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Jun 2026

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Are you a small business owner who's tired of trying to do everything when it comes to SEO and online marketing, and left wondering what's working? Do you need to be more visible on Google and ChatGPT, but you're not quite sure how to do SEO for your business, let alone answer engine optimization (AEO) or generative engine optimization (GEO)? Are you trying to DIY your SEO and marketing and find yourself wondering what's working and what's simply a waste of time? Do you fear stopping a marketing channel because you're not sure if it's the one that's driving your revenue? Would you like someone to help you make it make sense and tell you what to focus on to grow and scale your business? Do you want SEO tips and AI SEO strategies you can use to grow your online visibility? This podcast is for small business owners and entrepreneurs who want to use simple, proven SEO and marketing strategies to grow their business without relying on social media or paid ads. Each week, I'll show you how to do SEO for your small business and understand the results, so you can focus on what's working and let go of strategies that are just wasting your time and money. Join me and learn how to become a confident marketer. I'll teach you about SEO for small businesses (for Google, ChatGPT, and AI search tools), content marketing, blogging, sales funnels, and your marketing metrics so you can build a business you love. I don't believe in hustle culture or burnout. I believe in taking action, getting things done, and making decisions based on the results. I'll show you how to do the same thing. If you want to build a profitable business with SEO, this is the podcast for you. I'm Rachel Lindteigen, an MBA, a 25-year marketing pro, and a former agency exec who's led SEO and content marketing strategies for Fortune 500 companies. I worked for an NYC-based ad agency and oversaw teams in 3 states. My team was responsible for millions in client revenue from SEO and content channels. Now I teach the same strategies to small business owners. This is not a "here's what worked for me once" podcast. It's a practical, professional guide to SEO and marketing that works for real businesses like yours, from an actual SEO expert with over 25 years of experience, not just someone who figured it out on their own.

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June 16, 2026Episode 18712 min

Small Business SEO Explained: What is SEO copywriting?

Small business SEO topic - this week, it's SEO copywriting. What's the difference between copywriting and SEO copywriting, and is one more important to your business than the other? How do you know what to focus on when you're creating content to make sure that it's able to be found by the right people when they're searching online - that, my friend, is at the heart of SEO copywriting. Listen in today and learn. Other episodes mentioned in this week's episode: What are Title Tags and do they matter to your small business, and how to create a content calendar? https://www.etchedmarketing.com/blog/what-is-a-title-tag https://www.etchedmarketing.com/blog/how-to-create-a-content-calendar Support the showRegister now for the free SEO class - https://www.etchedmarketing.com/registration-seo-class My free resources are here- https://www.etchedmarketing.com/freebies Want to work with me 1:1? https://www.etchedmarketing.com/marketing-consulting Join me in Simple SEO Content -https://www.etchedmarketing.com/yes Join Simple Podcast SEO and learn how to grow your show quickly and easily in the self-study podcast SEO program. - https://www.etchedmarketing.com/enroll My favorite marketing tools (affiliate links) Podcast recording and editing - DescriptPodcast hosting - BuzzsproutEmail Marketing - Active CampaignMarketing Website Analytics - Clicky SEO Tool - Ubersuggest Do you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Ask it here - https://forms.gle/Fbrqpmss6gxUnaMj7

June 9, 2026Episode 18613 min

How to create an SEO content calendar for your small business

Are you trying to do SEO for your small business and wondering how to create weekly content and have it not take too much time? If so, this week's episode will help you. I'm going to walk you through how to brainstorm content ideas and create a content calendar that will make your life easier. Doing SEO for your small business will help you be more visible online and help the right people find your business. Support the showRegister now for the free SEO class - https://www.etchedmarketing.com/registration-seo-class My free resources are here- https://www.etchedmarketing.com/freebies Want to work with me 1:1? https://www.etchedmarketing.com/marketing-consulting Join me in Simple SEO Content -https://www.etchedmarketing.com/yes Join Simple Podcast SEO and learn how to grow your show quickly and easily in the self-study podcast SEO program. - https://www.etchedmarketing.com/enroll My favorite marketing tools (affiliate links) Podcast recording and editing - DescriptPodcast hosting - BuzzsproutEmail Marketing - Active CampaignMarketing Website Analytics - Clicky SEO Tool - Ubersuggest Do you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Ask it here - https://forms.gle/Fbrqpmss6gxUnaMj7

June 2, 2026Episode 18520 min

Is SEO changing? What Google's changes mean for your small business

Google has made a couple of big announcements recently, and they could impact your small business SEO strategy. Let's chat about what's happening, what they're changing, and what they're saying you need to do to remain visible online. First up, Google released its first official guidance on AI optimization. They've also said you don't need to say AEO or GEO; in their eyes, it's all just SEO. You can read their official guidance here - https://developers.google.com/search/docs/fundamentals/ai-optimization-guideSecond, they're changing the search experience, and most queries will be answered by AI, not via a list of links on the search results page like we're used to. Finally, what does this mean for your small business? It means you need to make sure you're doing SEO, you've adjusted your content strategy to focus on what they call non-commodity content, and you're following SEO best practices to keep your business visible in this new online search experience. If you're already in Simple SEO Content or working with me 1:1, you're fine, everything we're doing is correct and is in alignment with the new guidance. If you're still trying to do this on your own, now is the time to start working together. Join me in Simple SEO Content or work with me one-on-one, and I'll guide you through what you need to do to remain visible so you can generate leads and make money. Support the showRegister now for the free SEO class - https://www.etchedmarketing.com/registration-seo-class My free resources are here- https://www.etchedmarketing.com/freebies Want to work with me 1:1? https://www.etchedmarketing.com/marketing-consulting Join me in Simple SEO Content -https://www.etchedmarketing.com/yes Join Simple Podcast SEO and learn how to grow your show quickly and easily in the self-study podcast SEO program. - https://www.etchedmarketing.com/enroll My favorite marketing tools (affiliate links) Podcast recording and editing - DescriptPodcast hosting - BuzzsproutEmail Marketing - Active CampaignMarketing Website Analytics - Clicky SEO Tool - Ubersuggest Do you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Ask it here - https://forms.gle/Fbrqpmss6gxUnaMj7

May 26, 2026Episode 18413 min

How to create better SEO content that people actually want to read. Small business SEO tips.

Are you creating content for SEO? Do you find yourself wondering how to create great content for your readers and make sure it's SEO-friendly so that people can find it wherever they search? If so, you're not alone! Let's talk about how to create great content that's both SEO-friendly and something your audience wants to read. I think there's a big misunderstanding sometimes when it comes to SEO content development. Let's talk about what matters most to your business. Support the showRegister now for the free SEO class - https://www.etchedmarketing.com/registration-seo-class My free resources are here- https://www.etchedmarketing.com/freebies Want to work with me 1:1? https://www.etchedmarketing.com/marketing-consulting Join me in Simple SEO Content -https://www.etchedmarketing.com/yes Join Simple Podcast SEO and learn how to grow your show quickly and easily in the self-study podcast SEO program. - https://www.etchedmarketing.com/enroll My favorite marketing tools (affiliate links) Podcast recording and editing - DescriptPodcast hosting - BuzzsproutEmail Marketing - Active CampaignMarketing Website Analytics - Clicky SEO Tool - Ubersuggest Do you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Ask it here - https://forms.gle/Fbrqpmss6gxUnaMj7

May 19, 2026Episode 18317 min

Can ChatGPT or Claude teach you how to do SEO? Can AI do SEO for you?

Do you find yourself wondering if Claude or ChatGPT (or another AI tool) can either teach you how to do SEO or just do it for you? If so, you're not alone. I get the appeal. I really do. I recently tested out both Claude and ChatGPT to see if they could either teach me SEO or do SEO on a website and have it work. Listen in to see what I found out and learn what AI can help you with and what it's limitations are when it comes to SEO. Support the showRegister now for the free SEO class - https://www.etchedmarketing.com/registration-seo-class My free resources are here- https://www.etchedmarketing.com/freebies Want to work with me 1:1? https://www.etchedmarketing.com/marketing-consulting Join me in Simple SEO Content -https://www.etchedmarketing.com/yes Join Simple Podcast SEO and learn how to grow your show quickly and easily in the self-study podcast SEO program. - https://www.etchedmarketing.com/enroll My favorite marketing tools (affiliate links) Podcast recording and editing - DescriptPodcast hosting - BuzzsproutEmail Marketing - Active CampaignMarketing Website Analytics - Clicky SEO Tool - Ubersuggest Do you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Ask it here - https://forms.gle/Fbrqpmss6gxUnaMj7

May 12, 2026Episode 18214 min

How can you tell if your SEO is working?

Are you trying to do SEO on your own and wondering if what you're doing is working? Find out how to tell if your SEO strategy is working in this week's episode. I'll walk you through what to check to see if everything is working as it should be, so you can be visible, generate traffic, and most importantly, leads for your business. SEO is a great channel for small business owners if you do it the right way. Let me teach you how to do SEO on your website. Support the showRegister now for the free SEO class - https://www.etchedmarketing.com/registration-seo-class My free resources are here- https://www.etchedmarketing.com/freebies Want to work with me 1:1? https://www.etchedmarketing.com/marketing-consulting Join me in Simple SEO Content -https://www.etchedmarketing.com/yes Join Simple Podcast SEO and learn how to grow your show quickly and easily in the self-study podcast SEO program. - https://www.etchedmarketing.com/enroll My favorite marketing tools (affiliate links) Podcast recording and editing - DescriptPodcast hosting - BuzzsproutEmail Marketing - Active CampaignMarketing Website Analytics - Clicky SEO Tool - Ubersuggest Do you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Ask it here - https://forms.gle/Fbrqpmss6gxUnaMj7

May 5, 2026Episode 18111 min

How businesses are getting clients from ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Google AI search

How are businesses getting leads from Google, Claude, Perplexity, ChatGPT, and other search engines? Find out what other businesses are doing and what you need to do so you can start showing up more often and getting leads and new clients from AI-based search. SEO for small businesses can help you expand your reach, boost your visibility, and drive more traffic which brings more people into your world. Support the showRegister now for the free SEO class - https://www.etchedmarketing.com/registration-seo-class My free resources are here- https://www.etchedmarketing.com/freebies Want to work with me 1:1? https://www.etchedmarketing.com/marketing-consulting Join me in Simple SEO Content -https://www.etchedmarketing.com/yes Join Simple Podcast SEO and learn how to grow your show quickly and easily in the self-study podcast SEO program. - https://www.etchedmarketing.com/enroll My favorite marketing tools (affiliate links) Podcast recording and editing - DescriptPodcast hosting - BuzzsproutEmail Marketing - Active CampaignMarketing Website Analytics - Clicky SEO Tool - Ubersuggest Do you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Ask it here - https://forms.gle/Fbrqpmss6gxUnaMj7

April 28, 2026Episode 18015 min

How can your business get found on ChatGPT? SEO for small businesses.

Do you want to learn how businesses get found on ChatGPT? They're getting leads and making sales, but how does it all work? Find out how to be more visible on ChatGPT, Google AI, Perplexity, Claude, or other AI-based search so you can show up in the results and get found by the right people. Support the showRegister now for the free SEO class - https://www.etchedmarketing.com/registration-seo-class My free resources are here- https://www.etchedmarketing.com/freebies Want to work with me 1:1? https://www.etchedmarketing.com/marketing-consulting Join me in Simple SEO Content -https://www.etchedmarketing.com/yes Join Simple Podcast SEO and learn how to grow your show quickly and easily in the self-study podcast SEO program. - https://www.etchedmarketing.com/enroll My favorite marketing tools (affiliate links) Podcast recording and editing - DescriptPodcast hosting - BuzzsproutEmail Marketing - Active CampaignMarketing Website Analytics - Clicky SEO Tool - Ubersuggest Do you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Ask it here - https://forms.gle/Fbrqpmss6gxUnaMj7

April 21, 2026Episode 17915 min

3 SEO Tips for Beginners. SEO 101. SEO for small businesses.

Are you new to SEO? Not sure what to do first, what SEO really means, or how it works? If so, you're not alone. Find out how to get started with SEO today to help your business be more visible online. Let me teach you how to get started with SEO. Small business owners, entrepreneurs, and solopreneurs can do great with SEO if they know how. Learn what works and what doesn't when it comes to using SEO to help your business grow. Support the showRegister now for the free SEO class - https://www.etchedmarketing.com/registration-seo-class My free resources are here- https://www.etchedmarketing.com/freebies Want to work with me 1:1? https://www.etchedmarketing.com/marketing-consulting Join me in Simple SEO Content -https://www.etchedmarketing.com/yes Join Simple Podcast SEO and learn how to grow your show quickly and easily in the self-study podcast SEO program. - https://www.etchedmarketing.com/enroll My favorite marketing tools (affiliate links) Podcast recording and editing - DescriptPodcast hosting - BuzzsproutEmail Marketing - Active CampaignMarketing Website Analytics - Clicky SEO Tool - Ubersuggest Do you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Ask it here - https://forms.gle/Fbrqpmss6gxUnaMj7

April 14, 2026Episode 17814 min

Signs your SEO isn't working even though you think it is. SEO tips for entrepreneurs.

Trying to learn SEO on your own can be tough. Find out how it can be tricky and make you think your SEO is working when it really isn't. Learn how to spot SEO keyword issues, traffic issues, and lead generation problems with your SEO strategy. Find out how to save yourself wasted time, effort, and money in today's episode. Support the showRegister now for the free SEO class - https://www.etchedmarketing.com/registration-seo-class My free resources are here- https://www.etchedmarketing.com/freebies Want to work with me 1:1? https://www.etchedmarketing.com/marketing-consulting Join me in Simple SEO Content -https://www.etchedmarketing.com/yes Join Simple Podcast SEO and learn how to grow your show quickly and easily in the self-study podcast SEO program. - https://www.etchedmarketing.com/enroll My favorite marketing tools (affiliate links) Podcast recording and editing - DescriptPodcast hosting - BuzzsproutEmail Marketing - Active CampaignMarketing Website Analytics - Clicky SEO Tool - Ubersuggest Do you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? Ask it here - https://forms.gle/Fbrqpmss6gxUnaMj7