SEO 101 Ep 522: SEO Reality Check, AI Click Losses, and Fixing SEO Mistakes in 2026

SEO 101 Ep 522: SEO Reality Check, AI Click Losses, and Fixing SEO Mistakes in 2026

February 19, 2026 · 38 min

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The episode discusses the impact of AI on SEO and significant updates in search features and tools.

In this episode of SEO 101, Ross Dunn and Scott Van Achte dive deep into AI's impact on SEO, the rise and fall of ads in AI platforms, and Google’s Discover Core update. They discuss significant changes to local search features, Bing AI performance reports, new Google Search Console updates, and examples highlighting the importance of expert-led SEO over relying solely on AI. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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