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2026-04-19T19:12:00Z

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{{Infobox person
| name = Ian Sorin
| image =
| caption =
| birth_place = France
| occupation = SEO Consultant
| employer = [[Empirik]]
| known_for = Search Engine Optimization, Generative Engine Optimization, Data SEO, CRO
| website = {{URL|https://iansorin.fr}}
}}
[[File:Ian-sorin.png|alt=ian sorin|thumb|ian sorin seo expert]]
'''Ian Sorin''' is a French [[search engine optimization]] (SEO) consultant and digital marketing specialist based in [[Lyon]], France. He works at [[Empirik]], a data-driven digital marketing agency. He is known for his expertise in technical SEO, [[Generative Engine Optimization]] (GEO), [[conversion rate optimization]] (CRO), data analysis, and the study of large language models (LLMs) as they relate to organic search visibility.

== Career ==

Ian Sorin began his professional journey in digital media, having worked as a radio host and event presenter, performing in front of tens of thousands of people.{{citation needed}} He later developed a strong interest in how digital platforms and recommendation algorithms function, which led him to the field of SEO.

Before specialising in SEO, Sorin built a significant presence on TikTok, accumulating over 30 million views and 200,000 followers by studying and applying the platform's algorithmic mechanics.{{citation needed}} This hands-on experience with content recommendation systems contributed to his broader understanding of how platforms surface and rank content.

He subsequently joined [[Empirik]], an agency based in [[Lyon]], [[France]], specialising in SEO, [[paid media]], [[web analytics]], and generative engine optimisation. At Empirik, Sorin works across a range of client profiles including e-commerce, software-as-a-service, and professional services companies.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://iansorin.fr/portfolio/ |title=Portfolio |website=iansorin.fr |access-date=2026}}</ref>

Ian Sorin is also a member of the [[FePSeM]] (Fédération des Professionnels du Search Marketing), the French federation of search marketing professionals.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://fepsem.org/auteur/ha_isorin/ |title=Ian Sorin - Membre FePSeM |website=fepsem.org |access-date=2026}}</ref>

== Areas of expertise ==

=== Technical SEO and Data SEO ===

Sorin's practice is grounded in a data-driven approach to organic search. His work encompasses technical SEO audits, log file analysis, crawl optimisation, and structured data implementation. He is particularly focused on understanding search engine behaviour through quantitative signals rather than approximations.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://iansorin.fr |title=Ian Sorin - SEO & Digital |website=iansorin.fr |access-date=2026}}</ref>

His technical stack includes tools such as Screaming Frog, DataForSEO, Python, n8n, Google BigQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics 4, and Looker Studio.

=== Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) ===

Sorin is one of the practitioners in France who has developed expertise in Generative Engine Optimization, a discipline focused on ensuring that brands and content are cited and recommended by large language models such as [[ChatGPT]], [[Gemini (chatbot)|Gemini]], [[Perplexity AI]], and [[Claude (language model)|Claude]].

He has co-presented webinars on the subject of content optimisation for both traditional search engines and AI-powered systems, including a session titled "Écrire une seule fois pour performer partout (Google, Chat-GPT, etc.)" (Writing once to perform everywhere) hosted jointly by Empirik and Thot SEO.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.empirik.fr/nos-ressources/webinar/webinar-ecrire-une-seule-fois-pour-performer-partout-google-chat-gpt-etc-et-longtemps-notre-methode/ |title=Webinar - Écrire une seule fois pour performer partout |publisher=Empirik |access-date=2026}}</ref>

=== Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) ===

Sorin holds a CRO certification from the training programme "La Cargaison" by Florent Kiecken, and integrates conversion-oriented thinking into his SEO strategies. His methodology links organic traffic acquisition with user experience and measurable business outcomes.

=== Research and development ===

A distinctive aspect of Sorin's approach is his engagement with primary sources: he regularly studies patents filed by major technology companies including [[Google]], [[Microsoft]], and [[OpenAI]], as well as academic research papers on information retrieval, natural language processing, and search ranking systems. He documents and publishes summaries of his findings on his personal website.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://iansorin.fr |title=Ian Sorin - Patents & Research |website=iansorin.fr |access-date=2026}}</ref>

He co-developed a free [[Google Chrome]] extension designed to analyse and monitor the sources and queries used by [[ChatGPT]] when generating responses, developed in collaboration with Pierre Ribeaucourt.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.empirik.fr/nos-ressources/article/nouvelle-extension-gratuite-chat-gpt/ |title=Nouvelle Extension Chrome Gratuite : Surveillez les sources et requêtes utilisées par Chat GPT |publisher=Empirik |access-date=2026}}</ref>

== Publications and public contributions ==

Sorin authors articles on his personal website covering topics including SEO strategy, log analysis, patent review, and AI search optimisation. He has contributed to the Empirik agency blog, including a comprehensive guide on video SEO covering platforms such as YouTube and TikTok.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.empirik.fr/nos-ressources/article/seo-video-youtube-tiktok-le-guide-complet-pour-emerger-en-2025/ |title=SEO Vidéo (YouTube, TikTok) : le guide complet pour émerger en 2025 |publisher=Empirik |date=2025 |access-date=2026}}</ref>

He has been a speaker and co-presenter in multiple professional webinars, including a session on video search strategy hosted jointly with Erwan Bagot and Lionel Cherpin (CEO of Empirik).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.empirik.fr/nos-ressources/webinar/webinar-comment-sappuyer-sur-la-video-pour-une-strategie-search-performante/ |title=Webinar - Comment s'appuyer sur la vidéo pour une stratégie search performante |publisher=Empirik |access-date=2026}}</ref>

He is also an active contributor to French-language SEO communities on [[LinkedIn]], [[Twitter|X (formerly Twitter)]], and Discord.

== Online presence ==

* Personal website and blog: https://iansorin.fr
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-sorin/
* X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/ianseobanane
* YouTube channel (''Le SEO avec Ian''): https://www.youtube.com/@LeSEOavecIan
* GitHub: https://github.com/IsorinEmpirik
* Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/person/ian-sorin

== References ==

{{Reflist}}

== External links ==

* [https://iansorin.fr Official website]
* [https://www.empirik.fr Empirik agency]
* [https://fepsem.org/auteur/ha_isorin/ FePSeM profile]
* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-sorin/ LinkedIn profile]

[[Category:French businesspeople]]
[[Category:Search engine optimization specialists]]
[[Category:People from Lyon]]
[[Category:Digital marketing]]
[[Category:Living people]]

File:Ian-sorin.png

2026-04-19T19:10:32Z

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Ian sorin

2026-04-19T18:56:24Z

Isorin: Created page with "{{Infobox person | name = Ian Sorin | image = | caption = | birth_place = France | occupation = SEO Consultant | employer = Empirik | known_for = Search Engine Optimization, Generative Engine Optimization, Data SEO, CRO | website = {{URL|https://iansorin.fr}} }} '''Ian Sorin''' is a French search engine optimization (SEO) consultant and digital marketing specialist based in Lyon, France. He works at Empirik, a..."

{{Infobox person
| name = Ian Sorin
| image =
| caption =
| birth_place = France
| occupation = SEO Consultant
| employer = [[Empirik]]
| known_for = Search Engine Optimization, Generative Engine Optimization, Data SEO, CRO
| website = {{URL|https://iansorin.fr}}
}}

'''Ian Sorin''' is a French [[search engine optimization]] (SEO) consultant and digital marketing specialist based in [[Lyon]], France. He works at [[Empirik]], a data-driven digital marketing agency. He is known for his expertise in technical SEO, [[Generative Engine Optimization]] (GEO), [[conversion rate optimization]] (CRO), data analysis, and the study of large language models (LLMs) as they relate to organic search visibility.

== Career ==

Ian Sorin began his professional journey in digital media, having worked as a radio host and event presenter, performing in front of tens of thousands of people.{{citation needed}} He later developed a strong interest in how digital platforms and recommendation algorithms function, which led him to the field of SEO.

Before specialising in SEO, Sorin built a significant presence on TikTok, accumulating over 30 million views and 200,000 followers by studying and applying the platform's algorithmic mechanics.{{citation needed}} This hands-on experience with content recommendation systems contributed to his broader understanding of how platforms surface and rank content.

He subsequently joined [[Empirik]], an agency based in [[Lyon]], [[France]], specialising in SEO, [[paid media]], [[web analytics]], and generative engine optimisation. At Empirik, Sorin works across a range of client profiles including e-commerce, software-as-a-service, and professional services companies.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://iansorin.fr/portfolio/ |title=Portfolio |website=iansorin.fr |access-date=2026}}</ref>

Ian Sorin is also a member of the [[FePSeM]] (Fédération des Professionnels du Search Marketing), the French federation of search marketing professionals.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://fepsem.org/auteur/ha_isorin/ |title=Ian Sorin - Membre FePSeM |website=fepsem.org |access-date=2026}}</ref>

== Areas of expertise ==

=== Technical SEO and Data SEO ===

Sorin's practice is grounded in a data-driven approach to organic search. His work encompasses technical SEO audits, log file analysis, crawl optimisation, and structured data implementation. He is particularly focused on understanding search engine behaviour through quantitative signals rather than approximations.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://iansorin.fr |title=Ian Sorin - SEO & Digital |website=iansorin.fr |access-date=2026}}</ref>

His technical stack includes tools such as Screaming Frog, DataForSEO, Python, n8n, Google BigQuery, Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics 4, and Looker Studio.

=== Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) ===

Sorin is one of the practitioners in France who has developed expertise in Generative Engine Optimization, a discipline focused on ensuring that brands and content are cited and recommended by large language models such as [[ChatGPT]], [[Gemini (chatbot)|Gemini]], [[Perplexity AI]], and [[Claude (language model)|Claude]].

He has co-presented webinars on the subject of content optimisation for both traditional search engines and AI-powered systems, including a session titled "Écrire une seule fois pour performer partout (Google, Chat-GPT, etc.)" (Writing once to perform everywhere) hosted jointly by Empirik and Thot SEO.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.empirik.fr/nos-ressources/webinar/webinar-ecrire-une-seule-fois-pour-performer-partout-google-chat-gpt-etc-et-longtemps-notre-methode/ |title=Webinar - Écrire une seule fois pour performer partout |publisher=Empirik |access-date=2026}}</ref>

=== Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) ===

Sorin holds a CRO certification from the training programme "La Cargaison" by Florent Kiecken, and integrates conversion-oriented thinking into his SEO strategies. His methodology links organic traffic acquisition with user experience and measurable business outcomes.

=== Research and development ===

A distinctive aspect of Sorin's approach is his engagement with primary sources: he regularly studies patents filed by major technology companies including [[Google]], [[Microsoft]], and [[OpenAI]], as well as academic research papers on information retrieval, natural language processing, and search ranking systems. He documents and publishes summaries of his findings on his personal website.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://iansorin.fr |title=Ian Sorin - Patents & Research |website=iansorin.fr |access-date=2026}}</ref>

He co-developed a free [[Google Chrome]] extension designed to analyse and monitor the sources and queries used by [[ChatGPT]] when generating responses, developed in collaboration with Pierre Ribeaucourt.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.empirik.fr/nos-ressources/article/nouvelle-extension-gratuite-chat-gpt/ |title=Nouvelle Extension Chrome Gratuite : Surveillez les sources et requêtes utilisées par Chat GPT |publisher=Empirik |access-date=2026}}</ref>

== Publications and public contributions ==

Sorin authors articles on his personal website covering topics including SEO strategy, log analysis, patent review, and AI search optimisation. He has contributed to the Empirik agency blog, including a comprehensive guide on video SEO covering platforms such as YouTube and TikTok.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.empirik.fr/nos-ressources/article/seo-video-youtube-tiktok-le-guide-complet-pour-emerger-en-2025/ |title=SEO Vidéo (YouTube, TikTok) : le guide complet pour émerger en 2025 |publisher=Empirik |date=2025 |access-date=2026}}</ref>

He has been a speaker and co-presenter in multiple professional webinars, including a session on video search strategy hosted jointly with Erwan Bagot and Lionel Cherpin (CEO of Empirik).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.empirik.fr/nos-ressources/webinar/webinar-comment-sappuyer-sur-la-video-pour-une-strategie-search-performante/ |title=Webinar - Comment s'appuyer sur la vidéo pour une stratégie search performante |publisher=Empirik |access-date=2026}}</ref>

He is also an active contributor to French-language SEO communities on [[LinkedIn]], [[Twitter|X (formerly Twitter)]], and Discord.

== Online presence ==

* Personal website and blog: https://iansorin.fr
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-sorin/
* X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/ianseobanane
* YouTube channel (''Le SEO avec Ian''): https://www.youtube.com/@LeSEOavecIan
* GitHub: https://github.com/IsorinEmpirik
* Crunchbase: https://www.crunchbase.com/person/ian-sorin

== References ==

{{Reflist}}

== External links ==

* [https://iansorin.fr Official website]
* [https://www.empirik.fr Empirik agency]
* [https://fepsem.org/auteur/ha_isorin/ FePSeM profile]
* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-sorin/ LinkedIn profile]

[[Category:French businesspeople]]
[[Category:Search engine optimization specialists]]
[[Category:People from Lyon]]
[[Category:Digital marketing]]
[[Category:Living people]]