If you're switching over to Anthropic's Claude to thumb your nose at Pete Hegseth and his desire to build an autonomous AI drone military with no guardrails, there are some things you should know before switching.

If you're not following Nate B. Jones on social media, and you really want to get the cutting edge of AI understanding, you should be. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7SSQfiPDXA

It always fascinated me how inept at SEO Google's non-SEO teams were/are. What mistakes do you see in Google Ads robots.txt file?

War is hell on everyone involved, and it's even worse for our domesticated furry friends. Join Anton Shulke along with a bunch of sharp SEOs to learn SEO while supporting a great cause - SEO for Paws, which brings comfort and support to Ukraine's displaced animals. https://www.searchenginejournal.com/seo-for-paws-free-live-stream-conference/555727/

If work often feels less like freedom and more like servitude, it isn’t personal — it’s systemic.

I lived through it: 12-hour days, skipped vacations, burnout, and a forced resignation.

See my new post on corporate feudalism and how we can rebuild a fairer future.

#WorkCulture #Labor

https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/we-living-age-corporate-feudalism-keith-goode-vedmc/

@cmccullough Hi Chad. I don't know you, but I can tell you that being well-known in an industry doesn't help. I've been on the SEO speaking circuit for over a decade, and it took me forever to land a contract gig (not even a full-time job). It's ageism, pure and simple. That and the fact that companies will always go with the cheapest option (e.g. fresh-out-of-college 20-somethings), regardless of skills. It's ridiculous. ... Anyway, good luck with your next endeavor.

I've decided to be brutally honest with these recruiters who reach out to me with opportunities that have insultingly low rates. Perhaps if I was in my 20s, living in a shared low-cost apartment, and just starting out in SEO I would consider it. Calibrate your expectations, recruiters.

It's a pivotal time in our industry. Perhaps it's time to pivot your career as well. If you've heard about SEO Product Management and want to know more, check out my discussion with David Bain for @Majestic's "SEO in 2025: Additional Insights" https://majestic.com/seo-in-2025/additional-insights/keith-goode

In just over 24 hours, Yext will host Rachel Heseltine and me. We will share our predictions for SEO in 2024 and beyond, along with @duaneforrester . I have my tarot cards. Rachel has her dowsing rods. Prepare for the prognostication event of the year! https://www.yext.com/resources/webinars/seo-predictions-2024-years-ahead

Join @duaneforrester, Rachel Heseltine, and me on December 19th for an interactive virtual event with Yext!

Get exclusive access to observations, predictions, and a lively discussion on generative AI’s impact on SEO.

Save your seat now: https://www.yext.com/resources/webinars/seo-predictions-2024-years-ahead

The State of Link Building Industry 2023 https://www.smarty.marketing/the-state-of-link-building-industry-2023/

The SEO industry finally has the response to the Verge hit-piece from last week that that article deserves. Thanks, WTFSEO! https://wtfseo.com/a-nihilist-in-it-for-the-thrills-responds/

Here's @methode pondering whether or not he should attend this session at #pubconpro. (also pictured: @Marie_haynes and Kevin Doory).

@jpsherman It's like an earworm. You can't NOT share it.

How long is burnout sustainable before a psychological break? I need to plan for my next vacation.

@badams @simoncox @searchmartin @johnmu So noted. 😃

@badams @simoncox @searchmartin @johnmu I should visit there. Apparently, my ancestor, John Goode, a sailor and a "gentleman tobacco farmer," stopped over in Barbados in the 1600s long enough to have his son Samuel, who was referred to as Samuel the Barbadian.

@ChrisPirillo I don't see the Pong controller in here, so I guess I pre-date this meme. 🙂