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214. What Google Wants in 2025: SEO Tips from Searchlight Digital
May 13, 2025 · 45 min
SEO is a long game—here's how to play it well. SEO expert Tedi Bezna breaks down what SEO actually is, where to start, and how to make your website more findable without becoming a tech expert. From keyword strategy to AI myths to what Google really wants in 2025, this convo is a goldmine for service providers, designers, and online business owners alike.

 

Tedi Bezna is the founder of Searchlight Digital and an SEO expert with over a decade of experience in search engine marketing. She and her all-women team have worked with over 500 businesses over the last 7 years, delivering effective, high-quality SEO services with a focus on transparency & integrity. Working collaboratively with other marketers, she helps designers & developers deliver stunning, SEO optimized sites that help their clients grow online. ------------------------ In today's episode, we cover the following: What SEO actually means The power of keywords Blogging for SEO What Google wants for SEO in 2025 AI & SEO (and where ChatGPT doesn't match up to an SEO expert) CTA's and conversion Accessibility & SEO SEO tips for website designers Walking through clients about expectations Inside good SEO hygiene ----------------------- RESOURCES: Screaming Frog for SEO audits Use code KMA100 for $100 off a Pick My Brain session with Searchlight Digital ----------------------- GUEST INFO: To learn more about Searchlight Digital and SEO, follow them on Instagram @SearchlightDigital and visit their website, SearchlightMarketing.ca ----------------------- Your designs deserve the front page—literally. Searchlight Digital is the women-led SEO and Google Ads agency that helps creative businesses get seen, not just admired. Use code KMA100 at searchlightdigital.ca for $100 off a 60-minute Pick My Brain call and finally get found. ----------------------- WORK WITH MKW CREATIVE CO.   Connect on social with Michelle at: Kiss My Aesthetic Facebook Group Instagram Tik Tok ----------------------- Did you know that the fuel of the POD and the KMA Team runs on coffee? ;) If you love the content shared in the KMA podcast, you're welcome to invite us to a cup of coffee any time - Buy Me a Coffee! ----------------------- This episode is brought to you by Zencastr. Create high quality video and audio content. Get your first two weeks free at https://zencastr.com/?via=kma. ----------------------- This episode of the Kiss My Aesthetic Podcast is brought to you by Audible. Get your first month free at www.audible.com/kma.   This episode was edited by Berta Wired Theme music by: Eliza Rosevera and Nathan Menard