SEO in 2026

Short answer: SEO is not being replaced in 2026, it’s being filtered. If you’re trying to understand SEO trends in 2026, chances are you’re feeling one (or more) of these: That confusion is valid. In practice, what’s happening isn’t a sudden shift and it’s a slow tightening of standards that’s been building for years. This…

Short answer: Yes, SEO is still relevant in 2026, but not in the way most people think. But if you’re expecting it to work the way it did a few years ago, that’s where most of the confusion starts. This question usually doesn’t come from curiosity. It comes from frustration. In practice, I see this…