In this second episode of "Ranking Factors" (podcast), we break down the core concepts behind Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Search Engine Marketing (SEM) — two cornerstone strategies in digital marketing that help websites get found in search engine results pages (SERPs). SEO is Search Engine Optimization and focuses on improving your site’s organic ranking through keyword optimization, content quality, technical enhancements, and backlink authority to drive long-term, unpaid visibility. SEM is a broader marketing approach that includes SEO plus paid tactics like pay-per-click (PPC) advertising to gain immediate, paid traffic and visibility in search. We unpack how these tactics differ in timeline, cost, and outcomes — and why savvy marketers often blend the two for maximum impact. (Backlinko)

Whether you’re new to digital marketing or refining your strategy, this episode makes complex terms like organic search, paid search, traffic acquisition, and search ranking factors easy to understand.

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ABOUT THE PODCAST:

"Ranking Factors" is a podcast hosted by "Bigtowa" and it is about Search Engine Optimization. The first episode of the Ranking Factors podcast was aired in February 2026.

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