When it comes to ranking the top SEO blogs, there’s a lot of subjectivity involved. We have quite a lot of friends in the digital marketing industry, so we thought the best way to uncover the best sources for search engine optimizations news and knowledge would be to ask the experts directly!
We received more than 100 detailed responses explaining the best SEO blogs to follow from digital marketers all across the world and ranked the top sites by their number of mentions and quality of content. Read on to discover if your favorite blog made the cut!
The Top SEO Blogs: According to the Experts
43. Aleyda Solis
“Aleyda Solis provides informative and detailed updates on a range of topics including technical, on-page optimization, link building, rankings, and international. However, the real value comes from signing up for Aleyda’s email list, which you can find a link to on her blog. The weekly email, which has over 4,000 subscribers, features hand-picked articles from the best in the industry.” – Liam Quinn, Head of Marketing, Reach Interactive
42. Assertive
“Daniel is a frequent poster on LinkedIn about what he’s seeing in the trenches with clients, and his Assertive blog has more for anyone interested, from backlinking strategies to why your business needs a Youtube channel.” – Caleb Rule, Inbound Marketing Manager, The Pedowitz Group
41. Blind Five Year Old
“AJ Kohn doesn’t publish often but he covers subjects that virtually no other SEO blog discusses and he goes deep on his topics. A lot of thought and research goes into the articles he publishes on Blind Five Year Old.” – Jason Thibault, Owner & Operator, Massive Kontent
40. Brandon Gaille
“Brandon Gaille hosts the popular podcast The Blogging Millionaire and runs a blog under his own name that gets more than a million visits per month. Brandon is an SEO whiz who has built his following primarily on the back of strong SEO. While his tips are aimed at bloggers, so much of what I’ve learned from Brandon is universal and can be applied to sites of all types. The reason he’s become so successful is that his tips are so practical: from the most effective format for a meta description to the fastest hosting service, Brandon’s advice is always both insightful and actionable.” – Dave Bowden, Founder, Irreverent Gent
39. Brightlocal
“This is my favorite local SEO blog by far. Brightlocal produces great content with loads of screenshots and links to resources where needed. It’s really easy to read with no distractions. They cover everything to do with local SEO and a little bit more. It’s hard to find really good content about a specialist area in SEO, all on one blog.” – Ryan Scollon, PPC and Google Ads Freelancer
38. Candour
“Mark provides daily SEO tips on LinkedIn that often tie into his blog, and they range from the simple to the highly technical. The blog has a podcast that goes into a lot of these items on a far deeper level. ” – Caleb Rule, Inbound Marketing Manager, The Pedowitz Group
37. ClickMinded
“Clickminded offers content not just for those who are already expert with digital marketing but also for those who are just beginning their journey towards eCommerce. Their blogs also provide several helpful tips and strategies not just for SEO but also cover several topics that could help increase your conversions including blog tips you can adopt and use on your own content.” – Yaron Been, CEO, EcomXFactor
36. Cognitive SEO
“This one feels like a hidden gem. The website doesn’t look especially modern, but their blog posts are beautifully written. They’re well organized and do a good job using images to help get the point across clearly and concisely.” – Dan Gower, Owner, Buddy Gardner Advertising
35. Conductor
“Conductor has made it a point to deliver the most recent digital marketing news and strategies, proving to be a go-to blog for all things SEO. You’re sure to stay up to date on the latest trends and SEO strategies, as well as industry news and updates. With approximately 4-5 posts coming in on a weekly basis, you can be confident that you’ll receive a steady, reliable stream of information to keep you in the loop.” – TJ Welsh, VP of Marketing, Stryde.com
34. Content King Academy
“Content King is a real-time website crawler service so their content is geared towards technical SEO. I like that because technical SEO is important, yet seems very daunting at times. Content King’s articles are well written, succinct, and written for me (the newbie) in mind. Also, each article brings quotes from some of the best SEO experts in the world like Barry Adams, Eric Enge, Kevin Indig, Britney Mueller, etc.” – Nikola Roza
33. Content Marketing Institute
“The mission at Content Marketing Institute is to ‘advance the practice of content marketing’. They pride themselves on being a leading global content marketing education provider, with services ranging from training to consulting. Their blog is full of articles and resources perfect for rounding out your content marketing strategy. With various writers that cover a number of topics centered around SEO and digital marketing, this is a resource that you don’t want to skip out on.” – TJ Welsh, VP of Marketing, Stryde.com
32. Income School
“Admittedly, there is a lot more content on their YouTube channel than their blog, but I love Income School’s fresh approach to SEO. They aren’t basing their strategy around expensive keyword tools that they happen to be an affiliate for which is very common. Instead, they take a down to earth approach that almost anyone can implement and see success with. They teach people how to make websites that help other people while making money in the process.” – Jeff Campbell, Founder, The Grocery Store Guy
31. Kevin Indig
“I like Kevin Indig’s blog because the stuff he teaches seems so cutting edge compared to most other SEO content I read. Another form of value is his Techbound newsletter where every week Kevin shares his knowledge tidbits on whatever is going on with SEO at the moment. He also recently started doing podcasts with other SEO’s, and finally, occasionally he has guests contribute to Techbound, so far he has hosted Britney Mueller, Glen Allsop, Cyrus Shepard, Ryan Stewart, and others.” – Nikola Roza
30. Last Week in Local
“Last Week in Local provides comprehensive perspectives on the current search and local trends, industry updates, and tools and tactics to use.” – Mollie Thayer, Customer Success Manager, UpCity
29. Local Visibility System
“There’s no one better than Phil Rozek to guide you through the local SEO landscape. His experience with local search dates back to 2008. If you want to keep up to date with Google My Business changes, perfecting your ‘service areas’ pages, review sites, and maps listings there is no better resource.” – Jason Thibault, Owner & Operator, Massive Kontent
28. Mangools
“Mangools is essentially a cluster of SEO tools (including KWFinder and SERPChecker) that is used by millions around the globe. The blog offers an array of round-up posts and in-depth blogs about how to optimize for target audiences, driving conversions, and so on.” – Umarah Hussain, PR & Outreach Executive, Colewood
27. Miles Beckler
“What I like about Miles Beckler is that he’s friendly and enthusiastic while doing webinars. His website MilesBeckler.com comprises a huge array of useful resources about SEO and other different topics. His resources are free and range from SEO to affiliate marketing, among others. Miles, credibility wise, walks the walk as his learnings come from his own experiences, failures included. His videos are extremely helpful and understandable even for an individual with little knowledge about SEO. With how he teaches and conveys his learnings, plus the fact that he produces excellent resources for free, Miles Beckler comes across as a genuine person who wants you to learn and achieve success—regardless if you shell out money or not. I believe that makes Miles Beckler different from the rest.” – Karl Armstrong, Founder and CEO, EpicWin App
26. Niche Pursuits
“Spencer Haws started his blog as a way of documenting his own progress with building and ranking niche sites. It’s become a treasure trove of information about SEO and ways to research and create a site and to make sure your site is optimized to rank on Google. He’s honest and doesn’t go on with the kind of cheap hype of some of the self-styled SEO gurus.” – Rick Wallace, Founder, Tackle Village
25. Orbit Media
“Andy Crestodina from Orbit Media writes some of the best and most in-depth educational resources in content marketing, digital marketing, and SEO. His goal is to create the best piece of content in digital marketing and he succeeds more often than not. The blog is heavy on long-form content that is updated regularly so the information your reading is never that far out of date. ” – Matthew Zajechowski, Outreach Team Lead, Digital Third Coast
24. Path Interactive
“Lily’s become a well-known speaker on the SEO circuit and she and her team are often providing updates on what’s trending or actionable tips anyone can take themselves.” – Caleb Rule, Inbound Marketing Manager, The Pedowitz Group
23. QuickSprout
“The QuickSprout blog is focused on ways websites can grow their traffic. The posts there consistently include in-depth research and examples to help readers better take actionable insights away from their reading. While the blog goes broader into online marketing than just SEO, many of the blog posts focus on tips and techniques important to improving SEO.” – Sanjay Patoliya, Founder & Director, Teclogiq
22. RankMath
“Rankmath’s blog is another great SEO resource and supports its free WordPress Plugin. The Rankmath team helps to develop SEO strategies and how to use the plugin to achieve that.” – Keno Hellmann, CEO, selbststaendigkite.de
21. Robbie Richards
“I’ve been following Robbie’s blog for the past 5 years and it has been an absolute godsend. His posts are full of awesome and actionable ideas that are easy to follow and will actually have an impact on your website and the organic traffic it’s getting. From link building ideas to competitor analysis and keyword research, Robbie pretty much covers everything you need to formulate a successful SEO strategy. He also provides very useful Google Sheet docs (for free) that automate some tedious tasks and provide more valuable insights. If you use SEMrush or Ahrefs, you’ll find in-depth tutorials on how to get extremely useful data from these tools that can guide your SEO strategy even further and take it to the next level. I’ve used some of his ideas and strategies for my clients that have resulted in great increases in traffic, so I have no hesitation in recommending this blog! ” – Daniel Reeves, Co-founder & Director, Dandy Marketing
20. SEOPlus+
“This site is incredibly informative when it comes to the newest SEO strategies. It explains the latest updates when it comes to search engines. Their blog titles mean what they claim and aren’t clickbait. The information they provide is valuable and has helped my digital marketing experience tremendously.” – Frank Ienzi, Digital Marketer, ENZ Marketing
19. Think With Google
“From consumer insights to the latest market trends, crisis trends, tools, content writing tips, on-page optimization tips, and more, Think With Google gives you the info you need straight from the source. It’s an amazing blog to get all your SEO information in one spot.” – Shiv Gupta, CEO, Incrementors Web Solutions
18. Glen Alsopp
“SEO legend Glen Alsopp became famous in SEO forums at the young age of 16 (he’s in his early 30s now) and he is known for delivering wins to 7 and 8 figure revenue businesses. Glen is a tester, he tries new strategies and documents his findings, with SEO this is crucial as the process is always changing, and an iterative approach pays dividends. From white hat through to black hat, Glen is able to disseminate quickly what works and what doesn’t, sharing the latest trends on SEO with his audience on Detailed.com. I particularly like his openness to outline and discuss strategies you won’t find discussed anywhere else on the internet and which work right now regardless of whether they please Google or not. ” – Ahmed Mir, Founder, Nature and Bloom
“Glen, the founder, is a complete encyclopedia when it comes to dishing out the SEO knowledge. His in-depth case studies are on another level, and you will learn techniques that no one else is teaching. He’s one of those people who really understands what he is teaching and truly practices what he preaches.” – Pete Callaghan, CEO, Promo.ly
17. Matthew Woodward
“Matthew Woodward is a fantastic educator and knows how to explain SEO in easily digestible chunks so that anybody that finds his articles and tutorials can understand. Most of his articles include videos that go into more detail when it comes to the implementation of particular SEO strategies.” – Keno Hellmann, CEO, selbststaendigkite.de
“Matthew maybe doesn’t post a blog multiple times a week, but when he does, it’s really valuable. Everything he writes about is tested and proven that it works, backed up with data and screenshots. I especially appreciate his link building blogs, probably because it’s a field that’s becoming more challenging every day.” – Tihana Drumev, Senior Content Marketing Executive, Best Response Media
16. Search Engine Watch
“Search Engine Watch covers general trends in marketing and advertising, but as the name suggests, the site is concerned first and foremost with providing information related to search engine marketing. With a lot of content focused on helping marketers with recent and future trends (like mobile and voice search), it’s a good blog for helping you stay up to date on the fast-moving world of SEO.” – Sanjay Patoliya, Founder & Director, Teclogiq
“Not only is Search Engine Watch dedicated to educating its readers about search engine marketing, but it is also an excellent resource for technical topics in marketing like voice search. Because of that, the blog helps create marketers well versed in all areas of digital marketing. Additionally, once you consider the quality of their content, even veteran marketers would have an excellent time learning from their blog.” – Jared Ebrahimoff, Founder and COO, Lavari Jewelers
15. SEO by the Sea
“Google patents any part of their algorithm that they think gives them a competitive advantage over potential competitors. For this reason, they have to partially expose their algorithm and how they implement things to the public. The problem with this? Patents are written in extremely difficult to understand jargon. Luckily, there is SEO by the Sea, who reads every patent and then puts it in plain English for the rest of us to read. This is such a valuable resource for the entire SEO industry. Its information is derived directly from Google themselves and there is no embellishing or exaggerating tactics or strategies that are typical to other SEO blogs. Bill is a breath of fresh air in the SEO world.” – Sidney Alexander, CEO, Digitizd
“This one is definitely for SEO geeks. If you want to get technical, this is the place for you. Here you’ll find analysis of Google patents and in-depth technical SEO breakdowns. Basically, if you can read about the small intricacies, this is the place for you.” – Domantas Gudeliauskas, Marketing Manager, Zyro
14. Glenn Gabe
“For the uninitiated, Glenn Gabe is a veteran in the field with over 24 years of experience, so a pretty credible source. In his blog, Glenn goes over every single Google update and offers in-depth feedback, findings analysis, and more. Along with that, you’ll find some educated speculation as well, that more often than not helps SEO marketers prepare for updates in advance pretty well.” – Domantas Gudeliauskas, Marketing Manager, Zyro
“Glenn provides more than simply on-page SEO guides. Most importantly, he covers almost all core Google updates. He analyses a lot of websites in different niches which enables him to figure out some potential reasons for drops or growth after core updates. It’s one of my definite stops when analyzing some websites’ drops in the past. It can be a little bit too much for SEO beginners, but it can be a great resource for experienced SEOs.” – Milos Mudric, Founder, SEO Brainiac
“Glenn Gabe of G Squared Interactive is a digital marketing professional with 24 years of experience who delves deep into the details of technical SEO for large scale sites on his blog, The Internet Marketing Driver. He offers an extraordinary amount of useful information, with guidance on how to approach enterprise SEO and solve the technical challenges that crop up with those kinds of sites. He posts frequently and his blog articles present highly nuanced long-form content that speaks to very specific challenges related to everything from how to set up Google Search Console to analyze large sites to how to recover from Google Panda penalties related to duplicate and low-quality content. He is also a columnist for Search Engine Land and has spoken at numerous marketing conferences.” – Jim Milan, Director of SEO, UpCity
13. Google Webmaster Central Blog
“This should be every SEO’s main source for official SEO announcements. In the last few years, Google has taken transparency with the webmaster community very seriously so any change in the ranking algorithm always appears on this blog first.” – Erico Franco, Inbound Marketing Manager, Gravity
“News straight from the horse’s mouth. The Google Webmaster Blog is an essential read (and follow) for search engine professionals looking to stay abreast with the latest developments to Google’s search policies, webmaster tools, and search engine developments. The Google Webmaster blog defines itself as the ‘official news for crawling and indexing’ from Google and offers a no-nonsense outlet for Google developments. Google is known to update the blog once or twice a week with updates around how users are interacting with search, changes and developments to their analytics tools, and actionable SEO advice across Google Search and YouTube. The beauty of the Webmaster Central Blog is that there is no heresy or speculation: Google is offering information around algorithm updates, trends, and how these may affect your appearance on their search results pages. Rather than speculating on the hunch or experiments of an SEO expert, the Webmaster Central Blog offers regular updates that directly affect rankings and actionable tasks in Google Search Console.” – Liam Ridings, Safari Digital
“What is a better way to learn about Google algorithm updates than directly from the search engine itself? The Google Webmaster blog has regular posts on major updates you should know that will impact your rankings and your regular tasks in Google Search Console.” – Sanjay Patoliya, Founder & Director, Teclogiq
12. Hobo-Web
“Hobo-Web was founded by Shaun Anderson who writes all the content himself. He’s certainly qualified with 20 years of online marketing experience ranging from small business to educational institutions to medical and legal practices. It’s probably the best single-author SEO blog there is. You get a lot more quality than quantity from him as he only posts once or twice per month. There’s not any fluff or substandard content so you know when he does post it’s worth a read. The posts are very in-depth, often exceeding 5,000 words.” – Tom Scarda, Founder and CEO, The Franchise Academy
“I’m not sure why this one doesn’t get more attention. Maybe it’s just because the author, Shaun, is UK-based, but this blog is a good place to find long, thorough reads that leverage decades of digital marketing experience.” – Dan Gower, Owner, Buddy Gardner Advertising
“There aren’t many posts on this blog, but the author, Shaun Anderson, has over 20 years of experience in marketing and his articles are truly extraordinary. The posts usually pass the 5K word mark, they are well structured, and they cover every aspect of the given topic. I would definitely recommend this blog to everyone who wants to dive deep into SEO.” – Oksana Chyketa, Marketing Specialist, BreathTheWeb.com
11. Search Engine Roundtable
“Search Engine Roundtable is a respected resource on news related to the search engines. A lot of their content focuses on announcements and updates made by the companies that dominate the search engine space (especially Google). It’s a good spot to check-in for the search engine news likely to influence your SEO strategy. ” – Sanjay Patoliya, Founder & Director, Teclogiq
“Search Engine Round Table is the long-running blog from Barry Schwartz, a tenured SEO who is very well connected with people in the industry and people at Google. In addition to the blog, the content is syndicated on social platforms like LinkedIn and Twitter where Barry is quick to respond to comments. I have personally followed SERoundTable for over 10 years and can’t recommend it enough.” – Jeff Romero, Co-Founder, Octiv Digital
“SE Roundtable, short for Search Engine Roundtable, is a great resource for a quick, easy read on the most up to date SEO news. Their goal is to consistently keep their readers informed on ‘the most interesting threads’ on various Search Engine marketing forums. This way, they are confident that they’re reporting on what people are talking about and the information people are looking for. Instead of making you surf various threads and sites, they have prioritized creating a one-stop-shop of SEO news and information. Having earned various awards over the years, this is a resource you are going to want to stay on top of.” – TJ Welsh, VP of Marketing, Stryde.com
10. SEMRush
“SEMRush sells a product that helps businesses do keyword and ranking research to help with SEO, so it makes sense that their blog would focus on the practice of performing SEO well. Their posts tackle tips for doing SEO effectively, ways to avoid penalties, and case studies to help readers learn from companies that have pulled off traffic and ranking improvements. ” – Sanjay Patoliya, Founder & Director, Teclogiq
“SEMRush turns out a ton of great SEO information daily. What I love about SEMRush and what makes it stand out is that they reach beyond just SEO and cover digital marketing as a whole. They cover paid search, Google My Business, YouTube SEO, Data Studio, and an array of subject matter that help build not just a great SEO, but a great marketer. The articles are well written and structured. They also emphasize problem-solving so you’re not left on your own to figure out how to make an action plan. It’s an excellent blog for learning all things online marketing.” – Sam White, Marketing Manager, Verday Smart Solutions
“SEMrush is a go-to blog for me when it comes to the latest eCommerce trends and strategies. It’s an all-in-one blog where you can see all the helpful tips, steps, and guidance that you need whether you are just starting on your business or making your business afloat despite the multiple competitors that are existing.” – Yaron Been, CEO, EcomXFactor
“With insightful articles ranging in topic from SEO, PPC, social media, content marketing, and more, SEMRush is truly a treasure trove of digital marketing knowledge. In addition to insights into specific categories, SEMrush also prioritizes highlighting major industry updates, strategy ideas, and guides to help walk you through different aspects of SEO. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned SEO expert, you’ll find the resources you’re looking for.” – TJ Welsh, VP of Marketing, Stryde.com
9. Yoast
“With handy tips on how to get the most out of the SEO plugin, I not only read Yoast but also watch their helpful videos. Although a more technical site, it’s definitely a mind opener to how much you can do to improve your SEO rankings. They offer endless possibilities of changes to the website which can make for a drastic difference.” – Elliott Reimers, Certified Nutrition Coach, Rave Reviews
“Yoast is known as the number 1 SEO plugin for WordPress. Their blog has helpful insights on how to use the plugin for your SEO work, as well as helpful SEO basics for content SEO, technical SEO, analytics, and eCommerce.” – Sanjay Patoliya, Founder & Director, Teclogiq
“Yoast is one of the most popular WordPress plugins; however, most people don’t know that they have an SEO blog with content that focuses on websites made with WordPress. With that said, I encourage people with websites made by WordPress to give their blog a try to enrich their minds with the most modern and reliable SEO practices and techniques available today.” – James Miller, CMO, Minuteman Review
“If you have a WordPress-based website, you are probably familiar with the Yoast SEO plugin. Established as WordPress SEO experts, Yoast focuses the majority of its blog content on technical SEO. A fantastic resource for beginners as well as seasoned SEO professionals, you’ll find insights and tips perfect for upping your digital marketing game. Yoast has a mission to make SEO available for everyone, and it shows with the variety of content available on their blog. Posts are published pretty consistently, almost daily, and is certainly a blog that you are going to want to visit regularly.” – TJ Welsh, VP of Marketing, Stryde.com
8. Moz
“Moz has been around a long time and is the very origin of the Domain Authority metric. They’ve got a huge resource of basics for beginners which I send to a lot of people.” – Stewart Vickers, Founder, Artisan Shaving
“Anyone that is aware of SEO is aware of Moz. Moz is an influential blog that is backed by industry-leading SEO data. With this blog, you’ll find a multitude of advanced information on search optimization and how to understand your audience better. They also have an archives section if you can’t find what you’re looking for (but they really have everything!).” – Umarah Hussain , PR & Outreach Executive, Colewood
“Moz is arguably the most trusted site for all things SEO. If you’re new, their Beginner’s Guide to SEO is invaluable. If you already know the basics, their blog is full of up to date educational resources, SEO tips, and experiments into what works best. Many of the most experienced SEO professionals contribute posts to the Moz blog and the editors are picky about the quality of the content they take, so you can count on any information you find there is high quality and useful.” – Sanjay Patoliya, Founder & Director, Teclogiq
“Their beginner’s guide is simply the best. Their Whiteboard Friday series provides a lot of information and can be easily understood by anyone. Their blog houses a complete array of information, featured tips, and advice regarding SEO, social media, and content. You will definitely find everything you need in the Moz Blog.” – Jeremy Harrison, Founder, Hustle Life Media, Inc.
“The Moz blog is a must-follow for me because of the SEO success stories it features. Obviously, it is critical to stay on top of every new algorithm and technical change made by search engines, but it is equally helpful to hear from those who’ve actually successfully increased their rankings. These ‘how-to’ examples are extremely helpful and can inspire ideas on how to tailor their approach to your industry.” – Carol Archebelle, Digital Media Manager, Foundations Wellness Center
“Moz is a staple resource for digital marketers because it is a comprehensive resource for search engine optimization (SEO) and other online marketing skills. Readers can rest assured that the content released by the blog undergoes critical review by the editors so that only high-quality content with accurate information gets released to the masses. The Moz team prides itself on the quality of its content and will stop at nothing to maintain the reputation it has built over the years. The best part about this blog is that it has beginner-friendly content, which is perfect for amateurs to learn the art of SEO. With that said, if you’re scared to study SEO because of highly technical content, the Moz blog answers your problems.” – Jonathon Wright, Management Consultant and QA Lead, The QA Lead
7. Search Engine Journal
“When you’re in SEO, you know that the rules are changing quite fast. To keep track of it alone, you need to add a bunch of people on your social media, sign up for a lot of newsletters, and read through them carefully. That can drain you, especially if you have work to do. Instead, just follow Search Engine Journal to keep up to date. ” – Tihana Drumev, Senior Content Marketing Executive, Best Response Media
“Search Engine Journal publishes posts that are written by top marketing experts. The blog puts a focus on SEO trends and strategies, link building, and much more. They regularly update SEO news and put a great focus on Google algorithm updates.” – Umarah Hussain , PR & Outreach Executive, Colewood
“Search Engine Journal goes a little broader than just covering SEO, with content on social media and pay per click (PPC) advertising as well, but SEO is still their main focus. They have a mix of blog posts that are good for beginners, as well as important updates and tips for more experienced SEOs to be aware of as well.” – Sanjay Patoliya, Founder & Director, Teclogiq
“I follow SEJ for the latest Google algorithm updates, SEO news, and to know more about the latest buzz in the SEO world. Along with SEO, SEJ also publishes content related to Instagram, Reddit, Facebook, Snapchat, and other social media giants which are now an integral part of SEO. The content on SEJ varies from person to person. They have content for copywriters and content marketers, social media marketers, SEO & more.” – Jayant Gosain, Founder, The Tech Toys
“Search Engine Journal’s newsletter has been my primary learning resource since I entered the SEO world and has been instrumental in my growth. Search Engine Journal publishes the best SEO news, interviews, and how-to guides. They send a daily newsletter that is packed full of not only new developments in the industry but also, more importantly, actionable insights based on the updates. It doesn’t just tell you what’s happening, it also tells you what to do about it. It has many highly qualified and trustworthy authors who offer different perspectives on complicated subjects.” – Jitesh Keswani, CEO, e intelligence
“Maintaining a steady focus on SEO news, Search Engine Journal is another handy resource for keeping up to date with the most recent updates in the world of digital marketing. With 4-5 posts a day focused on recent news, they also share the occasional larger pieces of content highlighting strategies and tactics to use. Search Engine Journal prioritizes “educating and empowering the SEO community”, providing content from online marketing experts to ensure that they are delivering high-quality content. Established in 2003, they have become a go-to resource for many in the digital marketing community, and have proven to be reliable and steady in delivering information as the SEO landscape consistently changes and evolves.” – TJ Welsh, VP of Marketing, Stryde.com
6. Search Engine Land
“With a domain rating of 90, Search Engine Land is credible and a crowd favorite resource for staying updated with the latest and hottest SEO news in the digital industry. Unlike other media outlets, Search Engine Land publishes four or five news updates regarding SEO every day. The daily updates help ensure readers that they have access to the current events revolving around the SEO world. Aside from SEO news and updates, Search Engine Land also produces content for the latest buzz-worthy changes in digital advertisements, automated marketing platforms, and other search engine related topics. Because of that, readers of the blog have holistic knowledge and an adequate overview of the current situation. That said, readers can decide which SEO practices are the safest and most effective one to use currently.” – Alex Azoury, Founder and CEO, Home Grounds
“The world of SEO is a changing landscape, so what I like about Search Engine Land (SEL) is how they deliver information and daily online marketing news regularly to keep every digital marketer updated and well equipped. The team behind SEL is also abreast of the latest updates and changes to Google’s quality scoring guidelines since it’s constantly changing. SEL also offers a fresh and exciting perspective on different topics related to SEO. With their expertise and extensive knowledge of the search marketing industry, they serve as a reliable information hub for SEO topics.” – Mason Culligan, Founder and CEO, Mattress Battle Inc.
“Danny Sullivan launched Search Engine Land in 2007. It is consistently the first to break the news, and you’ll see that they have a few articles on every subject, so your entire queries can be addressed right on this blog. You’ll see the same writers mostly, but the topics will have variety daily. The new pieces specifically provide profound, valuable coverage of their subjects and are worth reading.” – Naheed Mir, Owner, Rugknots
“Search Engine Land is perfect for all things SEO, PPC, and SEM. Being one of the most trusted blogs on the internet, Search Engine Land is read by millions. Blog posts are generally updated frequently every day within each subject category and you can find all things SEO related as well as Google updated and news here.” – Umarah Hussain , PR & Outreach Executive, Colewood
“Search Engine Land provides content on any topic related to search engines, with a primary emphasis on SEO. They cover updates to search engines and any search engine related product, provide tips on doing different aspects of SEO well, and generally provide educational information useful to anyone that practices search engine marketing.” – Sanjay Patoliya, Founder & Director, Teclogiq
“If you’re wanting a resource to keep you in the loop on digital marketing daily news, look no further than Search Engine Land. They cover aspects ranging from digital marketing to advertising technology and post roughly 135 posts a month. That’s an average of 4 5 a day! The team at Search Engine Land is dedicated to getting you the details on changes and updates to the digital marketing landscape, as well as tips and strategies for finding success in the marketing space. With subject matter experts covering industry trends and news, you can feel confident that you’re getting the best information.” – TJ Welsh, VP of Marketing, Stryde.com
5. Authority Hacker
“Gael and Mark at Authority Hacker were a digital marketing agency in Budapest but soon found the sites they were building in house were more profitable. After perfecting a system for building sites, they launched the Authority Hacker school that details their best methods; however they also give out a huge amount of information for free through blogs and podcasts. They also use specific case studies like their site Health Ambition. They are fundamentally against fake gurus and the real life quality of all their advice really comes across.” – Stewart Vickers, Founder, Artisan Shaving
“When it comes to white hat SEO, there isn’t a site that covers tactics in-depth quite like authority hackers. I’ve been able to pick up these tips and apply them directly to my website and increase my organic reach by over 200% in the last five months. It’s clear to me that these guys know what they are doing and are happy to share their knowledge with others on the same journey!” – Ahmed Mir, Founder, Nature and Bloom
“They share in-depth blog posts, with actionable advice; it’s not just theory but step by step guides to help you rank better. What I also love about these guys is that they share evidence that their stuff works, they even use their own website as an example. I applied their advice to one of my sites recently and saw an instant increase in traffic, this sounds like a gimmick but it really worked. I am slowly working my way through their blog and podcast applying the advice they teach and am looking forward to growing my site and getting more traffic.” – Scott Jones, Chief Dog Lover, Pupster Passion
“These guys, who are seasoned SEO veterans, also have a unique approach to SEO. They focus on a nuts and bolts approach to building authority websites. They have an up-to-date view of how Google works, but unlike others, they focus a lot on link building. They differ from a lot of SEOs in that they don’t take the spammy form letter approach of emailing hundreds of people each week asking for backlinks. Mostly, I love how honest and genuine they are in their approach. They too have a course they sell, but they also give a lot of free content both on their blog and their podcast.” – Jeff Campbell, Founder, The Grocery Store Guy
“Authority Hacker is the best resource on building and ranking an authority site that you can then monetise using affiliate links or other means. Gael and Mark are knowledgeable and personable and know what they are on about. They are also great at explaining the sometimes technical concepts behind SEO.” – Rick Wallace, Founder, Tackle Village
“Mark Webster and Gael Breton have established themselves as the authority on building sites that rank in search engines. They’ve owned and operated blogs across multiple niches from health and fitness to pet care. Authority Hacker is where they share details of their SEO tests, experiments and findings. If you only read a few SEO blogs, Authority Hacker should be on your short list.” – Ilir Salihi, Head of Content, FreedomRep
“The reason why I like following the advice given by Authority Hacker is that they are honest, to the point, and most importantly of all, they have their audience’s best interests in mind. Additionally, they have a great podcast which they release every Monday which is a great way to consume their content while on the go. There have been multiple times, whether through their blog or their podcast where they go against conventional wisdom and offer SEO advice from their own personal experiences. In my opinion, what makes this information trustworthy is that they also run other websites which they will test their SEO strategies against.” – Melissa Teng, Co-Founder, Wit and Folly
4. Diggity Marketing
“Matt Diggitty is one of the world’s top SEOs, and personally I prefer his guides to other famous gurus like Neil Patel. Matt’s work seems to be at a higher level and includes lots of insider information you can’t find elsewhere.” – Stewart Vickers, Founder, Artisan Shaving
“The monthly SEO round up post in Diggity is my go-to source to know what’s going on in the community. It covers a few of the insightful articles written on the web in that month and it’s a knowledge bomb.” – Pranay Anumula, Product Marketer, Keka HR
“While there are certainly other great options out there, I like that Matt’s work is 100% based on his testing and results. Even better, he’s always running case studies that he shares with the community. It could be from testing anchor text, link color, ad placement, CTAs, or any other information that’s valuable to your everyday SEO. Given the fact that he’s created, profited from, and flipped many websites, there isn’t anyone else who I’d rather learn SEO from, as he’s the best of the best.” – James Canzanella, Owner, Isolated Marketing Nights
“Matt is one of the best SEO’s in the world, client or affiliate! Known for starting the Chiang Mai SEO Conference, he’s a big name in the industry. One of the reasons I found his blog to be so helpful is he holds nothing back, and gives you proven strategies that he’s tested on multiple of his own sites.” – Dylan Gordon, Founder, HustlerSource
“Matt Diggity is an SEO genius who’s had a lot of success with affiliate marketing. His blog is filled with actionable tips on how to improve your SEO, conversion rates, and overall digital marketing strategy. Matt is also kind enough to provide a free detailed On page SEO guide, which is highly useful for beginners and intermediate SEO technicians. The Diggity Marketing blog also has a monthly SEO roundup post, which links out to various other blog posts written by SEO experts on topics of primary concern for that month. What I enjoy about this blog in particular is the focus on real, actionable strategies based on what has worked, as opposed to theories, speculation, and fluff.” – Kevin Dhimitri, SEO Consultant
“Matt Diggity is very thorough with his content and backs up all of his suggestions with data and research. As a data driven marketer myself, I appreciate how he avoids any theory when it comes to SEO and focuses solely on tests and research.” – Jeff Romero, Co-Founder, Octiv Digital
“Matt Diggity has a background as an engineer and rigorously tests all advice before sending it out, making him different from most SEOs in the sense you know what he is suggesting is actually tested and works as opposed to may or may not work depending on the situation. I enjoy reading his long testing articles and seeing the results. I have used many of his tips on my own sites and seen great results. I love his SEO blog and recommend it to anyone looking to get serious about SEO or learn how to rank their website.” – Stacy Caprio, Founder, Accelerated Growth Marketing
“If you are interested or already on your way to Affiliate Marketing, then Diggity Marketing is for you.” – Yaron Been, CEO, EcomXFactor
3. Neil Patel
“He offers engaging videos, as well as really useful in depth guides. His writing is informal and easy to read, and he never patronises you even when he’s explaining simple principals.” – Hannah Stevenson, Content Marketing Manager, UK Linkology
“Neil Patel provides an array of in-depth articles around SEO with insider tips and tricks on how to grow your website organically. He is considered an SEO guru, and his website is a true reflection of a top SEO blog. ” – Umarah Hussain , PR & Outreach Executive, Colewood
“Neil, of course, is one of the best known names in SEO, and like the others, also does podcasts, YouTube, and more. While I am critical of his sometimes spammy approach to outreach for backlinks, I love his analytical way of using free tools like Google Search Console and Google Analytics to see where the low hanging fruit is in your existing content, and then making small changes to maximize traffic. He also has his amazing free tool called UberSuggest which is great for keyword research and competition analysis.” – Jeff Campbell, Founder, The Grocery Store Guy
“NeilPatel.com is an OG SEO who is still crushing it. He does a wonderful job of mixing in search optimization with practical marketing.” – Brian Robben, CEO, Robben Media
“If you want to learn more about SEO, digital marketing, conversion optimization, eCommerce, or even how to generate more sales and leads then you must check out Neil Patel’s marketing blog. This blog includes a simple process that works to turn to ice cold prospects into happy customers. Also, it will help you to brainstorm your SEO knowledge to become an SEO master.” – Sanjay Patoliya, Founder & Director, Teclogiq
“Neil Patel is one of the top SEOs in the world, and for good reason. Search for almost any topic related to SEO or online marketing, and chances are a post on Neil’s site will come up on the first page, and often in the top result. What’s great about Neil is that even though he’s at the top of his field and he gets paid a lot to do SEO, he’s not shy about sharing what works with his readers. And because he manages the SEO for a ton of clients across various industries, he has a ton of data about what works and what doesn’t, which allows him to share unique insights with his readers.” – Dave Bowden, Founder, Irreverent Gent
“The delivery of his content is clear and he divides topics into sizable snippets. This makes it so easy to stay focused on the content and helps make sure you understand what is being talked about. He stays away from long instructional videos blogs full of technical jargon. This often overwhelms readers who soon become deterred from following through on what is being taught. The way he discusses topics is also conversational & friendly. This empowers people to believe they can do what he is explaining with relative ease.” – Raj Dosanjh, Founder, Rent Round
“The Neil Patel blog is written in a simple language that a non-specialist with little SEO experience can understand. It’s written in a conversational tone, which makes the reading and concepts easier to understand and implement. It also has actionable steps that you can easily follow if you want to improve your site and your ranking. ” – Randy VanderVaate, President and Owner, Funeral Funds
“Neil is an expert at what he does. Having been in the SEO business for over 15 years, he has the kind of insight you are unlikely to find anywhere else. He keeps up with emerging SEO trends and he is continually updating his blog posts to reflect the new trends. His posts are detailed, informative and actionable. He was named by President Obama as one of the top 100 entrepreneurs under thirty. Industry leaders have also recognized him for the work he has done and is doing to help businesses grow. With such a reputation, it follows that I am always keen to hear what he has to say. To top it all off, he boasts of clients such as Amazon, eBay and HP. That speaks to his wealth of experience.” – Reuben Yonatan, Founder and CEO, GetVoIP
“Neil Patel has become a well known individual in the world of digital marketing, providing years of SEO know how and a variety of services to help one take their marketing game to the next level. Unlike most blogs, he has a variety of content, mostly videos and podcast recordings. Whatever your preference for media consumption, you’ll find what works best for you on Patel’s blog. Patel’s podcast is titled Marketing School, providing short snippets of tips and information on different SEO topics and strategies. This is perfect for those pressed for time but still eager to learn and stay up to date, and really, isn’t that all of us? Among his podcast recordings and videos, you’ll find the occasional in-depth written blog post for some of those bigger, high demand SEO topics.” – TJ Welsh, VP of Marketing, Stryde.com
2. Ahrefs
“The Ahrefs blog maintains a focus on delivering tutorials, case studies, and opinion pieces from industry experts and marketers. The goal is to help keep you up to speed on all the latest techniques and practices in the world of digital marketing. They share about 1-2 posts weekly, delivering beefy content that is always backed up by data. An extremely high ranking blog in the world of marketing, Ahrefs is a fantastic resource for anyone looking to up their game and keep themselves up to date.” – TJ Welsh, VP of Marketing, Stryde.com
“All in all, Ahrefs’ blog is the one source I trust. I believe it is 100% more valuable to get a lot of information from one TRUSTED source rather than getting little tidbits of information from multiple sources (even if they are trusted in the industry). This helps keep consistency within your craft. For example, a baseball player shouldn’t get feedback from 10 of his coaches on what to change on his swing. This will only cause batting troubles to worsen. If the player seeks ONE of his coaches that he trusts the most, even if the information and instructions aren’t the ONLY way to do something, he is more likely to become more consistent and develop muscle memory more quickly. The same goes for any other industry. If I were to get SEO tips from multiple sources, my efforts may be scattered and unorganized. With the Ahrefs software tool and their informative blog, my SEO efforts are stronger and have been proven to succeed.” – Bailey Hahn, SEM Strategist, Summit Digital Marketing
“This is my all time favourite SEO blog and has been for a while now. While most SEO blogs are simply pumping out the same old junk, I feel like Ahrefs has made a real effort with their blog content and only publish really good stuff. All the posts are really useful and include screenshots and links to resources where needed. It’s also a really easy to read blog. There aren’t pop ups every 30 seconds or snazzy fonts, just plain, simple to read content.” – Ryan Scollon, PPC and Google Ads Freelancer
“Ahrefs is one of the most popular SEO tools but their blog is equally insightful & excellent. One thing which separates it from other blogs is their content on technical SEO, tags, snippets, and other technical aspects are well explained.” – Pranay Anumula, Product Marketer, Keka HR
“I’m a fan of this blog because of the helpful content that can be applied by pretty much anybody. If you have your own site or want to promote your work without spending any money, this blog can help you to do just that in many ways. The blog posts are written in a basic language, so if you’re not tech savvy and cannot understand some jargon, it explains everything in simple terms.” – Elliott Reimers, Certified Nutrition Coach, Rave Reviews
“I find all their articles to be very well researched, argued and written with plenty of visuals and video complimenting the content. However, the best thing is that I often finish reading one of their articles with some very useful and actionable techniques and tips. I can then go through the article again step by step to implement their advice for my sites which makes their blog very valuable to me. Even for SEO subjects which aren’t exactly my area, such as technical SEO, it’s still very interesting to know these things and Ahrefs does a great job in breaking a topic down and making it easy to understand.. There are loads of different categories to choose from with pretty much the entire scope of SEO being covered. There’s a search bar to use if you’re looking for something specific to. One thing that Ahrefs also does is frequently update older posts with fresh data or perhaps a new angle. This keeps all their articles relevant while adding to my knowledge even further. I owe them a lot of my SEO education!” – Adam Lumb, EN Site Manager, Cash Cow
“We use Ahrefs for all our keyword and site research and tracking our links and ranking. The Ahrefs blog has great technical information about the latest trends and developments in backlinking, copywriting, site optimization and other elements of SEO.” – Rick Wallace, Founder, Tackle Village
“The Ahrefs blog primarily covers SEO topics, but occasionally branches into other fields of online marketing. They often include case studies, guides, and in depth research to help businesses gain a thorough understanding of different aspects of SEO and marketing.” – Sanjay Patoliya, Founder & Director, Teclogiq
“Ahrefs is known for using a lot of data to provide empirically accurate information. Their case studies and other informative pieces are combined with actionable advice, which makes this resource incredibly valuable. Marketers can go here to find proven examples of what works and step by step instructions to recreate those positive results.” – DanGower, Owner, Buddy Gardner Advertising
“Who needs an introduction of Ahref? If you are into SEO, you must be using the Ahref tool. And if you don’t know about Ahrefs’ blog yet, well now you know about that as well. Ahrefs publishes almost everything you need to improve your SEO practices. The content they publish is well researched and they cover small but crucial topics that are overlooked by other big SEO blogs. For anyone who is into the SEO game and hasn’t read Ahrefs yet, go for it. You will love the content and how they present it.” – Jayant Gosain, Founder, The Tech Toys
“The best thing about Ahrefs is that they mostly offer data driven case studies. Their blogs are evidence based and always include thorough research phases before generating the data.” – Yaron Been, CEO, EcomXFactor
“Aside from its comprehensive backlink information tool, Ahref also offers its patrons excellent and reliable SEO content ranging from case studies to experiments. The blog also has an in-depth analysis of existing trends and content on various SEO guides. However, the blog is not only limited to SEO content but tackles topics from other online marketing techniques occasionally as well. Unlike other SEO blogs, Ahrefs only publishes an average of nine blogs per month, which is small compared to other sites like The Search Engine Watch, which publishes 29 blogs monthly. The main reason for the lesser number of blogs is the strict value of Ahrefs on content quality over the number of blogs they roll out steadily. Because of that, the Ahrefs team assures their avid readers that each content they publish is always worth reading. True to their claims, I always enjoy reading each article they made—I can tell the dedication and effort of the writers and editors.” – Jeremy Owens, CMO, Seriously Smoked
“The Ahrefs blog is a masterclass both in SEO best practices and how to use a blog to educate an audience about your product. Tim Soulo, Joshua Hardwick, and Si Quon Ong have been rotating writing duties for years. Now they’ve expanded their knowledge base further with the addition of Patrick Stox, a technical SEO wunderkind.” – Jason Thibault, Owner & Operator, Massive Kontent
1. Backlinko
“If you’ve heard of the Skyscraper Technique, or ever tried it as a link building strategy, then you’re already familiar with Brian Dean’s work. You can find the rest of his highly popular SEO tips, tricks, and advice at his blog, Backlinko. Many SEO’s have learned a thing or from Brian, so if you’re new to search engine optimization, you can catch up by reading some of the older posts on Backlinko. Many of the posts present somewhat unique and novel ideas, but you’ll likely find at least one concept you’ll want to try out on your own site. Brian only publishes new content every once in a while, but you can stay in the loop by subscribing to his email list.” – Alice Bedward, Digital Marketing Specialist , Flyparks
“Considered one of the most famous single author SEO blogs, Backlinko is perhaps one of the most popular SEO blogs out there. Author Brian Dean offers a variety of services and training around SEO and has been featured on a number of highly acclaimed resources, such as Forbes and HuffPost. While he doesn’t post often (about twice a month), when he does, it is certainly something that you don’t want to miss. All of his content is backed up by data and years of experience, so you know that his guidance is something that should be taken into account when establishing your SEO strategy and techniques.” – TJ Welsh, VP of Marketing, Stryde.com
“It is very practical. All the tips and advice Brian gives are something you can run on your own website and see the results.” – Saurabh Jindal, CEO, Talk Travel
“Though the number of posts on Backlinko is relatively less when compared to other marketing blogs, the insights which Brian provides are unmatchable.” – Pranay Anumula, Product Marketer, Keka HR
“Brian only creates actionable content that explains step by step how to achieve something SEO related. I really recommend reading every single post that Brian shares and to subscribe to his newsletter, since every single article he writes can teach you something new. If you want to follow one person only, Brian is your man.” – Matteo Gasparello, Founder, Contenuti Digitali
“Brian Dean is very thorough and easy to understand. I have found it rare that other SEO bloggers talk about tips or tricks that Brian has not already mentioned. The ability to focus on a single primary blog like Backlinko instead of following a dozen scattered blogs has also made my time more efficient.” – Chad Stoltzfus, Copywriter, LifeX Marketing
“Brian Dean’s Backlinko has evolved into an incredibly precious resource for SEO knowledge. Regardless of your proficiency level, Backlinko offers guidance. Its concept is to be useful to readers, so it focuses the content around actionable tips, case studies, and strategies. A lot of the advice revolves around the importance of strong content, which the blog proves with its blog posts from killer titles to authoritative and expert knowledge, to carefully thought through topics that relate to each other.” – Milos Djordjevic, Co-Founder, SaveMyCent
“Backlinko doesn’t publish new content very often, but when they do publish content, it’s very thorough and covers a lot of subtopics. It’s one of my favorite blogs to follow for in-depth research.” – Jeff Romero, Co-Founder, Octiv Digital
“Brian Dean is an SEO master, and he’s always willing to share what he learns. He doesn’t seem interested in publishing new content frequently, which helps him focus on creating the best possible quality. Subscribe to his newsletter to get the most from this resource.” – DanGower, Owner, Buddy Gardner Advertising
“Backlinko publishes in-depth information about SEO using interactive high-res images, graphs, and numbers, and videos. I have learned and applied a lot about SEO techniques from Backlinko and those things actually worked. Not just SEO, Brian also exposes us to the latest and not so popular tools that directly or indirectly help you in SEO. Apart from that, I love the whole layout of the blog which is very clean and minimalistic.” – Jayant Gosain, Founder, The Tech Toys
“Backlinko’s content itself is extremely well written. When someone asks me how to write a great SEO copy, I send them to Backlinko and ask if the content they write for their site is just as good. Most of the blogs are long form content and guides, so you will get all the information related to the topic in a single blog post. Brian knows his stuff. He practices what he preaches, and all of his strategies are in the form of case studies, which shows it’s all tried and tested. That’s why I always love his blogs.” – Jitesh Keswani, CEO, e intelligence
“There are several reasons why everyone should read Backlinko, but primarily it’s because of the way Brian writes and how easy he makes it to understand SEO, even if you don’t have a technical background. Moreover, his articles are all based on his own research, many times on his own website and content. Everything is analyzed carefully and displayed in the form of images and infographics. The Backlinko blog is the best SEO resource out there because it gives you actionable advice that you can use immediately, without fluff.” – Olga Mykhoparkina, CMO, Better Proposals
“I follow Backlinko and Brian Dean because all his tips are based on intense data analysis, he never advises strategies without any data backing it, comes up with creative strategies, doesn’t repeat the basics like other thought leaders, and is always accessible” – Will Ward, CEO, Assistive Listening HQ
Want to find an SEO provider for your business?
We’ve researched and compiled a list of the best search engine optimization (SEO) agencies in the United States so you can find the perfect partner for your business.