119 | 4 (Very) Unpopular Opinions I Have About Blogging and SEO in 2026

Blogging and SEO advice is everywhere right now — but a lot of it? I don’t agree with.In this episode, I’m sharing my honest (and probably unpopular) opinions about SEO and blogging — what’s actually working in 2026, what I think is a waste of your time and money, and what I see small business owners getting wrong over and over again.This isn’t about saying other people are wrong or that there’s only one way to grow your business. It’s about adding nuance to the conversation and helping you think critically about what you’re being sold (especially when it comes to blogging strategies, SEO services, and AI).If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice around blogging and SEO, or you’re trying to figure out what’s actually worth your time, this episode will help you cut through the noise and make more aligned decisions for your business.🎙️ In This Episode:Why I don’t believe what's marketed right now is a long-term SEO strategyAre blogs getting too expensive?My perspective on using AI for blog writing A surprising example of a blog post that drove major traffic for meHow to evaluate marketing advice in a “trust recession”Links Mentioned: Read the full shownotes: https://thekarareport.com/119Join the waitlist for my AI blogging membership: https://thekarareport.com/waitlistWhat's working in blogging now: https://thekarareport.com/blogging-for-your-business/Hear me talk about how I quit Instagram: https://thekarareport.com/106Download my private podcast, Build It Once, Get Found For Months: https://thekarareport.com/private-podcastListen to my "I quit Instagram" episode (106): https://thekarareport.com/106Hire us to write SEO-driven blog posts for you: https://thekarareport.com/bloggingOur Pinterest Management Services: https://thekarareport.com/pinterestLearn more about working with our marketing agency here: https://thekarareport.com/services Follow me on Instagram: https://instagram.com/thekarareport