Michael Lewittes

Michael Lewittes is the Founder and CEO of Ranktify, leveraging over 25 years of experience in the media industry. He has held prominent leadership positions at renowned companies such as Hearst, News Corp, and NBC Universal, where he honed his expertise and built a reputation for excellence.

Michael’s extensive background in the entertainment industry includes notable roles at major media outlets like NBC’s “Access Hollywood,” Us Weekly, the New York Post, and the New York Daily News. His diverse career has seen him excel as a gossip columnist, articles editor, features editor, and on-air correspondent, showcasing his versatility and deep understanding of media dynamics.

As the head of Ranktify, Michael applies his wealth of knowledge to guide the company’s strategic vision and drive growth. His ability to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of media and entertainment has positioned Ranktify as a leader in its field.

Michael is particularly excited by the possibilities of AI, recognizing both its potential to revolutionize industries and the unpredictable challenges it may present. His enthusiasm for exploring the frontier of AI underscores his commitment to staying at the cutting edge of technology and innovation.

Michael can be contacted on Twitter/X @MichaelLewittes or via LinkedIn.

Recent Shows with Michael Lewittes
  • 687 | Authority Against AI w/ Michael Lewittes
    687 | Authority Against AI w/ Michael Lewittes687 | Authority Against AI w/ Michael LewittesInterview / podcastHow SEO Tools Can Revolutionize Content Optimization We welcome back Michael Lewittes for his third interview segment this week. We dive into Ranktify, the content optimization tool Michael founded back in 2022. Learn how Ranktify allows you to connect the dots between product and user through a holistic process of amplifying each piece of E-E-A-T in your content. Micheal gives insight into generative AI’s future impact on search ranking, identifying how Ranktify’s authoritative content creation differs from some of the leading AI tools. Learn what Ranktify can offer to your website, and discover the future landscape of SEO tools this week on the EDGE of the Web! Key Segments: Reintroducing Michael Lewittes What Ranktify Offers as a Tool How Ranktify Differs from Gen-AI Tools What Michael Sees on the AI Horizon Final Advice From Michael Lewittes [...] Read More About This EpisodeMay 29, 2024
  • 684 | How Expertise Wins in SEO w/ Michael Lewittes
    684 | How Expertise Wins in SEO w/ Michael Lewittes684 | How Expertise Wins in SEO w/ Michael LewittesInterview / podcastTransparency & Trust: Building Content Google Loves Welcome to another episode from EDGE of the Web, where we dive deep into the world of E-E-A-T and how that amplifies content into being viewed as valuable in the eyes of Google. We have an exceptional guest joining us for round 2, Michael Lewittes, the founder and CEO of Ranktify. We explore Michael’s unique insights into the evolving landscape of search engine optimization referencing his experiences in the media industry. Don’t miss this week’s interview to uncover the benefits of transparency and highlighting subject matter expertise in your content to ensure you stay visible to your audience! Key Segments Introducing Michael Lewittes The Importance of Truth in Being a Referencable Source The Value of EEAT in Content EDGE of the Web Sponsor: SERanking Subject Matter Experts Create Content Authority [...] Read More About This EpisodeMay 22, 2024
  • 682 | Real World E-E-A-T w/ Michael Lewittes
    682 | Real World E-E-A-T w/ Michael Lewittes682 | Real World E-E-A-T w/ Michael LewittesInterview / podcastLearning SEO From the Ground Up On top of being the founder and CEO of Ranktify, Michael Lewittes has had his hand in every jar of the SEO industry. As a media industry expert and journalism extraordinaire of over 25 years, Michael has achieved leadership positions for companies such as NBC, The New York Post, and New York Daily News. In this episode Michael walks you through his early career and how he came to realize the importance of SEO to succeed in digital journalism. Discover how he blossomed into an SEO specialist in order to optimize media success of his earliest website “Gossip Cop” all the way to Ranktify today, this week on the EDGE of the Web! Key Segments: Introducing Michael Lewittes Michael Lewittes Career Journey The Birth of Gossip Cop Funding Methods For Michael’s Website [...] Read More About This EpisodeMay 16, 2024