Jono Alderson is leaving Yoast • Yoast

Hey people, Jono right here. I’m writing to you in the present day with blended feelings as I’ve some massive information to share. After over 5 years of working with the unbelievable staff at Yoast, I’ve determined it’s time for me to step down as Head of search engine optimisation and transfer on to new adventures.

I need to categorical my deep gratitude to all of you. Whether or not you’re a consumer of our software program, a fellow search engine optimisation fanatic, a colleague, or a member of our vibrant group, you’ve made my time at Yoast really particular. I’ve all the time been keen about our mission of “search engine optimisation for everybody,” and it’s been an absolute pleasure to work in the direction of this objective with all of you.

I’ve liked each second of my journey at Yoast. From our deep dives into technical search engine optimisation, to exploring rising applied sciences, to reacting to Google’s fixed modifications and updates, it’s been a wild trip.

I’m happy with the work we’ve performed – significantly within the discipline of structured knowledge. We’ve performed unbelievable work in making structured knowledge extra accessible and comprehensible for everybody. I strongly consider that our method to schema.org has had a major constructive impression on the net. Seeing how our work has helped web sites enhance their search engine optimisation and attain a wider viewers has been some of the rewarding facets of my job.

However as a lot as I’ve liked my time at Yoast, I consider it’s time to discover new horizons. I’m not sure what’s subsequent for me, however I anticipate finding out. It’s protected to say that I’ll nonetheless be concerned on the earth of WordPress and technical search engine optimisation consulting and cheering on the Yoast staff from the sidelines.

Earlier than I log out, I need to say an enormous thanks to everybody at Yoast. I’ve had the privilege of working with a few of the business’s most gifted and devoted individuals, and I’m extremely happy with what we’ve achieved collectively.

So, right here’s to the following chapter. I’m enthusiastic about what the long run holds, and I want you all nicely. Bear in mind, search engine optimisation is for everybody, and I can’t wait to see how Yoast continues to make the online a greater place.