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Confessions of an SEO®

Carolyn Holzman
SEO
Google
Artificial Intelligence
Indexation
Search Console
Vizzex
Search Engine Optimization
Indexing
Google Core Update
Ahrefs
Google Search Console
Topical Authority
Helpful Content
Googlebot
Duplicate Content
Listicles
Vizx
Robots.txt
Sitemaps
Keyword Research

When I started marketing my own media publishing company, I discovered my true passion - SEO. SEO stands for "search engine optimization" and it's how websites and other digital properties are set up and presented to search engines like Google, Bing, Yahoo, Youtube and more - so that customers who do not KNOW a business or service by name, and when looking for a solution to the problem seemingly "... more

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I've got 4 technical reasons why.

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There's a reason and its not what you think.

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Carolyn Holzman
Host of Confessions of an SEO; focuses on practical SEO testing, indexing, and AI implications.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Fanstaic SEO podcast with real data and fun helpful stories

    This is one of the few podcasts that shares real information about what google is doing backed up by facts and data. Also lots of lovely stories mixed in makes this a must listent to podcast every week.

    Thank you Carolyn for all of your effort to make this podcast and all of the data you share with us also.

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    Australia3 years ago
  • Short, fun, relevant SEO stories

    Love the content. Love Crawl or no crawl. I sponsored to help keep it going!

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    TedKub
    United States4 years ago
  • In this wonderfully humorous and intelligent podcast, Carolyn exposes the ups and downs of running a business and allow us all a peek inside the mind of an expert SEO consultant. You don't need to know or understand SEO to get a lot from this podcast, but it's a bonus if you are into Search Engine Optimization. Her insights into how business, and the world, works (or sometimes doesn't work), will have you laughing, nodding knowingly and shaking your head all in the same episode. Give it a listen... more

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Hreflang - International Tag of Mystery - Season 5, Episode 29
Q: Isn't this going to be a case of mass duplication to try and gain rankings in different countries?
No, using hreflang tags prevents Google from seeing translated pages as duplicate content, allowing them to understand the intent behind different language versions.

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The show centers on practical, data-driven SEO and search marketing, with frequent dives into Google indexing, crawling, and how evolving AI and tooling affect visibility. Episodes spotlight real-world challenges—such as managing URL parameters, crawl budget, and rendering for JavaScript-heavy sites—and pair deep technical analysis with case studies and testing insights. Recurring themes include the limitations of AI-only approaches, the rise of tools like Vizzex for content strategy, and nuanced takes on content structure, topical authority, and interface between humans and search engines. A standout aspect is the mix of rigorous experimentation, actionable guidance, and relatable anecdotes, making complex SEO dynamics accessible to profes... more

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