# #205: What’s New with SEO Right Now 2026

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Podcast: [Duo On Air Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/duo-on-air-podcast-4980211)
Published: 2026-02-16T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://duocollective.com/blog/seo-trends-right-now
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## Resource

SEO feels louder than ever right now. Between core algorithm updates, AI Overviews, GEO, AIO, and now ads inside ChatGPT, it’s easy to wonder what actually matters and what’s just noise. In this episode, we’re breaking down what’s new in the world of search, what volatility really means, whether you should care about opting out of AI summaries, and how all of this impacts your small business. The good news? The foundations haven’t changed. Quality, authority, and relevance still win. If you’ve been spiraling every time rankings shift, this is your calm, clear SEO reality check. Episode Show Notes: https://duocollective.com/blog/seo-trends-right-now Links Mentioned in This Episode: https://duocollective.com/seo-on-tap https://www.semrush.com/sensor/ Tuesday Tips & Sips: https://duocollective.com/subscribe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/duoonairpodcast/

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