Episodes

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July 29, 2026

Celebrating 700 Episodes in 7 Years: Authenticity in Podcasting with Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS

Thank you Jesus for publishing 700 episodes! 🥳 This bonus episode highlights the importance of authenticity and consistent content in building a podcast audience. Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS mentions covering key SEO topics such as informational, navigational, commercial, and transactional keywords 00:05:14. Practical insights: Live content via Clubhouse, repurposing audio, and using brand platforms (wedontplaypodcast.com, playinc.online) for both content sharing and audience engagement. Emphas...
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July 25, 2026

Navigational Keywords: Business Strategies for Websites (SEO Best Practices)

Navigational Keywords - Business Strategies for Websites (Best Practices) The conversation focused on the critical role of navigational keywords in business website strategies and best practices for SEO. Several points were raised, including the distinction between informational and navigational keywords, the practical implications for website structure, and how search engines and users interact with these elements. Key Themes & Concepts What Are Navigational Keywords? One concept discussed w...
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July 25, 2026

Informational Keywords: Business Strategies for Websites (SEO Best Practices)

Informational keywords plays a critical question-based role for attracting top-of-funnel website visitors, building audience trust, and establishing topical authority. Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS explored structuring keywords using the "5Ws and 1H" question format (00:04:10), maximizing keyword density and URL relevance (00:33:44), and the value of consistently publishing content that addresses common search queries (00:38:53). Several points were raised, including leveraging free and premium SE...
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July 16, 2026

James Sherwood Metts: From Seven Years Writer's Block to Planet Story Land (Book Release)

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS speaks with author James Sherwood Metts about his book "Planet Story Land." They explore creative perseverance, overcoming writer’s block, the power of narrative in shaping identity, and advice for aspiring writers. The episode covers the seven-year journey of writing a unique story set on the planet Glees, the lessons learned along the way, and practical steps for creative development. Listeners discover how to connect with James Sherwood Metts, acquire his book, and ...
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July 14, 2026

Content Quality vs. Content Velocity: Your SEO Rulebook

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS breaks down the debate between content quality and velocity. He argues that while velocity drives visibility, quality is the foundation that keeps audiences engaged and builds trust. High-quality content must be readable, understandable, and digestible, utilizing clear formatting and strong internal linking. By establishing a proof of concept and adhering to Google's E-E-A-T guidelines, creators can scale their publishing frequency sustainably. Who Is This For? This e...
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July 8, 2026

Broken Business Websites vs Professional Business Websites: What Does Every Business Owner Need to Know?

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS frames the discussion around the core distinction: broke (or broken) business websites vs pro (professional) business websites. A “broke” site often lacks structure, SEO, technical setup, and consistently underperforms, whereas a professional site is organized, optimized, and positioned for visibility, lead generation, and business growth 00:00:03, 00:05:16. Who Is This For? This episode is for business owners, entrepreneurs, and marketers—especially those responsible ...
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July 3, 2026

SEO Marketing Psychology, Brand Color Psychology, and Winning Sales Cycles Breakdown

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS drives one concept discussing how psychological triggers influence consumer actions, especially as seen through color choices on websites, calls to action, and branding. Short and long sales cycles can be impacted by color: red for urgency and quick decisions, yellow for engagement and optimism, green for reassurance and growth, blue for trust and authority. The discussion explored how alignment between color, branding, and SEO can increase website conversions, support...
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July 1, 2026

From Website Visitors to Action-Takers: Here’s the SEO Plot...

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS shares insights from 13+ years helping businesses improve their websites and online presence. He highlights that first impressions on a website are like setting the feel of a room; you have to make visitors want to take action. The episode stresses the importance of providing clear instructions and having compelling calls to action right from the start. Website success isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about strategy, clarity, and engagement. Favour illustrates how time...
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June 30, 2026

SEO Trust Signals Your Website Can't Avoid (E-E-A-T & HTTPS)

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS highlights actionable steps for enhancing website trust, stresses the maturity timeline (24 months), and the importance of genuine, multi-platform engagement to foster meaningful connections and search engine rankings. The episode focuses on the must-have trust signals for SEO success in 2026: website security, authority, and credibility. Through real client examples and up-to-date frameworks (E-E-A-T), listeners learn that establishing SEO trust is a long-term investm...
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June 26, 2026

Soyoung Shin: Why Your Bottled Water is Failing You

Favour Obasi-ike interviews Soyoung Shin (The Water Chef) on why water is the ultimate foundation for health. Soyoung shares her journey from personal health crises to her father’s recovery from stage four cancer after switching to electrically changed water. She exposes the dangers of bottled water—including microplastics—and critiques filters that only mask chlorine's taste. This discussion shifts the perspective on water from a commodity to a vital health investment, providing tools to audit ...
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June 24, 2026

The Anatomy of a High-Converting Website

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS breaks down website anatomy, emphasizing that a "pretty" site is useless if it doesn't function technically. He explains the psychology of website navigation, detailing three types of scrolling: eye paths, scroll paths, and decision zones. Guest speakers advocate for starting with a simple, high-converting one-page website on platforms like Wix, rather than getting overwhelmed by complex builds. The conversation also covers the importance of proper logo linking, custo...
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June 23, 2026

The Ultimate Website SEO Checklist: If You Need or Have A Website, Save This Podcast Episode!

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS breaks down the anatomy of a business website. He explains that owning a domain, hosting, and a mailbox are just the starting points; maintaining a website is like maintaining a house. Favour details the risks of platform lock-in (like the migration challenges with Squarespace and Bluehost) and emphasizes the importance of a standalone FAQ page to boost search impressions. He provides a checklist for website owners, covering image compression, canonical tags, and crit...
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June 18, 2026

What Is the Difference Between Branded and Unbranded Content Marketing?

📥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive SEO newsletter Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS breaks down branded versus unbranded content optimization for compound interest SEO purposes. He explains that branded content relies on your business name to capture familiar audiences, while unbranded content captures discovery traffic through topic-based queries. Favour emphasizes writing for search engines and AI bots first, comparing SEO ...
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June 17, 2026

Free Eventbrite Ticketed Events vs Paid Eventbrite Ticketed Events (Why Your Eventbrite URL is Costing You Sales?)

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June 15, 2026

How to Create Your Own Programmable Search Engine with Google

Programmable search engine, Google Search Console, website SEO, semantic indexing, first-party data, Facebook groups, Pinterest marketing, Google Ads. 📥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive SEO Marketing community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS dives into the technical setup of creating a programmable search engine on Google. He explains that hav...
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June 9, 2026

Website SEO Services vs Website Development Services

📥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive SEO Marketing community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Website SEO, Website Development, canonical tags, Google Search Console, AI search bots, domain authority, omnichannel approach, structured data. Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS breaks down the critical difference—and necessary overlap—between website development and website SEO. He ex...
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June 8, 2026

11 Best Free SEO Tools for Business Websites [MUST-HAVES]

📥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive SEO Marketing community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This episode covers SEO, Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Trends, Google Business Profile, SERP API, website performance, and indexing. Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS outlines the 11 best free SEO tools every business website needs in 2026. He emphasizes that relying so...
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June 6, 2026

Website Audits LIVE!: Technical SEO Audits in 2026 (Hot Seat Edition)

📥 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive SEO Marketing community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 💻 Visit our Website and Book SEO Marketing Services Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS dives into live website reviews. He explores critical keywords like SEO, GoHighLevel, Wix, Shopify, vibe coding, canonical tags, and schema markup. He explains why a pretty website isn't enough; your si...
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May 31, 2026

Calendly.com vs Cal.com: How to Make Calendar Scheduling Easier for Online Meetings

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS provides a deep dive into the 2026 scheduling landscape, comparing Cal vs. Calendly. As a digital marketing expert, he explores the benefits of white-labeling, custom APIs, and recurring events. The discussion addresses the polarizing nature of scheduling links in professional networking and offers a guide on using these tools to maintain a long-term business presence. Favour emphasizes that while Calendly is a pioneer, Cal.com’s open-source nature provides unique flex...
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May 25, 2026

Pinterest Marketing vs Content Marketing: Your 2026 Visual Search Strategy

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS highlights Pinterest as a visual search engine with unmatched content longevity (up to 5 months). Unlike social media, he explains that Pinterest captures users at the start of their purchasing journey. His key strategies include keyword-rich pins and claiming website property to drive sustained, unbranded discovery and sales in 2026. Who is this for? This content targets entrepreneurs, content creators, and business owners seeking to optimize marketing via Pinterest f...
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May 22, 2026

Pinterest Marketing for Businesses (2026 Masterclass)

Pinterest marketing, by Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS, is an underserved yet high-value platform for business marketing in 2026. Its search engine nature (with most searches unbranded - 96%) positions it as a top channel for discovery, long-term engagement, and trust-building. Businesses can claim ownership, upload vast content portfolios, analyze data, and target ads with precision. Using the “ABC method,” well-keyworded content ranks for a range of searchable interests, allowing businesses to be ...
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May 20, 2026

From Invisible to Indispensable on Google: SEO and Business Marketing for Entrepreneurs and Brands

Tune into expert AI and marketing strategies designed for entrepreneurs and brands striving to become indispensable with Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS. Explore technical SEO, AI marketing techniques, and actionable tactics to boost your visibility and revenue. This episode offers real-world advice to help you master digital marketing and grow your social business online and offline. Favour discusses the essential steps every business owner and brand builder should take to ensure their website and c...
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May 16, 2026

Facebook Ads Library vs LinkedIn Ads Library for Paid Active Campaigns

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS demystifies the Facebook Ads Library and LinkedIn Ads Library, providing a detailed walkthrough on using them to research competitors, understand ad trends, and inspire ad creation. He emphasizes the distinction between B2C (Facebook/Meta) and B2B (LinkedIn) advertising, noting LinkedIn's higher cost and intent focus, while underscoring the importance of organic branding as a foundation for paid marketing. Favour Obasi-ike demonstrates how leading companies deploy thes...
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May 14, 2026

How Do Uniform Resource Locators (URLs) Actually Work On Websites?

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS guides listeners through the foundational role of URLs in digital visibility and SEO for 2026. URLs serve as digital identities for every webpage; their language and structure determine how easily search engines and AI platforms can find and rank your content. By adopting precise, location- and intent-based URL strategies—and regularly reviewing for duplication or outdated naming—websites can dramatically improve both local and global search performance. Further, Favou...