30/07/2025 – GREENOCK, INVERCLYDE, SCOTLAND – An analysis of Feedspot’s newly released “Top 45 SEO Influencers in 2025” list identifies Scottish, Inverclyde and Greenock-based consultant Shaun Anderson as the highest-ranking and sole influencer from Scotland to be featured.
The global list ranks the most significant voices in the search marketing industry, placing Anderson at #41 alongside internationally recognised figures such as Google’s Danny Sullivan (#43), Google’s John Mueller (#4).
The top 45 SEO influencers worldwide were shortlisted from a total of 1618 SEO influencers from all around the world, as ranked by Feedspot.
Shaun Anderson, founder of the Hobo SEO Blog, is the only Scottish SEO influencer featured.
This inclusion on a list dominated by professionals from the US and major European tech hubs acknowledges the contribution of Scottish expertise to the global SEO community.
Shaun Anderson commented on the recognition: “It shows that consistent, focused work from anywhere, including right here in Greenock, can earn a place on the global stage. I’m proud to represent Greenock, Inverclyde and Scotland on this list.”
This individual accolade follows the recent ranking of the Hobo SEO Blog as the #1 SEO Blog in the United Kingdom, cementing a period of significant industry recognition for the Greenock-based service.
About Hobo
Founded in 2007 by Greenock-based SEO consultant Shaun Anderson, Hobo is a recognised UK SEO blog that has served over 8 million visitors. The blog’s mission is to empower readers with in-depth, practical knowledge, demystifying the complexities of search engine optimisation. Through its extensive library of free tutorials and guides, the blog is dedicated to sharing ethical, quality-first SEO practices based on over two decades of real-world experience.
About Feedspot
Feedspot is a leading content reader and media contact database that helps users discover, categorise, and rank blogs, podcasts, and influencers across more than 5,000 niche industries. Using a combination of algorithmic data and human editorial review, Feedspot curates lists of the most influential and trustworthy resources on the web.
Media Contact
Name: Shaun Anderson Title: Founder & Author, Hobo SEO Blog Website: https://www.hobo-web.co.uk/shaun-anderson/
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