The Majestic SEO Podcast

Today we’re doing something a little different – we’re turning the lens on ourselves and asking what actually makes a great SEO podcast? We’re getting into what separates genuinely useful SEO content from the noise, and covering everything from how the best hosts translate complex topics for mixed audiences, to why storytelling might be the most underrated SEO skill of all. Joining our host David...

Brand strategy and SEO are two sides of the same coin. A strong brand drives higher click-through rates, attracts backlinks, and earns authority in AI-driven search. Meanwhile, SEO builds brand awareness, controls your narrative, and reveals audience insights. Joining our host David Bain to share how to align both for success is Martin Dyhouse , Jess Tofi and Chris Bullick .

Joining our host David Bain on the panel to discuss how to speak at SEO conferences is Gemma Houghton , Co-Founder of International Search Summit , Sophie Logan , Community & Editorial Manager at Rough Agenda (producers of brightonSEO ), Marcus Tandler , Founder & Host of SEOktoberfest , International Speaker Katarina Dahlin and SEO Mindset Coach and conference speaker Adrijana Vujadin .

Joining David Bain to discuss how SEO and Paid Search can work more effectively together is Serge Nguele , Barbara Pezzi , Tiago Goncalves , Georgia Bloomberg and Ryan Glass .

Building authority through high-quality backlinks remains a cornerstone of SEO. In this live podcast, we’ll talk about “safe” link building – ethical techniques that comply with search engine guidelines. We’ll focus on building relevance, authority, and fostering natural link growth, so you can boost your rankings without risking a Google penalty, and cover strategies focused on earning links the...

Google AI Mode is reshaping rankings beyond the traditional SEO norms with a new focus on understanding complex queries that move beyond keywords and rely on broader signals from the user. So how do you optimize for this? Find out how to optimize for Google AI Mode , join us for a live episode of the Majestic SEO Podcast with our fantastic panel of guests: Araminta Robertson , Charlie Marchant , N...

How do you plan your SEO strategy for the coming year? Is it best to plan your SEO activities for a whole year or is it more effective to break down your overarching plan into smaller chunks? That’s what David Bain discusses with Georgia James , Kelsey Libert, Sabine Ljunggren and Sukhjinder Singh .

Each year we ask the world’s leading SEOs to share their number one actionable tip for the upcoming year. This makes our  SEOin2026  guide a great way to learn from the best in the business and to help you stay one-step ahead of your competitors as we head into a new year. For this special episode of the Majestic SEO Panel Show our host  David Bain  is joined by  Emina Dem...

In this episode, we’re talking about how GA4 can shape smarter SEO strategy, from identifying the pages that actually drive engagement and conversions, to analysing user journeys to refine internal linking and content priorities, and using event-based data to understand which SEO efforts are truly moving the needle. Joining our host  David Bain  for this epsiode on using GA4 to help driv...

Many businesses focus solely on keywords, overlooking a powerful strategy that can unlock long-term SEO success: thought leadership. By consistently sharing valuable insights and establishing yourself as an expert, you can attract a loyal audience, earn high-quality backlinks, and boost your search rankings. In this webinar, we’ll show you how to identify your unique expertise, create compelling c...

In this episode, we cover  how  to navigate the world of Reddit SEO. We’ll cover how to find your target audience within Reddit’s diverse subreddits, create content that genuinely adds value, and build a reputation that attracts traffic and conversions. Joining our host David Bain for this podcast about Reddit SEO are  Miłosz Krasiński ,  Marko Miljkovic,  Ivana Flynn , an...

On this panel, we discuss "How to SEO for AI Models". Guests are Jon Mest from ChatRank, Luke Gosha from StrategiQ and Tasha Antwi, Freelance SEO & Search Strategy Consultant. Hosted by David Bain.

When we talk about optimising a website for crawlers, we’re really talking about laying the groundwork for visibility. In this episode, we’ll explore what it takes to make your site as crawl-friendly as possible, from smart internal linking, managing crawl budget, and how to find and remove any technical blockers that might prevent your most important pages from being indexed. Joining our host Dav...

In this podcast episode we talk about Reactive PR and covering everything that you need to know about it. Joining our host David Bain are  Danielle Neah Amponsah ,  Eva Cheng ,  Sarah Ross  and  Sarah Jayne Taylorson .

As search evolves, so do the ways users interact with our content, and with Google’s AI Overviews now reshaping how information is discovered and displayed, it’s never been more critical to adapt your SEO strategy. In this live podcast, we’ll explore how AI Overviews impact visibility, what this means for traditional content formats, and how you can future-proof your SEO efforts by focusing on top...

SEO is currently going through a great deal of change. But what does this change mean for the future of SEO? Joining host David Bain to explore The Future of SEO is  Irina Papuc ,  Jono Alderson ,  Tom Winter  and  Laura Iancu .

In this live podcast, we’ll explore the essential steps to producing expert content that resonates with readers, ranks well on search engines, and positions you as a go-to authority in your field. Joining host David Bain to share How To Produce Great Expert Content will be  Kate Shropshall ,  Jeroen Veenhoven ,  Mellisa Hutchins ,  James Brockbank , and  Alexandra Tachalov...

Join us for “The State of AI in SEO,” where we explore how technology is reshaping digital strategy. We’ll cover everything from the latest AI algorithms influencing search rankings to the significant impact on content creation, sharing practical insights to help you stay ahead in the world of SEO. Joining our host David Bain for this live podcast episode will be  Nitin Manchanda ,  Pam...

How do you plan your SEO strategy for the coming year? Is it best to plan your SEO activities for a whole year or is it more effective to break down your overarching plan into smaller chunks? That’s what David Bain discusses with  Araminta Robertson  from  Mint Studios ,  Becky Simms  from  Reflect Digital  and  Adrijana Vujadin  from  AV Coaching...

As we prepare to launch our brand new SEO in 2025 season, we look back on the previous year and ask our panel of experts how SEO has changed for them over the past 12 months. Joining David Bain for a retrospective of the year are  Filipa Serra Gaspar ,  Alex Moss ,  Dani Leitner ,  Andy Frobisher , and  Sukhjinder Singh .

Entity optimization, a crucial and evolving aspect of SEO, can help your brand dominate search visibility. From structured data to knowledge graphs, our guests will share insights and strategies to optimize your content for better results in 2024 and beyond. Joining David Bain to share their key SEO tactics for Entity Optimisation is  Jarno Van Driel ,  Andrea Volpini,  Ulrika Viber...

By leveraging AI, businesses can achieve scalable, data-driven results that align with search engine updates and user behavior patterns, ultimately driving more organic growth. Joining host  David Bain  to share strategies and tips on how to achieve this for your own website is  Andreas Voniatis ,  Pam Aungst Cronin , and  Victoria Olsina .

Social Search is becoming more prevalent, none so more than TikTok, so in this episode of the Majestic SEO Podcast we’ll discuss everything you need to know about TikTok SEO. Joining host  David Bain  to talk us through the ins-and-outs of TikTok SEO is  Alice Bull  (founder of  Gratified ),  Mathilde Høj  (SEO Manager @  TRANSACT ), and  Isa Lavahun &n...

Following on from our April episode on  how web accessibility impacts SEO , we are once again joined by  Billie Geena ,  Damien Robert ,  Heba Said  and  Heike Knip  to have part 2 of this important conversation.

Joining David Bain to discuss whether or not the Google API leak should change the way you do SEO is  Aleyda Solis ,  Joy Hawkins ,  Liv Day  and  Dixon Jones .