How to Build a Winning SEO Team in 2026

Semrush · Intermediate ·📣 Digital Marketing & Growth ·3d ago
AI has changed how people search – and your SEO team needs to keep up. In this video, Rita breaks down the 3 skills every SEO team needs right now and gives you a practical framework (build, borrow, or buy) for getting those skills onto your team. Try Semrush One free for 7 days ► https://www.semrush.com/lp/semrush-one-free-trial/en/?utm_source=video 0:00 - Introduction 0:14 - Why AI Changes Everything for SEO Teams 1:16 - Part 1: The 3 Skills Your SEO Team Needs 1:59 - Skill 1: AI Performance Tracking 3:00 - Skill 2: Writing for AI Extraction 4:25 - Skill 3: Managing Brand Presence Beyond Y…
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Chapters (14)

Introduction
0:14 Why AI Changes Everything for SEO Teams
1:16 Part 1: The 3 Skills Your SEO Team Needs
1:59 Skill 1: AI Performance Tracking
3:00 Skill 2: Writing for AI Extraction
4:25 Skill 3: Managing Brand Presence Beyond Your Website
5:37 Recap: The 3 Core Skills
5:49 Part 2: Getting These Skills on Your Team
6:03 The Build, Borrow, or Buy Framework
6:30 Build: Training Your Existing Team
7:23 Borrow: Freelancers, Consultants & Agencies
8:13 Buy: Hiring New Talent
8:53 The 70/20/10 Split
9:36 What to Do This Week
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