The Pubcast is back! After a long hiatus, Jon invites John Robinson, his business manager and Backup CEO, back to the Pub with drinks in hand. Topics discussed: • Taking the Pubcast for granted • The importance of trying new things • How velocity contributes to learning • Why you…
While the claim that you can compete against yourself in the same auction is a myth, Auction Overlap can still lead to problems. In this Shot, Jon explains what Auction Overlap is and this issues that can result.
You should have revenue and KPI goals. But first, you need to establish content marketing production goals. If you accomplish them, you'll be more likely to reach those KPI goals.
If you're an entrepreneur, this is a critical time of the year. Start 2023 by doing these five things.
The most common question I get these days is how I edit my videos. In some cases, I think the question is misguided. But I explain what I do here...
This is a question I get a lot. Should you update your creative every couple of weeks? Every month? How can you avoid ad creative fatigue? There are three factors to consider.
Much of the criticism and skepticism in reaction to ChatGPT and AI is misplaced due to a misunderstanding of its value and purpose. Let's shed some light on how you should look at it...
Jon and Luke discuss the potential impact and use cases of ChatGPT and AI during this incredible time of discovery, innovation, and change.
If you have anxiety about ChatGPT and AI making your job obsolete, allow me to talk you off of this ledge. Is it scary? Yes. Absolutely. This technology is likely to be more impactful and disruptive than anything we've seen since the birth of the internet. That's scary. But think…
I worked with ChatGPT to create a 60-second movie and then I recorded it. Creating this script was a process. I asked ChatGPT some specific questions. I didn't like the initial results. I gave it more instruction. It was a series of many prompts. It's important that you understand that…
In this episode, Jon and JR explore the contradictions related to the way many business partnerships start and why Jon struggles to form them.
It's okay to admit that you need a little bit of luck. I don't mean that we don't deserve our success. But there's an element of being in the exact right place at the exact right time. As I look back at the 11+ years in my business, I can't…
The future of AI is both exciting and scary. Some of the scary stuff is based on predictions, and we really don't know what's going to happen. Seriously, I don't know. It's not my expertise. But what absolutely is scary is the required change that is coming. We will need…
Jon and Luke were joined at the Pub by Rachel Woods, founder of The AI Exchange (https://theaiexchange.com/). In addition to being an AI founder, Rachel is a must-follow on TikTok (The.Rachel.Woods), where she creates short videos that make the complex easier to understand. In this episode, Rachel talks about... 2:06…
On one hand, we're in the midst of an AI renaissance. Facebook has the reputation of being on the cutting edge of automation, machine learning, and optimization. And yet, they still can't detect and deal with the most basic scams. Why?
If you rely heavily on organic search referrals, you need to start asking this question. Your world may change very soon.
How would AI-driven search engines (Answer engines) impact website content strategy? This is a question I've been asking myself as I consider the potential impact these search engines may have on organic referral traffic.
Luke and I meet at the Pub to discuss the latest news related to search and AI. In this episode of The Pubcast, we talk about the following... 2:30 Bard and Bing Search announcements and what they mean 13:00 The future of Search referrals 21:23 Searching businesses: “What Does Jon…
If you're a brand and business owner who relies heavily on organic search referrals, the future of search may be scary to you. What can you do to prepare?
The test for the Meta Verified subscription package has begun in Australia and New Zealand. Here's what we know...
Now that the Meta Verified subscription package test is rolling out, what do I think about it? Yeah, I have some thoughts...
There is a huge potential problem with Meta Verified that no one is talking about, and it's about what happens when a previously verified person cancels their subscription.
Jon invites Joel Hughes to the Pub to discuss WordPress, GA4, and AI. Joel is the founder of Glass Mountains, which is a web support agency with clients in the UK and US (including Jon). Topics covered... 0:23 Music, CDs, minidisc players, and what they're drinking (Corona and Manic Confidence…
What is the best, easiest, and cheapest way to set up the Conversions API? The answer isn't that simple. How are you managing the pixel right now? Does that tool have a built-in solution? Do you want to continue using that tool?