Brian Dean

Brian Dean
Brian Dean
Born	14 november 1986
Birthplace	United States
Nationality	American
Occupation	Entrepreneur, SEO expert, online educator
Known for	Founder of Backlinko, Exploding Topics, SEO training and link building
Website	https://backlinko.com

Brian Dean is an American entrepreneur, SEO expert, and content strategist. He is best known as the founder of Backlinko, a leading SEO blog offering actionable techniques and case studies in search engine optimization, and co-founder of Exploding Topics.

Early Life and Education

Details of Brian Dean’s early life, including date of birth and family background, are not broadly published. Before his SEO career, he studied nutrition (reportedly at institutions such as the University of Rhode Island and Tufts University), and at one point enrolled in a PhD program, which he later left to pursue entrepreneurial ventures.

Career and Backlinko

Dean began working as a freelance writer and later entered the world of SEO by applying practical tests and experiments to understand search engine behavior. After several early ventures, he launched Backlinko (circa 2012–2013) to share research-driven SEO strategies focused on link building, content marketing, and traffic growth. Backlinko has become a respected resource in digital marketing, known for detailed guides, case studies, and a focus on actionable results. In 2022, Backlinko was acquired by Semrush, although Dean continues to contribute to its direction.

Exploding Topics and Other Ventures

Beyond Backlinko, Brian Dean co-founded Exploding Topics, a platform that identifies trending topics using data and pattern analysis. This project complements his SEO work by helping marketers discover upward trends before they become mainstream.

Media and Public Presence

Dean maintains an active presence on YouTube, where he publishes educational videos on SEO, growth strategies, and content marketing. His YouTube channel has gained substantial subscribers and is part of his strategy to reach and teach a wider audience. He is also active on LinkedIn, sharing insights, articles, and updates about his ventures, SEO experiments, and industry trends.

Recognition and Influence

Brian Dean is widely regarded as one of the prominent voices in SEO. His strategies, such as the Skyscraper Technique for link building, have been widely adopted by digital marketers. He is frequently cited in entrepreneurial and marketing media as an authority in search engine optimization.

External links

https://backlinko.com — Brian Dean’s main website / blog https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianedean — Brian Dean’s LinkedIn profile https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx7J37QuXsGL7QG6SMIpqKg — Brian Dean’s YouTube channel