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Todd Herschberg

United States

I am a seasoned entrepreneur and marketing executive with a heavy emphasis on branding, ecommerce and digital marketing including SEO, SEM and social media. In addition to my frequent speaking engagements and consulting practice, I am one of the most-connected people on LinkedIn, one of FastCompany's 50 Most Influential People Online for 2010 (#33) and am the founder of 3 of the 10 largest community groups on Groupsite.com

I also founded and managed a number of start-up tech firms where I was instrumental in the development and refinement of several search engine technologies and marketing programs. I was also one of the founders of Albert's Ambry (alberts.com) one of the internet's first specialty software search engines, where I helped to develop both our search algorithms and our fraud control filtering systems. I have additionally been involved with several other major search engines over the years, ranging in capacities from beta tester for Digital's AltaVista search systems to senior second-tier editor for the NewHoo project (now DMOZ) to Director of SEO for Like.com (now owned by Google). I also had creative input into Australia's WebWombat search engine.

I am also the founder of OCEAN - The Orange County Executives And Networkers group on LinkedIn.
If you live and or work in Orange County, join our OCEAN LinkedIn Group at http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=36770

If you are or know a foodie, chowhound, gourmet or gourmand please feel free to join the LinkedIn Foodies group:
http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=38473

Recent speaking engagements:
CalState Fullerton - Mihaylo College, Fullerton, CA
Harvard/USC Business Growth Conference 2010 & 2011
Phoenix Fashion Week, Phoenix, AZ
FEI (Financial Executives International), Ontario, CA
Lifetime Television's Fairy Jobmother Career Kickstart Boot Camp, Santa Monica, CA
UCLA - Anderson School of Management, Los Angeles, CA
TechAmerica Social Media Event, Irvine, CA

Specialties:Marketing, Branding, Search engine optimization, Search engine marketing, online marketing, SEO, SEM, PPA, PPC, Social media, Internet-based marketing initiatives, Affiliate systems, Start-up development.

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Todd donates to DonorsChoose.org ($0.00)

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SEO

I have been in the search engine game for nearly 20 years, including developing the algorithms for Alberts.com, one of the first search engines.

Other notable projects:
HBO
Bankrate
Like.com (now owned by Google)

Startups

I sit on the advisory consultant board for an incubator in Orange County - the Digital Media Center.

Additionally, I sit on the boards for several startups, including:
MyLawsuit.com
YouTern
PriceSteps

http://dmc-works.com/biz_consultant_group.html

Community Building

As the founder of 3 of the 10 largest community groups on Groupsite.com, I know what it takes to make a community grow - and succeed.

Among the communities I've started, Fashion Retailers - a thriving group of 50,000 global members and OCEAN (Orange County Executives And Networkers) with 12,000+ members in Orange County, CA

Business Networking

Need introductions? I am one of the most connected people on LinkedIn with about 100,000 industry professionals in my contact database.

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Todd brings a wealth of knowledge, a fascinating personality, and a load of positive energy to the workplace. He's very interesting to work with and knows how to motivate people around him. All in all, a great asset for any company!

Tim Piatenko Source: LinkedIn

Todd was a wonderful co-employee that was always happy to be around and a positive person. He knows a lot about a range of different areas. Todd is the "Go To" guy if you want answers.

Michelle Britton
Director, Operations
Like.com

Michelle Britton Source: LinkedIn

Todd's a renaissance man -- his breadth and depth of knowledge of subjects both technical and topical never cease to impress. As Director of SEO for Like.com, he and I have worked together on improving the SEO performance of Like.com's various websites. Collaborating with Todd on those projects has been an excellent experience, as he is a model of positivity and professionalism.

private private Source: LinkedIn

I have worked with Todd for few months. He is an industry expert in SEO and has lot of bright ideas on online marketing strategies. He is a true team player and it has been my pleasure to work with him.

Ashish Toshniwal Source: LinkedIn

I've never met anyone more knowledgeable about Search Engine Optimization than Todd. He's been a great boss, a great mentor, and a great friend. I am honored to have met such a great person as Todd.

Michael Wen Source: LinkedIn

Todd and I worked on a project to migrate our servers from one platform to another. He's very talented and knowledgeable with regards to information systems especially web related technologies. He is especially good at mapping out system and software designs. Todd is easy to get along with and to work with; he worked well with all the other team members. I would highly recommend him.

Daniel M. Sossaman II Source: LinkedIn

Todd is a highly talented, enthusiastic and motivated subject matter expert in the areas of SEO and Social Media marketing. With a wealth of demonstrable knowledge and success he has been a major asset to my team, offering easy-to-follow, actionable advice as we sought to get enhanced SEO & social marketing efforts into place. Todd approaches his work with a fantastic attitude that makes you want to partner with him and learn from him. He is a great asset to the Bankrate Insurance team.

Scott Axcell Source: LinkedIn

Todd is one of the most animated people I've ever met. I've worked with him as a potential merchant and directly as a colleague. You would never guess behind his extroverted personality he was a numbers driven guy. He knows what he's talking about... I was excited when I heard he'd be joining our company. He's changed a lot resulting in great revenue change already. Always a plus for a new company.

Jillian OrRico Source: LinkedIn

Todd has had a heavy influence on the successful branding and marketing of Constantia Private Security.

He is one of the most important connections you can have in Orange County. His group OCEAN (Orange County Executives and Networkers) currently has over 7000 members, and is growning every day. Additionally, he has over 500 connections here on LinkedIn. Combined, these make him a networking powerhouse. Additionally, his posts on twitter and facebook provide best practice tips on social networking.

I have also provided security functions for non profit events that he has hosted. Even when "Murphy's Law" is in effect, he is able to maintain a fluidity that allows him to adapt and overcome any situation that arises.

I highly recommend Todd, on both a professional, and personal level.

Greg Goodall, PPO, TFF Source: LinkedIn

Todd has been somewhat of a mentor to me over the past several years, and we actually got to work together on a project for the first time, in 2011.

As a self funded small business, I truely have to fill all roles in my organization. With a heavy background in safety and security, as well as a long stint in IT as a network and security administrator, I had much of the skillsets I needed to make my business take off. What I lacked was the networking and marketing skills. I was able to learn enough of to start seeing some growth in my business, by watching and learning from the successful folks around me, and Todd was at the top of the list.

As my business grows, much of what I am doing will need to be passed off to other people. It is my expectation that Todd will be a key player in our future success.

Greg Goodall, PPO, TFF Source: LinkedIn

To the YouTern team, Todd Herschberg has not only proven to be an innovator as a networker and marketer – he has served our start-up incredibly well as a key member of our Board of Advisors. His ability to present a lucid view to a challenge, brainstorm a strategy to take advantage of a new opportunity and (seemingly whenever necessary) introduce us to an expert or strategic partner within his sphere of influence is a tremendous asset.

To both YouTern and to me personally, Todd is a source of unparalleled support and encouragement – given unconditionally.

Mark Babbitt Source: LinkedIn

Member since May 2013