Brian Harnish

Lead SEO at iLoveSEO

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Brian Harnish

Lead SEO at iLoveSEO

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Brian has been doing SEO since before it was called SEO, back in the days of 1998. Back then, SEO was known as "add-ons to web development," and the marketing of the term was just beginning. SEJ's latest Guide to SEO says the earliest beginnings of SEO saw its roots in 1997. Now, SEO has boomed and blossomed into a multi-billion dollar industry.

Proficient in website design, website development, and having tons of practical SEO knowledge and expertise, Brian's skills run the gamut from SEO to digital marketing to website development. Brian now works as a Sr. SEO Analyst with Bruce Clay, Inc.

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SEO, International SEO, Mobile SEO, Technical SEO, Local Search, Social Media, Content Marketing, Blogging, WEB Development, Design

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SEMRush, MOZ, Ahrefs, DeepCrawl, Raven Tools, Yoast, Keywordtool.io, BrightLocal, Google Analytics, Majestic, UberSuggest, Copyscape, CrazyEgg, Bit.ly, BuzzSumo, Hootsuite, TweetDeck, Asana, Google docs, Trello

Careers & Education

Just Been Laid Off: A Survival Guide for SEO Professionals

The advice in this guide will help you survive as you begin your journey back to full employment.

Brian Harnish
1/25/2018
1.7K Reads
8 min read

SEO

What You Need to Know About the Google Payday Loan Algorithm Update

Google Payday Loans algorithm update targeted spammy queries and spammy sites. Here’s what you need to know.

Brian Harnish
12/4/2017
10K Reads
9 min read

SEO

Your Guide to Google’s Exact Match Domain Algorithm Update

Google’s EMD algorithm update focused on ridding the SERPs of spammy or low-quality exact match domains.

Brian Harnish
12/1/2017
16K Reads
10 min read

Careers & Education·SEO

The 11 Best SEO Books You Should Read

If you’re looking to increase your SEO knowledge, here are 11 of the best SEO books you should read now.

Brian Harnish
10/30/2017
54K Reads
10 min read

SEO·Web Development

A Complete SEO Checklist for Web Developers

Development requires a set of technical skills but different technical skills are required for SEO. Get ahead in the all-important competitive space in SEO by...

Brian Harnish
2/15/2017
31K Reads
19 min read

Web Development

How to Build a WordPress Site in 24 Hours

Building a WordPress site can take less than 24 hours. However, it will take much longer to build a great online presence that drives consistent...

Brian Harnish
5/6/2016
4.5K Reads
13 min read

Social Media

25 Social Media Facts For The End of 2015

In our latest post, SEO expert Brian Harnish discusses the twenty five social media facts you should know when creating your 2015 online marketing strategy.

Brian Harnish
11/3/2015
13K Reads
6 min read

SEO

Should You Customize Your SEO Strategy for Specific Niches?

Customization is the heart of any successful SEO Strategy. In our latest post from Brian Harnish, find out if you should customize your niche SEO...

Brian Harnish
5/18/2015
3.5K Reads
10 min read

Web Development

Faster WordPress: Need For Speed

Nothing is more frustrating to an internet user than a slow website. You wait 3 seconds…4 seconds…10 seconds…and your site is still loading. Research has...

Brian Harnish
8/13/2014
3.1K Reads
5 min read

Careers & Education

SMX West 2013 – A Few Takeaways

I love conference time. It’s a great way to get together with industry friends, acquaintances, and meet many new people. SMX West 2013 was not...

Brian Harnish
3/30/2013
609 Reads
10 min read

SEO

Keyword Research: Analyzing the Important Factors that Contribute to Online Marketing Success

One of the most important initial steps in any search engine optimization endeavor is keyword research. Without the right keyword research, you can pretty much...

Brian Harnish
2/28/2011
2.1K Reads
6 min read

Law Firm SEO: The Complete Guide

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