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    Search Engine Land welcomes Traffic Think Tank to its community portfolio

    Traffic Think Tank will continue operating as a private Slack community while expanding member benefits through Search Engine Land.

    [Boston, MA, July 6, 2026] — Search Engine Land today announced that Traffic Think Tank has officially joined the Search Engine Land family, expanding opportunities for search marketers to connect, collaborate, and learn through one of the industry’s most established professional communities.

    Traffic Think Tank will continue operating as a private Slack community, providing members with a trusted space to exchange ideas, validate strategies, solve challenges, and stay current on search engine optimization, paid media, artificial intelligence, and related marketing topics.

    As part of the relationship, Search Engine Land will support the community’s continued growth by increasing visibility across its editorial and marketing channels while preserving the collaborative environment members value.

    “For years, Search Engine Land has represented the marketing community through its contributor network in a way few other sites have,” said Kyle Morley, Head of Sales and Marketing at Third Door Media, parent to Search Engine Land. “Launching a community like Traffic Think Tank feels like a natural extension of our identity, and I’m thrilled we now have more opportunity to connect with marketers in our space.”

    David Broderick has been appointed Lead Community Manager and will oversee the day-to-day community experience. He will be supported by Liz Dougherty, who will play an active role in fostering member engagement and helping guide the community’s continued growth.

    In addition to ongoing peer-to-peer discussions, members can expect:

    • Expanded community programming and discussions
    • Increased visibility through Search Engine Land and Third Door Media channels
    • Exclusive discounts on Search Marketing Expo events and training
    • New opportunities to connect with search marketers across the industry

    Traffic Think Tank complements Search Engine Land’s mission of helping marketers stay informed and succeed in a rapidly evolving search landscape. Together, the publication and community provide marketers with trusted journalism, practical education, live events, and an active peer network for ongoing professional development.

    Search marketers interested in joining the community can learn more at https://searchengineland.com/trafficthinktank


    About Search Engine Land

    Search Engine Land is the leading publication for news, insights, and education covering search engine optimization, paid media, artificial intelligence, and digital marketing. Through editorial coverage, events, training, and professional resources, Search Engine Land helps marketers stay ahead of industry change.

    About Traffic Think Tank

    Traffic Think Tank is a private community for search marketers that connects professionals through expert discussions, peer collaboration, and practical knowledge sharing. Members use the community to exchange ideas, solve challenges, validate strategies, and stay current on what’s working across search engine optimization, paid media, and artificial intelligence.


    About the Author

    Lauren Donovan
    Lauren Donovan has worked in online marketing since 2006, specializing in event marketing, content management, organic and paid social media, community and reputation management, and real-time journalism.

    Lauren currently serves as Director of Marketing at Third Door Media -- producer of the Search Marketing Expo and MarTech conference series and publishers of Search Engine Land and MarTech. Her professional passion is to help connect marketers from around the world with training opportunities and experiences that can help them achieve their goals.