Standard Deviation Podcast

In this episode of Standard Deviation, Juliana and Simo chat with Denis, co-founder of Stape, about server-side tagging. They cover why it’s gaining traction, debunk myths like “it bypasses consent,” and show how better tagging can boost data quality. Dennis explains how even small teams can implement server-side tracking without a deep tech background and shares Stape’s recent analytics and education projects. They also touch on Nordic weather, Denis’ journey in scaling a company, and simplifying backend processes with a “one-button” approach. Expect insights on GTM, some Scandinavian life stories, and a few of Simo’s spooky encounters!

In the latest episode of the Standard Deviation Podcast, Simo and I sit down with Michael King, founder of iPullRank, to talk about some big topics in SEO and marketing. Michael shares insights from his 10 years of running an agency, explaining how he's evolved from hiring freelancers to building a structured team with solid processes. He emphasizes the importance of balancing creativity with scalability and how being adaptable has helped him stay on top. A significant highlight is Michael's deep dive into the Google algorithm leak. He breaks down what we've learned, mainly how Google uses click data, user behavior, and UX's role in search rankings. One key takeaway: SEO and UX teams must work more closely, as user satisfaction directly impacts rankings. We also discuss branding in the age of AI, touching on how companies can influence results in generative AI platforms like ChatGPT by focusing on authoritative content, proper markup, and structured data, which plays a key role in AI-driven search results. If you're into the technical side of SEO or just want tips for staying ahead in search and marketing, this episode is packed with valuable insights.

In this episode of the Standard Deviation Podcast, we dive into some fun and insightful discussions about AI and data science. We share our frustrations about how people often oversimplify AI and don't always appreciate the hard work data scientists put in. Simo talks about the layers of abstraction in technology, highlighting how users often work with simplified interfaces without realizing the complex work behind them. We’re joined by the awesome Jordan Peck from Snowplow, who shares his journey in the analytics world and provides insights into what makes Snowplow a unique tool. We wrap up by geeking out over big data tools like GCP's BigQuery and how they fit into the marketing analytics puzzle.

In today’s episode, Simo and I kick things off with a discussion about how these topics related to GA4, consent mode, etc, dominate our industry conversations making us miss other things that are happening in our space that are either more relevant or useful than GA4 rants. We're also joined by the fantastic Jill Quick, an expert in analytics consulting and training. Jill shares her bespoke approach to digital analytics training, ensuring that it aligns perfectly with client needs and truly addresses the real-world challenges marketers face today. If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe or show some love!

We are back with episode 2 and we had Krista Seiden over! In the intro, our hosts will talk about education gaps in the digital analytics community, gaps that cause fear, misunderstandings, and hesitance when it comes to topics like the DMA, Privacy Sandbox, and whatever the hell is going on right now in our space. Luckily things take a more positive note with our amazing guests where we cover topics related to digital analytics education, online courses, content creation, and GA4, of course. Hope you will enjoy it!

In this festive season finale of the Standard Deviation Podcast for 2023, we're talking with our special guest Charles Farina. We will dive into the unpredictable and messy world of digital analytics and marketing, reflecting on the year's significant shifts and exploring predictions for the future. We will also touch on things like GDPR compliance, the role of technical marketers, the shifts in the analytics tools market, particularly Adobe’s advancements, and the ongoing evolution of Google's platforms. Thank you all for tuning in with us throughout this year, we wish you Happy Holidays, whatever you are celebrating, and see you all again in 2024!