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Search Off the Record

Google
SEO
Search Console
Google Search
Search Engine Optimization
Technical SEO
Hreflang
Content Decay
Steve
Googlebot
User Experience
Generative AI
Core Web Vitals
Google
Incident Management
Multilingual Websites
Crawling
Web Crawling
Web Development
SEO Starter Guide
SEO Office Hours

Search Off the Record takes you behind the scenes of Google Search and its inner workings! In each episode, the folks from the Search Relations team will give you background info on the decision-making behind launches, feature prioritization in Search Console, and the projects Google Search teams are working on. They will share fun stories from the many conferences they attend as well as from thei... more

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Explore critical aspects of search engine optimization for web content that lives behind a login or paywall. In this episode, Martin and John cover how Googlebot interacts with these pages, the role of paywall structured data, and methods to prevent ... more

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Optimize your website's performance with lazy loading techniques. In this episode, John Mueller  and Martin Splitt discuss lazy loading, and its SEO implications. Find out how lazy loading affects indexing, ranking, and Core Web Vitals. Whether you'r... more

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Recent Guests

Martin Splitt
Subject matter expert in SEO and photography
Google Search team
Episode: SEO for photographers: websites, social media, and Google Search
Allan Scott
Software engineer at Google with over 12 years of experience focusing on duplicate detection and elimination.
Google
Episode: Handling Dupes - Same Same or Different?
Rio Ichikawa
SEO expert with a background in UX
Digital Marketing Agency based in Tokyo, Japan
Episode: A discussion of UX for SEO
Erika Varangouli
Head of Branded Content at Riverside with nearly 15 years of experience in SEO.
Riverside
Episode: How do I know if my SEO is doing a good job?
Irina Tuduce
A long-time Google employee with expertise in shopping and search infrastructure.
Google
Episode: Let's talk shopping markup
Mihai Aperghis
SEO enthusiast and entrepreneur based in Romania
Vertify Agency
Episode: Working With Search Console API
Zoe Clifford
Rendering team member at Google
Google
Episode: Rendering JavaScript for Google Search
Elizabeth Tucker
Director of Product Management in Search Quality
Google
Episode: Inside Search Quality: Using metrics and data science to improve Search
Jo Juliana Turnbull
Marketing and SEO consultant, known as SEO Geoblogs.
Turn Global
Episode: Building SEO community with office hours

Hosts

Martin Splitt
Co-host and SEO advocate, part of the Search Relations team at Google. Have significant experience in technical SEO and web technologies.
John Mueller
Search Advocate at Google, involved in discussions on SEO and technical search issues.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 384 ratings
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    United States2 months ago
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    smad36954
    a year ago
  • Not helpful

    This is not helpful content, and boring.

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    Soodaa
    Netherlandsa year ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Podcast offers great insights into SEO and Google Search which listeners find highly valuable.
Hosts are knowledgeable and engaging, making complex topics easier to understand.
Some listeners appreciate the anecdotes shared from the hosts' experiences at Google events, fostering a connection with the audience.
A minority of listeners find the content lacking in depth or overly technical without practical application.

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#156
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#55
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Apple Podcasts
#62
Saudi Arabia/Technology
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#92
Switzerland/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#130
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Indonesia/Technology

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Lazy loading demystified
Q: Does lazy loading affect indexing in any way or ranking?
It can influence indexing if custom implementations are used improperly; native implementations have minimal impact.
Lazy loading demystified
Q: Is lazy loading something that has gotten more popular over the years?
It has become more prevalent as websites became more complex and content-rich, allowing for resource savings.
SEO for small businesses
Q: How long does it take for SEO changes to become visible?
It depends, but simple text changes can reflect in a week or two, while more strategic changes may take longer.
SEO for small businesses
Q: When should I hire an SEO expert or agency?
When you realize there is value in optimizing your site and you can measure the impact of SEO efforts.
SEO for small businesses
Q: What do I need to do to optimize my website?
Start with understanding your goals and audience, then use the SEO Starter Guide as a foundational resource.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Search Off the Record

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The content provides insights into the inner workings of Google Search, aiming to demystify the complexities of SEO and search engine optimization. Episodes cover a wide range of topics such as technical SEO, user experience, content strategy, and the relationship between developers and SEO professionals. Noteworthy discussions include practical tips for optimizing web content for search engines, the significance of web standards, and the evolving landscape of SEO influenced by technology and AI. This podcast is unique in offering listeners an insider's perspective on Google's Search team dynamics, mixed with anecdotes from conferences and day-to-day interactions within the company, making it suitable for professionals and enthusiasts seeki... more

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2. Allan Scott
3. Rio Ichikawa
4. Erika Varangouli
5. Irina Tuduce
6. Mihai Aperghis
7. Zoe Clifford
8. Elizabeth Tucker

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