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	'''Steven John Wiideman''' (born July 3, 1976) is an American franchise and multi-location SEO consultant, author, and educator. He is known for his work in scalable search frameworks for enterprise and franchise organizations and for co-authoring the academic textbook ''SEO: Strategy & Skills''.<ref>https://www.searchenginejournal.com/step-step-seo-strategy-development-interview-steve-wiideman/119887/</ref> Wiideman is the founder and CEO of '''Wiideman Consulting Group''', a digital marketing agency specializing in local SEO systems, Google Business Profile optimization, and multi-location data operations.~~<ref>https://upcity.com/profiles/wiideman-consulting-group</ref>~~		'''Steven John Wiideman''' (born July 3, 1976) is an American franchise and multi-location SEO consultant, author, and educator. He is known for his work in scalable search frameworks for enterprise and franchise organizations and for co-authoring the academic textbook ''SEO: Strategy & Skills''.<ref>https://www.searchenginejournal.com/step-step-seo-strategy-development-interview-steve-wiideman/119887/</ref> Wiideman is the founder and CEO of '''Wiideman Consulting Group''', a digital marketing agency specializing in local SEO systems, Google Business Profile optimization, and multi-location data operations.

	His expertise has been cited by major business and technology publications, including '''CNBC'''<ref>https://www.cnbc.com/2014/08/07/has-google-lost-control-of-its-anti-spam-algorithm.html</ref> and '''Entrepreneur''',<ref>https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/your-site-seo-high-search-rankings/200182</ref> and he has contributed to industry research through multiple features in '''Search Engine Journal'''.<ref>https://www.searchenginejournal.com/sejthinktank-recap-local-seo-case-studies-big-brands/144112/</ref><ref>https://www.searchenginejournal.com/seo-military-veterans/277619/</ref><ref>https://www.searchenginejournal.com/algorithm-updates-local-seo-recap/445330/</ref>		His expertise has been cited by major business and technology publications, including '''CNBC'''<ref>https://www.cnbc.com/2014/08/07/has-google-lost-control-of-its-anti-spam-algorithm.html</ref> and '''Entrepreneur''',<ref>https://www.entrepreneur.com/growing-a-business/your-site-seo-high-search-rankings/200182</ref> and he has contributed to industry research through multiple features in '''Search Engine Journal'''.<ref>https://www.searchenginejournal.com/sejthinktank-recap-local-seo-case-studies-big-brands/144112/</ref><ref>https://www.searchenginejournal.com/seo-military-veterans/277619/</ref><ref>https://www.searchenginejournal.com/algorithm-updates-local-seo-recap/445330/</ref>
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	== Personal life ==		== Personal life ==
	Wiideman ~~resides~~ in ~~La Mirada~~, California. He ~~mentors marketing professionals~~, ~~contributes to discussions~~ on ~~ethical search practices~~, and ~~supports nonprofit organizations including Safe Passage~~ and ~~Valley Children’s Healthcare~~.		Wiideman was born on July 3, 1976, in Newport Beach, California, to Marilyn Ann Threlfall and Randall Norman Wiideman. He grew up in Anaheim and Stanton and attended Western High School in Anaheim from 1990 to 1994, where he was a classmate of Tiger Woods.

			He married Melissa Ann Del Rosso on July 15, 2000, and the couple has two daughters, Paris Rose (born April 23, 2005) and Trinity Faith (born August 16, 2006). In his free time, he enjoys traveling with his family and attending concerts featuring 1980s pop and rock bands. He resides in La Mirada, California.


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	'''Steven John Wiideman''' (born July 3, 1976), known professionally as '''Steve Wiideman''', is an American franchise and multi-location SEO consultant, author, and educator. He is known for developing scalable search frameworks for enterprise brands and for co-authoring the academic textbook ''SEO: Strategy & Skills''.<ref>https://www.searchenginejournal.com/step-step-seo-strategy-development-interview-steve-wiideman/119887/</ref> Wiideman is the founder and CEO of '''Wiideman Consulting Group''', a digital marketing agency specializing in local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, and multi-location data management.<ref>https://upcity.com/profiles/wiideman-consulting-group</ref>		'''Steven John Wiideman''' (born July 3, 1976), known professionally as '''Steve Wiideman''', is an American franchise and multi-location SEO consultant, author, and educator. He is known for developing scalable search frameworks for enterprise brands and for co-authoring the academic textbook ''SEO: Strategy & Skills''.<ref>https://www.searchenginejournal.com/step-step-seo-strategy-development-interview-steve-wiideman/119887/</ref> Wiideman is the founder and CEO of '''Wiideman Consulting Group''', a digital marketing agency specializing in local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, and multi-location data management.<ref>https://upcity.com/profiles/wiideman-consulting-group</ref>

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	'''Steven John Wiideman''' (born July 3, 1976), known professionally as '''Steve Wiideman''', is an American franchise and multi-location SEO consultant, author, and educator. He is recognized for developing scalable search strategies for enterprise and franchise brands and co-authoring the academic textbook ''SEO: Strategy & Skills''. Wiideman is the founder and CEO of '''Wiideman Consulting Group''', a digital marketing agency specializing in local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, and data management for multi-location businesses.		'''Steven John Wiideman''' (born July 3, 1976), known professionally as '''Steve Wiideman''', is an American franchise and multi-location SEO consultant, author, and educator. He is recognized for developing scalable search strategies for enterprise and franchise brands and co-authoring the academic textbook ''SEO: Strategy & Skills''. Wiideman is the founder and CEO of '''Wiideman Consulting Group''', a digital marketing agency specializing in local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, and data management for multi-location businesses.

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			\| Full Name: \|\| Steven John Wiideman
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	\| ~~birth_date =~~ July 3, 1976		Newport Beach, California, USA
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	~~\| birth_place =~~ Newport Beach, California, USA		\| Nationality: \|\| American
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	\| ~~nationality =~~ American		\| Occupation: \|\| Franchise & Multi-Location SEO Consultant, Author, Educator
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			\| Academic Roles: \|\| Adjunct Professor, CSU Fullerton & UC San Diego
	\| ~~awards =~~ Army Achievement Medal; Congressional Recognition Award; Conductor Searchies MVP		\|-
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	== Early Life and Education ==		== Early Life and Education ==

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	He has served as an adjunct professor at California State University, Fullerton, and the University of California, San Diego, where he teaches search engine marketing and optimization.		He has served as an adjunct professor at California State University, Fullerton, and the University of California, San Diego, where he teaches search engine marketing and optimization.

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	~~===~~=== Early Life and Education ~~===~~===
	Steve Wiideman was born in Newport Beach, California, to Marilyn Ann Threlfall and Randall Norman Wiideman. He grew up in Anaheim and Stanton, attending Western High School in Anaheim, where he was classmates with golfer Tiger Woods.		Steve Wiideman was born in Newport Beach, California, to Marilyn Ann Threlfall and Randall Norman Wiideman. He grew up in Anaheim and Stanton, attending Western High School in Anaheim, where he was classmates with golfer Tiger Woods.

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	He later earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Westwood College of Technology.		He later earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Westwood College of Technology.

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	~~===~~=== Academic Roles ~~===~~===
	Wiideman has taught courses on SEO and digital marketing as an adjunct professor at both California State University, Fullerton, and the University of California, San Diego. His work in academia focuses on helping students and professionals develop digital marketing strategies for modern search engines.		Wiideman has taught courses on SEO and digital marketing as an adjunct professor at both California State University, Fullerton, and the University of California, San Diego. His work in academia focuses on helping students and professionals develop digital marketing strategies for modern search engines.

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	CSU Fullerton – Digital Marketing Program		CSU Fullerton – Digital Marketing Program

	~~---~~		=== Career ===

	~~===~~=== Career ~~===~~===
	Wiideman began his career in IT and online marketing with companies such as IBM Global Services and Disney Parks and Resorts Online.		Wiideman began his career in IT and online marketing with companies such as IBM Global Services and Disney Parks and Resorts Online.

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	Entrepreneur Asia Pacific – 10 CEOs to Watch Out For in 2023		Entrepreneur Asia Pacific – 10 CEOs to Watch Out For in 2023

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	~~===~~=== Publications ~~===~~===
	In 2021, Wiideman co-authored SEO: Strategy & Skills with Professor Scott Cowley of Western Michigan University. The book is widely used in digital marketing programs across the U.S.		In 2021, Wiideman co-authored SEO: Strategy & Skills with Professor Scott Cowley of Western Michigan University. The book is widely used in digital marketing programs across the U.S.

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	Vice Magazine – “Meet A1 MoufPiece, the Search-Optimized Rapper”		Vice Magazine – “Meet A1 MoufPiece, the Search-Optimized Rapper”

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	~~===~~=== Public Speaking and Media ~~===~~===
	Wiideman has appeared as a guest speaker and podcast contributor at various marketing events and digital strategy platforms, including:		Wiideman has appeared as a guest speaker and podcast contributor at various marketing events and digital strategy platforms, including:

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	He is recognized in the marketing industry for mentoring upcoming professionals and advocating for ethical SEO practices.		He is recognized in the marketing industry for mentoring upcoming professionals and advocating for ethical SEO practices.

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	~~===~~=== Awards and Recognition ~~===~~===
	G.R.E.A.T. Award (2006) – Career College Association’s Graduate Recognition for Excellence, Achievement, and Talent		G.R.E.A.T. Award (2006) – Career College Association’s Graduate Recognition for Excellence, Achievement, and Talent

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	Featured in Search Engine Journal, Entrepreneur, and VoyageLA for contributions to search strategy and leadership in digital marketing.		Featured in Search Engine Journal, Entrepreneur, and VoyageLA for contributions to search strategy and leadership in digital marketing.

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	~~===~~=== Personal Life ~~===~~===
	'''Wiideman is based in California,''' where he continues to mentor marketing professionals and contribute to SEO research and education.		'''Wiideman is based in California,''' where he continues to mentor marketing professionals and contribute to SEO research and education.

	He is active on social media and regularly shares insights on marketing, leadership, and the evolution of search engines.		He is active on social media and regularly shares insights on marketing, leadership, and the evolution of search engines.

	===== External Links =====		=== External Links ===
	[https://www.wiideman.com/ Official Website]		[https://www.wiideman.com/ Official Website]

	[https://www.linkedin.com/in/seoexpert LinkedIn Profile]		[https://www.linkedin.com/in/seoexpert LinkedIn Profile]