Top SEO Experts and Agencies to Watch in 2026 | Best SEO Leaders & Companies
Top 10 SEO Experts and Agencies to Watch in 2026 Author: Krista, CEO of We Do SEO, LLC Search engine optimization has changed dramatically heading into 2026. Traditional SEO is no longer just about rankings and backlinks — it now intersects with AI-generated search results, Google AI Overviews, entity optimization, GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), conversational […]
Google’s AI Overviews (AIO) do not rank in the top 10 organic search results!
Top 10 rankings measure SEO competitiveness, while AI citations measure information usefulness — and those are increasingly different signals.
Is Paying Someone to Do SEO Worth It?
SEO, is it worth it? A Straight Answer from Krista Barnes, Founder & CEO of We Do SEO If you’ve Googled this question, you’ve probably seen the standard answer: “Yes, SEO is worth it for long-term growth, but it takes time.” That’s true. But as the founder of We Do SEO (wedoseollc.com), I’m going to […]
We Do SEO: How Reviews Influence Conversion
BrightLocal’s latest Local Consumer Review Survey confirms what many marketers suspect: Reviews Directly Influence Buying Decisions 85% of consumers are more likely to use a business after reading positive reviews. 77% are less likely after reading negative reviews. Nearly 50% trust online reviews from strangers as much as personal recommendations. Reviews Drive Revenue (Not Just […]
SEO Isn’t Just About Ranking — It’s About Being Found
At We Do SEO, LLC, we treat search engine optimization as the foundation of every successful digital marketing strategy. While ads, social media, and email campaigns can drive short-term wins, SEO is what builds long-term visibility, trust, and authority.
Google Downplays GEO — But the Real Problem Is Garbage AI Search Results
SEO Isn’t Dead — But the Search Experience Is Breaking By Krista Barnes, Founder & President, We Do SEO, LLC I’ve spent my entire career adapting alongside Google—algorithm update by algorithm update, paradigm shift by paradigm shift. From keywords and PageRank, to entities, to local search, to today’s AI-driven results, one thing has always remained […]
AI Search & SEO Are the Same — IF You Hire the Right Agency; We Do SEO
Why “You Get What You Pay For” Matters More Than Ever in the AI Era for Business Owners Google has officially confirmed what real SEO professionals already know: optimizing for AI search is the same as optimizing for search—when SEO is done correctly. The problem? Most agencies still aren’t doing it right. Google Confirms It: AI […]
SEO, GEO, AISO… or Just SEO?
SEO, GEO, AISO… or Just SEO? The Real Story Behind AI-Era Visibility Over the past year, our industry has been flooded with new acronyms trying to rebrand what is, at its core, still SEO. GEO. AEO. AISO. LLMO.Everyone seems to be racing to “name” the new era of AI-driven discovery. And while I love innovation, […]
SEO in 2025/2026: Why Consistency Is Still King (Even in the AI Era)
AI SEO vs. Real SEO: A Founder’s Take on What’s Hype and What’s Real
AI SEO vs. Real SEO: A Founder’s Take on What’s Actually New (and What’s Just Repackaged) By Krista Barnes, Founder & CEO of WeDoSEOLLC.com If you’ve been shopping for SEO services lately, you’ve probably noticed something: suddenly everyone’s selling “AI SEO.” As someone who’s been in this space for nearly two decades, I’ve seen […]