Detlef Johnson

Detlef Johnson is an experienced technologist and digital consultant with a comprehensive background in SEO and digital marketing. Currently, Detlef serves as a Technologist at Loud Interactive and Editor At Large for Search Engine Land, where contributions include leading programming for SEO for Developers SMX Workshops. As the owner of SearchReturn LLC since 2005, Detlef has provided consulting services to a roster of high-profile clients such as Yahoo!, Microsoft, and Walmart. Previous positions include Technologist at Internet Marketing Ninjas and Implementation Director at Tribune Publishing, where Detlef managed extensive digital marketing operations. With roots in technology and innovation in the digital realm, Detlef has a noteworthy history at various companies, including PositionTech, YourAmigo, and Outrider, shaping industry standards and practices. Detlef holds a Ruby on Rails Crash Course Graduate certificate from Dev Bootcamp and studied professional guitar at Musicians Institute.