In this episode of The Search Session, Gianluca Fiorelli sits down with Jes Scholz – renowned growth marketing consultant and respected voice in the SEO world – to unpack what truly matters in search today.
From the resurgence of excitement in SEO to the impact of AI on how we think and work, Jes shares thoughtful, experience-driven insights on how to adapt without losing sight of the fundamentals.
Together, they explore why building brand salience should be at the core of any strategy, how understanding category entry points and intent beats keyword obsession, and why Google Discover deserves a seat at the SEO table. Plus, Jes offers a smart take on avoiding “AI slop” by creating genuinely valuable content.
Whether you’re grappling with legacy tactics or navigating AI-driven disruption, this conversation will help you rethink your approach and move forward with purpose.
This is the 23rd episode of the series: The Search Session on YouTube
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Where to find Jes Scholz
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jes-scholz
X: x.com/jes_scholz
Threads: threads.net/@jes.scholz
Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/jes-scholz.bsky.social
Website: jesscholz.com
Where to find Gianluca Fiorelli
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/gianlucafiorelli
X: x.com/gfiorelli1
Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/gfiorelli1.bsky.social
Website: iloveseo.net
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