How to Drive More Traffic with SEO (Without Paying for Ads) featuring Brandon Leibowitz, Founder of SEO Optimizers | Ep 219

🎙 In this episode of Systemize Your Success, I had the pleasure of speaking with Brandon Leibowitz, the founder of SEO Optimizers, who shared his extensive knowledge on search engine optimisation (SEO).    With over 18 years of experience, Brandon provided invaluable insights into how small business owners can increase their online visibility without spending a dime on ads. We delved into the importance of keyword research, the critical role of backlinks, and how to create content that not only attracts traffic but also converts visitors into clients.    I learned so much about the nuances of SEO, and I believe you will, too. If you're looking to enhance your online presence and drive more organic traffic to your business, this episode is a must-listen! KEY TAKEAWAYS 💡 Importance of Keyword Research: Before creating content, it's crucial to conduct keyword research to identify which terms will drive the most traffic. Small changes in keywords can significantly impact search volume and visibility. 💡 Backlinks are Essential: Building quality backlinks is vital for SEO success. In fact, Google uses backlinks as a trust signal, and without them, a website is unlikely to rank well. Quality is more important than quantity when it comes to backlinks. 💡 SEO Takes Time: SEO is a long-term strategy that requires patience. Results may take several months to materialise, especially for new websites or those without existing backlinks. For this reason, consistency and ongoing effort are key to achieving and maintaining good rankings. 💡 Holistic Approach to SEO: Effective SEO involves optimising not just the website but also other platforms like YouTube and social media. Additionally, a comprehensive strategy aims to secure multiple listings on the first page of search results to increase visibility. 💡 Focus on Conversion: While increasing traffic is essential, the ultimate goal is to convert that traffic into leads or sales. Therefore, a well-optimized website should have clear calls to action and trust signals to encourage visitors to take the next step. BEST MOMENTS 00:01 - 💬 “What would it feel like to have an ever-increasing amount of people coming towards your business without paying for a single ad?” — Steve Day 01:44 - 💬 “SEO is one of those subjects which, as a small business owner, we all know we should be doing it.” — Steve Day  04:07 - 💬 “SEO stands for Search Engine Optimization. And that means ranking websites on search engines.” — Brandon Leibowitz 10:55 - 💬 “Biggest mistake is backlinks. Not building backlinks, not knowing what backlinks are, or building the wrong type of backlinks. Because without backlinks, it's not possible to rank on Google. Google's whole algorithm is based on backlinks.” — Brandon Leibowitz 18:43 - 💬 “If your website's new or doesn't have much authority, Google's not gonna really rank you. Even if you do the best keyword research and make the best article, you have to kind of give it that nudge to get Google to rank you.” — Brandon Leibowitz 38:02 - 💬 “Success just means being able to do things that you want and helping people out.”  — Brandon Leibowitz TIMESTAMPED OVERVIEW 00:00 SEO Mastery with Brandon Leibowitz 05:58 Keyword Research's Impact on Traffic 09:16 Boost Visibility with Google Keyword Planner 12:12 Backlink Quality Over Quantity 16:33 Unique SEO Strategies for Websites 18:22 Optimizing SEO Beyond Keywords 22:45 Evaluating Website Backlink Quality 25:32 Website Optimization Audit Inquiry 28:29 “SEO: Content Isn't Enough” 31:07 Improving Website User Experience 35:50 Skipping Sponsored Google Results 37:21 Tech Reliance: Love-Hate Relationship VALUABLE RESOURCES Audit Your Website for Free: seooptimizers.com/audit Schedule Your SEO Strategy Session: seooptimizers.com/apply LINKS TO CONNECT WITH THE GUEST Website: https://seooptimizers.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/brandonleibowitz/videos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonleibowitz/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leibowitzbrandon/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandonLeibs Twitter: https://twitter.com/brandonleibs Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/brandonleibowitz/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brandonleibowitz ABOUT THE GUEST Brandon Leibowitz runs and operates SEO Optimizers since 2007, a digital marketing agency that specialises in helping businesses increase their online visibility through effective search engine optimisation (SEO) strategies. Moreover, his expertise lies in driving traffic, improving search engine rankings, and creating tailored SEO strategies for small and medium-sized businesses. LINKS TO CONNECT WITH THE HOST Podcast: https://www.systemizeyoursuccess.com Website: https://systemsandoutsourcing.com/ Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/systemsandoutsourcing/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/systemsandoutsourcing/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/systems_and_outsourcing/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drsteveday42 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drsteveday42 ABOUT THE HOST Steve used to be a slave to his business, but moving to Sweden in 2015 forced him to change how he worked. He switched to running his businesses remotely. After totally nailing this concept, he spent his time helping other small business owners do the same. Steve has been investing in property since 2002, has a degree in computing, and worked as a doctor in the NHS before quitting to focus full-time on sharing his systems and outsourcing methodology with the world. He now lives in Sweden and runs his UK-based businesses remotely with the help of his team of Filipino and UK-based Virtual Assistants.   Most business owners feel overwhelmed because they don’t know how to create systems or get the right help.   Our systems and outsourcing Courses and coaching programme will help you automate your business and work effectively with affordable virtual assistants. That way, you will stop feeling overwhelmed and start making more money.