From November 18th to 22nd of the year (2024), the SEO Champions gathered in Le Meridien Hotel, Chiang Mai, Thailand, to discuss the latest trends, strategies, and best practices in SEO at the Chiang Mai SEO Conference.
Drawing over 800 attendees, 15 speakers, 5 days of the event, and 50+ meetups annually, this SEO conference offered keynote speeches, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops from industry leaders, including renowned figures like Matt Diggity. Topics included the latest SEO trends, algorithm updates, and advanced strategies to help businesses grow online.
The conference was perfect for SEO experts, affiliate marketers, and digital entrepreneurs looking to boost their skills and network and gain actionable insights. Attendees also benefited from Chiang Mai’s digital nomad community, making it an event professionals could not afford to miss to attend from around the world.
The best part was that Mr. Sandeep Kumar (CEO & Founder) of ROI Minds had the privilege to attend this amazing 5-day event and gather insights regarding the upcoming trends in the SEO landscape and gain insights by listening to experiences of the world’s best businesses owners and speakers in this event.
What We Learned From This Conference:
One of the major draws of the Chiang Mai SEO Conference was the impressive lineup of speakers featuring some of the most influential names in SEO. These speakers provided insights on everything from link-building strategies to content marketing, and Google algorithm updates, providing people with the latest tools and techniques to achieve success in the SEO landscape.
Here are our core learnings:
- Innovative Tactics and Evolving Trends in SEO
- Regular content re-optimization is essential.
- Building a Stronger Audience
- SEO professionals are increasingly owning digital assets.
- One should focus more on their marketing.
- Networking and community were invaluable takeaways.
Key Speakers Were:
Nick Eubanks (Vice President, Owned Media) https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickeubanks/
Koray Tugberk (CEO & Founder, Holistic SEO)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/koray-tugberk-gubur/
Jared Codling (Growth Hacker, Overbit)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-codling-a54b8b24/
Travis Jamison (Founder, Smash Digital)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisvc/
Tim Soulo (CMO, Ahrefs)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/timsoulo/
Stan Leloup (Youtuber, Marketing Mania)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-leloup-16b83948/
Karl Kangur (Founder, SEO Estonia)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kangurkarl/
Jason Hennessey (CEO, Hennessey Digital)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jhennessey/
Koen Bongers (SEO Leader In Gambling, Crypto & Technology Affiliation)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/koenbongers/
Ross Hudgens (CEO, Siege Media)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosshudgens/
Steve Tan (Co-Founder & CEO, Capital Club)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heystevetan/
Manick Bhan (Founder & CEO, Link Graph)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/manick-bhan/
The Five-Day Event
The main program sessions run on the first two days, with the following three days dedicated to workshops, deep dives, and opportunities for one-on-one conversations with industry leaders.
Here are some insights shared by Mr. Sandeep Kumar from the SEO event:
Gathered Insights From The Ching Mai SEO Conference
The people present learned about various SEO strategies used by industry leaders and other marketing experts. Content is undisputed king, and now, after chatGPT and AI it’s more than ever required to be authentic and helpful content.
Few tips:
- Write content in a way that is similar to providing 7-star hotel services so that Google users love it.
- Technical SEO is the key to fast and durable ranking positions.
- AI will write 90% of the content in the next few years, so ensure you provide value in your content.
- One must be publishing content frequently on different channels like social media and blogs.
Moving On:
For the next day, the following insights were gathered:
- Link building is still vital, but now it’s about obtaining editorial and high-authority links instead of buying them.
- PBNs are effective, though they should be diversified to avoid similarity.
- Content re-optimization is essential, requiring separate time and budget.
- Email marketing continues to be a powerful tool for audience engagement and long-term ROI.
- Attended the closing keynote for a final recap of key takeaways.
- Participated in the community day activity to connect and cultivate.
Workshops And Sessions:
- Dejan Mladenovski shared strategies for HCU recovery.
- Chris Kirksey focused on AI-assisted content creation.
- Travis Jamison offered insights into SEO-driven entrepreneurship.
- Koray Tugberk discussed the importance of entities in SEO, emphasizing a data-driven approach.
- Mads Singers: offered pointers on business and team development
- Karl Kangur: discussed in detail about SEO journey and industry evolution
- Kyle Roof: provided the attendees with heartfelt SEO insights
- Koen Bongers: made it an easy-to-understand game of SEO in the context of gambling and affiliate industries
- Tim Soulo: provided with some fresh insights about Ahrefs
- Ross Hudgens: focused on SEO-driven content and link intent
- Stan Leloup: shared with the present people various YouTube visibility strategies
- Jared Codling: offered tips for rapid growth and A/B testing optimization
- Jason Hennessey: shared insights into building SEO agencies for legal industries
What Else:
The sessions aligned with the business owners’ predefined goals as the event’s primary objective. They took detailed notes and actively participated in discussions.
In the evening, an extensive gathering provided an opportunity to connect with others and build a network with fellow attendees.
What Should One Focus On As A Conclusion:
- Action Planning: Reflect on your conference experience and analyze the information gathered. Develop an action plan to implement what you have learned into your SEO strategy.
- Networking Follow-up: Connect with new contacts on LinkedIn and other professional platforms. Maintain and nurture these relationships for potential future collaborations.
- ROI Measurement: Track the impact of CMSEO on your SEO performance and online presence. Did you achieve the goals and objectives you set before attending?
This concludes the article on the updates and learnings from the Chiang Mai SEO Conference 2024, a milestone event in the agency’s journey to deliver even more impactful digital marketing solutions.
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