@SEOmoz

and GetListed join forces

seomoz.org 04 Dec '12, 6pm

@SEOmoz

SEATTLE, Wash., Dec. 4, 2012 – SEOmoz , the industry’s most popular provider of search engine and social optimization software, today announced its acquisition of Portland-based software company GetListed.org through a not-quite-anonymous ransom letter mailed from an undisclosed postal drop box located near downtown Seattle. GetListed’s acquisition for around $3 million in cash and stock should come as no surprise to industry folk since SEOmoz CEO, co-founder, and noted vigilante beardo Rand Fishkin declared an acquiring and hiring spree following Moz's funding MEMEnouncement in May 2012. “Small businesses don't always know where local data is hiding,” Fishkin said from behind the lapel of his trenchcoat in the MozPlex’s shadowy sub-basement parking lot. “They don't understand why customers can't find their information on the web or on their smartphones. GetListed puts pow...

Full article: http://www.seomoz.org/dp/seomoz-and-getlisted-ransom-note

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@ChrisGregoryJax » 11 Dec '12, 7pm
This is a big win for Local Search. David Mihm has been deciphering what matters in Local Search for several... [link]
@chrisgetman » 09 Dec '12, 6pm
Ransom note from @SEOmoz and @GetListed [link] #taken
@VangeMan » 08 Dec '12, 1am
High-Tech Hookup: #SEOmoz acquires GetListed in ransom-note themed release. #GetListed stands and delivers. [link] #localseo
@seotweetz » 07 Dec '12, 11pm
RT @SanitySolutions: SEOmoz and GetListed join forces [link] #ransomnote [link] via @seomoz #SEO
@chrishamze » 07 Dec '12, 7pm
@SEOmoz Best acquisition blog post ever! [link]
@NewspaperGrl » 07 Dec '12, 12am
[Creative press release] SEOmoz Joins forces with GetListed [link] #ransomnote
@smstaupe » 06 Dec '12, 7pm
@davidmihm HUGE CONGRATS to one of my fav SEO peeps! So thrilled for you! [link]
@ClearPivot » 06 Dec '12, 7pm
The best press release of the year? @SEOmoz and @GetListed join forces [link]
@sethlofgreen » 05 Dec '12, 11pm
Local search ransom note. Too funny. @SEOmoz [link]
@atmediabiz » 05 Dec '12, 5pm
Big News for small biz and local SEO. SEOmoz acquires GetListed. [link]
@JellyfishAgency » 05 Dec '12, 4pm
RT @DJCygler: SEOmoz and GetListed join forces #ransomnote [link] via @seomoz Great more metrics - getSEOmoz'ed
@DJCygler » 05 Dec '12, 4pm
SEOmoz and GetListed join forces #ransomnote [link] via @seomoz Great more metrics - getSEOmoz'ed
@BilBrauer » 05 Dec '12, 3pm
@dan_mahaney Check out this ranson note, the acquisition should help us with [link] listings: [link]
@MilkshakeStudio » 05 Dec '12, 11am
RT @webrankinfo: SEOmoz rachète GetListed pour se renforcer sur le webmarketing local [link]
@LBarraco » 05 Dec '12, 3am
@SEOmoz and GetListed join forces [link] #ransomnote #localmarketing
@koos42 » 04 Dec '12, 10pm
RT @askinner404: SEOmoz and GetListed join forces [link] #ransomnote [link] via @SEOmoz
@MaryKillelea » 04 Dec '12, 9pm
Congrats to David Mihm and his team.. and the joint venture with Moz.. Pretty big news for a local guy [link]
@Inboundorg » 04 Dec '12, 9pm
SEOmoz and GetListed join forces: [link] Discuss: [link] via @svolinsky
@AlignGo » 04 Dec '12, 9pm
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@webrankinfo » 04 Dec '12, 9pm
SEOmoz rachète GetListed pour se renforcer sur le webmarketing local [link]
@BritneyMuller » 04 Dec '12, 9pm
HOLY SHIT! -> SEOmoz & GetListed Join Forces!?!? [link] #BestNewsEver
@BlueLobsterMe » 04 Dec '12, 9pm
Look who are now working together [link]
@jennita » 04 Dec '12, 8pm
Love the ransom letter! SEOmoz and GetListed join forces - [link]
@courtneyUX » 04 Dec '12, 8pm
So excited!!! #ransomnote [link] via @seomoz
@PG_Martin » 04 Dec '12, 7pm
SEOmoz and GetListed join forces [link] #ransomnote [link] ... I see ...
@UBLorg » 04 Dec '12, 6pm
RT @damianrollison: SEOmoz acquires GetListed [link]
@VTDesignWorks » 04 Dec '12, 6pm
SEO News: @SEOmoz acquires Local SEO citation checker [link] [link] h/t @mblumenthal @davidmihm
@damianrollison » 04 Dec '12, 6pm
SEOmoz acquires GetListed [link]
@BillRoss » 04 Dec '12, 6pm
RT @davebuesing: Pretty great news for local-focused @SEOmoz users. Pairing makes a ton of sense - SEOmoz and GetListed join forces: [link]
@devevangelist » 04 Dec '12, 6pm
.@SEOmoz & @GetListed Join Forces to Simplify Local Internet Marketing [link]
@lookadoo » 04 Dec '12, 6pm
NICE collabo! @SEOmoz buys [link] & @davidmihm to become Moz's Director of Local Search [link] h/t @joannalord
@davebuesing » 04 Dec '12, 6pm
Pretty great news for local-focused @SEOmoz users. Pairing makes a ton of sense - SEOmoz and GetListed join forces: [link]
@SEOPollyAnna » 04 Dec '12, 6pm
And THAT'S how you get it done. Congrats to @DavidMihm, SEOmoz to buy [link] Mihm to become head of local [link]
@YouRankAU » 04 Dec '12, 6pm
SEOmoz and GetListed join forces - Comments [link]
@abbygilmore » 04 Dec '12, 6pm
SEOmoz and GetListed join forces [link] #ransomnote [link] < Awesome!
@DMAffiliateProg » 04 Dec '12, 6pm
SEOmoz and GetListed join forces [link] #ransomnote [link] via @seomoz
@The_Tela » 04 Dec '12, 6pm
SEOmoz has acquired [link] - we now help local businesses get found on the internet [link] #local #marketing
@svolinsky » 04 Dec '12, 6pm
.@SEOmoz acquired @GetListed: [link] . @Getlisted goes down. :) Congrats!
@garethjax » 04 Dec '12, 6pm
RT @GaryLHenderson: @SEOmoz makes second large acquisition - [link] @GetListed #BlueGlassX
@GaryLHenderson » 04 Dec '12, 6pm
@SEOmoz makes second large acquisition - [link] @GetListed #BlueGlassX
@harrogateseo » 04 Dec '12, 6pm
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@seobees » 04 Dec '12, 6pm
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@justinrbriggs » 04 Dec '12, 6pm
RT @AndrewDumont: Big news @SEOmoz. We’ve acquired [link] ! [link]