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Is SEO still worth it in 2026?
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Hi Reader, If you’ve heard whispers that “SEO is dead”… You’re definitely not alone. Between AI Overviews, generative AI, some pretty brutal Google updates over the last couple of years, and a whole bunch of old SEO tactics just not working anymore… …it’s no wonder so many bloggers are asking: “Is SEO still worth it in 2026?” So let’s clear this up... Yes – a LOT of what used to work HAS stopped working. Things like:
Not only do these not work anymore… They can actually hurt your rankings. But here’s the important part: The core, foundational principles of SEO? They still work just as well as they ever did. In fact… They matter MORE than ever. SEO in 2026 is NOT about:
SEO in 2026 is about doing the basics really, really wellThings like:
Over the next few weeks, I’m going to show you exactly what is working in SEO right now AND what isn’t! Because when you get the foundations right? SEO is STILL one of the best ways to drive traffic to your website. And SEO is STILL one of the best strategies for growing your blogging income. More next week… Eb 😊 P.S. This idea of getting the fundamentals right is exactly what I focus on inside SEO Jumpstart! It gets updated every year, so if it’s been a while since you went through the course, it might be worth going through it again to make sure you’re still up-to-date. P.P.S. Missed last week's email? Read it here: Survey Results Sneak Peek |
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Hi Reader, Over the last couple of weeks we’ve looked at: How to identify your 20% tasks How to make sure your 20% tasks actually get done But that leaves us with a bit of a problem… Everything else. All those 80% tasks. The stuff that fills your days but doesn’t really move your blog forward in any meaningful way. So in today’s email, we’re going to look at how to identify and minimize your 80% activities. But first… a quick reality check. 80% tasks pep talk The truth is, most bloggers spend...
Hi Reader, Last week I shared how to identify your 20% tasks. Those High Impact Tasks that actually move the needle in your blogging business. But here’s the thing… Identifying your 20% is only half the battle. Because knowing what matters most doesn’t automatically mean it gets done. And this is where a lot of bloggers get stuck. They know what they should be focusing on… But their time never quite seems to align with their priorities. So today I want to show you the next step. How to...
Hi Reader, Last week, I shared how I managed to create an entirely new website, in less than 5 months, while still working on my 2 existing blogs… and without working any extra hours. (Missed it? You can read it HERE!) And I explained how I did it by using the 4-step process I teach in 80/20 Blogging: Identify your 20% tasks – the High Impact Tasks that actually move the needle Schedule your 20% tasks properly – so they actually get done Identify and minimize your 80% tasks – the Low Impact...