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Recruitment Websites in the Age of AI: SEO, ChatGPT & Proving ROI with Will Astbury of SourceFlow

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About this episode

Nitin speaks with Will Astbury, Global Head of Marketing at SourceFlow, about how modern recruitment websites must function as growth engines in 2026 and beyond. The conversation explores how Google, ChatGPT and AI search engines are fundamentally changing how candidates and clients discover recruiters, and why most agencies are falling behind. Will discusses building websites optimised for AI discoverability, leveraging real consultant expertise for SEO rather than generic AI content, and using salary surveys and thought leadership to drive inbound leads.

The episode covers practical strategies for recruitment leaders, from AI-powered CV matching to tracking website ROI by measuring placements and revenue directly attributable to the site. Will emphasises the importance of data-led decision making over recruiter intuition, and highlights common mistakes agencies repeat in their marketing approach. The conversation also addresses accessibility as an overlooked opportunity and warns against tokenistic employer branding that can damage rather than enhance agency reputation.

Key takeaways

  • Recruitment websites must be optimised for Google Jobs and AI search engines to remain discoverable as candidate and client behaviour shifts.
  • Real consultant expertise builds better SEO and thought leadership than AI-generated content, creating competitive advantage.
  • Tracking website ROI by measuring placements and revenue directly attributable to your site enables data-driven decision making.
  • AI-powered CV matching and analytics reveal high-quality candidates that traditional methods miss.
  • Salary surveys and inbound marketing campaigns positioned through your website generate qualified leads and candidates.

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