The Majestic SEO Podcast

Join us for part 3 in our “State of AI in SEO,” series 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 Aungst Cronin , Katarina Dahlin , Tejaswi Suresh and Garrett Sussman . You can also check out part 1 and part 2 in this miniseries on the State of AI in SEO.

August's Majestic SEO panel discusses how to deal with Fake DMCAs. Joining David Bain are Ivana Flynn, Maria Sayapina, Daniel Lux and Sean Bianco. Talking points are as follows... What exactly counts as a "fake" or abusive DMCA takedown, and who typically files them — competitors, scrapers, black-hat agencies? What actually happens to a page's rankings/index status once a DMCA notice is filed — even before it's resolved? Can a flood of fake notices function as a denial-of-service attack on rankings, and does it damage the whole domain's trust, not just one URL? What are the red flags that a takedown is bad-faith rather than a legitimate dispute? Walk us through the counter-notification process — what does a solid counter-notice need, and what's the realistic timeline to get reinstated? What can site owners do proactively to reduce their risk (timestamping, monitoring, watermarking) and catch a filing early? When does this stop being an SEO problem and become a legal one — is Section 512(f) (penalties for false claims) ever actually enforced?

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 Bain to talk about what makes a successful SEO podcast is Jack Chambers-Ward from the Search with Candour podcast, Tazmin Suleman and Sarah McDowell from the SEO Mindset Podcast, and Itamar Blauer from the SEO Unplugged podcast.

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 right way. In this episode David Bain is joined by the following panel of guests to talk all things Safe Link Building: Amit Raj , Bibi Raven , Lilit Ayvazyan , Elizaveta Shutova , and Alexandra Tachalova

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 , Nikki Halliwell , Pam Aungst Cronin and Rana Abu Quba Chamsi, PhD .

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 Demiri-Watson , Jono Alderson , Filipa Serra Gaspar and Anthony Barone to preview the SEOin2026 book.

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 drive your SEO strategy is Dan Taylor , Jonathan Moore , Priya Verma , and Kyle Rushton McGregor .

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 content that resonates with your target audience, and amplify your message to reach a wider audience. Joining our host David Bain for this podcast about thought leadership and SEO are Ashley Segura , Christian Rigg , Jasper Hamill , and Joe Terry .

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 , and Jamie Irwin .

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 David Bain are Charlie Williams , Rejoice Ojiaku , and Miruna Hadu .

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 topical authority, content quality, and user intent. Joining host David Bain for this episode on “How to build an SEO strategy for AI overviews” is Dave Cousin , Sean Barber , Vivek Shankar and Victoria Olsina .

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 Tachalova .

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 Aungst Cronin , Katarina Dahlin , Tejaswi Suresh and Garrett Sussman .