A new SEMrush round-up, which focuses on the skills required for an SEO professional to become truly successful. We have invited an array of industry experts to share their insights on the key proficiencies every SEO specialist should possess; these guests include Bastian Grimm, Cosmin Negrescu, Kelvin Newman, Andy Cooney, Alexandra Tachalova, Alec Bertman, Jack Norell, and Joe Shervell.

1. Skills an SEO Pro Must
Have

2. Our experts
Joe Shervell
Head of Content at Datadial
and Founder of Mr. Tea
Cosmin Negrescu
Founder and CEO SEO Monitor
Alec Bertram
Kelvin Newman
Jack Norell
Alexandra Tachalova
Brand Manager at SEMrushCo-founder Allotment Digital
Forward3
Founder Brighton SEO

3. Technical & Analytics Skills
#1

4. HTML Knowledge#1

5. Marketing and Sales Skills
#2

6. PR and Content#2

7. Writing Skills#2

8. Personal Skills
#3

9. Curiosity and the desire to
learn
#3

10. Common sense#3

11. Hands-on people#3

12. Open Minded#3

13. Creativity#3

14. Patience and an eye for detail#3

15. Passionate about new
technologies
#3