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title: SEO · Thought Leaders | RGM®
url: https://realgrowthmatters.com/appendix/people/seo/
updated: 2026-06-10
source_html: https://realgrowthmatters.com/appendix/people/seo/
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## 5 entries

[**Rand Fishkin**

Verified entry

Founder of SparkToro; former founder of Moz.

View deep-dive →](/appendix/people/seo/rand-fishkin/)[**Aleyda Solís**

Verified entry

International SEO consultant and writer; one of the most-cited voices in global SEO.

View deep-dive →](/appendix/people/seo/aleyda-sol-s/)[**Marie Haynes**

Verified entry

SEO consultant focused on Google algorithm updates and E-E-A-T.

View deep-dive →](/appendix/people/seo/marie-haynes/)[**Lily Ray**

Verified entry

SEO Director at Amsive; widely cited on Google updates.

View deep-dive →](/appendix/people/seo/lily-ray/)[**Ann Smarty**

Verified entry

Brand voice on SEO, AEO, and GEO; founder of Smarty Marketing.

View deep-dive →](/appendix/people/seo/ann-smarty/)

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