Are you aware of your own biases?
You judge someone who picks mayo over ketchup on their chips. You look on in disbelief when people add milk to their coffee, because everyone knows the only way to drink it is black.
Joking aside, this week we're talking about the biases that exist in the SEO industry.
I'm joined by Lydia Fox, Head of SEO at Serpify, who specialises in off-page strategies for YMYL clients, helping brands build authority, trust, and sustainable search growth.
Lydia speaks openly about the times her opinion hasn't been asked for or respected, and the judgement she's faced simply for focusing on off-page SEO. We get into how that kind of bias can feed imposter syndrome, the personal toll it takes, and the strategies she's developed for dealing with it and refusing to be put in a box.
About Lydia
Lydia Fox is the Head of SEO at Serpify focused on offpage strategies for YMYL clients that helps brands build authority, trust, and sustainable search growth. She focuses on strategies that drive conversions, not just traffic, using EEAT-led link building, digital PR, and long-term brand development to create real commercial impact. Lydia takes a brand-first approach to SEO, helping businesses position themselves as credible, recognisable, and trustworthy in both Google’s eyes and their customers’.
Where to find Lydia
Lydia Fox on LinkedIn
Lydia's Website
About 'The SEO Mindset' Podcast
Build your inner confidence and thrive.
The SEO Mindset is a weekly podcast that will give you actionable tips, guidance and advice to help you not only build your inner confidence but to also thrive in your career.
Each week we will cover topics specific to careers in the SEO industry but also broader topics too including professional and personal development.
Your hosts are Life Coach Tazmin Suleman and SEO Manager Sarah McDowell, who between them have over 20 years of experience working in the industry.
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