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A Westside Family Church conversation that takes a deeper look at relevant topics and offers tools designed to support you in your faith journey.
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ABOUT BEFORE I GO…Embracing the Journey of MAiD: “Death is not an ending but a change of worlds.” Indigenous nations have a long history with ceremony and tradition around death. A member of the Gitxaala Nation in BC, Marion Brown has Pulmonary Hypertension (PH). PH is a chronic progressive condition that will, as with other members of her family, eventually take her life. And so, Marion has made the decision to use the MAiD program when she feels the time is appropriate. An experienced docu ...
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Host Joseph Arvidson brings criminologist, practitioners, academics and those with lived experiences from around the world together to discuss the age old dilemma of responding to society's criminal element. Merging established correctional policy with emerging desistance models, this show illustrates how adopting a holistic lens and constantly questioning established approaches can best serves justice involved individuals.
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The SDM Show discusses all things Business, Marketing and WordPress. This show was formerly known as The SDM Business, Marketing and WordPress Show.
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Notes from the Beeyard is a weekly podcast about the joys and disappointments of beekeeping. From 1990 to 2016 Colorado beekeeper Tom Theobald wrote a weekly column, Notes from the Beeyard, for a regional farm and ranch magazine. Tom's initial plan for Notes from the Beeyard was to document a single year in his life as a beekeeper - swarm management, working toward the honey flow, bears - and so on. Over time, the column grew to hold much more. Notes from the Beeyard is about the joys and di ...
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Episode 599 WordPress Accessibility Day and Website Design With Ricky Blacker
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33:03The source is a transcript from The SDM Show, hosted by Rob Cairns of Stunning Digital Marketing, featuring guest Ricky Blacker from WP Engine. The central topic of their discussion is WordPress accessibility, specifically promoting the upcoming WP Accessibility Day on October 15th and 16th, which is a free, 24-hour global event. Cairns and Blacker…
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Episode 598 Guiding E commerce Success Black Friday Strategy and Finance With Matt Putra
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33:09The source is a transcript from "The SDM show" podcast, hosted by Rob Cairnss, featuring guest Matt Putra, discussing e-commerce, digital marketing, and business strategy. The main topic revolves around the importance of early planning for Black Friday and the Christmas retail season, emphasizing that preparation should begin in July or August. Put…
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Episode 597 WordCamp US: Community, Connections, and Conversations With Cami MacNamara
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36:34The source is a podcast episode from "The SDM Show" where host Rob Cairns interviews Cami MacNamara about her experiences at WordCamp US, a conference for the WordPress community. They discuss various aspects of the event, including the city of Portland, the value of networking over attending every presentation, and specific talks and afterparties.…
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Episode 596 Hiring, Delegating, and the AI Revolution With Kasim
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36:08The source is a podcast episode from "The SDM Show" with host Rob Cairns, featuring guest Kasim. The primary focus of the discussion revolves around the crucial role of executive assistants for business owners and entrepreneurs. Kasim emphasizes the distinction between a virtual assistant (VA) and an executive assistant (EA), advocating for the lat…
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Episode 595 Navigating Client Support for Digital Agencies With Ryan Waterbury
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29:09The SDM Show, hosted by Rob Cairns, focuses on business, life, productivity, digital marketing, and WordPress. In this particular episode, Rob Cairns and guest Ryan Waterbury of One Dog Solutions discuss the critical importance of clients adhering to established support systems and guidelines for agencies and solo operators. They emphasize that cli…
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Today’s episode looks at the term ‘environmental justice’, its meaning historically, and the shift to calling it what it truly is - ‘environmental racism’. Dr. Ingrid Waldron is the author of the award-winning book “There’s Something in the Water: Environmental Racism in Indigenous and Black Communities”. It is also a Netflix documentary of the sam…
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Episode 594 Brand Visibility and AI in the Modern Digital Landscape With Jon Mest
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38:27This episode of "The SDM Show" features an interview with Jon Mest discussing the critical role of brand visibility and artificial intelligence (AI) in modern marketing. Mest, who previously worked in M&A and various startups, shares his journey to developing Chatrank.ai, a tool designed to help businesses improve their presence in AI overviews and…
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Made for More | Week 4 | Grace that Changes Everything
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42:38We were once dead in our sins, but God’s grace made us alive through Christ. Salvation isn’t earned—it’s received through faith—so we can live out the good works God prepared for us with eternal purpose.By Westside Family Church
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Episode 593 Reflections at 58: Lessons in Life, Business, and Well-being
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8:46The provided audio transcript features Rob Cairns, founder and CEO of Stunning Digital Marketing, discussing personal and professional lessons learned over 58 years. Cairns emphasizes the importance of mental and physical well-being, advocating for therapy and regular doctor visits, and highlights the benefits of exercise like walking. He also stre…
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This podcast episode features Rob Cairns interviewing Ryan Logan about Influence WP, a platform initially conceived as a broad WordPress directory that has since refined its focus to exclusively assist WordPress product creators. Logan explains that Influence WP aims to boost the presence of these creators and help them reach more customers, while …
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Powerful Prayers Part 2: Will Power VS God's Power
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22:45Feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges? Whether you’re facing illness, broken relationships, or loss, true strength comes from more than self-reliance—it comes from God’s power. In this episode, we explore how an ongoing relationship with Him and living in community with other believers can transform how you face every struggle.…
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Episode 591 Conquering Imposter Syndrome and Unleashing Your Inner Expert With Christine Blosdale
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47:50In this podcast episode from "The SDM Show," host Rob Cairns interviews Christine Blosdale, an expert authority coach, about imposter syndrome. They discuss how this feeling of inadequacy impacts entrepreneurs and why individuals struggle to recognize their own expertise. Blosdale shares her personal background and explains how her childhood experi…
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Today’s episode talks about the term ‘reconciliation’, and how including Indigenous voices and involvement is the way to see true change regarding the code of ethics and systemic racism within the Canadian Medical Association. The potential for harm as the only indigenous person in the medical education system and the medical system itself, has inf…
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Transform Your Prayer Life: Discover the Power of Consistent Connection with God
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39:08Are your prayers stuck on repeat? Discover how to move from routine to relationship in this powerful message on the life-changing power of prayer. Drawing from Paul’s prayer in Ephesians 1:15-23, learn practical steps to deepen your connection with God, shift your prayer focus, and embrace a kingdom mindset. We’ll unpack three key characteristics o…
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Episode 590 Ryan With Hyperdrive WP: Optimizing WordPress Websites for Business Growth
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28:45The podcast episode features an interview with Ryan from Hyperdrive WP, a company offering a WordPress framework extension designed to optimize websites. Ryan explains that Hyperdrive WP focuses on improving site speed, responsiveness, and search engine optimization (SEO), while also providing a user-friendly backend for clients to easily edit cont…
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Episode 589 Marketing Attribution and Wicked Reports With Scott Desgrosseillers
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46:14This podcast episode features an interview with Scott Desgrosseillers, the founder of Wicked Reports, a marketing attribution platform. The conversation, hosted by Rob Cairns of Stunning Digital Marketing, focuses on the critical importance of marketing attribution for businesses, particularly those spending at least $10,000 monthly on ads. Desgros…
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Episode 588 WordPress: Product Development in a Changing Ecosystem With Brian Gardner
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32:49This podcast episode features an interview with Brian Gardner, a prominent figure in the WordPress community, hosted by Rob Cairns of the SDM Show. The discussion centers on the challenges and opportunities within WordPress product development, especially concerning the adoption of the block editor versus traditional page builders. Gardner expresse…
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Episode 587 All About Domains and Management Tips
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4:57The SDM Show, hosted by Rob Cairns, a digital strategist from Stunning Digital Marketing, focuses on business, productivity, and digital marketing, particularly concerning WordPress. This specific episode offers five key points for effective domain management. Cairns advises listeners to never accept a free domain from a web host and to always regi…
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WP 234: Killer in the Family....Understanding Intra-Familial Homicide with Dr. Jerrod Brown
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59:28In this gripping episode, we welcome back frequent guest and forensic mental health expert Dr. Jerrod Brown to explore the devastating phenomenon of intra-familial homicide—when murder occurs within the home, at the hands of someone trusted and loved. From uxoricide (husbands killing wives) to parricide (children murdering parents), these crimes te…
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Episode 586 Order Entry and Customer Experience in E-commerce With Hamish McKay
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36:10The SDM Show, hosted by Rob Cairns, focuses on business, life, and digital marketing, with a particular emphasis on WordPress. This episode features an interview with Hamish McKay, co-founder of Ordered Editing.com, a software solution for Shopify e-commerce brands. McKay discusses how his experience in a chaotic internship led him to identify a cr…
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Episode 585 Amazon Product Videos: Enhancing Visuals for Online Sales With SG
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35:56This source presents a podcast interview with SG, the founder of Dobby Ads, an agency specializing in creating images and videos for Amazon product listings. SG explains how his background at Amazon and an early client's need for creative content led to the formation of his company. The discussion highlights the increasing importance of high-qualit…
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Episode 584 Show Me The Money With Bud Kraus
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32:54This text originates from a podcast episode of "The SDM Show" hosted by Rob Cairns, featuring Bud Kraus. The discussion centers on the practicalities and benefits of podcasting, particularly regarding obtaining sponsorships and generating revenue. Both hosts share their experiences with podcasting, emphasizing the importance of building connections…
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Who Does God Say You Are? Discover Your True Identity
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35:02Are you anchoring your identity in things that don’t last—career, relationships, achievements, or possessions? In this message from Ephesians, we explore how Paul reveals the life-changing truth of who we are in Christ: blessed, chosen, adopted, redeemed, and heirs to God’s inheritance. Many struggle with identity in today’s culture of “my truth” a…
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Episode 583 SEO With Warren Laine-Naida All About Backlinks
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19:37This podcast episode, hosted by Rob Cairns from Stunning Digital Marketing, features SEO expert Warren Laine-Naida discussing the enduring relevance of link building in digital marketing. Laine-Naida emphasizes that while the methods have evolved from simply accumulating numerous links to focusing on quality and purpose, link building remains a cru…
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In this episode Dani and Marion talk about Pulmonary Hypertension (PH), about the care Marion has received, about advocacy in our medical system. Lisa Kolkman, Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic at Vancouver General Hospital. She supported Marion’s sister, who had PH, and takes incredible care of Marion today, helping her …
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Episode 582 Agency Chat With Ryan Waterbury Why You Need To Take a Vacation
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15:03In "Episode 582 Agency Chat With Ryan Waterbury - Why You Need To Take a Vacation," hosts Rob Cairns and Ryan Waterbury emphasize the critical importance of solo agency owners and business professionals taking time off for their mental and physical well-being. They argue that despite client pressures and the ease of working from home, regular break…
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Episode 581 Marketing With Bridget Willard Why a Website Care Plan is Part of your Marketing
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31:22In this podcast transcript, Rob Cairns, CEO of Stunning Digital Marketing, hosts Bridget Willard to discuss the crucial role of website care plans in a business's marketing strategy. They emphasize that a website is a 24/7 employee and a vital part of a company's infrastructure, requiring continuous updates, security, and maintenance. The discussio…
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Episode 580 WordCamp Canada with Dan Knauss and Troy Chaplin
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37:12In this particular episode, Rob Cairns interviews Dan Knauss and Troy Chaplin about the upcoming WordCamp Canada event, also known as WordCamp A. The conversation covers various aspects of the event, including its new three-day format with an added contributor day, the keynote speakers Dave Winer and Evan Prodromou, and the diverse range of topics …
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Episode 579 Flow vs. Force: Entrepreneurial Growth & Mindset Jason Friedman
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46:00This podcast episode features Rob Cairns and Jason Friedman discussing growth strategies for entrepreneurs. They highlight the common misconception that growth solely equates to revenue, advocating instead for a holistic approach encompassing team development, client base expansion, increased impact, and profitability. Friedman shares his personal …
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Episode 578 Team Collaboration, AI, and WordPress Business Evolution With Andrew Palmer
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57:18This podcast features an interview with Andrew Palmer, who discusses the new AI-powered "teammates" being integrated into Atarim, a WordPress website feedback and project management platform. These AI teammates, such as Lexi (proofreader), Index (SEO master), Nav'i (accessibility expert), Pixel (UI/UX expert), Glitch (link checker), and Claro (clie…
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Episode 577 Mind Shifting Wiith Mitch Weisburgh
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48:12This podcast episode, from The SDM Show hosted by Rob Cairns, features an interview with Mitch Weisburgh, an expert in "mind shifting." The discussion centers on Weisburgh's framework of mind shifting, which encompasses resourcefulness, resilience, and collaboration/conflict resolution. They explore the importance of mental well-being, setting boun…
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Today Dani and Marion talk about MAiD with a non-Indigenous medical professional who also has experience in the legal system and a perspective from the UK, his home before moving to Northern BC. Dr Sandell is a MAiD assessor and provider in BC, as well as a medical advisor to the BC Ministry of Health’s MAiD Oversight Unit. But he is also a GP, an …
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EP 233: From Minnesota to Montevideo: Fulbright Reflections and RNR in Motion
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7:19In this quick-hit mini-sode, host Joe Arvidson checks in with listeners to share exciting updates from The Criminologist universe! Joe talks about prepping for his upcoming Fulbright Specialist assignment in Uruguay—where he’ll be training corrections professionals in evidence-based practices like the Risk-Need-Responsivity model, trauma-informed c…
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Episode 576 Copywriting With Todd Jones Content Flyover
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18:56The SDM Show, hosted by Rob Cairns, focuses on business, life, productivity, and digital marketing, with an emphasis on WordPress security and development provided by Stunning Digital Marketing. In a specific episode featuring Todd Jones, the discussion centers on Todd's "Content Flyover" service, an audit designed for businesses with a substantial…
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Episode 575 Unlocking E-commerce Growth with Ambassadors and Advocates With Luke Yarton
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45:18Episode 575 Unlocking E-commerce Growth with Ambassadors and Advocates With Luke Yarton , an expert in referral and affiliate marketing and the founder of a company that helps businesses leverage micro-influencers. The conversation covers the dynamics of e-commerce, the challenges faced by smaller brands, and the evolving landscape of influencer ma…
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The Price of Your Device: A Conversation on The Digital Fast
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58:33What is your screen time costing you—mentally, emotionally, and spiritually? In this powerful conversation, Pastor Randy Frazee talks with Pastor Darren Whitehead, author of The Digital Fast, about the toll our digital habits take and how intentional disconnection can lead to renewed life in Christ. This episode kicks off Westside’s new teaching se…
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Episode 574 Things Not To Do In Your Marketing
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5:58In an episode of The SDM Show, host Rob Cairns, CEO of Stunning Digital Marketing, offers listeners valuable advice on common pitfalls to avoid in digital marketing. He emphasizes the importance of ethical practices, such as obtaining consent before adding individuals to email lists and ensuring unsubscribe options are readily available. Cairns als…
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This episode opens up a medical conversation about MAiD and about Indigenous perceptions and feelings about MAiD through the lens of intergenerational trauma and medical racism. Sometimes it is understood as a loving, beautiful humane process, and other times viewed through the experiences of colonial systems around death. Dr. Cornelia (Nel) Wieman…
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Episode 573 Changing Life Circumstances With Dr Iyer
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57:09This source presents a podcast interview with Dr. Iyer, a physician with over four decades of experience, discussing various aspects of health, medicine, and life-changing circumstances. The conversation spans topics such as the importance of narrative in personal experience, the challenges of motivating patients to make healthy choices, and the im…
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Join Pastor Randy Frazee for an intimate and powerful conversation with Lindsey Roy, author of "The Gift of Perspective." In this inspiring episode, Lindsey shares her extraordinary journey through not one, but two life-altering health crises that reshaped her understanding of faith, purpose, and perspective. Lindsey opens up about the devastating …
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Episode 572 Copywriting With Todd Jones - The Art of The Remix
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28:10The provided text features an episode of "The SDM Show" hosted by Rob Cairns, focusing on various aspects of digital marketing, business, and productivity. In this specific episode, Cairns interviews Todd Jones about "the art of the remix" in content creation, a strategy for repurposing existing content across different platforms to save resources,…
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Episode 571 Security With Tim Nash Cell Phone Privacy and Tims New Course
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35:55This audio transcript features an interview with Tim Nash, a WordPress security expert, on the SDM Show, hosted by Rob Cairns. The discussion initially explores cell phone privacy and the implications of proposed Canadian legislation that would allow police access to data without warrants, contrasting it with existing UK laws and border control pra…
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Episode 570 Agency Chat With Ryan Waterbury Why You Need A Security Care Plan?
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40:43This podcast episode, featuring Rob Cairns and Ryan Waterbury, discusses the critical importance of a security care plan for WordPress websites. They emphasize that businesses often underestimate the risks and costs associated with neglected website security, leading to hacks and significant financial losses. The conversation highlights the necessi…
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This podcast episode from "The SDM Show" features host Rob Cairns as he pays tribute to his late father, Bruce Cairns, on the 15th anniversary of his passing from pancreatic cancer. Rob highlights his father's fairness, strong work ethic, and pivotal influence on his own interests, particularly in sports and technology, which stemmed from his dad b…
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Episode 568 SEO With Warren Laine Naida SEO and Performance
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15:56This podcast features on Warren Laine-Naida focusing on Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and its connection to website performance. The hosts emphasize that modern SEO extends beyond simple keywords and page speed, highlighting the crucial role of a mobile-first approach, structured data (schema markup), and a positive user experience (UX). The dis…
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This week’s conversation is a difficult one. After caring for and witnessing the illness and death of her mother and sister, Marion has come to a decision regarding the use of MAiD. Everyone listening will have strong feelings and opinions on the subject. Marion and Dani set the tone with a discussion that is gentle, respectful, holding space throu…
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Episode 567 All About Podcasting With Matt Medeiros
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43:39In an engaging podcast episode, Rob Cairns interviews Matt Medeiros, a well-known figure in the WordPress community, about the intricacies of podcasting. They explore the evolution and benefits of podcasting, highlighting its utility for networking, learning, and client acquisition, especially for service-based businesses. The conversation debunks …
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Episode 566 Copywriting With Todd Jones What is the Prompt?
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28:50This podcast transcript features a discussion between Rob Cairns and Todd Jones about effectively using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for copywriting. They emphasize that AI is a powerful tool for content creation, but users must still provide their unique point of view and tone of voice to avoid generic outputs. The speakers highlight the importanc…
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