Cosmic Rankings
Winning the SEO Game in the Age of AI
AI is changing everything about how search works, and with it comes uncertainty and anxiety for SEOs and digital marketers everywhere. The rules for driving traffic, being found, and ranking are shifting rapidly, with more and more searches displaying AI-driven overviews. That’s where Cosmic Rankings comes in.
Brought to you by Xponent21, Cosmic Rankings is the podcast that gives you clear, actionable strategies to optimize your content and rank in AI-driven search results. Hosted by Seo and Sia—experts with a track record of success across Fortune 500 brands and digital agencies—this show is designed for professionals who need to stay ahead of the curve.
We cut through the noise, focusing on the AI SEO tactics that make the biggest impact. Whether it’s understanding how to rank in AI overviews, optimizing content for machine learning algorithms, or navigating the shifting search landscape, Cosmic Rankings delivers the insights you need to succeed.
This isn’t just about surviving the AI revolution—it’s about thriving in it. Tune in to Cosmic Rankings, and let’s navigate this new world of search together, so you can lead your business or career with confidence.
Cosmic Rankings
Uncovering the Dark Side of Local SEO
Join Seo Bennet and Sia Rivera in this episode of Cosmic Rankings as they delve into the controversial strategies of Thrive Internet Marketing Agency, a major player in the SEO world, that manipulates local SEO to dominate search results across U.S. cities—without actually being local. Headquartered in Arlington, Texas, Thrive's use of city-specific landing pages and high domain authority creates a false sense of local presence, impacting genuine local agencies and local economies negatively.
In this episode, Seo and Sia will examine:
- Thrive’s deceptive tactics to rank locally, despite a lack of local ties.
- The detrimental effects on small businesses that lose clients to Thrive, only for those clients to face poor service and unfulfilled promises.
- Proven strategies for local SEO agencies to reclaim their presence in search rankings, such as leveraging SE Ranking, creating fact-based content, and collaborating with local businesses to highlight their community roots.
- Key insights into how consumers can identify true local agencies by looking for community involvement, local reviews, and in-depth knowledge of their area.
Seo and Sia also call on Google to address its role in allowing such manipulative practices to thrive. They urge consumers to be vigilant and prioritize authentic local businesses.
Sponsored by Xponent21, a leading SEO agency in Richmond, this episode highlights how local agencies can boost their search visibility and credibility through honest, impactful SEO practices. Xponent21 specializes in empowering businesses with authentic digital marketing solutions in Richmond, offering services from website design to full-scale digital advertising to help local brands succeed. Don't miss this eye-opening episode on the true impact of deceptive SEO and the fight to keep search results local and honest.
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This podcast is produced and sponsored by Xponent21, a leading SEO agency located in Richmond, VA. We specialize in AI-driven SEO strategies that help businesses optimize their content to rank in AI search results and drive growth. Want to stay ahead in the evolving search landscape? Check out our expert guide on how to optimize your content for AI search and partner with Xponent21 for digital marketing success.
