SEO Articles

Blog posts, article and podcasts about Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

At Veracity much of our PR work directly benefits SEO efforts. A critical element of SEO is links coming from authoritative websites. Many public relations activies — including media relations, thought leadership and expert positioniong — create content and stories placed in high authority media sites.

A Five-Step Guide for Delivering PR Results

This blog outlines how to deliver PR results by setting expectations, defining goals, establishing metrics, reporting, and making adjustments.

Use Keyword Targeted Writing to Solve Your Content Puzzle

5 Elements of Keyword Targeted Writing – not writing like a robot, targeted keywords, not annoying, structure and linking.

This Is Why to Use Podcasts for Digital PR

Podcasts and Digital PR go hand-in-hand whether you are pitching for appearances on other podcasts or creating one of your own.

2022 PR Talk Predictions [Podcast]

Featuring Robert Johnson, Peter Shankman, Deirdre Breakenridge, Rand Fishkin, Michael Cottam, Domenica D’Ottavio, Mark Mohammadpour and Carmie McCook.

Use Keyword Targeted Writing to Solve Your Content Puzzle

5 Elements of Keyword Targeted Writing – not writing like a robot, targeted keywords, not annoying, structure and linking.

This Is Why to Use Podcasts for Digital PR

Podcasts and Digital PR go hand-in-hand whether you are pitching for appearances on other podcasts or creating one of your own.

2022 PR Talk Predictions [Podcast]

Featuring Robert Johnson, Peter Shankman, Deirdre Breakenridge, Rand Fishkin, Michael Cottam, Domenica D’Ottavio, Mark Mohammadpour and Carmie McCook.

Your Small Business Boom with Steve Strauss [Podcast]

Topics discussed include: pivoting your business, positioning yourself as a thought leader, advertising, pitching, and whether you should be on all social media channels.

How To Be Okay Sucking At Stuff with Mary Davies [Podcast]

Amy is joined by Mary Davies as they chat about insecurity, expectations, imposter syndrome, setting boundaries, and dealing with negative feedback.

Using Thought Leadership to Drive SEO [Podcast]

Amy goes in-depth about how to use thought leadership for search engine optimization (SEO) and content marketing.

The Trifecta to Owning Your Industry with John Hall [Podcast]

Amy welcomes John Hall to discuss tips for productivity, how to combine thought leadership, SEO and PR to own your industry, and the difference between credibility and influence.

Digital PR Dictionary

Links, Domain Authority, SEO PR…What Does It All Mean?

Here’s How Public Relations Can Help Your Website

PR work generates high-quality links & mentions, which is good for SEO. Plus an analysis of various link types.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

There are some questions that we are frequently asked. We plan to add to this post on a regular basis. If you have a question about public relations, digital PR or agency life, ask away!

Staying Ahead of the Puck that is Google with Michael Cottam [Podcast]

Also, Battle of the SEOs: Does Michael Cottam Agree With Rand Fishkin About Links? E-A-T, Schema Markup and Are No-Follow Links the Devil?

“The Wall Street Journal Problem” with Rand Fishkin [Podcast]

Rand joins the PR Talk Podcast with some very good news, launching a pandemic-era company and getting audience savvy

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