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We Don't PLAY!™ AI SEO - Podcast SEO - Pinterest SEO - Digital Marketing Tools - Website Sales Optimization

We Don't PLAY!™ AI SEO - Podcast SEO - Pinterest SEO - Digital Marketing Tools - Website Sales Optimization

By: Favour Obasi-ike | Pinterest SEO | Podcast SEO | Google Search Web Traffic Tools | Social Media | AI Tactics | Business Email Marketing SEO Expert
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Welcome to our We Don't PLAY!™ AI SEO - Podcast SEO - Pinterest SEO - Digital Marketing Tools - Website Sales Optimization Podcast, your definitive source for mastering monetization and digital asset acquisition. We provide a comprehensive blueprint, from foundational Technical SEO 101 tactics to advanced high-level optimization within intricate digital marketing plans.Book SEO Services: Schedule a Discovery Call with SEO Expert Favour Obasi-ikeNeed Done-for-You SEO Services or SEO Consultation Services?Visit Work and PLAY Entertainment Website for Best SEO Agency ServicesPinterest Business: https://www.pinterest.com/playinconline/LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/work-play-entertainmentYouTube: https://youtube.com/@wedontplaypodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/wedontplaypod/SEO 101 Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/seo-101-marketing-newsletter-6957485421186445312TrustPilot Reviews: https://www.trustpilot.com/review/playinc.onlineDiscover the best email marketing strategies for superior lead generation production, and harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Entrepreneurship, and Pinterest Business marketing to build a thriving, revenue-generating online operating business.Who is Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS?A Christian faith-based entrepreneur with graduate degrees in Communications (BA), Entertainment Business (MS), and Business Administration (MBA). Hosted by Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS, a renowned expert in digital marketing, podcast monetization, Pinterest SEO, and search engine optimization (SEO), this podcast delivers real-world SEO strategies and SEO tactics through interviews with top-tier industry leaders. Gain access to the essential SEO tools, practical AI tips, and holistic business coaching required to effectively monetize content, significantly improve your website ranking, and execute a dominant content marketing strategy and winning content marketing strategy.In every episode, unlock actionable insights on:Podcast SEO & SEO for podcasts: Implement SEO best practices to make your show highly discoverable on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google.Pinterest Marketing & Pinterest SEO: Leverage Pinterest as a search engine to execute successful Pinterest sales tactics and generate consistent organic traffic and website traffic.AI SEO, AI marketing, and using AI in SEO: Apply cutting-edge AI strategies and AI market intelligence for superior search optimization and AI-driven SEO.Technical SEO, Google SEO, and local SEO: Master search engine marketing (SEM), website optimization, and web optimization to enhance your search engine visibility.Audio marketing & coaching audio: Transform your content into a powerful customer magnet to increase audio play and support brand building with podcasting.Email monetization, email marketing strategy, and email list building: Learn email marketing for beginners and email marketing for local businesses to turn subscribers into profit.Branding & marketing, digital marketing, and online branding: Develop a standout presence with holistic methods for digital branding and digital success.Guest interviews with a roster of international and local guests across 160+ countries and 600 podcast episodes.Subscribe at wedontplaypodcast.com for high-intelligent insights, authoritative interviews, and actionable steps to optimize your online presence and turn passion into profit. Find us on Google, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, iHeart, Pandora, Podcast Addict, Podchaser, and all major podcast hosting platforms.Loving the podcast? Leave a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/wedontplay© Work and PLAY Entertainment Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • iOS 26.4 Apple Podcasts Video Episodes: Social Experiences for Business Unlocked with Favour Obasi-ike
    Feb 18 2026
    Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS breaks down Apple's video podcast launch in iOS 26.4, covering HLS streaming, approved hosting platforms, and strategic business applications. This episode features live consultation with Amanda (ice cream bus owner) demonstrating podcast marketing for local businesses covering SEO, multi-platform distribution, and monetization strategies from 7 years of podcasting experience (620+ episodes, 160 countries).Book SEO Services | Quick Links for Social Business>> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book SEO Services with Favour Obasi-ike⁠>> Visit Work and PLAY Entertainment website to learn about our digital marketing services>> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive SEO Marketing community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Read SEO Articles>> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the We Don't PLAY Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Purchase Flaev Beatz Beats Online>> Favour Obasi-ike Quick LinksPodcast Episode Key TopicsApple Video Launch: HLS video podcasts, 20-year milestone, creator controlApproved Platforms: Acast, Art19 (Amazon), Triton Omni Studio, SiriusXM (+ AdsWiz, Simplecast)Business Strategy: SEO benefits, organic reach, local targeting, intellectual propertyTechnical: RSS feeds, website integration, domain authority, analyticsContent: Keyword optimization, repurposing, geographic targetingTimestamps00:00-10:00 Intro, iOS 26.4 announcement, HLS explanation, platform partnerships10:00-20:00 SEO fundamentals, website strategy, content discoverability20:00-42:00 Live case study: Amanda's ice cream business, local SEO, city-flavor strategy42:00-50:00 Metrics analysis, trust scores, domain authority (18-22 pt variance)50:00-60:00 Episode naming, URL structure, host's Spotify-to-Art19 switch60:00-73:32 Tutorial strategy, listening contexts, QR codes, restaurant SEO, closingEpisode Key TakeawaysApple video = game-changer for creator control & monetizationOnly approved platforms support Apple video (IAB certified)Local businesses thrive via organic SEO reachMulti-platform distribution essential (Apple, Spotify, YouTube, Pandora)Use keyword-rich titles, not "Episode 001"Dual video+audio strategy for different contextsConsistency builds authority (host: 50 domain/podcast score)Podcasts = evergreen intellectual propertyFormula: Domain + Hosting + SEO = High PerformanceStrategic planning pays off (Art19 switch July 2025 → Apple launch Feb 2026)Favour Obasi-ike's Notable Quotes"Today marks a defining milestone...bringing category leading video experience to Apple Podcasts." - Eddie Q, Apple SVP "Video is the next chapter for podcasting." - Jov Matei, Art19 CEO "Think about podcasting as intellectual property, thought leadership, SEO, and building relationships." "Little drops make a big ocean wave." "I'm planting seeds for the future I don't know will happen."Top FAQsQ: What is iOS 26.4 for video podcasts?A: Apple's system update introducing HLS video podcast support with creator control.Q: Which platforms support it?A: Acast, Art19, Triton Omni Studio, SiriusXM (+ AdsWiz, Simplecast). Q: Should local businesses podcast?A: Yes—organic reach without paid ads, builds trust, targets geography.Q: Best episode naming?A: Use keywords first, not "Episode 001." Example: "Vanilla Ice Cream: Best Summer Flavors"Q: Need a website?A: Yes for SEO. Domain + Hosting + SEO = High Performance.Action ItemsImmediate: Update to iOS 26.4, check hosting platform, audit episode titlesShort-term: Develop dual video/audio strategy, set up analytics, research local SEOLong-term: Build consistent schedule, create evergreen tutorials, track domain authority growthLocal Businesses: Map products to locations, create local content, implement QR codesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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  • Website Sales Optimization: Advanced SEO Tactics & Search Engine Marketing Masterclass with Favour Obasi-ike
    Feb 16 2026
    We dive into website sales optimization, SEO tactics, and search engine marketing strategies that boost conversion rates and traffic. In this masterclass episode, Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS delivers an in-depth exploration of web sales optimization (CRO - conversation rate optimization) through strategic search engine marketing (SEM). The episode focuses on the critical relationship between website speed and conversion rates, revealing how technical optimization directly impacts sales performance. Favour emphasizes that web sales are fundamentally a result of web speed, explaining that websites loading slower than 3 seconds can decrease conversion rates by at least 7%, with compounding effects reaching 20% for sites taking 10 seconds to load.The discussion covers comprehensive website optimization strategies, including image optimization (recommending WebP format over JPEG/PNG), structured data implementation with schema markup, and the importance of optimizing every website element from headers and footers to file names and internal linking structures. Favour introduces the concept of treating URLs like seeds that need time to grow, recommending a 2-3 month planning horizon for content strategy.The masterclass also explores collection pages, category optimization, and the strategic use of content hubs to create pathways for user navigation. Favour shares practical tools and resources for keyword research and competitive analysis, while emphasizing the importance of submitting websites to Google Search Console and Bing Webmaster Tools for maximum visibility. The episode concludes with actionable advice on implementing these strategies either independently or through professional SEO consultation.Book SEO Services | Quick Links for Social Business>> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book SEO Services with Favour Obasi-ike⁠>> Visit Work and PLAY Entertainment website to learn about our digital marketing services>> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive SEO Marketing community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Read SEO Articles>> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to the We Don't PLAY Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Purchase Flaev Beatz Beats Online>> Favour Obasi-ike Quick Links🎯 Key TakeawaysWebsite Speed is Sales Speed: Web sales optimization begins with website speed. Sites loading over 3 seconds (ideal is 2.5 seconds) can lose 7-20% conversion rates, directly impacting revenue.Image Optimization Matters: Use WebP format instead of JPEG or PNG to reduce file sizes from megabytes to kilobytes, improving load times and scannability for search engines.Comprehensive Optimization Required: Web sales optimization isn't about fixing one thing—it requires optimizing headers, footers, pages, links, file names, categories, and structured data simultaneously.URLs Are Seeds: Treat web links like seeds planted in the ground. Content typically takes 2-3 months to gain traction, so plan quarterly with a foundation-building approach.Collection Pages Drive Sales: Create category and collection pages for products/services (e.g., jackets, shoes, belts) that can be interconnected through blog content and email campaigns.Footer Optimization is Critical: Website footers are like the soles of your feet—they provide direction and navigation to essential pages (about, careers, locations, partnerships).Algorithms Love Speed: AI, search engines, LLMs, bots, and APIs all prioritize fast-loading websites with properly optimized images and structured data.Answer Questions to Get Questions: The more questions you answer through content, the more questions you'll receive—creating a virtuous cycle of engagement and visibility.Submit to Multiple Search Engines: Don't just focus on Google—submit to Bing Webmaster Tools (which now has AI citations) and Microsoft Clarity for broader reach.Strategic Tool Usage: Knowledge of SEO tools (Answer The Public, Answer Socrates, SparkToro, Glimpse) is valuable, but implementation and application are what drive results.💬 Memorable Quotes"Web sales is as a result of web speed. Now I'm talking about your download speed, your upload speed when you're surfing the web as a consumer.""If your website is loading more than three seconds... that's going to decrease...
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    19 mins
  • How to Monetize and Segment Your Business Email List for Maximum Marketing ROI That Generates $40 for Every $1 Spent 💸 with Favour Obasi-ike (Valentine's Day Special) 💕
    Feb 14 2026
    Happy Valentine's Day! Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS breaks down proven strategies for monetizing and segmenting business email lists using platforms like Flodesk. Learn why email marketing delivers $36-$40 ROI for every dollar spent compared to social media, how to segment contacts based on behavior and engagement, and the technical foundations (DNS, backlinks, deliverability) that make campaigns successful. Discover workflows for turning subscribers into buyers through strategic segmentation, behavioral targeting, and quality-over-quantity content delivery.Episode Key Takeaways1. Email Marketing ROI Dominates Social Media – For every $1 spent on email marketing, businesses earn $36-$40 back, far exceeding social media returns.2. Segmentation Drives Conversions – Segment email lists by link clicks, engagement levels, and business vs. personal contacts to send targeted content that resonates.3. Technical Setup Matters – Proper DNS configuration, Google Search Console integration, and backlink strategies improve deliverability and SEO performance.4. Quality Over Quantity – Sending fewer, high-value emails with 15-minute read times generates more revenue than frequent, low-engagement blasts.5. Behavioral Targeting Wins – Track website behavior and email interactions to create personalized follow-up sequences that match subscriber intent.Episode Timestamps[00:00] Introduction: Monetizing and segmenting email lists[02:00] Why email outperforms social media ($36 ROI per $1)[05:00] Building business email lists as valuable assets[10:00] DNS, deliverability, and technical foundations[15:00] Segmentation strategies using link tracking[24:00] Creating consistency through targeted workflows[27:00] Backlinks and SEO benefits from email campaigns[32:00] Calculating engagement: 50 touchpoints = $36 product[45:00] Flowdesk features and automation workflows[68:00] Frequency matters: Quality beats quantity[71:00] Behavioral targeting and site tracking integrationPodcast Episode FAQsQ: What email marketing platform does Favour recommend?A: Favour specifically discusses Flowdesk for its segmentation capabilities, checkout features, and workflow automation that allow precise targeting based on subscriber behavior.Q: How often should I send emails to my list?A: Quality beats quantity. Favour sent only one email in February but generated revenue, leads, and referrals. Ask your audience through polls how often they want to hear from you.Q: What's the difference between business and personal email contacts?A: Business emails (domains like @company.com) engage differently and should be segmented separately. They're checked 3-5 times daily and represent higher-value prospects.Q: How do I improve email deliverability?A: Configure DNS records properly (A, TXT, CNAME), connect to Google Search Console, build backlinks through anchor text in emails, and maintain engagement with quality content.Q: What is behavioral targeting in email marketing?A: Tracking which links subscribers click, what pages they visit on your website, and how they engage with content to send personalized follow-up sequences that match their interests.Memorable Quotes by Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS"For every dollar that you spend on email, you get $36 to $40 back compared to social media where you may not get up to a dollar back or $2 back.""The best person to tell about what you wrote on your website is your contact list—the same way the best person to tell about something is your best friend.""I can have 50% open rate and no sales, that's vanity. But if you have 10-20% and that gives you more revenue because it's the right audience and it's segmented, then it helps a lot.""Don't just post on your website and expect magic to happen, abracadabra. You have to be intentional, you have to be factual.""Quality beats quantity. If you're actually able to capture that first party data and implement site tracking, it's very powerful to segment those people and send them follow-up messages."Book SEO Services | Quick Links for Social Business>> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Book SEO Services with Favour Obasi-ike⁠>> Visit Work and PLAY Entertainment website to learn about our digital marketing services>> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our exclusive SEO Marketing community⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>> Read SEO Articles>>...
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