AI SEO vs Traditional SEO: How B2B Brands Rank in Search in 2026

AI search is changing how buyers find you—but here’s the truth: AI SEO isn’t a replacement for traditional SEO… it’s an extension of it.

In this special episode of The Marketing Blender Show, Hudson Lab and Ramsey Sanchez break down what B2B leaders need to know right now to rank in AI-driven search (ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, AI Mode) while still winning the fundamentals of Google.

You’ll learn:

-What “AI SEO,” “Generative Engine Optimization (GEO),” and “AI search optimization” actually mean -Why traditional SEO is still the foundation (and why most B2B companies are behind)

-The 4-stage, 100-day SEO rollout plan: keywords → content → publishing → paid amplification

-How Google Ads + SEO can work together to increase visibility and improve engagement signals -Why brand reputation + social signals (TikTok, Reddit, reviews, forums) can impact AI visibility -The new way to measure performance: mentions, visibility, and AI Overview tracking (not just keyword rank)

If you’re a B2B marketer or business owner trying to cut through the noise and build a strategy that actually holds up as AI evolves—this episode is your roadmap.

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