After a number of queries on Twitter, we have compiled our poll for the most influential SEO in the UK. The criteria was as follows:
- UK based
- Works in SEO rather than Social Media or affiliated channels
We will be compiling this list just in November so get your votes in now (You can vote for 3 people at a time)
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I hate to be a pedant Pete but is this an ‘Who is the most influential SEO to other SEOs?’ question or a ‘Who is the most influential SEO in business?’ (or some other third option) as that would definitely sway my vote.
That or money from any of the people on that list.
DM me.
I figured it was agency guys only, however based on that list:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiOeQ1O7JY0
A special mention for an old colleague, who has led the team responsible for over growth over 18 months or so, from 16m to 37m uniques a month (and still growing) at The Guardian…
Job well done Paul…
Theres my vote placed.
Can you add Al Gore please?
This is quite a funny list, only heard of a handful.
Funny the guy that took our site to the top of google for laser eye surgery in 3 months is not mentioned.
Does influential not mean those who have influence? May need to re think the list.
I’m going to spam this shit up mofos!
Lyndon ANtcliff !
Neil “SEO God” Walker gets my vote!!!
I’ve voted for Richard Baxter. He’s my old boss and taught me most of my SEO skills, so to me, he’s had the most influence.
Paul
Whos arse do I lick to get on this list?
May add Barack Obama as well
Thanks Eloi – corrected
Hi John
That persons arse would be mine
Please don’t correct Julian Shambles though …
Brignall Where are you?
Neil Jackson will get my vote, thank you very much!
I love these lists, they really crack me up.
I Really am chuffed that there are people who think I am worthy of a vote.
And I haven’t even gamed it yet
I don’t recognise one of the names, so I will have to Google him him so he can influence me.
It’s a pitty Rob is just seen as a Yank now
Would you mind linking each person to their blog / company so it makes looking them up easier?
Thanks Lyndon I assume that was me then
I’m not from the UK, but just wondering: why isn’t Rob Kerry on the list?
Very confused my the results – they seem to go up and down faster than a spammy search result…
Rob is based out of the US, otherwise he would have definitely been on the list
DOH!
Think a couple beat you to it !!!
Hi Henry
We had a couple of problems with some over zealous spamming of the poll – and not from a Paul Madden you will be suprised here.
Trying to remove any obvious automated votes – but to be honest its not that easy to do.
Kind of a shame we feel the need to have to game these
Not everyone on this list is a blogger. Some of us have proper work to do.. You know… Like search engine optimization….. Call me old fashioned
Laser eye surgery…. What sort of a long tail variation is that?
(shudders) I thought that was between you and I Pete. Lol
Theres no way anyones going to call you old fashioned Paul
I did try and get a mishmash of people for this- bloggers and day to day SEO’s – however theres always going to be people who should have been on here – I can think of Nick Garner, Mike Nott for example that perhaps should have been on here.
Perhaps if you told us who he is – he may have been in
If they’re influential, you won’t need to look them up
Is willing to sell his vote to the highest bidder
Or for a pint at the next London SEO
I don’t think I know any and therefore will sit back and wait for offers for my vote!
On a serious note – a twitter link would be very interesting from a network building and sharing prospective?
I am keen to see social media develop over here – the US seem to have a long head start on practice and market impact.
regards
John
How much do you want Matt – mine, Jon M and Lisa’s votes are looking fairly poor
Hi John
I will be including all social contact details (ie websites, twitter handles etc) with the main post which will be done on the poll completion (which was mean to be end of October but given the amount of handling needed to manage this it may have to come forward
Maybe one who can spell “influential”?
Who is the UK’s most influential SEO? CowJam
Thanks Cowjam – Hadnt noticed that. Thanks for the heads up
I don’t know how we’re meant to measure most influential. From the names I recognise, it seems to be more of a case of who’s best at self-promotion (which is not the same thing). Having a chat with some of them, or just reading their blogs, would quickly diminish the (often self-given) titles of SEO guru.
Hi Andy
I would suggest there are only a handful of truly influential SEOs in the full sense of the word – however by the same token there are others who via self promotion or via peer review are influential in terms of thought leadership or knowledge sharing.
The list has been drawn together from some of my own thoughts, as well as suggestions from participants via previous Twitter polls.
Hey guys!
Why is that some of you guys are taking this so seriously? Have some fun with it, just vote for somebody and keep it moving.
God bless.
My mother is the only person who calls me Richard
I think you’ll find that it’s spelt SOE.
Tell her about this poll and she can be the only person to vote for you as well
Hah! I hadn’t noticed that.
Damn! I must be terrible!
Some of the best seo’s in the UK are missing from the list. But hey if it’s a light hearted approach to giving others visibilty then keep it moving LOL
This is one of the most influential SEO information blogs I have been on.
How about David Eaves?
His outfit ‘The SEO Company’ have been consistently in the top 10 on Google for ‘SEO’ for as long as I can remember.
It would be fair to say that Shaun Anderson’s “please vote for me” begging tactics via his blog feed are actually working.
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