SEO in 2026: What Still Works and What Quietly Doesn’t | SEO On-Air

Описание: SEO is no longer about chasing algorithms or pumping out content at scale. As we move into 2026, the rules are changing fast, and many agencies are already falling behind.

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In this episode of SEO on Air, we sit down with agency leaders to break down what’s actually working in SEO today, how AI and LLMs are reshaping content creation, and why strategy, systems, and authenticity matter more than ever.

This conversation goes beyond surface-level AI hype. We dig into how agencies are using AI as a copilot instead of a replacement, where human-led SEO still dominates, and why clients are becoming more skeptical — yet more informed — than ever before.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

The current state of SEO and why it’s in complete flux
How AI and LLMs are really being used inside SEO agencies
Why money pages still need humans, not just automation
Scaling SEO content without destroying quality or trust
SOPs, custom GPTs, and modern SEO workflows
Why bigger agencies struggle to adapt to AI faster than lean teams
How agencies differentiate themselves when everyone has access to AI tools
The role of authenticity, education, and strategy in modern SEO

Whether you’re an SEO professional, agency owner, digital marketer, or founder trying to understand where SEO is heading, this episode gives you practical insight into what still works, and what quietly doesn’t anymore.

Timestamps

00:00 – Podcast Introduction
01:25 – Guest Introductions and Agency Background
02:35 – The state of marketing and why SEO is in complete flux
03:48 – How AI changed SEO, content, ads, and automation
07:09 – Why core money pages still need human writers
08:59 – The real percentage of AI vs human-written SEO content
12:00 – Custom GPTs, SOPs, and SEO content workflows
16:55 – Scaling SEO content without killing authenticity
20:54 – Why SEO tools don’t replace strategy
25:41 – AI tools, content creation & the middle ground
29:17 – Education, authenticity, and inbound SEO authority
37:51 – How agencies can stand out from the crowd
41:58 – Final thoughts: what will really matter for SEO in 2026

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