The best AI SEO consultants UK businesses can hire are the ones doing visible, current work on how AI search actually behaves — not the ones who added “AI” to a LinkedIn headline. This top 10 puts me first, disclosed, then nine UK consultants known for AI search, entity SEO, technical SEO and news SEO. The video above shows how I rank brand-new AI keywords within 24 hours.
Key takeaways
- #1, disclosed: Julian Goldie — AI SEO systems shown publicly; I work with UK businesses remotely.
- UK names to know: James Dooley, Kasra Dash, Mark Williams-Cook, Dixon Jones, Itamar Blauer.
- Specialists matter: news SEO (Barry Adams), technical SEO (Jono Alderson), entities (Dixon Jones, Itamar Blauer).
- Free to start: strategy session, 200+ AI SEO prompts and the link building book are below.
The 10 best AI SEO consultants UK picks for 2026
| # | Consultant | Based | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Julian Goldie (me — disclosed) | Remote (serves the UK) | AI SEO systems documented on video: rankings, AI Overview placements, link building |
| 2 | James Dooley | UK | SEO entrepreneur and investor; lead-generation SEO at scale |
| 3 | Kasra Dash | UK | SEO consultant and educator on AI-era search |
| 4 | Mark Williams-Cook | Norwich | Candour and AlsoAsked; question-led SEO |
| 5 | Dixon Jones | UK | Entity and semantic SEO; InLinks |
| 6 | Itamar Blauer | UK | Semantic SEO and entity optimisation for AI understanding |
| 7 | Tom Riley | UK | AI search consultant for regulated and high-value sectors |
| 8 | Jono Alderson | UK | Independent technical SEO consultant |
| 9 | Barry Adams | Northern Ireland | News and publisher SEO |
| 10 | Areej AbuAli | London | Technical SEO consultant; founder of Women in Tech SEO |
Why I lead this best AI SEO consultants UK list
I’m first because it’s my site — I won’t pretend otherwise. What I’d ask you to judge is the work: systems for finding winnable keywords, publishing fast with AI and a human editor, and building links, all documented on video.
I work with UK businesses remotely rather than from a UK office. If you want someone local for workshops, the nine consultants below are all UK-based and respected in their specialisms.
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 consultants UK list
- An AI SEO system you can keep running: me.
- Entity and semantic SEO: Dixon Jones or Itamar Blauer.
- News or publisher sites: Barry Adams.
- Technical audits: Jono Alderson or Areej AbuAli.
- Regulated sectors: Tom Riley.
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 consultants UK
The best AI SEO consultants UK firms can hire each have a clear speciality. I’ve put myself first — disclosed and remote — with James Dooley, Kasra Dash, Mark Williams-Cook and Dixon Jones leading the UK field. Match the consultant to the problem, ask for recent proof, and book the free strategy session if you want a starting gameplan.
What to ask the best AI SEO consultants UK before you hire
- What have you ranked or got cited in AI answers in the last 90 days? AI search changes monthly; old case studies don’t count.
- How will you measure AI visibility for my business? Look for a fixed set of questions checked on a schedule, plus AI-referral traffic.
- What will I be able to do myself afterwards? A good consultant leaves your team more capable, not more dependent.
- What won’t you promise? Anyone guaranteeing rankings or AI placements is overselling something nobody controls.
FAQ: best AI SEO consultants UK
Who are the best AI SEO consultants in the UK?
On this list: Julian Goldie (me, disclosed), James Dooley, Kasra Dash, Mark Williams-Cook, Dixon Jones, Itamar Blauer, Tom Riley, Jono Alderson, Barry Adams and Areej AbuAli.
Is Julian Goldie based in the UK?
I work with UK businesses remotely; Goldie Agency is registered in Singapore.
What should a UK AI SEO consultant help with?
Strategy for rankings and AI answers, content structure, technical priorities, measurement and training your team.
How much do UK AI SEO consultants charge?
It varies by scope and consultant. I don’t publish prices — my strategy session is free.
Consultant or agency in the UK?
A consultant for direction; an agency for delivery — see my UK agency list.
Where can I start for free?
With my 200+ AI SEO prompts and link building book, both linked on this page.
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 consultants UK — the facts here move fast and I update it as they do.
