The best AI SEO consultant for your business is someone who can show, not tell — real rankings, real AI citations, and a method you could follow. This top 10 puts me first, and says so up front, then lists nine consultants around the world whose public work I respect, with what each is known for. Use it as a shortlist, not a verdict. The video above shows my own system taking a site from zero to 1,300 clicks a day.
Key takeaways
- #1, disclosed: Julian Goldie — AI SEO systems, link building and results shown on camera.
- Nine more: James Dooley, Kasra Dash, Aleyda Solis, Mike King, Kevin Indig, Marie Haynes, Mark Williams-Cook, Eli Schwartz and Dixon Jones.
- A consultant gives you strategy and direction; an agency gives you delivery. Know which you need.
- Start free: strategy session, 200+ AI SEO prompts and my link building book are linked below.
The 10 best AI SEO consultant picks for 2026
| # | Consultant | Based | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Goldie (me — disclosed) | Remote | AI SEO systems documented on video: rankings, AI Overview placements, link building |
| 2 | James Dooley | UK | Large-scale SEO entrepreneur and investor; lead-generation SEO |
| 3 | Kasra Dash | UK | SEO consultant and educator focused on AI-era search |
| 4 | Aleyda Solis | International | International and technical SEO; clear thinking on AI search |
| 5 | Mike King | US | Founder of iPullRank; technical AI-search expertise |
| 6 | Kevin Indig | US | Growth advisor; data-led writing on AI search |
| 7 | Marie Haynes | Canada | Google quality and AI-search analysis |
| 8 | Mark Williams-Cook | UK | Candour and AlsoAsked; question-led SEO |
| 9 | Eli Schwartz | US | Growth advisor; author of Product-Led SEO |
| 10 | Dixon Jones | UK | Entity and semantic SEO (InLinks) |
Why I’m first on this best AI SEO consultant list
It’s my list, so of course I’m first — discount that as you see fit. What I offer that’s checkable: ten-plus years in SEO and link building, a 100% Job Success Score on Upwork, and a habit of showing the whole system on YouTube rather than keeping it behind a contract.
If you want strategy from someone with a different speciality — international SEO, enterprise technical work, product-led growth — the other nine are there for exactly that reason.
The results I point to are public and on camera: a site taken from zero to 1,300 Google clicks a day, a #1 spot in Google’s AI Overview for “best GEO expert”, a page ranked #1 within 15 hours of publishing, and one system that generated 93,000 AI mentions. Those are my own sites — proof of method, not a promise for yours.
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How to choose from this best AI SEO consultant list
- AI SEO systems you can run yourself afterwards: me.
- International or technical complexity: Aleyda Solis or Mike King.
- Strategy for a product or SaaS business: Kevin Indig or Eli Schwartz.
- Diagnosing traffic drops: Marie Haynes.
- Entity and question-led SEO: Dixon Jones or Mark Williams-Cook.
Ranking honesty, dated 2 October 2026: this is an editorial list on my own site and my own name is first — disclosed, not independent. Nobody paid for placement, nobody on the list endorsed it, and there are no affiliate links. Everyone else is described from their own public positioning and independent round-ups; check their current services and fit directly. I don’t publish prices — scope decides cost, so it starts with a free call.
The bottom line on the best AI SEO consultant
The best AI SEO consultant is the one whose proven strengths match your problem. I’ve put myself first — disclosed — with nine consultants I respect beside me. Check recent work, ask for results you can verify, and if you’d like to start with a free gameplan, book the strategy session below.
FAQ: best AI SEO consultant
Who is the best AI SEO consultant?
On this list, Julian Goldie — me, disclosed — followed by James Dooley, Kasra Dash, Aleyda Solis, Mike King, Kevin Indig, Marie Haynes, Mark Williams-Cook, Eli Schwartz and Dixon Jones.
What does an AI SEO consultant do?
They set strategy: what to target, how to structure content for rankings and AI answers, what to fix technically, and how to measure it — and often train your team.
AI SEO consultant or agency — which do I need?
A consultant for direction and training; an agency for hands-on delivery. Many businesses start with a strategy session.
How much does an AI SEO consultant cost?
It varies widely. I don’t publish prices — my strategy session is free.
How do I check a consultant is good?
Look for recent, public, verifiable work and results — not just follower counts.
Can I learn AI SEO instead of hiring?
Yes — my free 200+ AI SEO prompts and the AI Profit Boardroom are built for that.
Free SEO resources: grab the 200+ AI SEO Prompts and the free link building book — and book a free SEO strategy session if you want it mapped to your site.
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About Julian Goldie
I’m Julian Goldie — founder of Goldie Agency, best-selling author, and one of the most-watched AI SEO educators on YouTube with 394K+ subscribers. I’ve spent 10+ years in SEO and link building, hold a 100% Job Success Score on Upwork, and test everything on my own sites first. Book a free SEO strategy session, or join the AI Profit Boardroom to learn the systems.
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Last updated September 2026. This page is a living guide to best AI SEO consultant — the facts here move fast and I update it as they do.
