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Google is changing the rules again with Clare Walter

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In this episode, I’m joined by Clare Walter - digital designer, branding expert and founder of Ignitely, to unpack what’s really going on with SEO right now. With AI changing how users search and how platforms like Google serve results, we’re diving deep into what this means for your website, your content and your broader marketing strategy.

Clare brings two decades of experience and a practical approach to digital strategy. Together, we explore how AI-generated content is flooding the internet and why it’s critical to shift our thinking around SEO, content creation and user engagement.

We talk about how Google's AI Overview is changing search behaviour, why traditional keyword stuffing is no longer enough, and how content that lacks human insight is quickly becoming obsolete. Clare offers practical tips on improving your site's domain authority, the value of backlinks, and what kind of content is actually getting served by Google’s AI.

She also shares how using AI strategically, as a content brainstormer or editor, not a creator can support your SEO efforts without damaging your credibility. Plus, we dive into broader marketing themes, like why human connection and emotional resonance are more important than ever across all your channels.

If SEO feels overwhelming or outdated to you, this episode will give you fresh perspective and practical actions. You’ll walk away with ideas to strengthen your online presence and ensure your content stands out in an increasingly automated world.

Key takeaways:

Google’s AI Overview is changing how search results are displayed and reducing click-through rates to websites.
Content structured like prompts or FAQs is more likely to be served in AI results.
Simply using AI to generate blogs won’t cut it - authenticity, opinion and human insight matter more than ever.
Building domain authority with high-quality backlinks and a technically sound site is essential.
Holistic marketing strategies that go beyond SEO are key to long-term success.

Action steps:

Review your blog and website content - are you actually offering insight or just adding noise?
Rework key pages and posts to answer real user questions in a conversational format.
Use AI as a collaborator, not a copywriter. Make your content distinctly human.
Focus on brand trust and engagement across all touchpoints - because SEO alone won’t save you.

Connect with Clare
https://ignitely.com.au/
https://www.instagram.com/ignitely_creative/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/clarewalterdesign/

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