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Jack Chambers-Ward @jlwchambers.bsky.social · 2d

🚨Breaking news🚨
SEO is not dead. It's evolving.

Manuel Madeddu joined me on this week's Search with Candour to discuss how web performance, Core Web Vitals and SEO itself are changing in 2025.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-BA...

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Jack Chambers-Ward @jlwchambers.bsky.social · 3d

Good news: I'm speaking at @brightonseo.com in 2 weeks!

Bad news: My talk clashes with @erinasimmons.bsky.social's talk!

So, you have a decision to make...

✍️Join me in Auditorium 1 to learn about zero-click content strategies
🤝Join Erin in Auditorium 2 to learn how community fuels organic growth

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Below them, text reads 'Erin vs Jack', using the VS from Street Fighter IV.
The text box at the bottom of the image reads "brightonSEO, Thursday 23 Oct 2025, @ 15:20"

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Mark Williams-Cook @markwilliamscook.com · 8d

Do you know how AI could harm your brand or your customers? At @withcandour.co.uk , we've been sending short videos to all our clients to help them orientate themselves with AI Search. I thought I'd share our latest one about the dangers of AI, enjoy! 🤓

www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XPb...

Client Updates AI Search #3 - Dangers of AI Search

YouTube video by Candour Agency

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Majestic @majestic.com · Sep 11

Jack Chambers-Ward (@jlwchambers.bsky.social) explains that you should create content that you'd genuinely enjoy as a reader yourself, saying that if it doesn't engage you, it won't engage others.

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Jack Chambers-Ward @jlwchambers.bsky.social · Sep 8

Thanks so much mate.

I'll have to rewatch Predator 2 now that I'm 35 and see if I appreciate it more in my old age.

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Mark Williams-Cook @markwilliamscook.com · Sep 8

Big happy birthday to partner in podcast crime @jlwchambers.bsky.social 🎂

(Predator 2 is still a great film, I hope you will see this with age)

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Yordan Dimitrov @yordan-dimitrov.com · Sep 6

Keeping up with traditions, @sarahmcduk.bsky.social, Tazmin & @jlwchambers.bsky.social are hosting the live podcast recording of #TheSEOMindset @withcandour.co.uk on the eve of @brightonseo.com 🇬🇧 in October!

It’s the perfect way to meet new people, exchange ideas and learn something new!

Social health is the key to career success (free food and drinks)

Learn what social health is, why it matters, and practical strategies you can use to strengthen your social connections in an authentic way.

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Mark Williams-Cook @markwilliamscook.com · Sep 1

I don't know how many people notice that every Core Updates newsletter @jlwchambers.bsky.social (or me, very rarely) writes the titles for the SEO tips with a reference to some film, series, pop-culture or something.

I heard today's references play in my head before I got it 🎸😆

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brightonSEO @brightonseo.com · Aug 19

We're looking forward to the talk @jlwchambers.bsky.social is preparing for #brightonSEO UK in October.

In "The future of content with zero clicks", Jack will provide practical advice and strategies to help content creators survive the seismic shifts in search.

brightonseo.com/events/octob...

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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · Aug 18

Working with treatment advisors Rehabs UK in a highly competitive market required building high-quality links from authoritative sources.

Our campaign brought in more than 70 links including huge international coverage from The Guardian and Business Insider.

withcandour.co.uk/work/rehabs-...

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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · Aug 19

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You can by sponsoring Core Updates!

Core Updates features:
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Contact @jlwchambers.bsky.social for details!

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just Jarno @jarnovandriel.bsky.social · Aug 5

@jlwchambers.bsky.social from @withcandour.co.uk and I had a marvelous chat about SEO, Structured Data, and the evolution of the WWW (Jack's an end-boss host 🍻).

2 dudes hanging out, talking about tons of cool but also some heavy stuff, and ending with people.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3oI...

How Structured Data & Schema Work for AI Search with Jarno van Driel

YouTube video by Candour Agency

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Candour @withcandour.co.uk · Aug 4

Some of you may have noticed, we’ve been working on a big update to our own site.

And now...🥁

🎉We're very proud to reveal the brand new withcandour.co.uk🎉

Designed, made and optimised by our own fair hands.

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Jack Chambers-Ward @jlwchambers.bsky.social · Jul 24

Four of my favourite people I've met in SEO all on the same show?!

Sign me up!

Good Signals @goodsignals.com · Jul 24

TOMORROW LIVE! We have ⭐️ Emina Demiri and ⭐️ Emma-Jane Stogdon for SEO Office Hours, alongside Jo Juliana Turnbull and Michael Chidzey, this Friday at 9:30 am (BST). To join live, head over to our website to get the invites added to your calendar 📅. Everyone’s welcome ❤️

SEO Office Hours Panel for Friday 25th July 2025: Emina Demiri, Emma-Jane Stogdon, Juliana Turnbull, Michael Chidzey

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Owain Lloyd-Williams @owainlloydwilliams.com · Jul 24

A few weeks back, I had the pleasure of chatting with @jlwchambers.bsky.social on Search With @withcandour.co.uk podcast on all things B2B content SEO.

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Jack Chambers-Ward @jlwchambers.bsky.social · Jul 17

Earlier this year, I stepped on stage at @brightonseo.com for the first time when I moderated the second biggest auditorium...

In October, I'll be making my proper #brightonSEO debut with my own talk - The future of content with zero clicks.

See you there: brightonseo.com/register

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Jack Chambers-Ward @jlwchambers.bsky.social · Jul 2

I'm the proud owner of a #SEOCharity t-shirt!

In case you don't know SEO Charity, @antonshulke.bsky.social raises funds via live streams & conferences with the proceeds going to animal shelters in Ukraine.

Shout out @eminadw.bsky.social for giving me the last little nudge to finally contribute!

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Jack Chambers-Ward @jlwchambers.bsky.social · Jun 28

I can hardly believe it's been four years of me working at @withcandour.co.uk.

I'm very lucky to work with some the smartest, kindest & most inspiring people I've ever met.

It's been a hell of a year and I'm already looking forward to celebrating my fifth Candourversary next year!

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Mark Williams-Cook @markwilliamscook.com · Jun 27

The new 404 page did tickle me 😅 @withcandour.co.uk

"It's not you, it's us. We're quite good at this though, so it's probably you".

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Jack Chambers-Ward @jlwchambers.bsky.social · Jun 26

Your best is THE best 💪🏻

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Victor @panvictor.bsky.social · Jun 23

Salary transparency is also disappearing with SEO jobs.

Meanwhile everyone's trying to figure out this AI thing.

Jack Chambers-Ward @jlwchambers.bsky.social · Jun 23

The job market is tough right now.

That's why I wanted to talk with @nickleroy.com about the state of SEO jobs in 2025.

🤔How have job roles in the SEO industry changed?
🤖How has AI impacted the job market?
🤝What are key skills we should be learning right now?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSOL...

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Jack Chambers-Ward @jlwchambers.bsky.social · Jun 24

On live TV, yes.

There have been some that have been "caught on mic" or from leaked audio though.

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AlexHarford-TechSEO @alexharfordseo.bsky.social · Jun 23

One of the best SEO podcasts I've listened to. An enjoyable and insightful discussion.

Yes please to more of this kind of thing @jlwchambers.bsky.social

Jack Chambers-Ward @jlwchambers.bsky.social · Jun 2

This might be one of our best episodes ever.
And I hardly say a word in it!

An all-star panel of @dawnieando.bsky.social, @jono.id, @myriam.dopamine.builders & @chris-green.net joined me to discuss AI Mode, the future of #SEO, Google's role as a publisher and so much more.

youtu.be/50HX5c3mv-U?...

The Future of SEO: All-star Expert Panel Discusses Google, AI Mode and more | Search with Candour

YouTube video by Candour Agency

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Jack Chambers-Ward @jlwchambers.bsky.social · Jun 23

The job market is tough right now.

That's why I wanted to talk with @nickleroy.com about the state of SEO jobs in 2025.

🤔How have job roles in the SEO industry changed?
🤖How has AI impacted the job market?
🤝What are key skills we should be learning right now?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSOL...

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Fandomentals Podcast @fandomentalspod.bsky.social · Jun 23

🎙️ Brand New Episode Out Now🎙️

@jlwchambers.bsky.social of @sequelisers.bsky.social & @withcandour.co.uk is back for the final episode about the IPAs

Can you get noticed as an indie podcast?

How do algorithms impact your creativity?

Why does community matter?

Links: linktr.ee/Fandomentals...

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