
Which SEO Metrics Actually Matter Now
From The Best SEO Podcast by Matthew Bertram
February 16, 2026 · 56 min
About this episode
The episode discusses the evolution of SEO metrics in light of LLMs and emphasizes the importance of revenue over rankings.
We unpack how search is changing as LLMs reshape discovery and why revenue, not rankings, should anchor your strategy. Corey Morris joins Matt to map a practical path: entity clarity, brand differentiation, GA4 fixes, and forward-looking KPIs that speak C-suite. • shifting from keyword rankings to revenue KPIs • LLM visibility layered on modern SEO foundations • entity clarity, consistent data, and brand trust • quality content over AI slop with lived expertise • GA4 configuration and custom...
People in this episode
Host: Matt
Guest: Corey Morris
Topics covered
- SEO metrics
- LLM visibility
- revenue KPIs
- entity clarity
- brand differentiation
- GA4 configuration
- quality content
Keywords
- SEO
- LLM
- revenue
- KPIs
- GA4
- entity clarity
- brand trust
- quality content
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