The Best SEO Tactics for 2026 Rankings (James Dooley Interviews Charles Floate)

James Dooley and Charles Floate discuss the best SEO strategies working in 2026, focusing on how Google’s algorithm is shifting towards AI overview support, consensus-led content and verifiable information. Charles explains how topical authority, site focus, schema, third-party corroboration, link building and tier two link activation influence rankings because Google needs clear, trusted and repeated signals to understand what should rank. The conversation also covers how AI search, ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Perplexity are changing SEO strategy, why consensus matters across multiple indexed sources, and how parasite pages can reinforce a target ranking position. They also discuss user engagement, Chrome-based signals, traffic activation, social boosts and the limits of short-term virality. This video is useful for SEOs, affiliate marketers, agencies and brands planning SEO growth in 2026.Where to Listen to This EpisodeThe Best SEO Tactics for 2026 Rankings is available across all major podcast platforms. Choose your preferred platform below.Listen to The Best SEO Tactics for 2026 Rankings on TransistorListen to The Best SEO Tactics for 2026 Rankings on Pocket CastsListen to The Best SEO Tactics for 2026 Rankings on Amazon MusicListen to The Best SEO Tactics for 2026 Rankings on AudibleListen to The Best SEO Tactics for 2026 Rankings on CastroListen to The Best SEO Tactics for 2026 Rankings on CastboxListen to The Best SEO Tactics for 2026 Rankings on Podcast AddictListen to The Best SEO Tactics for 2026 Rankings on DeezerListen to The Best SEO Tactics for 2026 Rankings on RephonicListen to The Best SEO Tactics for 2026 Rankings on MetacastListen to The Best SEO Tactics for 2026 Rankings on Player FMListen to The Best SEO Tactics for 2026 Rankings on SpotifyListen to The Best SEO Tactics for 2026 Rankings on Listen NotesListen to The Best SEO Tactics for 2026 Rankings on Podcast GuruListen to The Best SEO Tactics for 2026 Rankings on PodchaserListen to The Best SEO Tactics for 2026 Rankings on PodverseListen to The Best SEO Tactics for 2026 Rankings on PodlinkListen to The Best SEO Tactics for 2026 Rankings on TrueFansListen to The Best SEO Tactics for 2026 Rankings on PodbeanListen to The Best SEO Tactics for 2026 Rankings on AI SEO & Business Automation Podcast