{"author_name":"We Don't PLAY!™: Best AI Marketing Visibility Podcast (Advanced Technical SEO Strategies)","author_url":"https://art19.com/shows/we-dont-play/episodes/770fb7ab-92bd-4f45-a05e-1e5f8e260c2e","description":"<p><strong>Programmable search engine, Google Search Console, website SEO, semantic indexing, first-party data, Facebook groups, Pinterest marketing, Google Ads.</strong></p><p>📥&nbsp;<a href=\"https://workandplayentertainment.myflodesk.com/seo-marketing-strategy-zoom-call\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive SEO Marketing community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a></p><p><a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/mynetwork/discovery-see-all/?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&amp;followMember=favourobasiike\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS</a> dives into the technical setup of creating a <a href=\"https://programmablesearchengine.googleblog.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">programmable search engine on Google</a>. He explains that having a website is only the first step; connecting it to Google Search Console is what allows search engines to index your pages. He breaks down how to use cse.google.com to benchmark your site's visibility against competitors.</p><p>The conversation also explores the pitfalls of running ads without a proper technical foundation, the importance of first-party data collection from platforms like Facebook groups, and the growing monetization potential of Pinterest following its recent Amazon Web Services partnership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Moments</u></strong></p><p>Favour introduces <a href=\"https://cse.google.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">cse.google.com</a> (Programmable Search Engine) as a tool to see exactly how Google parses your website (01:28).&nbsp;</p><p>He uses a car analogy to explain that a website without an engine (Google Search Console) will not drive traffic (04:14)</p><p>A live exercise with a listener reveals the critical difference between what a business owner thinks is on their site versus what Google actually indexes, highlighting the importance of proper URL structures and meta titles (18:43).&nbsp;</p><p>Favour also answers a question about running ads, warning that sending paid traffic to untracked, third-party landing pages wastes money (22:05).&nbsp;</p><p>Finally, he discusses the value of converting second-party Facebook group members into first-party email subscribers (31:34).</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Who is this for?</u></strong></p><p>This session is for <strong>entrepreneurs, business owners, and digital marketers</strong> seeking to maximize their website's discoverability. It is especially useful for those who want to understand the mechanics of search engines, learn how to build their own programmable search engine, and transition from relying on paid ads to building a robust organic SEO foundation.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Timestamps</u></strong></p><ul><li><strong>01:28</strong> – Introduction to Programmable Search Engines.</li><li><strong>02:08</strong> – Why you must connect to Google Search Console.</li><li><strong>04:14</strong> – The car analogy: Your website needs an engine.</li><li><strong>18:43</strong> – Live audit: Meta titles vs. URLs.</li><li><strong>22:05</strong> – Why you shouldn't run ads to untracked pages.</li><li><strong>25:34</strong> – Making money on Pinterest and the AWS partnership.</li><li><strong>31:34</strong> – Converting Facebook group members to an email list.</li><li><strong>48:38</strong> – The value of organic SEO over paid ads.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>FAQs</u></strong></p><ul><li><strong>What is a programmable search engine?</strong> A free tool by Google (cse.google.com) that allows you to create a custom search engine for your website to see exactly what pages are indexed.</li><li><strong>Why shouldn't I run ads immediately?</strong> If your website lacks proper tracking pixels, privacy policies, or a verified Google Merchant setup, you will waste money sending traffic to destinations you cannot track or optimize.</li><li><strong>How do I get emails from my Facebook group?</strong> Facebook is \"second-party data.\" To own your contacts, use a pre-filled questionnaire for new members or pin a signup link that directs them to your first-party website.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Action Steps</u></strong></p><ol><li><strong>Set Up Search Console</strong>: Ensure your website is connected to Google Search Console so it can be indexed.</li><li><strong>Build Your Engine</strong>: Go to cse.google.com and create a programmable search engine for your domain.</li><li><strong>Audit Your Pages</strong>: Type your core keywords into your new search engine to see how many pages Google actually recognizes.</li><li><strong>Fix Your URLs</strong>: Ensure your URLs match your meta titles and avoid duplicating pages without updating the URL structure.</li><li><strong>Capture First-Party Data</strong>: Add an email capture link to your Facebook group's pinned announcements.</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Ready to Rank? 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