Built for SEO Practitioners,
By SEO Practitioners
SEO Journal started as a personal blog and became the go-to weekly newsletter for over 12,000 marketers who want real SEO knowledge — not rehashed tips.
From Frustration to a Newsletter 12,000 People Trust
In 2019, our founder was running SEO for a mid-sized e-commerce brand and was overwhelmed by the noise in the industry. Every blog promised "the ultimate guide" but delivered the same recycled advice.
He started sending a simple weekly email to a handful of colleagues — sharing what was actually working, what was failing, and what algorithm changes really meant in plain English.
Word spread. By 2021, SEO Journal had grown to 5,000 subscribers purely through word of mouth. Today we serve over 12,000 marketers, founders, and SEO professionals in 80+ countries.
Our mission hasn't changed: give you the signal, not the noise. Every article and newsletter issue is written by someone who has actually implemented what they're writing about.
Meet the Writers
Alex Carter
Founder & Lead SEO Strategist
10 years of SEO experience across SaaS, e-commerce, and media. Previously led SEO at a Fortune 500 company.
Jordan Lee
Content & On-Page SEO Specialist
Former content director turned SEO obsessive. Specializes in content strategies that rank and convert.
Priya Singh
Social Media & Analytics Lead
Data-driven marketer with a background in social media growth and attribution modeling.
What We Stand For
Actionability
Every piece of content includes steps you can take today, not someday.
Evidence-Based
We cite sources, test our claims, and are honest when something doesn't work.
No Hidden Agendas
We disclose sponsorships and only recommend tools we actually use.
Always Current
SEO changes fast. We update our articles when the landscape shifts.