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SEO in 2026 episodes

January 09, 2024 Watch out for better, AI-powered technical SEO tools – with Pam Aungst Cronin
In addition to using services like ChatGPT natively, you should also keep an eye out for better, AI-powered technical SEO tools launching in the near future, says Pam Aungst Cronin from Pam Ann Marketing.
21 min
January 08, 2024 Build your own prompt libraries for your clients – with Victoria Olsina
SEO Consultant and Speaker Victoria Olsina says that having a single prompt library might not be enough. You need multiple prompt libraries, one for each client.
16 min
January 05, 2024 Improve your success with AI by building a prompt library – with Garrett Sussman
How do you ensure that AI is able to deliver in a brand-appropriate, consistent manner? You need to build a prompt library, says Garrett Sussman from iPullRank.
17 min
January 04, 2024 Employ AI to improve your quality, not your quantity – with Joseph S. Kahn
It’s easy to get grand visions of how much content you can create using AI. However, quality over quantity should be your aim, according to Joseph S. Kahn from Hum JAM.
19 min
January 03, 2024 What you get out of your prospecting tools is a reflection of what you put into them: Sinead McLarty
David and Sinead discuss why what you get out of your prospecting tools is a reflection of what you put into them.
Discussion points include:
- What prospecting tools are you referring to?
- What should you be looking to get out of them?
- How do you put more into them?
- Outreach that you are doing is suitable for the site?
- How often should you review how you’re using prospecting tools?
- Is AI changing the way that prospecting tools are used?
18 min
January 02, 2024 Utilise AI to save you time with your content creation – with Isaline Muelhauser
As previously touched upon with Itamar, Isaline Muelhauser from Pilea.ch would like to emphasise that AI can and should be used in the content creation process.
17 min
December 29, 2023 Learn to think, and only automate when it makes sense – with Kristina Azarenko
One of the key challenges with uncovering new automation opportunities is the temptation to automate before thinking, shares Tech SEO Trainer Kristina Azarenko.
19 min
December 28, 2023 Understand how generative AI is affecting SEO content – with Itamar Blauer
Expanding on what Jason shared in the previous tip, Itamar Blauer from StudioHawk adds that, if you want your content to appear on the AI-driven SERP, you’ll need to tweak your content strategy.
16 min
December 27, 2023 Know how your customers think and make decisions, to be the brand they'll always come back to
In this episode David and Giulia discuss how to know how your customers think and make decisions, to be the brand they'll always come back to.
Discussion points include:
- Why is it important to Know how your customers think?
- How do you Know how your customers think?
- How do you measure what your customers think?
- What do you mean by “make decisions to be the brand they'll always come back to?”
- What are examples of doing this?
- How does this impact SEO?
- How do you measure this?
17 min
December 22, 2023 Learn how to tackle generative AI in search – with Jason Barnard
Jason Barnard from Kalicube is focussed on another side to the technological capabilities of AI. He delves into the ways that generative AI is also impacting search results, and what to do about it.
17 min

About SEO in 2026

From the publisher's feed

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.

“How people search has seen a bigger shift in the last 12 months than the last 12 years, and this makes SEOin2026 a must-read for anyone working in the industry. Majestic has brought together 117 of the SEO industry's brightest minds to share their insights into what matters, and what doesn't, to continue to drive growth with organic search during a period of massive uncertainty, and the book should be seen as a valuable reference point to keep your strategy on the right track.”

JAMES BROCKBANK

Managing Director and Founder, Digitaloft

“I highly recommend that every SEO professional set aside a couple of days for SEOin2026. You'll thank me for helping you plan your year effectively. I'm extremely grateful to have the opportunity to work alongside some of the world's leading SEO champions.”

NITIN MANCHANDA

Founder & Chief SEO Consultant, Botpresso

“This collection of wisdom from many of the best minds in SEO today is a great line in the sand of where we as an industry are, what problems we face, and how we tackle them. Anyone in SEO or marketing should be dipping into this on a regular basis.”

SIMON COX

Technical SEO Consultant, Cox and Co. Creative

“This series continues to be the industry’s leading source of the most timely advice a marketer could ever want. The most forward-thinking SEO experts in the world come together once a year to create this invaluable collection of new knowledge that should never be passed up on!”

PAM AUNGST CRONIN

President and Founder, Pam Ann Marketing and Stealth Search and Analytics

“2025 has been a sprint for the SEO industry, with AI reshaping how we understand visibility, relevance, and authority. SEOin2026 is not just another trends book; it’s a roadmap for what’s actually coming. I loved being part of it and seeing how experts around the world approach the same challenges from different angles.”

RAMONA JOITA

SEO Consultant and Founder

“David is good at drawing out the substance of a conversation. He will explore the topic and challenge assumptions, steer the conversation into an unexpected direction, and build on your ideas – making you think a bit deeper and sharper. Our recent conversation flew by as always, and as always – I’ve come out energised about the topic with more to think about.”

SUKHJINDER SINGH

Freelance SEO Consultant