Before building content, ensure the foundation is unbreakable.
Speed & Mobile First: Optimize all images and ensure the site loads in under 2.5 seconds. Most users in 2026 are on mobile; if it lags, they leave.
Fix the 404s: Regularly scan for broken links. Use a Redirection Map to send users from old, dead pages to fresh, relevant ones.
Structured Data (Schema): Add Local Business Schema to service pages. This “talks” directly to AI assistants, telling them exactly where you are and what you do.
Stop writing random posts. Build a “Web of Authority.”
The Pillar Page: Create one “Ultimate Guide” (e.g., The Complete Guide to Industrial Flooring).
The Support Posts: Write 5–10 specific sub-articles (e.g., How Humidity Affects Concrete, Best Epoxy for Warehouses).
The Internal Loop: Link every sub-article back to the Pillar Page using descriptive anchor text. This tells Google, “We are the experts on this entire subject.”
SEO in 2026 is about winning the “Snippet” and being cited by AI.
The “TL;DR” Box: At the top of every article, provide a 40-word summary that answers the primary keyword. This is “bait” for AI search engines.
Information Gain: Don’t just repeat what’s on Wikipedia. Add unique data, case studies, or checklists that don’t exist anywhere else.
LSI & Context: Don’t just “stuff” keywords. Use related terms (e.g., if writing about “Real Estate,” include “Rental Yield,” “Closing Costs,” and “Property Management”).
Google needs to know you are a real, credible professional.
Proof of Experience: Use phrases like “In our 10 years of doing this…” or “When we visited the site…” to prove the content isn’t just AI-generated.
Author Bios: Every article should have a bio linking to a LinkedIn profile or professional portfolio.
The Video Multiplier: Embed a 60-second video explaining the article’s core concept. This keeps people on the page longer (a massive ranking signal).
Success happens when people search for YOU, not just your keywords.
Guest Expertise: Contribute to industry-specific websites to get high-quality backlinks.
Brand Search: Encourage clients to search for your business by name (e.g., “Your Brand Name + SEO Services”).
Google Business Profile: Keep this updated with fresh photos and reviews. For local SEO, this is more important than the website itself.
SEO changes quickly, so continuous learning is a core part of how I work. I stay up to date with algorithm updates, best practices, and emerging tactics, and then translate those into practical recommendations that non-technical stakeholders can understand and act on.
I believe the best SEO is a mix of solid technical foundations, genuinely helpful content, and a clean user experience that makes it easy for people to find what they need.