E-E-A-T Authority

E-E-A-T Authority

Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness and Trust.

These are the four pillars Google uses to evaluate the quality of a site in 2026, and the signals AI uses to decide who to trust. Without them worked out, ranking sustainably today is practically impossible. We build the authority that makes you worthy of the top spot.

E-E-A-TGoogle’s 4 pillars
Entityverified and trusted
Brandthat AI recognizes
Since 2013building authority

Some of our clients

Google no longer rewards tricks: it rewards trust

The era of “fooling” the algorithm is over. Now Google and AI models measure whether you truly are an authority: your real experience, your reputation, who signs your content and what trusted sources say about you. We work on your entity so the answer is, always, yes.

How we build your E-E-A-T

The authority that makes you worthy of #1

  • 01

    Trust signals

    We audit and reinforce the signals Google uses to trust your site: transparency, contact details, policies, security and consistency across your entire digital presence.

    • Trust
    • Transparency
    • Security
    • Consistency
  • 02

    Authorship and expertise

    We give a face and a signature to your content: author profiles, bios, credentials and demonstrable experience that back every piece and raise its credibility with Google.

    • Authorship
    • Bios
    • Credentials
    • Byline
  • 03

    Entity optimization

    We build your digital “entity” consistently across the web (site, Knowledge Graph, profiles, mentions) so Google and AI know exactly who you are.

    • Entity
    • Knowledge Graph
    • Profiles
    • Consistency
  • 04

    Reputation and mentions

    We work on your online reputation and third-party mentions: the more and the better people speak of you in trusted sources, the more authority Google grants you.

    • Reputation
    • Mentions
    • Reviews
    • PR
  • 05

    Personal branding

    We boost the personal brand of the key people in your company. In 2026, people generate more trust than brands: we turn them into your greatest authority asset.

    • Personal branding
    • Thought leadership
    • Influencers
    • Community
  • 06

    Real-experience content

    We create content that demonstrates first-hand experience (the first “E” in E-E-A-T): cases, proprietary data and knowledge only someone who has lived it can have.

    • Experience
    • Real cases
    • Proprietary data
    • Depth

Why do so many brands trust our agency?

Talking to other agencies? Oh… we’re sorry.

3 real reasons why we’re different from the rest.

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  1. Always one step ahead

    1. We set the trend and innovate

    We do not do the same old marketing. We are pioneers at optimizing on platforms others do not even know are possible: we get ChatGPT to recommend our clients’ websites, we work SEO on YouTube and we automate processes with n8n that save thousands of hours a year.

  2. We live marketing… and we teach it

    2. References in Marketing, AI and UX

    We do not just apply what we know: we teach it, prove it and share it. We are educators with over 500,000 followers, Pedro and Oscar teach at universities such as UPC, EAE Business School and UPV, and we run our own academy with 2,000+ members.

  3. Partners of the leading software

    3. We work with the most TOP brands

    We are official partners of the most recognized software in the industry, such as TikTok, Elementor, Semrush and Raiola Networks. That means priority access, direct support and certified best practices: faster implementations, stronger integrations and more reliable results.

Case studies

The success case is our goal

Case study

SEO, SEM, UX, CRO

Caso de éxito: Zona F

Zona F

Leading driving school in Barcelona and Hospitalet, with over 30 years training drivers for every license —from car to truck— and integrating technology into teaching.

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What we achieved:

Conversion increase +30%

Top #1«Driving school Barcelona»«Car license»«Motorcycle license»

Conversion rate3.2% → 4.9%

+48%First-year revenue
+197%Monthly visits (32k)
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Caso de éxito: Ufesa

Case study

SEO, CRO

Ufesa

Ufesa is a leading Spanish home appliance brand with constant technological innovation to make everyday life at home easier.

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What we achieved:

Revenue +31% the first year

Top #1«Air fryer»«Electric blanket»«Buy a fan»
+31%First-year revenue
+185%Monthly visits
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Case study

SEO, Paid Media, International

Caso de éxito: Huiike

Huiike

Paddle surf and water sports brand. We scaled their revenue and opened up new international markets by combining SEO, paid media, and a solid brand strategy.

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What we achieved:

Market expansion +4 países

Top #1«Paddle surf boards»«Paddle surf»«Buy a paddle surf board»
+22%First-year revenue
+140%Monthly visits
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Caso de éxito: All Radical

Case study

e-commerce, Paid Media, CRO

All Radical

Mountain and outdoor sports retail. A campaign strategy and conversion optimization that sold out the inventory at the peak of the season.

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What we achieved:

Stock sold out in season

Top #1 Local«Ski lessons»«Ski rental»«Snowboard lessons»
+22%First-year revenue
+95%Monthly visits
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Client reviews

What our clients say

4,9/5,0Based on 30 reviews
I reached out to Pedro and his team at Palo Seco 3 years ago to help me with the web positioning of my architecture firm. What I liked most was how transparent they were with us from the start, sharing all their processes and making hard-to-grasp topics easy to understand. Highly recommended.
Javier Ruyra VilluendasJavier Ruyra VilluendasCEO of Ceditech
If you want a team that does SEO not just to grow traffic, but to make a real impact on your business, the Palo Seco team is exactly what you’re looking for! On top of that, their training sessions are top-notch for anyone just getting started in digital marketing.
Borja Prieto BustamanteBorja Prieto BustamanteHead of Marketing at Factorial
Oscar from PALO SECO developed the Tok&Go branding for us with excellent results. Thanks to him we have a clear brand that conveys our values. Likewise, the working methodology for building the website made the whole process simple and the result outstanding.
Javier Garcia SotoJavier Garcia SotoCEO of Tok&Go
Pedro SEO and his team have done a great job on the different projects I’ve worked on with them, always delivering quality and meeting the project deadlines.
Jonathan SeoaneJonathan SeoaneCo-founder of WeFox
They helped me understand that the online channel matters. I trusted them and, thanks to their commitment, I’ve been able to adapt to the new changes and grow my client base.
Jordi RebullJordi RebullFounder of Veneers
Pedro is a great professional; he knows the world of SEO and manages to make even the most complex terms easy to understand for people who, like me, are complete beginners in the field.
Marco CreativoMarco CreativoFounder of Marco Creativo
01

The four horsemen of 2026

Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness and Trust.

These are the criteria Google uses to decide who deserves to be at the top.

Experience proves you’ve lived the topic; Expertise, that you know what you’re talking about; Authoritativeness, that others recognize you; and Trust, that you can be relied on.

Without these four worked out, ranking sustainably today is nearly impossible no matter how much technical SEO you do.

02

AI runs on trust

If you’re not a trusted entity, you don’t exist for AI.

Generative models recommend whoever the sources consider trustworthy.

ChatGPT, Gemini or Perplexity don’t make things up: they synthesize what trusted sources say. If your entity isn’t clear or there’s conflicting information, they ignore you or recommend the competition.

We work so your brand is a verified, respected entity, and you become the logical answer.

03

People, not just logos

In 2026 we trust people.

Your team’s personal brand is your greatest authority asset.

An expert with a face, a name and a track record builds more trust than an anonymous logo. We give a signature and credentials to your content and boost your internal thought leaders.

It’s the same formula that has worked for us: educate, prove it and earn the authority in front of +500,000 followers.

Why work on your E-E-A-T

Three reasons authority is today the factor that separates those who rank from those who don’t.

  1. 01

    Without E-E-A-T, SEO stalls

    You can have the best content and the best technical setup, but if Google doesn’t trust you, it won’t move you up. E-E-A-T is the ceiling that limits (or unlocks) all your ranking potential.

  2. 02

    It shields you from algorithm changes

    Google’s updates (the “core updates”) increasingly reward authority and punish shortcuts. A brand with solid E-E-A-T doesn’t shake with every update: it comes out stronger.

  3. 03

    It’s the gateway to AI

    Authority and trust are exactly the signals AI models use to recommend you. Working on your E-E-A-T is, at the same time, working on your visibility in ChatGPT, Gemini and Perplexity.

  4. Doesn’t Google trust your site?

    We audit your E-E-A-T and your entity authority and tell you which signals you’re missing to take off.

    I want my audit

No fluff, no strings

Tried it before and it didn’t work? This is how we work.

  1. 01

    We work with measurable goals (KPIs).

    We do not hide behind 50-page reports full of vanity metrics. We set real indicators from day one: more sales, more bookings and more qualified leads. If it does not impact your bottom line, it is not real marketing.

  2. 02

    Continuous contact: we are here for whatever you need.

    Forget endless support tickets or talking to a sales rep who has no idea what happens on your site. You get fluid, constant communication with the specialists who execute your strategy, working as an extension of your own team.

  3. 03

    No lock-in: no fine print.

    We do not believe in fine print or holding clients hostage with 12-month contracts. Our best guarantee is work done well. If you stay with us, it is because you see your business grow month after month. Total freedom, absolute transparency.

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FAQ

Have a question about E-E-A-T?

We’re here to answer them. And if any remain, let’s talk.

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What does E-E-A-T mean?

It stands for Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness and Trust. It’s the framework Google uses to evaluate the quality and reliability of a site, especially on sensitive topics. In 2026 it’s decisive: without solid E-E-A-T, ranking sustainably is very hard.

Is E-E-A-T a direct ranking factor?

It’s not a number Google measures directly, but it is a set of signals (authorship, reputation, mentions, security, demonstrated experience) that its algorithms use to decide who to trust. In practice, improving your E-E-A-T translates into better positions and resilience against core updates.

How do you prove “experience” to Google?

With first-hand content: real cases, proprietary data, lived examples and knowledge only someone who has done things —not just read about them— can have. We give a signature and credentials to that content so it’s clear there’s real experience behind it, which is the first “E” and the hardest to fake.

Does this also help me show up in ChatGPT?

A lot. AI runs on trust and mentions: it recommends whoever trusted sources consider an authority. Working on your E-E-A-T —your entity, your reputation and your trust signals— is exactly what makes ChatGPT, Gemini or Perplexity recognize and cite you. Authority and GEO go hand in hand.

How long until it shows?

Authority is a long-distance race: the technical signals (authorship, entity, trust) are implemented quickly, but their effect on trust and ranking consolidates over the months. The good news is that it’s cumulative and very durable: the authority you build today protects and drives you for years.

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