Why SEO Still Matters in an AI World with Mariah Magazine

If you're over making Instagram Reels that barely reach your audience, this episode is your permission slip to shift gears. I'm joined by SEO strategist and YouTube queen Mariah Magazine for a candid convo on why long-form content is having a well-deserved comeback—and how it can actually work for your business. We dig into her YouTube growth strategy, monetization, and how long-form content plays a bigger role in building authority (especially with AI).  Whether you're feeling stuck in the social media churn or just tired of content that disappears in 24 hours, this episode will shift how you think about content entirely. In this episode of the podcast, we talk about: Why long-form content is the real trust builder How Mariah monetizes tutorials and still books consulting clients What "brand authority" means in the age of AI The role SEO plays in getting found across platforms How to simplify your content ecosystem without burning out …And More!   This Episode Was Made Possible By: Riverside All-in-One Podcast & Video Platform Visit Riverside and use the code DREA to get 15% off any Riverside individual plan. We use it to record all our podcast interviews: https://onlinedrea.com/riverside    About the Guest: Mariah is an award-winning SEO Consultant & Educator, YouTube Content Creator & host of a top 10% podcast; Curiously Guided. She's a firm believer that showing up on Google and organically marketing your business doesn't have to be as difficult & overwhelming as everyone makes it (which is what ultimately inspired her to start her YouTube channel in the first place!) – Since 2015, she's guided hundreds of clients and students to achieve page-one search results through actionable and practical strategies, ultimately inspiring them to take SEO into their own hands. Website: https://www.mariahmagazine.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariahmagazineco/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MariahMagazine LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariahmagazine/   Go to the show notes for all the resources mentioned in this episode: https://onlinedrea.com/366