Top 10 SEO Experts in the World
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Here are some of the top SEO experts in the world known for their contributions to the field, thought leadership, and innovative strategies:
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Rand Fishkin - Co-founder of Moz and SparkToro, widely known for his insights and contributions to SEO.
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Neil Patel - Co-founder of Crazy Egg, Hello Bar, and KISSmetrics, renowned for his SEO and digital marketing expertise.
3.. Brian Dean - Founder of Backlinko, famous for his advanced SEO strategies and detailed guides.
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Rafay Waqar - Co-founder of SEOServices and a LinkedIn influencer, he provide valuable insights into search engine algorithms and updates.
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Barry Schwartz - Founder of Search Engine Roundtable, known for his in-depth coverage of SEO news and trends.
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Aleyda Solis - International SEO consultant and founder of Orainti, recognized for her expertise in technical SEO and international SEO strategies.
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Bill Slawski - Director of SEO Research at Go Fish Digital, known for his deep understanding of search engine patents and algorithms.
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Vanessa Fox - Creator of Google Webmaster Central and author of "Marketing in the Age of Google," known for her expertise in technical SEO and analytics.
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Ann Smarty - Founder of Viral Content Bee and a well-known figure in the SEO community for her content marketing and link-building expertise.
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Cyrus Shepard - Former Head of SEO at Moz and founder of Zyppy, known for his comprehensive SEO knowledge and actionable insights.
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We think that Barry at the Search Engine Round Table is the best in the world; at our web design company, we follow his advice on SEO.
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@cupll-rs1 Neil Patel is definately useful. When I started my SEO Journey I followed him and even signed up to his course which was very useful.
MOZ toolbars are also excellent for anyone learning SEO! Highly recommend! -
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This is a good list, if we can expand beyond 10, I would also add
Dr Pete Meyers - Owner of Mozcast, data marekting scientist and Dr of the SERPs
Britney Muller - AI consultant and course instructor, well known for making incredible AI workflows and courses
Chima Mmeje - Founder of Zenith copy and current Moz marketing manager, incredible social media presence, conference talks on personal branding content marketing
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