Barry Schwartz has been covering the search industry for more than 20 years. In that time, he’s become the search marketing industry’s equivalent to NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain. Just as Wilt holds more NBA records than any other player, Barry has written more stories about search than anyone else has, or likely ever will.

He’s also won many awards over the years, including Search Personality of the Year and Outstanding Community Service. Heck, a life-sized Barry cardboard cutout is a huge attraction at conferences he doesn’t even attend. And, oh yeah, his face was on the Nasdaq Tower in Times Square in New York City not long ago.

Well, Barry added another milestone to his list of records and accomplishments this week. He has authored an astounding 900 articles at Search Engine Land (maybe even more by the time you read this).

Thanks, Barry, for all you do here at Search Engine Land to inform and educate the search community! You’re a legend!

Danny Goodwin,
Managing Editor, Search Engine Land & SMX

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