Navigating JavaScript and Website Migrations with Sam Torres & Tory Gray

Join host Jack Chambers Ward as he sits down with Sam Torres and Tory Gray of Gray Dot Company. They delve into the intricacies of JavaScript and its impact on website migrations, discussing common issues, best practices, and how to navigate the technical landscape. This episode also touches on the existential dread that comes with the future of AI in search engines, learning JavaScript for SEO, and the importance of brand alignment across digital channels. 🎟️Get your free tickets for the live podcast: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1225103580789?aff=oddtdtcreator Follow Sam & Tory 🔗Website: https://thegray.company/ ➡️Gray Dot LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/graydotco/ ➡️Sam’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-torres-seo/ ➡️Tory’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torygray/ 🦋Tory’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tory.thegray.co 🦋Sam’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/sam.thegray.co ▶️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GrayDotCo Brilliant SEO Communities 🤝https://www.womenintechseo.com/ 🤝https://theseocommunity.com/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:11 Podcast Announcements and Updates 02:42 Live podcast - 9 April 2025 in Brighton 04:36 Welcome Sam Torres and Tory Gray 06:59 Common Issues in JavaScript Migrations 08:42 JavaScript Rendering and SEO Challenges 15:03 JavaScript Site Audits and Migration Tips 17:43 Benefits of JavaScript Front Ends 28:26 Choosing the Right JavaScript Framework 31:08 Navigating Developer Communication 31:56 Challenges with External Agencies 32:17 Respect and Understanding in Tech 34:45 The Evolution of the SEO Industry 37:12 JavaScript and the Future of Search 39:06 AI's Impact on Jobs and the Environment 40:03 The Cost of JavaScript for Google 51:51 Learning JavaScript for SEOs 56:10 Community and Resources for SEOs 57:17 Outro and Upcoming Guests