SEO Expert Bruce Clay Reveals AI Secrets

Bruce Clay, the father of SEO, discusses how AI is reshaping digital marketing while SEO remains foundational.SEO has evolved from simple keywords to expertise, experience, authoritativeness, and trustworthiness (E-E-A-T).Bruce's "siloing" method organizes content by topic to showcase subject expertise.Proper "link equity" distribution is crucial but often misunderstood.Google’s AI Overview has cut top organic click-through rates by up to 70%.Content that thoroughly answers questions performs best in search and AI results.Small businesses can compete using Google Business Profiles and local reviews while phasing in SEO.Bruce suggests four-week sprint planning for SEO due to constant algorithm shifts.Question-based searches have grown from 4% to 16% of all queries.Websites need technical excellence just to qualify for rankings.Guest Contact Information: linkedin.com/in/bruce-claybruceclay.comseotools.comMore from EWR and Matt:Leave us a review wherever you listen: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon PodcastFree SEO Consultation: www.ewrdigital.com/discovery-callWith over 5 million downloads, The Best SEO Podcast has been the go-to show for digital marketers, business owners, and entrepreneurs wanting real-world strategies to grow online. Now, host Matthew Bertram — creator of LLM Visibility™ and the LLM Visibility Stack™, and Lead Strategist at EWR Digital — takes the conversation beyond traditional SEO into the AI era of discoverability. Each week, Matthew dives into the tactics, frameworks, and insights that matter most in a world where search engines, large language models, and answer engines are reshaping how people find, trust, and choose businesses. From SEO and AI-driven marketing to executive-level growth strategy, you’ll hear expert interviews, deep-dive discussions, and actionable strategies to help you stay ahead of the curve. Find more episodes here: youtube.com/@BestSEOPodcastbestseopodcast.combestseopodcast.buzzsprout.comFollow us on:Facebook: @bestseopodcastInstagram: @thebestseopodcastTiktok: @bestseopodcastLinkedIn: @bestseopodcastConnect With Matthew Bertram: Website: www.matthewbertram.comInstagram: @matt_bertram_liveLinkedIn: @mattbertramlivePowered by: ewrdigital.comSupport the show