The Search Session

What does it really take to get international SEO right in the age of AI and LLM-driven search?In this episode of The Search Session, Gianluca Fiorelli sits down with UK-based SEO and analytics consultant Jonathan Moore to unpack the real complexity behind global SEO. From the limits of AI in understanding local markets to the hidden challenges of hreflang and scaling across regions, the conversation goes far beyond surface-level tactics.Jonathan shares his perspective on why strategy and market context should come before technical fixes, how his journey from agency to consulting shaped his approach, and why modern SEO increasingly demands multidisciplinary thinking. They also dive into the evolution of SEO tooling—from traditional data workflows to AI-powered systems—and where human judgment still makes the difference.If you’re navigating international SEO or trying to understand how AI is reshaping search, this episode brings clarity, nuance, and a few perspectives you might not have considered.This is the 61st episode of:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_sm3ydVBxdAJ84k2qsH1LkTDbtbdNrGh Here's what you'll learn in this episode:(00:07) Meet Our Guest: Jonathan Moore(03:16) AI’s Struggle with Local Nuance(07:14) The Business Logic of Global Search(13:52) Why Hreflang Is Only the Tip of the Iceberg(17:36) Global SEO Pitfalls: Architecture Messes and Platform Limitations(22:28) The Joy of Specializing in International SEO(31:17) Transitioning from Agency Life to Independent Consultancy(39:25) Technical SEO in the Age of AI and LLMs(46:59) Jonathan’s Passion for Maps, Geography, and Curating Places👉 Read the full article and explore additional insights:  https://www.advancedwebranking.com/blog/hidden-complexity-of-international-seo Where to find Jonathan Moore LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moorejonathan/ X: https://x.com/nathanless Website: https://jonathanmoore.digital/  Where to find Gianluca Fiorelli Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianlucafiorelli/ X: https://x.com/gfiorelli1 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gfiorelli1.bsky.social Website: https://iloveseo.net/ 🎙 Listen to The Search Session on your favorite platform:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_sm3ydVBxdAJ84k2qsH1LkTDbtbdNrGh  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1FzI5qwHtIndtiibZWiroS  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-search-session/id1796043201 Made with ❤️by Advanced Web Ranking, the people behind the world's most accurate and longest-standing rank tracker.Get your free 7-day trial and find your true visibility in organic search for any market: https://www.advancedwebranking.com/Be sure to subscribe for more actionable marketing and SEO tutorials:    / @advancedwebranking