kind of visibility matter far more than raw traffic numbers. If you’ve ever panicked about a drop in traffic, this episo...
May 25
8 min
SEO For E-commerce Small Businesses: Your Beginner 2026 Guide
Ask Me Your SEO Questions! Running an online store but struggling to get traffic? In this episode, I break down how small e-commerce businesses can compete in search results without massive budgets or huge teams. We’ll cover the beginner SEO foundations that actually drive sales, how to optimise product and collection pages, and the biggest mistakes I see small stores making. If you want more organic traffic, more visibility in Google, and more sales from search, this episode will show you wh...
May 18
12 min
What I’ve Learned About AIO From Clients’ Websites (And How It Can Help You!)
Ask Me Your SEO Questions! AI traffic is no longer theoretical. It’s showing up in GA4, influencing impressions, and quietly reshaping what “ranking” actually means. In this episode, I’m sharing what I’m seeing across my clients’ websites when it comes to AI traffic and AI Overviews. Where it’s appearing, which types of pages benefit, what kind of content gets pulled in, and how it’s affecting branded vs non-branded search. This isn’t hype. It’s real data, real patterns, and real shifts in be...
May 11
11 min
Why Your Traffic Isn’t Converting (And Why More SEO Won’t Fix It)
Ask Me Your SEO Questions! Getting traffic is exciting. But if it’s not converting, more SEO is not the answer. In this episode, I’m breaking down the uncomfortable truth: sometimes the problem isn’t rankings, it’s search intent, messaging, positioning, UX, or even the offer itself. I’ll explain how to diagnose whether you’ve got a traffic problem or a conversion problem, the common mistakes small businesses make when they blame SEO, and what to fix before you invest in more traffic. If you’v...
May 4
10 min
SEO Case Study: Growing A Brand-New Website From Zero To Leads In 3 Months
Ask Me Your SEO Questions! What do you do when a brand-new B2B SaaS website launches with zero traffic, zero rankings and zero authority? In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact SEO strategy we used to grow Easy T from scratch. We niched down into specific recruitment sectors, built targeted service pages, created in-depth industry guides to support conversions, and used LinkedIn strategically to amplify what was already gaining traction. I’ll walk you through the structure, content deci...
Apr 28
11 min
The 80/20 Principle In SEO: A 30-Day Roadmap To Move The Needle
Ask Me Your SEO Questions! SEO can feel overwhelming because there’s always more you could be doing. But in reality, 20% of actions drive 80% of results. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to apply the 80/20 principle to your SEO and giving you a simple 30-day roadmap to focus on what actually matters. We’ll cover the foundational fixes, the pages to prioritise, the keyword strategy that brings traction fastest, and how to avoid wasting time on tasks that don’t move rankings or revenue. I...
Apr 21
10 min
Why Most Small Business Websites Don’t Rank (And What to Do Instead)
Ask Me Your SEO Questions! If you’ve built a website, written a few blogs and added some keywords but you’re still not ranking, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down the real reasons most small business websites don’t show up on Google. It’s usually not because you’re “bad at SEO.” It’s things like weak search intent, no clear site structure, poor internal linking, low authority, or simply targeting the wrong keywords. I’ll walk you through the common mistakes I see every single week, wh...
Apr 13
13 min
SEO For Mobile: Why You Need To Be Optimising For Mobile Screens First
Ask Me Your SEO Questions! Mobile isn’t the “second version” of your website anymore. It’s the primary experience. In this episode, we’re breaking down what it actually means to optimise for mobile screens first, not just responsive design, but speed, structure, UX, content layout, and conversion flow. I’ll walk you through the practical changes you can make today to improve rankings, engagement, and conversions on smaller screens, plus how mobile-first indexing impacts your SEO strateg...
Apr 7
12 min
How A Small Ecommerce Website Increased Organic Revenue By 56%
Ask Me Your SEO Questions! Another SEO small business website case study, showing you a realistic road map on how to audit and optimise your own website to grow your own organic traffic! This is perfect beginner SEO level stuff as it's the exact same framework I teach in the Beginner's SEO Course! Grow your business with SEO by using the exact strategy I use with multimillion dollar companies: The Complete Beginner's SEO Course Is Here Enroll Here! Head to www.theplansuccess.com wher...
Mar 30
11 min
Benefits Of SEO For ALL Of Your Marketing
Ask Me Your SEO Questions! If you think learning how SEO works will only affect your small business website, then I've got news for you. SEO helps all of your marketing efforts, once you understand how it works and how to do it, you'll see all of your marketing conversion rates improve. Don't believe me? Listen to this episode! Grow your business with SEO by using the exact strategy I use with multimillion dollar companies: The Complete Beginner's SEO Course Is Here Enroll Here!...
Mar 23
10 min
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