The David Quaid SEO Show

Stop Using Brian Dean's SEO Playbook (It Fails)

Brian Dean's SEO Playbook worked in 2022—not today. Discover why it fails now and what actually ranks content in 2026

Are you still relying on Brian Dean's SEO Skyscraper playbook?

In this show, we explore the limitations of these traditional strategies and uncover the challenges they present in today’s digital landscape. Learn why it's time to rethink your SEO approach and adopt techniques that deliver real results. Stay ahead of the game and optimize your site effectively.

• Be different, not just longer: Add proprietary research, original data, interactive charts, or expert quotes that cannot be auto-generated.

• Ditch copy-paste outreach: Personalize your outreach by pitching the specific, unique value your addition brings to the recipient's audience.

• Match exact search intent: Ensure your page directly answers what the user is looking for (e.g., providing actual tools instead of a 50-page essay)

The original formula of Brian Dean's Skyscraper Technique (making a piece of content longer and blindly emailing link-builders) is largely dead,

#1 - Longer isn't better

Has the Skyscraper Technique become an excuse to publish bloated 6,000-word guides instead of actually solving the searcher's problem? Google's helpful content systems now reward information gain — saying something new — not out-comprehending the competition.

#2 - The Link-outreach Problem

Editors are drowning in templated "I made something better than the article you linked to" emails. Is "mine is better" ever a compelling pitch, and what would make someone actually swap the link?

#3 - The Case-Study trap

Can a small business reproduce a famous SEO success story without the same brand, budget, and audience? One critic who followed the playbook to the letter couldn't replicate the results.

#4 - Traffic Versus Customers

Are we building content to win backlinks and rankings, or to attract people who might actually buy? A 30,000-word article can rank and still convert nobody.

#5 - The AI-search challenge

If AI Overviews answer the question before anyone clicks, is "more comprehensive" exactly the kind of content AI summarizes and routes around? Which formats still earn the click?

#6 - David's replacement playbook

Discover how to make money from domain names in 2024. Expert tips on buying, selling & monetizing domains for maximum profit.

Unlock the secrets of domain investing with our detailed guide on how to make money from domain names! In this show, we explore effective strategies for buying, selling, and flipping domains for profit. Learn how to identify valuable domains, utilize auction sites, and understand market trends. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create a lucrative side hustle.

#1 - Buying domains cheaply and flipping them for profit

#2 - Domain parking and passive income from type-in traffic

#3 - When is a domain name actually worth serious money?

#4 - Domain leasing: rent your digital real estate

#5 - Expired domains: goldmine or Google penalty trap?

#6 - Building sites on exact-match domains — still profitable or dead?

Possible Topics

Brand Radar by Ahrefs- https://ahrefs.com/brand-radar

Is Google HIDING AI Search Traffic?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRBiZ0ZKGXg

Reddit Keyword Research for a New Website (2 Pages in Google the Same Day)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH9qf3WX6Og

Instant Indexer

https://www.trysight.ai/blog/instant-indexing-service

Kristine Schachinger

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kschachinger-seo/?isSelfProfile=false

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The Hosts of The David Quaid SEO Show: David Quaid & Jonathan Denwood

https://davidquaidseo.com

https://primaryposition.com

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Jonathan Denwood

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#10 - The David Quaid SEO Show: The Easiest Way to Get Traffic to a New Site (By Far)

The Easiest Way to Get Traffic to a New Site (By Far) in 2026

Discover the easiest way to get traffic to a new site without waiting months for SEO results. This proven method works fast—see how inside.

Struggling to attract visitors to your new site? Look no further! In this show, we reveal the simplest, most effective strategies to generate quality traffic fast. From leveraging social media to optimizing your content, these actionable tips will skyrocket your visibility. Don't miss out on transforming your site into a bustling online hub.

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Are Press Releases for SEO Dead? The Data Says No

Google September 2026 Spam Update Has Finished Rolling Out

Are press releases for SEO dead? Data says no. See real stats on how press releases still boost rankings, backlinks & visibility in 2026.

Are press releases still relevant in today’s SEO landscape? In this insightful show, we dive into the latest data and trends showing press releases aren’t just alive; they’re thriving. Discover how they can still boost your online visibility and search engine rankings. If you’re curious about harnessing the power of press releases.

#1 - What does the data actually measure (rankings, indexing, traffic, citations), and what counts as proof in SEO?

The "Dead" Narrative vs. the Data

Google warned in 2013 that optimized links in press releases could count as link spam, and by 2016 most wire services had made their links nofollow. So why do some people now say "the data says no"?

#2 - Have you seen nofollow or syndicated press release links move rankings in your own tests?

Nofollow Links: Worthless or Underrated?

Google now treats nofollow as a "hint," which is a good fit for David's evidence-based approach.

#3 - Is "LLMs Seeding" a real strategy, or just old wire distribution with a new name?

Press Releases and AI Search Visibility

This is probably the strongest new angle. Notified studied 8,000+ GlobeNewswire releases in May 2026 and found that releases can show up in AI answers within hours. Meltwater says the effect on AI search is real but mostly indirect

#4 - Do unlinked mentions actually help rankings, or is that an SEO myth?

Brand Mentions and Entity Building

Releases can earn brand mentions, help with indexing, and reinforce entity signals even when the links are discounted

#5 - What separates a Press Release that earns real editorial links from one that is just $300 of syndication?

Wire Spam vs. Real News

Some argue the value comes from real news reaching journalists. Cision's 2026 data says 66% of journalists rely on press releases for story ideas

#6 - If you had $1,000 for a small business, would you spend any of it on press releases?

A Practical Playbook for 2026

End with something listeners can use: when to use a release, what to put in it (data, quotes, structure), which distributors are worth paying for, and how to track results in both Google and AI tools.

Second Half

On October 1st, Google rewrote its Helpful Content Guide, and he must mention Lily Ray

Beyond E-E-A-T.

Effort

Originality

Talent or Skill

Accuracy

Google September 2026 Spam Update Has Finished Rolling Out

Barry Schwartz - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbyCJdSp2Lg

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The Hosts of The David Quaid SEO Show: David Quaid & Jonathan Denwood

https://davidquaidseo.com

https://primaryposition.com

@DavidGQuaid

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@jonathandenwood

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Old Local SEO vs. 2026 Local SEO: What Changed? Discover the tactics that stopped working and what actually ranks businesses today.

In this video, we explore Local SEO's evolution from its early days to the cutting-edge strategies of 2026. Discover the key shifts in algorithms, user behavior, and marketing techniques that have reshaped how businesses connect with local customers. Learn what works now and what doesn't, ensuring your local strategy stays ahead of the competition.

The Hosts of The Show Are David Quaid & Jonathan Denwood

With Special Guest Jake Hundley | CEO at Evergrow Marketing | Co-host of The Agency Growth Podcast

https://evergrowmarketing.com

https://www.agencygrowthpod.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-hundley

Introduction

#1 - Jake, what's the single biggest change you've seen in local SEO in 2026, and how is it affecting how often local businesses' phones ring?

#2 - Google is now showing AI Overviews inside local knowledge panels. How much does that change how customers find and pick a local business?

#3 - Is the Google Business Profile still the most important thing a local business can work on, or have other signals caught up?

#4 - More people now find local businesses through ChatGPT, TikTok and Instagram before they ever open Google Maps. Where should a small business owner focus first?

#5 - Your 10-week Evergrow study looked at whether schema markup affects rankings. What did you find, and should local businesses bother?

#6 - If a local business owner could only do three things this year to keep leads coming in, what would you tell them to do?

Final Thoughts

How to Use Google Search Console to Get More Leads

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Unlock the secrets of Google Search Console in our latest video! Discover how to optimize your website for more leads by leveraging key insights from this powerful tool. We'll guide you through its features, from analyzing search traffic to enhancing keyword performance. Don't miss out on valuable strategies that could elevate your online presence. Watch the video now to start transforming your leads today.

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#6 - The David Quaid SEO Show: Why Neil Patel Is Totally Wrong About Using AI Content

Why Neil Patel Is Totally Wrong About Using AI Content

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Hey everyone, welcome back to the show. We're doing something a little different; we're calling out Neil Patel.

Specifically, his latest video, "Google Watermarks Your AI Content. Here's the 20-Minute Fix." Now, we respect what Neil's built, but we watched this one and think he's leading a lot of content creators down the wrong path. The advice in that video sounds smart on the surface, but when you think through how Google's systems work—and how AI content detection is evolving—it just doesn't hold up.

So today we're breaking down exactly where we think Neil gets it wrong, what the real risks are if you follow his "20-minute fix," and what we think you should actually be doing with AI content instead. If you're publishing AI-assisted content and you've seen that video, you'll want to hear this before you act.

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Introduction

#1 - Neil says that Google knows when you are using AI on your website by using its "SynthID from Google DeepMind" technology

https://ai.google.dev/responsible/docs/safeguards/synthid

#2 - Neil and his team tested 744 articles on clients' websites, and if you use just AI to generate the articles with no heavy editing, they will not perform that well

#3 - The Whole Market Just Voted - Half of all content is now written by AI, but it gets only 20% of the reward; this is what Neil is saying. He says only 14% of content is now written by humans, but it gets 80% of traffic. Lily Ray studied 220 websites using AI content, and 54% lost at least 30% of traffic, and 22% lost three-quarters of traffic. Also, know that you are using AI-generated AI slop.

#4 - Trust Is the Ranking Factor: At this point in the video, does Neil totally contradict himself by talking about " Detection and Evaluation" and saying Google is looking at "Who said this and can we trust them?"

#5 - The 20-Minute Human Layer (Neil says you need these 5 steps and the magic will happen)

- Google needs proof that a human was involved in the writing of the article

- Add something the AI couldn't know

- Cut the filler and tighten every claim

- Freshness is all important

- Google needs a real author

#5 - The David Quaid SEO Show: How To Keep Buyers in Your Funnel

With Special Guest Jackie Kahn: CEO & Joint Founder of FollowThru

How To Keep Buyers in Your Funnel

Learn how to keep buyers in your funnel with proven strategies that reduce drop-off and boost conversions at every stage. Start optimizing today.

Unlock the secrets to retaining potential customers in your sales funnel. This show explores effective strategies to maintain engagement and drive conversions. From personalized communication to timely follow-ups, we cover essential techniques to keep buyers interested and move them toward a purchase. Don’t miss our expert insights into buyer psychology and retention tools.

With Special Guest Jackie Kahn: CEO & Joint Founder of FollowThru

CEO & Joint Founder of FollowThru, a Leading CRO Agency

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqueline-kahn/

https://www.followthruagency.com/

[email protected]

#1 - For someone who's never had a CRO audit, what's the first thing you check?

#2 - After 1,500+ site reviews, what's one CRO myth you tell clients to stop doing?

#3 - On a recent project, what did the data reveal that changed your original fix?

#4 - How does buyer psychology shape your audits differently than a pure data approach?

#5 - What has been LLMs' impact on both SEO & CRO?

#6 - Jackie, if you could go back to the beginning of your career journey, what advice would you give yourself?

You're Wrong About GEO, SEO, and Marketing — Here's Why

"GEO is not SEO"—but they're both marketing. Discover why this common misconception is costing you traffic and conversions. Read the truth here.

In this enlightening show, we explore common misconceptions about GEO, SEO, and marketing strategies. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just starting, understanding these concepts is crucial for success. We break down the myths and explain the real factors driving online visibility and engagement. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your marketing knowledge

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Google August Spam Update: What You Need to Know

Google August Spam Update explained: what changed, who's affected, and how to protect your site's rankings. Get the full breakdown now

In this essential show, we dive into Google’s August Spam Update and explore what it means for website owners, SEO professionals, and digital marketers. We'll break down what the update targets, the key changes to expect, and effective strategies to adapt your online presence accordingly. Stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of search engine optimization.

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Hosts: David G Quaid & Jonathan Denwood

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@jonathandenwood

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