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Artwork for SEO in 2026

SEO in 2026

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SEO is continuing to change at an alarming pace. And yet, in some sense, the principles of good SEO remain the same. Hello, and welcome to SEO in 2026 – a significant repository of current thinking from many of the world’s leading SEOs. We're pleased to be able to welcome you to the fifth book and fifth series in this podcast, now well and truly an annual tradition, brought to you by Majestic. “Ho... more

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Jade Pruett is keen to highlight that best practices that existed in the past aren’t necessarily best practices for the future.

Jade says: “Forget best practices. SEO in 2026 is about moving beyond checklists and leveraging your own expertise to bui... more

Petra Kis-Herczegh encourages you to be more critical in your thinking – and not to initially accept everything at face value.

Petra says: “Embrace healthy scepticism.

In a time where the SEO industry is drowning in new AI metrics, from AIO attribu... more

Andrew Melnychuk Oseen shares that for effective SEO in 2026 you should be aware of what data sources you're feeding LLMs. Discussion points include: What data sources should you be hooking up to LLMs? What are your go-to LLMs at the moment and why? ... more

Manu Madeddu highlights that the ever-changing world of SEO means that flexibility and being able to continually adapt will be integral parts of future success.

Manu says: “Be flexible and be ready to face the unknown.

Essentially, be prepared to a... more

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Recent Guests

Priya Verma
Senior Digital Analytics Implementation Engineer
Compare the Market
Episode: See the bigger picture through BigQuery – with Priya Verma
Leo Poitevin
Co-founder at Linkavista and CEO at Anstrack
Linkavista / Anstrack
Episode: How to write the best listicles & find the best media to push them to be cited by GPT: Leo Poitevin
Krzysztof Marzec
CEO of Devagroup
Devagroup
Episode: Combine the powers of SEO and Google Ads – with Krzysztof Marzec
Dan Taylor
Head of Innovation for SEO and AI at Salt Agency
Salt Agency
Episode: Leverage your analytics platforms more effectively – with Dan Taylor
Marco Giordano
Data and web analyst at SEOtistics
SEOtistics
Episode: Find more data elsewhere – with Marco Giordano
Sophie Brannon
Co-founder and director at StudioHawk US
StudioHawk US
Episode: Don’t focus solely on the new shiny thing - the fundamentals will always matter most: Sophie Brannon
Kyle Rushton McGregor
Analytics specialist
KRM Digital Marketing Limited
Episode: Amidst all the changes, stay focussed on your numbers – with Kyle Rushton McGregor
Julia-Carolin Zeng
SEO Consultant at Charlie on the Move
Charlie on the Move
Episode: Monitor, test, and adjust – with Julia-Carolin Zeng
Yordan Dimitrov
SEO manager at Reflight Digital
Reflight Digital
Episode: Embrace change and test relentlessly – with Yordan Dimitrov

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David Bain
Host of SEO in 2026

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Great content

    Very educational, the content is great for getting started in SEO. I have learned a lot about SEO.

    Audible
    5
    David Gregory
    United States3 years ago
  • From an SEO - Good & Quick Information

    I do enjoy this series. With all of the changes in the world of SEO and search engines in general, they have experts explaining a variety of topics. They include up to date, what to do, and what not to do for SEO in 2023. As an SEO specialist who deals with a lot of accounts, I have found great insights. I'm almost finished with the series. Definitely keep this up. 👌

    Audible
    5
    Jeremy
    United States3 years ago
  • Great tips!

    I have just started going through the episodes and it is a good way to find new ideas and inspiration to plan 2023. Great and free tips from different people with different perspectives. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Irina_Serduk
    Italy4 years ago
  • Great insights!

    Thanks 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rubanselva
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Great tips! I have just started going through the episodes and it is a good way to find new ideas and inspiration to plan 2023.
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Don’t focus solely on the new shiny thing - the fundamentals will always matter most: Sophie Brannon
Q: Sophie, what's the key takeaway from the tip you shared today?
Always stay aware of industry changes and potential opportunities, but resist chasing every trend; instead, look at how revenue is driven by current strategies and ensure your broader plan remains resilient and adaptable.
Don’t focus solely on the new shiny thing - the fundamentals will always matter most: Sophie Brannon
Q: Sophie, what's your number one SEO tip for 2026?
The core principle is not to focus solely on the new shiny thing; instead, prioritize the fundamentals—technical health, solid content, user experience, and authority—while testing new approaches without overhauling the entire strategy.
Find more data elsewhere – with Marco Giordano
Q: What is the key takeaway from your tip today?
The key takeaway is not to rely on SEO data alone; build a holistic view by combining SEO data with business data to understand revenue impact and support strategic decisions.
Find more data elsewhere – with Marco Giordano
Q: You mention Salesforce/HubSpot integration with GA4 and data warehouses. Do you prefer analyzing data there or using an alternate platform to centralize all data?
Prefer a central data warehouse (like BigQuery) where you can store raw data from multiple sources and analyze holistically, after you have built a solid foundation with crawl, GA4, and CRM basics.
Find more data elsewhere – with Marco Giordano
Q: Marco, what's your number one SEO tip for 2026?
Use multiple data sources and not just SEO data to make decisions, because relying solely on SEO data deprives you of the broader business perspective and can lead to misaligned strategies.

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What is SEO in 2026 about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show curates a practical, industry-wide view of modern SEO, spanning multi-platform content, AI-assisted strategies, local and international optimization, technical fundamentals, and the synergy between PR and search. Episodes feature a mix of senior SEOs, digital PR experts, and analytics-focused consultants who translate complex concepts into actionable tactics for real-world outcomes, from measuring brand visibility across platforms to navigating AI-driven search dynamics and technical constraints. Highlights include governance and ROI-focused AI adoption, region-specific localization, and aligning content and performance metrics with evolving search ecosystems. The format appears oriented toward professionals seeking hands-on guidan... more

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2. Leo Poitevin
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5. Marco Giordano
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