Ravi Kumar
With how fast paced the marketing world can be, we need to make sure that our digital marketing needs are in the hands of the best in the business. Finding the best while sorting through what can seem an infinite number of options and “experts” can be overwhelming. We need people that we can rely on, are good at what they do, are the top experts in their field, and are going to ensure they do everything they can to help us achieve our goals shouldn’t be an impossible feat.
I’ve done it for you! That’s right: I dug into the corners of the internet and found 10 amazing digital marketing experts that you should absolutely keep tabs on. Most of these names you can find on an article I did a while back, Top 50 Trustworthy Digital Marketing Experts You Should Follow, which is full of even more digital marketing goodness and expertise. From traffic and leads to SEO to B2B and so much more, these people have your back when you need digital marketing help. And trust me; they’re wonderful people who can certainly get the job done.
#1. One-Click Lindsey
That’s right—it’s Lindsey! Owner and operator of Web Impakt and Traffic and Leads, companies Lindsey Anderson built from the ground up in order to help small businesses build their websites and generate high quality traffic and leads, is your go-to expert on cultivating the perfect audience for your business.
Lindsey has a handpicked team of experts operating at all times at Traffic and Leads, as well as an extremely informative weekly podcast called The Traffic and Leads Podcast. On top of getting top-tier help from an expert like her, you can also tune in to hear her and other amazing digital marketers trade tips and tricks on what’s changing the game, how to acquire the best information, and what websites and applications you should definitely be using in this day an age.
Plus, if things weren’t already sweet, you can check out The CLICK Technique, a five day crash course that Lindsey’s invented—for free!—that helps business owners revive their websites. Get in contact with her soon if you need any traffic and leads, SEO, and digital marketing help!
#2. Rand Fishkin
As the founder of Moz, a company that focuses on non-invasive techniques to help perfect your SEO marketing, Rand Fishkin is certainly a force to be reckoned with. Though recently parting from his main entrepreneurial venture to start something new, a company called SparkToro, it’s undeniable that Rand is one of the top experts in the digital marketing field.
With their main purpose being organic and profitable growth, SparkToro aims to be the best at what they do and what they offer, as opposed to the biggest. Quality over quantity—a good trait to have in a fast paced and competitive world. Make sure to sort through their resources page and give Rand a shoutout at the bottom if you think he’s the guy to help get your small business off the ground.
#3. Neil Patel
Ranked in the top 5 of digital marketers in their game and a best-selling author, Neil Patel rises above the rest with his masterful coverage of how things work in the world of internet marketing. The co-founder of QuickSprout and CrazyEgg, Neil is also a frequent publication in top marketing sites like Forbes, TechCrunch, and Entrepreneur.com.
Neil aims to help people generate fast and efficient leads, traffic, and sales for their website and their business, and with his new company that got its foundation just last year, Neil aims to run an honest marketing agency, taking on clients that they can truly and effectively help. Check him out to see if he’s the right fit for you!
#4. Ann Handley
Best-selling author, partner at MarketingProfs, and digital marketing pioneer, Ann Handley needs to be on your watch list of amazing digital marketers. Ann works from a place of passion and dedication, inspiring her clients to create marketing strategies and techniques that your customers will love and enjoy, which brings you real, authentic results you can certainly be proud of.
Through her public speaking and panels at various events, she’s inspired thousands of business owners to achieve their dreams with her innovative thinking, and her experience really shows. She was the founder of ClickZ, one of the first digital marketing sources in the world, and her MarketingProfs B2B Forum is the premier global marketing event. Give her a shoutout if you think she can help you get started!
#5. Andrew Goodman
A co-founder of Traffick and president of Page Zero Media, Andrew Goodman has been in the digital marketing game since 1999. With his Toronto-based company, Andrew works to help business owners achieve the best results possible with advanced Pay Per Click or PPC service.
Additionally, he serves as an editor to Traffick, a company that focuses on tracking the power of search engines and how to effectively harness and use those changes for the best possible marketing outcomes. Make sure you check out how to contact Andrew if you’re in need of some SEO expertise!
#6. Jeff Bullas
After starting his passion project in 2008 based on the free curation of creative content, Jeff Bullas struck gold by harnessing the power of social media long before it became the overwhelming powerhouse it is today.
With his company, Jeff aims to “win at business and life in a digital marketing world” by educating and sharing his secrets and information with the massive fanbase he’s collected. Some of his best topics include: the ways in which we use the power of social media platforms, educational content, and digital marketing technologies to transform our lives and businesses.
With plenty of accolades and experience to back up his strong findings, make sure you give him a look if you’re interested in learning how social media works and how to use it effectively.
#7. Gary Vaynerchuk
If you’re in the realm of digital and online marketing, there’s no way you haven’t heard of the unstoppable force of Gary Vaynerchuk. A best-selling author, podcast entrepreneur, and digital marketing expert by every means of the word, Gary is one of the most successful people in this industry.
The chairman of VaynerX, a modern-day communications and media company, as well as the active CEO of VaynerMedia, a full-service advertising company that works with top tier corporations, Gary is on top of the marketing world! His strong online presence and his approachable and down-to-earth personality make him highly sought after partner, so please, check him out on any social platform to see what magic he can do!
#8. Tim Ash
President and CEO of SiteTuners, Tim Ash works diligently with his team to ensure that your web experience isn’t tained with scams, cash grabs, and overall terrible interactions. SiteTuners is a company that fights for your right to enjoy the internet without fear and worry, and their team works alongside your company to ensure that your website is the best version it can be, that it functions properly, and that it’s designed to bring you success as a business owner as well as designed to bring your customers enjoyment from their visit.
In their words, they do what you could do if you had more time and more expertise. In addition to providing expert consulting strategies,Tim is also a best-selling author with experience in the website conversion rate optimization dating back to the mid-1990s. Make sure you check out what Tim has to offer!
#9. Mari Smith
Nicknamed “the Queen of Facebook”, Mari Smith is undoubtedly one of the world’s leading experts on Facebook marketing. With years of experience, Mari aims to teach brands and businesses how to effectively monetize their social media efforts, leading to an increase in traffic, leads, subscribers, and more! She also has tons of accolades to boot—including the honor of being a Top Social Media Power Influencer from Forbes!
From webinars to public speaking to becoming an author, it’s no doubt that Mari is the leading expert in the field of social media marketing. If your team needs a refresher in the realm of social media and Facebook, make sure to check her out!
#10. Jay Baer
With a marketing blog named the world’s #1 content marketing blog by the Content Marketing Institute, Jay Baer is a digital marketing pioneer! With a focus on creating a strong customer fanbase, Jay aims to help business make their marketing and customer service the top priorities that customer will enjoy experiencing instead of just plain tolerating.
With his twenty-five years of expertise, five bestselling books, and his amazing digital marketing blog Convince and Convert, Jay is your customer service expert. Make sure to check him out if you’re looking for ways to increase your reach in an effectively, and friendly, manner.
And… that’s all she wrote! I know the world of digital marketing can’t be contained to just ten people, but these ten pioneers have changed the game in one way or another and can certainly be justified as experts in their fields, as well as the overall group of digital marketing.
By focusing on the right aspects, getting tips and tricks from the best of the best, and combining what you’ve learned from other strategies, you can create something of your own design that works best for you and your business. These amazing digital marketers will certainly help ease you through that process, of course, and I hope that you’ve learned something new from each of them!
