Introduction to SEO Podcasts
This year’s selection of podcasts reflects a growing sophistication and expertise in the industry, a reaction to the intensity of pressure from AI and the erosion of organic search. The following SEO podcasts have been chosen for their grasp of what’s happening right now, publishing frequency, and willingness to embrace a more expansive perspective on all aspects of search marketing.
Top SEO Podcasts
1. Crawling Mondays by Aleyda Solis
Crawling Mondays is a podcast by International SEO specialist Aleyda Solis, covering the latest news related to SEO every Monday. Aleyda also publishes special episodes on topics that matter to digital marketers, including interviews with industry experts and discussions on JavaScript SEO. Available on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.
2. Good Signals SEO Office Hours Podcast
The Good Signals SEO Office Hours podcast is hosted by Michael Chidzey, Jo Turnbull, and Ruth Turnbull, offering their own take on discussing user-submitted questions. Every week features different guests, lending each episode a fresh perspective on SEO and a sense of community. Watch on YouTube.
3. SERPs Up
SERPs Up is a Wix SEO podcast focusing on questions and how-to’s relevant to publishers, in-house teams, agencies, and freelance search marketing professionals. They publish episodes weekly, with each episode lasting about thirty minutes, making them easy to commit to during those small pockets of free time. Listen to the SERPs Up podcast on Amazon, Apple, and Spotify.
4. The Majestic SEO Podcast
The Majestic SEO Podcast is a long-running and prolific podcast hosted by David Bain, focusing on a diverse range of topics that are directly and indirectly related to SEO. Their treatment of SEO is expansive, covering topics ranging from mining the sales team for customer insights to omnichannel marketing and examining what the phrase ‘Expert Content’ really means. Available on Spotify and YouTube.
5. Webcology
Webcology is a podcast hosted by Kristine Schachinger and Jim Hedger, discussing the latest news and issues top of mind in the SEO community. Both hosts have decades of experience and draw from a deep well of knowledge, giving each topic the benefit of their considerable expertise. Listen to new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and RedCircle.
6. The SEO Mindset Podcast
The SEO Mindset Podcast is hosted by Tazmin Suleman and Sarah McDowell, publishing a weekly podcast about the experiences of life as a search marketing professional. Recent episodes discuss how to create a successful conference speaker pitch, how to enjoy networking, and how to make time for breaks. Listen to the SEO Mindset Podcast at Amazon Music, Apple, and Spotify.
7. IMHO SEO / SEO Pioneers
IMHO is a bi-weekly show where experts offer their ‘IMHO’ on current topics to get a diverse range of approaches and perspective to the same topics. The short format is around 15 minutes aimed at time-poor marketers who don’t have an hour to spare but want to keep up with expert opinions in SEO. Also worth listening to is the less regular SEO Pioneers series where Shelley interviews search marketing experts about the history of SEO.
8. Near Memo Podcast
The Near Memo podcast discusses Local Search SEO, covering both current developments and broader industry trends. Recent episodes have explored Google Business Profile (GBP) issues, AI’s role in local search, and the growing challenge of review fraud, providing insights that help businesses and marketers stay on top. Listen at Amazon, Apple, Pandora, Spotify, and YouTube.
9. Marketing O’Clock
The Marketing O’Clock podcast delivers news and insights about paid advertising, as well as topics related to search and eCommerce. In an industry that can sound like an echo chamber, Marketing O’Clock offers its own unique blend of news, making it a great way to keep up with current events that may have been overlooked. Listen to new episodes on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.
10. Google Search Off The Record
Search Off the Record is an informal podcast about search and SEO from Google’s perspective. Topics range from a behind-the-scenes look at search crawlers and indexing to the considerations that went into rewriting Google’s SEO Starter Guide, search ranking updates, and the concept of quality in search. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and the Google Search Central YouTube channel.
11. EDGE Of The Web
Edge Of The Web offers a roundup of the week’s SEO news with coverage of topics like Google updates, LinkedIn analytics, content authenticity, and Meta advertising, plus guests like Paula Mejia of Wix, Lidia Infante, and Britney Muller. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
12. Search With Candour
Search With Candour is a UK-based podcast hosted by Jack Chambers-Ward, covering a wide range of SEO topics and sometimes offering challenging points of view, proving that SEO is a truly subjective topic. Recent episodes featured guests like Mordy Oberstein discussing branded search and a lively discussion with Itamar Blauer about Google and AI Search. Listen on Apple, Spotify, and watch on YouTube.
13. Clarity Digital Podcast
Clarity Digital podcast is a relatively new podcast that’s been highly active for the past few months. Its guests have decades of experience across a range of marketing topics that cover SEO and adjacent topics, reflecting the reality that modern SEO and marketing are intersecting more now than at any other time in search marketing history. Watch the podcast on YouTube.
Conclusion
These top SEO podcasts offer a wealth of knowledge and insights for search marketing professionals, business owners, and creators. With a wide range of topics covered, from technical SEO to marketing strategies, there’s something for everyone. Whether you’re looking to stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends or seeking advice on how to improve your online presence, these podcasts are a great resource. With new episodes being published regularly, you can stay informed and ahead of the curve in the ever-changing world of SEO.