My Take

Wow, 2022 is finally over. It was quite the year. I know a lot of people went through some tough stuff in '22, here's to 2023 being much better.

I'm hoping to start the year of strong with some great clients on the Goldstein Media side. I also have some great podcast episodes coming out for Entrepreneur's Enigma, including my 100th episode. Holy crap! 100 episodes. That's huge. Especially in podcasting where most people don't make it past 10 episodes.

I'm hoping to keep it going for at least another 100, if not more.

I recently decided to build out a community for those 99 or so guests that I've had thus far on the podcast to mingle and network. I'm hoping it'll take off in the new year and be a great spot for people to mix, mingle, and grow.

So let's raise a glass to 2023! 🥂 Here's to a great one everyone!

Web Finds

• Google Provides SEO Advice Around LastPass Security Breach
  This LastPass breach is a gift that keeps on giving (sarcasm). I finally decided to move to BitWarden and I'm happy I did.
• The Top Five LinkedIn Tools to Grow Your Business in 2023
  There are some pretty cool tools here! If you're not using LinkedIn for at least brand building, you're missing out. Get on there.
• They're Simply the Best: The Top 25 Moz Blogs of 2022
  There are some good ones in here. Moz has been a great source of the years for quality content on the search industry and SEO best practices in general
• SparkToro Update: How We Hit $1.5M ARR And 1,500+ Paying Customers in Two Years
  An amazing story for an amazing tool and team. Worth reading.
• Why Elon Musk and Other Tech Leaders Are Right to Ban Remote Work
  I don't fully agree with the author of this article, but it is an interesting take. Have a look, let me know what you think.
• ChatGPT for SEO: 20 Ways to Leverage ChatGPT in your SEO Activities
  Aleyda Solis is an amazing SEO and speaker. The tips she's sharing for how to use ChatGPT for SEO are a must read. Some of these tricks are mindblowing.
• Instagram Chief Outlines Key Areas of Focus for the App in 2023
  Instagram has some plans for 2023. Their fearless leader outlined these three goals of focus, if done correctly will be a great.
• 32 Predictions for Social Media Marketing in 2023
  There are some interesting predictions in this piece. It looks like Facebook might actually get back to what it was meant for... connecting people. Though if this article is correct VR/AR isn't being put on the backburner anytime soon.
• SEO 2022 in review: E-E-A-T, ChatGPT, Search Essentials and more
  A good retrospective on 2022 through the lens of SEO. A must read, if you ask me. The search engines, not just Google, were busy last year.
• Favorites of 2022 from Joe Casabona
  Joe is easily one of my favorite people online. I've met him a bunch of times through the WordPress WordCamps, and he's as nice IRL as he is online. He is a true gadget and tool aficionado. There are some real gems of favorites here to check out.
• Inside Matrix, the protocol that might finally make messaging apps interoperable
  I've been intrigued by the Matrix protocol for a while now. If it can be widely adopted and messaging apps could interoperate that would be amazing. Best of all, and we all know how much I love this, it's OPEN SOURCE!
• Google Helpful Content Update & Link Spam Update Delayed Rollout Due To Holidays
  This is good news that Google isn't rushing these updates over the holidays. Though now we need to be ready or some volatility in the SERPs.
• A Good Recap Of All The Google Updates in 2022
  Once again Barry Schwartz is at it. This time with a great recap on all the changes to Google over the last 2022 "season."
• Server Subscriptions For Creators & Server Owners/Admins
  This looks interesting, especially if you're running your community through Discord like many creators are doing right now.

Podcast Of Note

Latest From Entrepreneur's Enigma

Until next week, stay curious!