Articles
Over the past 15 years, I’ve published extensively on SEO, E-E-A-T, Google algorithm updates, and the future of AI-driven search. Below is a collection of my bylined articles and columns, grouped by publication.
Substack
On my Substack newsletter, I publish in-depth analyses of Google algorithm updates, original research on AI search tools, and commentary on the state of the SEO/AEO/GEO industry. These longer-form pieces often feature proprietary data, analyses of industry trends, and forward-looking perspectives on where search is heading.
Search Engine Land
As a regular contributor to Search Engine Land – one of the SEO industry’s most authoritative publications – my columns have focused on Google algorithm updates, E-E-A-T best practices, the evolving role of AI in search, and practical strategies for recovering from core updates. My work here often breaks down complex Google changes into actionable insights for marketers and SEO professionals. The below articles are either articles I wrote myself, or articles I otherwise contributed to:
- Google May Be Cracking Down on Self-Promotional ‘Best Of’ Listicles (2026)
- AI Search Is Booming, but SEO Is Still Not Dead (2025)
- Google Search Quality Rater Guidelines Update: What Has Changed (2022)
- Focus on E-A-T to Avoid Performance Problems in 2020 (2020)
- There Is Hope After a Site Gets Hit by a Google Core Update (2019)
- Recovering After a Google Core Update (2018)
- SMX Overtime: What Really Matters for SEO Success (2017)
Search Engine Journal
My contributions to Search Engine Journal have centered on the mechanics of E-A-T and author credibility, structured data implementation, and Google Discover optimization. These deep-dive articles combine original research and patent analysis with practical how-to guidance, helping SEO practitioners understand the signals Google uses to assess content quality and expertise.
- Google Discover: 10 Characteristics of Top-Performing Content [Study] (2022)
- A Guide to Optimizing for Google News, Top Stories, and Discover (2021)
- A Tribute to Hamlet Batista (2021)
- The Mechanics of E-A-T: How Google Patents Can Help Explain How E-A-T Works (2020) – co-authored by Bill Slawski
- How to Improve Your Website’s E-A-T (2020)
- 5 Ways to Evaluate Your Authors for SEO (2020)
- How to Use Structured Data to Support E-A-T (2020)
Amsive
As VP of SEO Strategy & Research at Amsive, I regularly publish thought leadership on the company’s insights blog. These articles cover the full spectrum of modern SEO — from Google algorithm update analysis and helpful content system changes to the emerging field of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and the impact of AI Overviews on organic search. Many of these pieces originate from my conference presentations and original research.
- The Evolution of SEO: From the Stone Age to the AI Revolution (2025)
- Google I/O 2025: Announcements, Takeaways & Impacts on SEO (2025)
- GEO, AEO, LLMO: Separating Fact from Fiction & How to Win in AI Search (2025)
- Accelerate Growth with Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) (2025)
- AEO in Plain English (2025)
- Google I/O 2024: AI Overviews & the Impact on SEO (2024)
- Google’s Helpful Content Update & Ranking System: What Happened and What Changed in 2024 (2024)
- How Google’s Latest Helpful Content System Update Is Impacting SERPs (2024)
- SMX Advanced 2024 Slides: Future Proof Your SEO (2024)
- Cracking Google’s Code: The Impact of Core Updates and Search Intent on Your SEO (2023)
- Webinar: SEO in the Age of AI (2023)
- MozCon: How the E-A-T Ecosystem Has Transformed Organic Search (2022)
- Leveraging E-A-T for SEO Success (BrightonSEO) (2022)
- How to Correctly Implement Pagination for SEO & User Experience (2019)
Moz
As a recurring MozCon speaker, I’ve contributed extensively to the Moz Blog — including original survey research on how users interact with Google, Whiteboard Friday appearances, and articles on E-A-T, Google Discover, algorithm updates, and structured data.
- March 2024 Google Updates (2024)
- 2020 Google Search Survey: How Much Do Users Trust Their Search Results? (2020)
- We Surveyed 1,400 Searchers About Google — Here’s What We Learned (2020)
- How to Drive Traffic in Google Discover
- 3 Important Google Updates to Understand — Whiteboard Friday
- How to Prepare for the Future of SEO: 17 Tips
- FAQ, HowTo, and Q&A: Using New Schema Types to Create Interactive Rich Results
Other Publications
Beyond my primary columns, I’ve contributed to a range of industry outlets including MarTech, Botify, and various SEO podcasts and interview series. These pieces span technical SEO communication strategies, the intersection of paid and organic search, and thought leadership on emerging trends.
- Focus on E-A-T to Avoid Performance Problems in 2020 — MarTech
- Tips for SEOs to More Effectively Communicate with Web Developers — Botify
- SEO Frontrunner Lily Ray: ‘You Choose Your Own Adventure in SEO’ — seo.ai
- Google’s Generative-AI Web Spam Problem — Earned Media Podcast
- The Future of SEO and AI Search — Peec AI
Want to Collaborate?
I’m always open to contributing guest columns, expert commentary, and original research to industry publications. If you’d like to work together on a piece, get in touch.