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John Gibbings

Role: Director of SEO Technology
Dept: SEO

John is a Senior SEO Consultant and Marketing AI Specialist at Hive Digital, where he brings a unique blend of technical expertise and a deep appreciation for the natural world. He often likens the practice of SEO to the art of gardening: both require patience, meticulous attention, and the wisdom to know when to step back and let nature — or algorithms — take their course. It’s the rewarding moment of revisiting a well-tended project and seeing the fruition of his efforts that truly excites him.

A self-taught Python developer and pioneer in leveraging AI within digital marketing, John was one of the earliest adopters of ChatGPT. He has skillfully integrated AI into the development of innovative systems and workflows across all of Hive Digital, creating efficiencies in data analysis, customer persona research, buyer journey mapping, content strategy development, process documentation, ad campaign recommendations, project management, and more every day.

Beyond his professional achievements, John’s character is shaped by his experience as an Eagle Scout — a title that reflects the discipline, leadership, and problem-solving skills he brings to every consulting engagement. Whether he’s crafting digital marketing strategies or tackling complex technical SEO challenges, John’s approach is grounded in the values and skills that have guided him throughout his life.

Summer holds a special allure for John, especially once the pollen season is behind him. You’ll frequently find him soaking up the tranquility of North Carolina’s Down East waters, where he casts his line with the hope of reeling in flounder and red drum.

Professionally, John has a particular affinity for e-commerce, but his personal life is what truly completes him. From assembling Legos with his eldest daughter to observing the budding plants in his carefully curated garden, John’s domestic joys extend to maintaining multiple aquariums—home to a variety of aquatic life, including the family axolotl, Spooky. At his core, he’s wholeheartedly dedicated to both his craft and to creating irreplaceable memories with his wife and two daughters.

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Latest Articles by John Gibbings

Defending the purchase funnel, BOFU and MOFU

Defend BOFU, Grow MOFU: A Content Gap Playbook for 2025

Set a clean baseline, protect what converts, and expand where intent is strong. SEO teams are recalibrating in 2025. With visibility data shifting and AI ...
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How to Optimize for AI Search

Building Smarter Content for the Next Generation of SEO Search behavior isn’t what it used to be. Thanks to platforms like Google’s AI Overviews, Bing ...
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Choose Your Competitors Wisely – A Content Gap Story

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The Anatomy of Search Engine Results Pages (SERPs) – Episode 02 | Round Table

Episode Description:  Join the Hive Digital Expert Roundup as we explore the anatomy of a Google result page, sharing the potential paths to optimization and ...
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Using Google Trends to Identify Upcoming Opportunities

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Evergreen Content

The Evergreen Content Life Cycle

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A Love Letter to Average Position

A Love Letter to Average Position

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Google Organic Traffic

Isolating True Causes Behind Organic Traffic Shifts

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Competing Content

Isolating Competing Content and Content Cannibalization

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Google Search Console

Utilizing GSC to Prioritize and Optimize Content

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Troubleshooting Screaming Frog’s Memory Allocation

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Historical GSC Data After Losing GTM Verification

Can You Keep Historical GSC Data After Losing GTM Verification

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