I have known Fili for a while now and he has always impressed me with his understanding of SEO and where it is going. Granted his experience working at Google has helped with this, but he always keeps up to date with the current trends, experiments a lot, and stayed connected to other top experts in digital marketing, making him a wealth of information.
Recommendations
Fili is a great professional to work with. He is extremely smart, is very passionate about the web and was one of the key senior members of the team [at Google].
Fili has been one of the most focused and reliable people I have worked with at Google. [...] The number of tools he contributed within Search Quality became a reference in spam-fighting at Google.
Fili has been a driving force behind many search quality improvements in Google in general and for the Dutch language markets in particular. [...] I lost count of the many tools Fili has developed internally but many of those are now core to the search quality operations at Google.
He always delivers results.
He is one of the most enthusiastic persons I have ever met, being capable to transmit passion and energy to the different teams he was working on.
If you really want to advance your SEO skills, whatever your current level, I would highly recommend getting involved in some training with Fili.
I recommend Fili for all of your deep technical SEO issues that you are stuck with. I have come across very few people that can understand and be able to explain issues so that others can comprehend them as well as Fili does.
He is one of the top skilled SEO currently operating on the market.
Fili is the go-to-guy with everything regarding SEO.
I have found Fili to be hugely knowledgeable on all the latest issues and opportunities in SEO.
Fili has been a true powerhouse at Google for many years: supporting and spearheading anti-abuse operations; developing internal tools; providing training to newer employees; and representing Google at many external events.
Fili has been one of the most creative, smart colleagues I've worked within Google.
On top being very knowledgeable about search and search optimization, and being able to help people get the very best out of their websites while staying within the Google guidelines, he's also a great guy to hang out with.
I only know 2 experts with an extremely outstanding knowledge in technical and on-page SEO. Fili is one of them.
I find Fili very pleasant to work with as he always wants the best results, and is creative in the solutions he provides.
His SEO knowledge and insight is second to none, and his presentation style is engaging as well as informative.
Fili is a great speaker. His SEO knowledge is top level and his talks are always really interesting and actionable.
Fili is fantastic and has some in-depth knowledge on SEO. Fantastic teacher and makes it fun and engaging.
I attended the "Advanced Technical SEO" training that was given by Fili at BrightonSEO 2018. His session covered a huge range of topics integral to SEO, however, there was no trade-off in the depth of insight given by Fili. With advice that was both personalized and actionable, I thoroughly enjoyed his training and would highly recommend attending.
Fili offered so much insight, rather than just 'fluffy stuff' that you usually get with courses like this, and his style of teaching was highly engaging.
Highly recommend him.
Fili's a great guy. Very hands-on with his SEO trainings. [...] He knows his stuff really well and he's a pleasure to listen to.
From an SEO point of view, he not only clearly knows his subject inside out, he is also well able to communicate and share that knowledge which is rare.
His great knowledge helped us to understand some errors in our work, and to understand more the behaviour of the search bots. I recommend working with Fili.
Great presenter about Linkbuilding at SEO Campixx.
Would recommend his expertise to anyone!
[Fili] has a deep knowledge of best SEO practices, online marketing and development.
Fili is a technical and smart SEO Consultant and an engaging and thought provoking speaker!
I attended the Advanced Technical On-page SEO training at brightonSEO, which was created and brought by Fili. Since I consider myself to be quite experienced with mainly on-page SEO, attending an advanced workshop done by an Ex-Googler would be the perfect opportunity to update my skills and knowledge. I had my mind blown several times during the training. The level of the content, the explanations and variety of aspects which were covered were all just amazing.
Fili's Advanced Technical SEO training gives you a great grounding in the trials and tribulations of on-page/technical SEO.
Fili is a real enthusiast, full of knowledge and truly approachable. I got to have all my questions answered with interest and practical implementation.
Fili really is an SEO expert who is happy to pass on his knowledge. Highly recommended.
A soft spoken genius!
[Fili] really knows his stuff and is a generally very approachable and friendly guy. He really took my SEO knowledge to the next level.
Fili is a dynamic and incredibly knowledgeable SEO expert and a great speaker, with the ability to impart highly technical information and insights with great clarity. [...] Don't miss a chance to hear him speak or work with him on a project!
Would highly recommend [Fili's Advanced Technical SEO training] to anyone seeking to improve their on-page SEO understanding and skill.
Fili's Advanced Technical SEO course was the best I've been on in my 7 years in SEO.
[Fili's] enormous knowledge and skills could help our clients a lot. Also he was a very got instructor for me in the field of SEO. I loved working with him and strongly recommend him as one of the best SEOs i met so far.
[Fili's training] was a very well structured and insightful course that really changed my perspective and approach towards SEO.
[Fili's] fresh perspective and innovative approach to complex business and product challenges was invaluable. Always straight-talking, I’d commend you to spend time with Fili if the opportunity presents itself.
Highly recommended to anyone looking to improve their on page and technical seo skills.
Fili spoke at SiGMA, the Summit of iGaming in Malta. Fili was able to review live sites during his session, look into search signals and answer any of the delegate queries about SEO or Google Search. We couldn't be happier with his performance.
Fili is a guest blogger for the SEMrush Blog. He crafted one of the most shared posts on our popular SEO and marketing blog by providing useful statistics and examples, asking questions about our audience, and speaking directly to that audience in a genuine, engaging way.
The most in-depth Advanced On-Page SEO training sessions I've ever attended. Highly recommended!
Fili is very professional, talented and precise. He is also a very collaborative and creative person. He has very good SEO skills and he is an expert in all online services. I would strongly recommend him.
Highly recommended.
[Fili] was also involved in many high impact projects [at Google] such as rebuilding our team's external resource center, and he also helped building several tools that are important for our main workflows.
I had the pleasure to work with Fili on several projects in Google. He's incredibly innovative and creative person, with a strong sense of vision and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time he has strong project management skills, with a laser sharp focus on results and quality of the final product. Fili is a great addition for any web related project team!
Fili combines passion, professionalism and positive attitude in one person. Neither nerd, nagger or bragger, he pursues that rare quest of "what is the best solution in the least amount of steps?" Highly recommended.
Fili has created and developed amazing trainings focused on Google Apps products and Time management. Thanks to scalable format and very unique approach of the delivery - these trainings are not outdated even after several years. Fili has trained hundreds of new hires as well as experienced "Googlers".
Fili was always coming with with new ideas and concepts that were very logical, business and customer oriented and furthermore, he would pursue those ideas, influence people and in many cases implement them.
Fili is a bright guy, full of ideas and fun to work with.
Fili is very passionate about technology and people with passion are usually very good at what they do, so is Fili. He always strived to automate manual processes and with his analytical skills and a head full of ideas he was an invaluable member of our team [at Google].
I worked with Fili [at Google] for over two years and experienced him as a very efficient and diligent colleague. He constantly looked for ways of improving our workflow and implemented tools that made the work of the entire team easier.
[Fili's] skill was to spot the gaps and offer the solution to suit. With Fili, every problem had a solution, it just had to be found and implemented. He is an energetic guy, full of enthusiasm and his words of wisdom and encouragement positively influenced the working environment [at Google] and the mindset of all involved.
Fili has been an enthusiastic member of the team [at Google]. He has a variety of skills - fraud fighting, programming, communications. He blends them very well to make sure the team and Google did the right thing for the customers.
I worked closely with Fili during my first 2 years at Google as we grew Product Quality Ops technical teams together. Fili is a pleasure to work with and a great partner across functions. He is someone I would recommend because he has strong communication skills, solid technical ability and a strategic approach to his work.
Fili has a great knowledge and deep understanding about [Google] Search Quality matters.
Fili is a real tech lead - very knowledgeable about web development, passionate about his projects and with leadership vision that brings the team together.
Working with Fili is always a learning experience as I get to learn many a best practices in the industry today.
Fili is one of the most energetic and knowledgeable people I know.
Fili has amazing technical skills, especially when it comes to internet programming languages, he programmed a couple of applications for our team [at Google] which were really neat.
I've worked very closely with Fili for more than 2 years and really enjoyed his outstanding knowledge and passion for the Search industry.
[Fili] was always approachable with questions, for discussion, each time answering with great detail and enthusiasm [at Google].
Fili is approachable, friendly and very happy to help. He takes his work seriously and is a fast learner; whenever dropped into a new role or challenge he hits the ground running and becomes an expert quickly.
I can truly say he knows what to say, what to point out and bring in a fun way [SEO-wise].
I've attended Fili's speech on SearchLeeds 2018 - in my opinion it was the most noticable speech on this event. This experience inspired me to choose Advanced Technical SEO training led by Fili before spring edition of Brighton SEO. I must admit it was the best piece of SEO knowledge I've ever consumed, full of practical hints you won't find anywhere else. Beside having deep SEO technical understanding Fili is just very good speaker - he has perfect ability to transfer his knowledge to the audience. I highly recommend Fili as SEO Expert and trainer.
Fili held a Advance technical SEO training session at BrightonSEO 2019. It was a great experience for me and I would recommend everyone to attend this training session!
With Fili's enthusiasm, even the most difficult topics of technical SEO become simple and enjoyable to investigate.
Fili definitely knows what he's talking about and explains everything thoroughly. Went home with a lot of actionable insights to improve our technical SEO.
Fili is a Technical SEO guru.
Quality technical seo training. Its always nice when you leave with a giant list of actionable stuff to do! Would definitely recommend.
I was very lucky to attend Fili's Advanced Technical On-page SEO workshop at the Brighton SEO. He is a great speaker and SEO expert without doubt.
I attended the Advanced Technical SEO training from Fili Wiese at the Brighton SEO. His training was very helpful to gain a deeper understanding of the technical SEO challenges.
Fili delivered a very insightful and practical training on technical SEO.
Fili is a superb teacher with the most comprehensive knowledge of technical SEO that I've ever seen.
Fili was great on delivering an extensive, advanced Technical SEO training [...] feeding us with valuable insights.
Fili is full of energy and can always explain things in the simplest of terms so anyone can understand.
Fili is one of the smartest people I've ever had the pleasure working with.
In a room full of smart people who know SEO Fili still stands out as one of the smartest people in the room. His understanding of the framework and right path of executing SEO and fixing issues is broader than most folks in the field. People call me an expert and I regularly seek Fili's thoughts before making big changes or interacting directly with Google. He's the dude's dude.
Fili is known for his exhaustive industry knowledge and web search expertise both inside Google as well as outside Google.
A master at all things Google, Fili Wiese is one of the most knowledgeable SEOs in our industry. His theories and techniques for online promotions are sound and effective. You should hire him before your competitor does!
Fili is hunter turned gamekeeper, or is it the other way round? From years of working behind the lines, he therefore knows the intricate details of the workings of Google algorithms, the impact of them and the resolution for any penalty issues.
Fili is the go-to guy for advanced SEO. His background and approach makes him a great teacher and problem solver.
Smart, technical, methodical, thorough. just some of the words that describe Fili and his approach to work. I've known him for years and count myself lucky to be able to draw on his knowledge. he delivers results, plain and simple. he also keeps an eye open on emerging trends to understand how they impact the work he's doing. Simply cannot say enough good things about Fili!
As an ex-Googler, he knows exactly what he's talking about and gives different insights than others in the SEO-industry.
Forget Matt Cutts, Fili Wiese is the UK’s rival. You know you’re in trouble when he starts making notes during a conference! Joking aside Google usually keep so much close to their chest when it comes to the SEO community and Fili is such a breath of fresh air and rightly has a place as the most influential person in the UK search industry.
I invited Fili along to BrightonSEO take part in a panel, it’s one of the most successful sessions we've run in the history of the event. I wish every panel we run could be that popular!
Fili was one of our speakers at the ITB Berlin Convention 2017 (the world's leading travel industry think tank). His workshop on the 'Secrets of Search Engine Rankings' was our most popular workshop [...] We highly recommend Fili as an expert on SEO.
I attended Fili's talk at the SEO Campixx 2018 in Berlin regarding Link building in 2018. The presentation was engaging, entertaining and inspiring! I left with plenty of take aways and new ideas.
If you are looking for an experienced SEO speaker, I'd recommend Fili.