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Search Engine Watch

Overview and History of Search Engine Watch: - Search Engine Watch provides news and information about search engines and search engine marketing. - Founded by Danny Sullivan in 1996. - Sold to Mecklermedia in 1997 and later to Incisive Media in 2005. - Rebecca Lieb became editor-in-chief in 2006. - Acquired by Blenheim Chalcot in 2015. Ownership and Key Figures: - Owned by Blenheim Chalcot. - Created by Danny Sullivan. - Kamaljeet Kalsi is the Commissioning & Production Editor, ClickZ & Search Engine Watch. - Natasha Prayag is the Head of Content. - Matt Cutts from Google considers Search Engine Watch a must-read. Recognition and Authority: - Tim Mayer from Yahoo considers Search Engine Watch the most authoritative source on search. - Googles Matt Cutts has called Search Engine Watch a must-read. - Well-regarded by industry professionals. - Provides valuable insights and analysis. - Trusted source for search engine-related information. Changes in Ownership and Leadership: - Danny Sullivan founded Search Engine Watch in 1996. - Sold to Mecklermedia in 1997. - Incisive Media acquired the website and conference series in 2005. - Danny Sullivan left in 2006. - Rebecca Lieb became editor-in-chief in the same year. Related Content and References: - See also: List of search engines and Pay per click. - References: About Us (Search Engine Watch), The Crumbs You Leave Behind (The New York Times), Stepping Down From Search Engine Watch (Incisive Medias ClickZ, SES & Search Engine Watch Acquired By Blenheim Chalcot), Got a search engine question? Ask Mr. Sullivan (usatoday.com), Official website (Search Engine Watch).