SEO Metrics to Track and Why Traffic Isn't #1. SEO for entrepreneurs. Ep. 152

You may be surprised to find out that traffic isn't the #1 metric I look at when trying to determine how a client's SEO program is working.  Yes, traffic is important to SEO growth, as are SEO keyword rankings, but there are other metrics that I believe are more important when you're an entrepreneur who's looking to grow and scale your business.  Find out what else you should be checking and tracking in this week's podcast episode.  Save the date for the week of October 13th. I'll be teaching two free live SEO classes that week, all about where things are going in 2025 and 2026, and how to generate traffic and leads from ChatGPT and other AI tools.  Support the show Register 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 - Descript Podcast hosting - Buzzsprout Email Marketing - Active Campaign Marketing 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