Ryan Jones is the Marketing Manager at SEOTesting, a platform that helps SEO professionals run controlled SEO experiments and improve search performance using Google Search Console data.
Before joining the team in April of 2023, Ryan was a long-time customer and advocate of the tool. He now leads content strategy, builds brand partnerships, and drives awareness through social media, conferences, podcasts, and educational content.
Ryan regularly speaks at SEO events including BrightonSEO, Zagreb SEO Summit, London SEO Meetups, and Nottingham Digital Summit. He contributes to the wider marketing community and is passionate about making SEO more measurable and accessible through data-led experimentation.
Outside of work, Ryan enjoys discovering new places to eat, playing football, and hiking in the Peak District.
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Articles
What is Discover in Google Search Console?
This guide delves into the essence of Discover traffic from Google. We talk about what Google Discover traffic is and how to get your content featured within this section of Google's own app. We also talk about the Follow feature, also available directly in Google's search app, how this works and how it relates to Google Discover.
How to Share Access to Google Search Console with Others
This blog post gives you a step-by-step guide to adding users to properties within Google Search Console. We will show you exactly how to do this with screenshots so you can share this with the more junior members of your team. We also use the first part of this guide to explain the different permission levels that GSC offers.
11 Content Experiments to Run to Increase Traffic
This article outlines 11 innovative content experiments aimed at boosting organic traffic. It covers methods like adding expert commentary, optimizing meta tags, and enhancing URL structures, alongside the different SEO test types to gauge their effectiveness, guiding you to effectively refine your SEO strategy.
What is the Best Google Search Console Alternative?
Discover the top Google Search Console alternative. Learn why SEOTesting is the best choice, with enhanced reporting and testing capacity, saving you time and allowing you to make the most of your Search Console data.
How to Set Up GA4 for Your Website
Discover the essential steps to setting up Google Analytics 4 (GA4) for your business with our comprehensive guide. From creating a GA4 account to installing it on your website, this article walks you through every necessary action to ensure you have a fully functional GA4 dashboard. Whether you're installing GA4 manually, through Google Tag Manager, or using a website plugin, we cover all the methods to get you started immediately. Learn how to harness the power of GA4 to track your website's performance effectively.
How to Use the Links Report in Google Search Console
The Links report in Google Search Console is a valuable but often overlooked tool. It helps you track internal and external links, offering insights into how your site connects with others. This guide breaks down how to access and use the report, from identifying top-linked pages to optimizing anchor text. Learn how to leverage this data to improve your site’s authority, boost rankings, and refine your SEO strategy. Whether you're monitoring backlinks or enhancing internal linking, the Links report provides key insights to strengthen your website’s performance.
How to Optimize URLs for SEO to Increase Organic Traffic
This article guides readers through URL optimization, highlighting its significance for SEO and user experience. It covers the basics of URL structure and the importance of using clear, keyword-rich URLs. It also provides best practices and practical steps to enhance your website's search engine visibility.
What are Impressions in Google Search Console?
We take a look at what the impressions number in Google Search Console represents and how it is calculated.
How to Create a Monthly SEO Report: The Ultimate Guide for SEOs
This guide outlines the comprehensive process of building effective monthly SEO reports, suitable for in-house SEO teams, marketing agencies, and freelancers. It covers the significance of SEO reporting in identifying successful strategies and areas needing improvement by tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) like keyword rankings, organic traffic, and backlinks. The post also highlights the benefits of monthly reporting, including performance tracking, competitor analysis, and technical SEO monitoring, to enhance website visibility, drive traffic, and improve conversions.
Google Search Console Data Limitations
While it's hugely valuable and critical to every SEO, being able to understand the limitations of the data available within Google Search Console is important.