Founder at Exploding Topics & Backlino; SEO Expert

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Brian Dean Biography

Brian Dean is an internationally recognized SEO expert and entrepreneur best known as the founder of Backlinko, a leading digital marketing resource. After several unsuccessful online ventures, Dean found success with a personal finance website. Identifying a lack of quality information about white hat SEO, he created Backlinko to address this gap in the market.

Dean distinguished himself in the SEO industry through his unique approach to content. While many competitors published frequent, shorter blog posts, Dean focused on producing comprehensive "Power Pages" monthly. Instead of launching a podcast, he developed a YouTube channel, and prioritized building an email newsletter over social media.

Dean is credited with developing the "Skyscraper Technique," a link-building strategy that emphasizes high-quality content to improve search engine rankings. Through detailed guides, case studies, and tutorials, Dean has helped businesses and marketers enhance their online visibility. Backlinko attracted millions of readers and became a prominent resource in digital marketing. His work has been recognized by Entrepreneur.com, Inc. Magazine, and Forbes, which listed his blog among the Top 100 Best Blogs to Follow.

Dean has contributed to high-authority platforms such as SEMrush, Moz, and Entrepreneur. He developed free online courses with certificates through Semrush Academy, and his SEO course has served thousands of students, earning the trust of industry leaders including HubSpot, ClickFunnels, and Unilever. Dean frequently collaborates with other leaders in the SEO and digital marketing space through guest posts, webinars, and speaking engagements. He has appeared on "The Tim Ferriss Show" to discuss his journey as the founder of Backlinko and Exploding Topics.

Dean sold Backlinko to SEMrush for a significant sum when the site had approximately 500,000 monthly visitors. Following this exit, he focused on Exploding Topics, a startup that uses algorithms to help investors and entrepreneurs identify emerging trends. Exploding Topics became a competitive platform in the trend analysis space and was also acquired by SEMrush, making Dean one of the few entrepreneurs to achieve two successful exits to the same company.

Dean's career reflects resilience and adaptability in the digital marketing and SEO industries. He has openly shared his early entrepreneurial challenges and the lessons that shaped his approach. Over more than a decade in online marketing, Dean has made a lasting impact on the SEO community. Whether addressing startup founders, marketing professionals, or executives, Dean offers practical insights, data-driven strategies, and a proven record of building and scaling influential companies.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 04/22/2026.

Brian Dean Videos

How to Turn Your Side Project Into a REAL Business

How to Turn Your Side Project Into a REAL Business

Most side projects never turn into real businesses. Not because the idea is bad. Not because the market isn’t there. But because they’re...

Brian Dean: How I'd Build a Business in 2026 (Zero SEO Dependency)

Brian Dean: How I'd Build a Business in 2026 (Zero SEO Dependency)

Watch Next: • How to Learn SEO in 2026 → https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbjJ1iUBv9M&list=PLDXM_MvJoLab7Q_0tOxN_50vX39nofOBt • If Your Google...

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