102: Office Hours | From Journalism to SEO Strategy: Dorit Sasson on Writing, Mentorship, and the Human Side of Search
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In this Office Hours episode, Optidge SEO Manager, Dorit Sasson, shares how her experience abroad as a lieutenant in the Israel Defense Forces shaped her collaborative, team-focused approach to digital marketing and SEO strategy. Drawing from her vast experience teaching, writing, and working with Fortune 500 B2B companies, Dorit discusses how to find ranking opportunities in competitive markets through educational and multimedia-rich content.
She also reflects on SEO’s evolution in the age of AI, emphasizing the importance of balancing innovation with proven best practices. Listeners will walk away with practical insights for managing expectations, earning stakeholder buy-in, and achieving long-term SEO success.
An Optidge "Office Hours" Episode
Our Office Hours episodes are your go-to for details, how-to’s, and advice on specific marketing topics. Join our fellow Optidge team members, and sometimes even 1:1 teachings from Danny himself, in these shorter, marketing-focused episodes every few weeks. Get ready to get marketing!
Episode Highlights:
- Dorit’s time in the military instilled a team-first mindset that shapes her approach to SEO, valuing humility, adaptability, and collective success over individual recognition.
- Her transition from teaching ESL to mastering SEO highlights how teaching and mentorship reinforce expertise, and how curiosity fuels long-term growth in a fast-paced field.
- Dorit’s attention to detail when it comes to page rankings suggests there is untapped potential using educational content, glossaries, and multimedia engagements.
- While AI has revolutionized SEO strategy, Dorit emphasizes that technology should amplify creativity and understanding, not replace it.
- Dorit stresses the importance of managing expectations, communicating value, and positioning SEO as a long-term investment in sustained business growth.
Episode Links:
- Dorit Sasson on LinkedIn
- Optidge’s SEO Services
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