Danny Sullivan (technologist)
Danny Sullivan | |
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Alma mater | University of California, Irvine |
Occupation(s) | Technologist, Journalist |
Known for | Founder of Search Engine Land and Maximized Online |
Spouse | Lorna Harris (m. ?) |
Children | 2 |
Danny Sullivan is an American technologist, journalist,[1] and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Search Engine Watch in 1997, one of the earliest online publications about search engine marketing. He also launched Search Engine Strategies, one of the earliest search marketing trade shows. After selling both companies in 2006, he co-founded Search Engine Land, another search marketing publication. In 2017, he joined Google as an adviser at the search division of the company.
He has been credited with popularizing the term "search engine marketing" and has been described as the father of the search engine marketing industry.[2]
Biography
Sullivan was born in 1965 and raised in California. He graduated from the
Sullivan was the chief content officer at Third Door Media, and co-founded Search Engine Land, an industry publication that covers news and information about
In October 2017, Sullivan announced that he would be joining Google as an adviser at its search division. He is Google's public Search Liaison, who helps people better understand search and helps Google better hear public feedback.[7]
Affiliated websites
Search Engine Watch
Sullivan started Search Engine Watch in June 1997 after he posted research about search engines, called A Webmaster's Guide To Search Engines, in April 1996. Search Engine Watch was a website with tips on how to get good
He also staged the Search Engine Strategies conference six times each year, attracting 1,500 to 6,000 attendees each time.[3] On 29 August 2006, Sullivan announced he would be leaving Search Engine Watch on 30 November 2006. He later came to an agreement with Jupitermedia to continue participating in SES through 2007.[8][9]
Search Engine Land
Search Engine Land is a
References
- ^ "The Master of Google's Search Algorithm Sits Down for a Q&A". smallbiztrends.com. 8 September 2016. Retrieved 5 September 2017.
- ^ a b D'Onfro, Jillian (23 June 2018). "Meet the man whose job it is to reassure people that Google search isn't evil". CNBC. Retrieved 12 September 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Got a search engine question? Ask Mr. Sullivan - USATODAY.com". usatoday30.usatoday.com. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ "Helping Webmasters Land in Search Engines' Nets". archive.nytimes.com. Retrieved 22 April 2022.
- ^ Sullivan, Danny. "Search Engine Marketing: You Like It, You Really Like It". Search Engine Land. Archived from the original on 19 September 2008. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
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: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ Sullivan, Danny (4 March 2010). "Does SEM = SEO + CPC Still Add Up?". Search Engine Land. Retrieved 19 December 2016.
- ^ Robbins, Michelle (6 October 2017). "Danny Sullivan joins Google, leaves advisor role at Third Door Media". Search Engine Land.
- ^ Leaving Search Engine Watch Archived 23 January 2012 at the Portuguese Web Archive, Daggle
- ^ Daggle Archived 8 July 2012 at archive.today, 23 October 2006, Danny Sullivan
- ^ Wilson Oliver. "25 Blogs to Take Your Marketing Skills to Next Level". Content Inspire. Retrieved 8 August 2016.
- ^ Google offers free voice-activated local search, CNET News.com, 6 April 2007
- ^ After Long Delays, Yahoo Launches Panama Ranking System Archived 18 May 2007 at the Wayback Machine, MarketingVOX, 6 February 2007
- ^ AFP and Google News settle lawsuit Archived 8 January 2007 at the Wayback Machine, Reuters UK, 7 April 2007