I first met Bill over 15 years ago at an SES conference, but had known him through posts on various forums. His insights have been a guide to learning more about this industry we work in. His work documenting Google patents and interpreting them for the industry has been detailed and benefitial to us all.

He is an open and easily approachable person who has taken the time to talk with all those who engage him in conversation. If you do not read his blog SEOByTheSea.com you should be. I remember writing this one in 2007 about his discovery https://www.searchenginewatch.com/2007/08/07/bill-slawski-uncovers-possible-barter-system-patent-at-microsoft/

I have had the pleasure of having the odd drink with Bill in many cities around the country and once the pandemic is conquered I look forward to doing it again.