Is Blogging Dead? Not If You Sell Online in 2025! With Austin Becker (Part 3)

Join PPC Pro Austin Becker and me in this episode of The Simple and Smart SEO Show.

We’re diving into strategic blogging, PPC attribution, and the underrated power of Pinterest — a must-listen for creative entrepreneurs, Shopify sellers, and busy business owners who want to grow without burnout.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• How to use Google's "People Also Ask" to create blog content that drives traffic
• When and how Pinterest ads actually work for e-commerce
• Why attribution is murky — and how to trust your gut when running ads

 0:00 – Intro
 0:02 – How to use Google to find blog ideas that convert
 1:10 – Linking blog posts back to products and monetizing content
 2:00 – Pinterest: A goldmine for visual and evergreen traffic
 3:20 – Are Pinterest ads worth it? Austin shares results
 4:45 – Organic vs paid Pinterest: What drives more ROI
 6:00 – Planning and buyer intent on Pinterest
 7:00 – How to measure PPC success (or not)
 8:00 – Realistic evaluation windows for ad performance
 9:00 – Common PPC/SEO mistakes to avoid
 10:15 – Who’s a good fit for Becker Marketing’s services
 11:30 – Final thoughts

📚 Resources & Mentions:

• 🛠️ My $27 SEO Starter Course → https://SEOin7Days.com
• 🎙️ Podcast on Apple → Apple Podcasts
• 🎧 Podcast on Spotify → Spotify
• 💬 Austin Becker Marketing → https://abeckermarketing.com
• 📺 YouTube Channel → PPC for Everyone

🙌🏽 Listener Action Steps:

1. Subscribe for weekly SEO strategy & visibility tips!
2. Comment below with your biggest takeaway from Austin's Pinterest or blogging strategy.
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👩🏽‍💻 About Me:
Hi, I’m Crystal Waddell — SEO educator, Shopify seller, and visibility strategist for creative entrepreneurs. On this channel and podcast, I share practical, empowering tools to help you grow sustainably, show up confidently, an

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Chapters

• 0:00 Okay, so what about blogging?
• 0:02 The Importance of Blogging for E-commerce
• 2:36 Pinterest: An Underrated Platform for E-commerce
• 8:49 Common Mistakes to Avoid in PPC and SEO
• 10:18 Identifying Good Clients for Ad Services
• 11:48 Final Thoughts and Future Plans