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Max Thomas

Max Thomas, Thunder’s founder and president, was early to the Web, starting his first online ecommerce venture in 1997. Since then he has a proven track-record of developing online and search marketing strategies for building online audiences and sustainable revenue for clients.

With over 20 years direct experience across multiple market segments including ecommerce, online newspapers, health services, consumer goods and travel/leisure, Max has managed online and offline advertising campaigns for companies such as BarnesandNoble.com, OmahaSteaks.com, Hollywood.com, LegalMatch.com, Ice.com, Sheraton Hotels, Chemical Bank and Bankers Trust.

Part Kaw, Max’s tribal name is Lomanyin, which translates as “walking thunder”, hence the name of Thunder SEO. Max is a 5-finger runner who enjoys long trail runs and hikes anywhere in the world. Max is also blessed to have shared his life for 18 years now with his life partner Gabriel Masson. Originally from Louisiana, Max and Gabe moved to sunny San Diego from NYC.

Max has a B.A. from Columbia University and a M.B.A. from Yale University’s School of Management.

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Online Press Releases vs. Social Media: Slow and Steady Wins the Race

09/17/2012

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Once upon a time, a press release and a social media profile challenged each other to see which could rank higher for a person’s name. They decided to call this their Online Reputation Management…
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Everything You Need to Know About the New Google+ Reviews

06/15/2012

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Still in the wake of Google’s announcement to merge Google Places with Google+ Pages for business, we continue Local Search Month on Thunder’s blog with a look at what these changes mean for reviews…
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Search, Social Media & The Evolving Newspaper: Louisiana Press Association 2012 Convention Recap

05/07/2012

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On Saturday May 5th, I had the pleasure of speaking at the Louisiana Press Association 2012 Annual Convention. Big round of “thanks” to Pam Mitchell and Mitch Droge for inviting me, and I’d like to share…
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Using Hosted Video SEO to Rank in Google [& INFOGRAPHIC]

03/21/2012

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You’ve created some fantastic video content, you’ve done some amazing video title keyword research, you’ve optimized your new video creation for YouTube and Vimeo, and now you’re ready to host your video on your…
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Thunder SEO Makes Magic at SMX West 2012

02/29/2012

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This month, Gary, Monique and Max traveled up to San Jose to take SMX West 2012 by a storm! On Day 3, all aforementioned Thunder Cats presented invaluable tips, tricks, tactics and tools (and other…
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Life In A [Not Provided] World – What’s Going On?

02/09/2012

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We’re Hiring! Thunder’s Online Marketing Internship Program Winter 2012

01/02/2012

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Learn Organic Search & Social Media Online Marketing And Work On Real Campaigns!
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How To Report To The Higher-Up’s

09/16/2011

Sometimes I can’t believe folks still talk about ranking reports…but they do!
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Thunder SEO Online Marketing Internship Program

08/19/2011

Learn Organic Search & Social Media Online Marketing And Work On Real Campaigns!

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Thunder SEO is Hiring! Graphic Designer

08/11/2011

We’re looking for a fun and skilled graphic and web designer. The position is part-time with the opportunity to become full-time. The emphasis is on SEO, Facebook, Twitter, Content Development, Reporting and PPC (landing pages). We’re looking for someone who loves design, with an understanding and/or desire to learn web. You’ll be working mostly on infographics, reports that include graphics, banners, Facebook landing pages, interactive content with graphics, etc.

Knowledge of Indesign and Photoshop required. Dreamweaver and html knowledge a plus.
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