Search Engine[2] Watch (SEW) is a leading information source focusing on search engines and search engine marketing[1]. Established in 1996 by Danny Sullivan, a recognized figure in the industry, SEW delivers the latest news, trends, and updates related to search engines. It was sold to different media companies and is currently owned by Blenheim Chalcot since 2015. The platform gained credibility with industry professionals, including high praise from Google[3]’s Matt Cutts and Yahoo’s Tim Mayer, for providing reliable and up-to-date information. Today, under the editorship of Kamaljeet Kalsi and Natasha Prayag, SEW continues to serve as a valuable resource for anyone interested in broadening their knowledge about search engines and related topics.
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Search Engine Watch (SEW) provides news and information about search engines and search engine marketing.
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Available in | English |
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Owner | Blenheim Chalcot |
Created by | Danny Sullivan |
Editor | Kamaljeet Kalsi (Commissioning & Production Editor, ClickZ & Search Engine Watch), Natasha Prayag (Head of Content) |
URL | searchenginewatch |
Launched | 1996 |
Search Engine Watch was started by Danny Sullivan in 1996. In 1997, Sullivan sold it for an undisclosed amount to Mecklermedia (now WebMediaBrands). In 2005, the website and related Search Engine Strategies conference series were sold to Incisive Media for $43 million. On November 30, 2006, Danny Sullivan left Search Engine Watch, after his resignation announcement on August 29, 2006. Rebecca Lieb was named editor-in-chief the following month.
In 2015, Incisive Media sold SES, Search Engine Watch, and ClickZ to Blenheim Chalcot.
Google's Matt Cutts has called Search Engine Watch "a must read." Yahoo's Tim Mayer has said that it is the "most authoritative source on search."