Hey Reader,
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Happy New Year ✨
We’re refreshed and excited for what’s ahead.
2026 is already shaping up to be a big year for WTS, and we can’t wait to share what we’re working on with you!
Thank you to this week's WTSNewsletter sponsor: SEOTesting & withFrontier​
Let's get started!
Our latest WTSKnowledge
From Self-Doubt to Confidence: an honest AMA with Tazmin Suleman on building belief, clarity, and momentum in your career.
Learn how to:
- Reframe imposter syndrome and recognise the expertise you already have
- Build confidence through small, consistent actions (even when you feel nervous)
- Separate self-worth from work performance to avoid burnout
- Communicate with confidence in presentations, meetings, and networking settings
- Break big career moves into manageable steps that actually get done
Track and Test Your LLM Traffic​
​[Headline Sponsor: SEOTesting]
LLMs are now real discovery channels.
With SEOTesting, you can finally quantify them.
The LLM Traffic Pages Report shows you which pages attract visits from ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Gemini, and Copilot, and how that changes over time.
Then use our new LLM Test Type to run proper time-based tests on content or technical tweaks and measure uplift in LLM visits per day.
Valuable evidence that your stakeholders will trust.
Share your message with 8,000+ WTSers -
​Transparent pricing & details starting at £150​
Meet Irina Kudres 👋
​[Spotlight: 12 Days of WTS Giveaway winner]
​Irina Kudres is an analytics consultant who became a portrait photographer.
She does portrait, documentary and brand photography with a focus on showing the natural beauty of people and the world.
With 10+ years working in digital marketing and PR, she brings not only her camera and other technical tools, but experience of creating stories and connecting with people.
She works with self-employed people, creatives and entrepreneurs to craft visual stories about them: whether it is a portrait session, documentary shoot about their art and craft or community-based events.
She speaks English, Italian and Russian and is based in the Italian mountains and open to work in Italy and Europe.
Share your message with 8,000+ WTSers -
​Transparent pricing & details starting at £150​
Your WTSFest conference countdowns
We'd love to see YOU at one of our upcoming full-day marketing events!
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​29 days - London on February 5th, 2026 (17 FINAL call tix!!!)
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​120 days - Portland on May 7th, 2026 (22 early bird tix)
267 days - Philadelphia on October 1st, 2026 (limited early bird tix)
Use our Dear Boss template to request budget to attend!
WTSPartner Community-powered recruitment
​[WTSPartner Feature: withFrontier]
Great hires don’t just come from job boards. They come from trusted communities.
That’s exactly what happened when withFrontier partnered with Women in Tech SEO to fill a highly specialised Head of SEO & Content role for Carmoola.
No mass outreach. No noise. Just the right role, shared in the right place.
In just 15 days, community-first hiring delivered:
• 7 high-quality candidate conversations in 24 hours
• 1 senior Head of SEO & Content role filled
• 1 WTS member placed into a dream role
By working with the community and not just recruiting from it, withFrontier proved that trust-led hiring surfaces deep expertise, fast.
When recruitment is built on real relationships, it stops being a numbers game and starts delivering results that work for everyone.
Share your message with 12,000+ WTSers & 60,000+ social followers - Transparent pricing & details starting at £3,000​
Limited edition WTSFest London merch ✨
Your WTSFest London merch has landed! 🎉
Get event-ready and grab your gear in time for February 5th!
Whether it’s your first WTSFest or you’re a familiar face, wearing your merch is the easiest way to spot fellow attendees in the wild, spark conversations, and show your WTS pride 💗
Bonus:​
Tag us on socials wearing your WTSFest London merch and you’ll be entered into a draw to win a free ticket to WTSFest London 2027 👀✨
We'd love to see YOU at WTSFest London on February 5th!
Our latest WTSInterview
Meet Kat Hill!
Kat is an experienced UK-based SEO Manager, with a proven track record in driving organic traffic growth and achieving measurable results.
Outside of work, she's a self-confessed tech nerd, enthusiastic foodie, and dedicated rugby prop, always ready to 'tackle' new challenges.
Meet our new WTS team members!
We’re thrilled to welcome two brilliant additions to the Women in Tech SEO team: Hannah Smith and Holly Durn 🎉
​Hannah Smith joins WTS as Head of Content.
Hannah has been part of WTS since day zero and was the first person the idea was shared with, our first meetup speaker, and the first WTSFest emcee.
Most recently, she’s been our Editor-in-Chief, shaping the quality and care behind WTSKnowledge and our conference content.
If WTS content has ever made you feel seen or supported, Hannah likely played a role. She’ll now lead our content direction and member-led initiatives.
​Holly Durn joins WTS as Head of Strategic Partnerships.
Bringing over 20 years of experience in business growth and strategic partnerships across digital, SaaS, and SEO.
From our first conversation, it was clear Holly not only brings exceptional experience, but she truly understands our mission and values. She’ll lead the development of meaningful global partnerships that support sustainable growth for our community.
Please join us in welcoming Hannah and Holly, we’re so excited to have them on the WTS team! ✨
If you've made it this far, thank YOU!
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A reminder that everyone is more than welcome to subscribe.
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We want to help amplify all the incredible people of marginalised genders in our industry, so the more people who subscribe, the more we'll achieve that as an industry.
Thanks,
Areej, Erin & Himee
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