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Majestic @majestic.com · Nov 20
Announcing SEOin2026 - your guide to navigating SEO for the upcoming year!

Once again, we've teamed up with David Bain to bring you the very best actionable tips for 2026 from over one hundred SEO experts.

Coming soon as a book, podcast and video series at seoin2026.com
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Travis Tallent believes that the only way to thrive is to really understand your audience and how the people you are trying to reach search and find brands.

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A photo of Travis Tallent with the quote "Audience-first marketing has and will always win, no matter how technology advances. The only way to thrive is to really understand your audience and how the people you are trying to reach search and find brands."
February 17, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Travis Tallent believes that understanding your target audience and their search behaviour is more important than ever amidst technological advancements like AI and agentic search.

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February 17, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Tin Đudajek believes that SEO has changed so much in the last couple of years, with so much diversity and so many more playing fields where SEO can be played.

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A photo of Tin Đudajek with the quote "Just keep doing what you have been doing so far, and you'll be good. SEO is definitely not dead. It's changing. It has changed so much in the last couple of years, and there's so much diversity nowadays, and so many more playing fields where SEO can be played."
February 16, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Tin Đudajek believes that AI is designed to enhance the human experience and to improve productivity, not replace traditional search engines.

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February 16, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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Greg Heilers explains that we're now going for a blended approach, trying to be recommended by an LLM and hoping people click through on that recommendation, which pulls from the top 10 results.

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A photo of Greg Heilers with the quote "Rather than gunning for number one, which was the old SEO best practice, because people don't scroll down and click below that, we're now going for a blended approach and trying to be recommended by an LLM and hoping people click through on that recommendation that it's pulling from the top 10."
February 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Greg Heilers explains that while prioritising human-first content remains crucial, exploring formats like detailed Q&A sections designed to be easily consumed and cited by LLMs and search bots.

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February 13, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Anthony Barone explains that establishing a trusted brand and author bio through high-quality content minimises future problems and builds lasting credibility, independent of SEO fluctuations.

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A photo of Anthony Barone with the quote "I'm always of the opinion that you should do it right from the start, and you're giving yourself less chance of problems happening. By building that author bio, building that content, and building that authority, regardless of SEO, you're making yourself a trusted source."
February 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Anthony Barone recommends tracking impressions, traffic, brand mentions, and overall visibility (Search Everywhere Optimisation) to measure success, and then integrating SEO with social, email, and other marketing channels for a comprehensive approach.

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February 12, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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CJ Emson believes that you need to clearly communicate your USP (Unique Selling Proposition) to resonate with your target audience and gain visibility in competitive AI results.

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A photo of CJ Emson with the quote "If you're doing the same tactics as every other brand and sounding the same, how will you be found in an AI result where you might be up against five competitors, and you're all doing similar things? How are you communicating your USP and making it relevant to the audience itself?"
February 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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CJ Emson recommends repurposing content across diverse platforms (website, social media, video, transcripts) to maximise discovery and redefine success metrics for each channel.

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February 11, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Was a few months ago that i did this, and nothing has changed.

Adding go faster stripes on your car is not going to make any difference to your monthly grocery shopping trip - make sure your car works well and can get your there and back.
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Simon Cox (@simoncox.com) believes that the core technical SEO principles will endure as long as websites exist, so avoid chasing fleeting trends and focus on the fundamentals.

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February 9, 2026 at 10:06 AM
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Pam Aungst Cronin (@pamannmarketing.bsky.social) says AI Mode goes far deeper than classic SERPs. Instead of basic follow-ups, it asks more specific questions. Create useful assets that help users complete the journey and earn a place in their inboxes, Drives, and personal AI worlds.

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February 10, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Nitin Manchanda says that despite new terms like AI-first indexing and AEO, the core principles remain the same: it’s still SEO, so focus on the fundamentals, not the latest hype.

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A photo of Nitin Manchanda with the quote "People talk about AI-first indexing, zero-click optimization, voice search dominance, entity-first strategies, and much more. Now, they're also talking about AEO, GEO, and a lot of other different names. Essentially, though, it’s SEO. Don’t get lost in buzzwords."
February 10, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Nitin Manchanda believes that you should prioritise fast-loading pages (Core Web Vitals), structured schema markup, and a clean information architecture to improve both user experience and search engine crawlability.

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February 10, 2026 at 9:31 AM
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Rana Abu Quba Chamsi says discoverability now extends into Gmail, docs, and calendars, so brands should think beyond the website and create useful assets people want to download, like checklists or PDFs, so you show up where AI looks.

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February 9, 2026 at 4:02 PM
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Simon Cox (@simoncox.com) wants you to step back from the hype and focus on foundational elements like brand, technical SEO, and high-quality content to build a strong online presence.

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A photo of Simon Cox with the quote "The best thing to do is step back, look at the fundamentals – and go back to pure marketing fundamentals, not just SEO. Look at brand and technical SEO, those core things that make a website work well, and make content work well."
February 9, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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Simon Cox (@simoncox.com) believes that the core technical SEO principles will endure as long as websites exist, so avoid chasing fleeting trends and focus on the fundamentals.

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February 9, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Rana Abu Quba Chamsi recommends using real photos, clear alt text, consistent branding, and authentic visuals to build trust signals that AI search relies on.

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February 8, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Charlie Marchant says the real AI Mode challenge isn’t just being cited it’s staying visible as users move from informational queries into commercial intent. Strong PR and authoritative coverage already influence AI results.

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February 7, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Araminta Robertson says AI Mode may not replace the SERP overnight but it will likely become the default for complex queries. The future of Google could be a split experience, based on intent.

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February 6, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Bill Hartzer (@billhartzer.com) recommends analysing the top results for your target keywords, identifying the key topics they cover, and creating a more comprehensive and in-depth piece of content.

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A photo of Bill Hartzer with the quote "When you create a new page, do some really heavy analysis on what's ranking well right now in the top 10 results, and compare that. What topics are they mentioning on the page? What do you need to mention? Can you do that in more depth and have a better piece of content?"
February 6, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Bill Hartzer (@billhartzer.com) wants you to focus on structuring content with clear headings, lists, and formatting because classic SEO tactics remain the most effective strategy, even for AI-driven search.

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February 6, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Gordon Meagher thinks that the traditional 10 blue links format is being disrupted by a new style of search powered by ChatGPT and other large language models.

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A photo of Gordon Meagher with the quote "We know that search behaviour is changing. ChatGPT, and LLMs in general, have basically given birth to a new way of searching that we never knew before. We were always 10 blue links on a page. LLMs have changed that."
February 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Gordon Meagher believes you should focus your brand awareness efforts on platforms where your audience is, such as LinkedIn or TikTok, especially if you are a new brand.

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February 5, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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Daphne Monro believes that keyword research should now inspire diverse content types, including long-form, short-form, and even “nanosecond” video formats.

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A photo of Daphne Monro with the quote "When we do our keyword research, and we start to conceptualise what we want to create, it will typically start with things like a transactional landing page or a blog article. But nowadays, more people are turning to video format – long-form, short-form, nanosecond-form."
February 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM