Navigating JavaScript and Website Migrations with Sam Torres & Tory Gray

Join host Jack Chambers Ward as he sits down with Sam Torres and Tory Gray of Gray Dot Company.They delve into the intricacies of JavaScript and its impact on website migrations, discussing common issues, best practices, and how to navigate the technical landscape. This episode also touches on the existential dread that comes with the future of AI in search engines, learning JavaScript for SEO, and the importance of brand alignment across digital channels.🎟️Get your free tickets for the live podcast:https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1225103580789?aff=oddtdtcreator Follow Sam & Tory🔗Website: https://thegray.company/➡️Gray Dot LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/graydotco/➡️Sam’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-torres-seo/➡️Tory’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torygray/🦋Tory’s Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tory.thegray.co 🦋Sam’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/sam.thegray.co ▶️YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GrayDotCoBrilliant SEO Communities🤝https://www.womenintechseo.com/ 🤝https://theseocommunity.com/ Chapters00:00 Introduction01:11 Podcast Announcements and Updates02:42 Live podcast - 9 April 2025 in Brighton04:36 Welcome Sam Torres and Tory Gray06:59 Common Issues in JavaScript Migrations08:42 JavaScript Rendering and SEO Challenges15:03 JavaScript Site Audits and Migration Tips17:43 Benefits of JavaScript Front Ends28:26 Choosing the Right JavaScript Framework31:08 Navigating Developer Communication31:56 Challenges with External Agencies32:17 Respect and Understanding in Tech34:45 The Evolution of the SEO Industry37:12 JavaScript and the Future of Search39:06 AI's Impact on Jobs and the Environment40:03 The Cost of JavaScript for Google51:51 Learning JavaScript for SEOs56:10 Community and Resources for SEOs57:17 Outro and Upcoming Guests