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Daniel Foley Carter

Founder / Senior SEO

Daniel Foley Carter

Co-founder of Assertive Media and a technical SEO specialist with 24+ years in search.

  • Technical SEO
  • SEO Strategy
  • AI Search & GEO
  • SEO Testing
  • Analytics
  • Digital PR

Overview

About Daniel

Daniel Foley Carter is one of the founders of Assertive. Daniel's SEO expertise dates back to 1998/1999 so with over 24+ years of experience Daniel is able to deliver across all aspects of SEO - with strong technical, strategic & analytical skills.

Daniel has extensive experience building SEO businesses, he's also worked on SEO campaigns for large, global and corporate clients including Sky, Sage, Easyjet, BNP Paribas, Virgin, Qantas & more. With over 24+ years in the SEO industry, Daniel enjoys sharing SEO tips, tricks, studies and SEO tests online via LinkedIn and X.

Experience

  • Co-founded Assertive Media in 2007 and has spearheaded its growth ever since
  • 24+ years of SEO experience, dating back to 1998/1999
  • Strong technical, strategic and analytical SEO skills across every niche
  • Creator of the SEO Stack toolset used by thousands of SEOs worldwide
  • Regular writer and tester on AI search, technical SEO and Google updates

Background

Daniel's Background

Daniel Foley Carter, born 1987 has been in the SEO industry since 1998-1999. His background started out as a web designer and programmer, Daniel was designing and building websites in the late 1990s before becoming an SEO.

Daniel worked for a variety of companies over the years, starting out with Odyssey UK (a Luton based web design / seo company). Daniel started as a junior web designer but quickly took over the SEO. In 2004 Daniel worked for Michael J Alexander group doing SEO for a series of mortgage broker websites. In 2006/2007 Daniel worked for an SEO agency in London called Netizen Digital (part of the accord group) before finally moving on to Intelligent Positioning in 2008 until 2010.

In the meanwhile, Daniel had founded Assertive Media in 2007, but was doing this on the side until he went full time focusing on the agency from 2010 onwards. Assertive Media became incorporated in 2012, Daniel has since worked extensively on building the SEO agency out.

In 2020 Daniel launched a dedicated SEO Consultancy at https://www.danielfoley.co.uk, Daniel got the consultancy to number 1 in Google for SEO consultancy. Daniel also launched SEO Audits IO (https://seo-audits.io) in 2020 and SEO Stack (https://www.seo-stack.io) in 2020.

Daniel has since pivoted back to focusing on the agency, getting rankings back and building our client portfolio.

Career journeyBuilding expertise
  1. Web Design & Development

  2. Technical SEO

  3. SEO Strategy & Testing

  4. AI Search & GEO

  5. Agency Leadership

Daniel's Experience

  • SEO Experience from 1998-1999
  • Web Design Experience - 1998+
  • Programming Experience - 1998+

Daniel has strong SEO experience but also has worked heavily on website design, website building and application development. Daniel has a background in programming having started in the 1990s programming in Visual Basic.

Daniel's Hobbies

  • SEO
  • Fixing Cars & Motorbikes
  • Motorsports

Daniel's Education

  • MCSA in IT Systems Administration (Comptia)
  • Degree in Computer Science (University of Beds)

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Market Intelligence

From the Assertive blog

Field notes on AI search, technical SEO and paid media - written by the people delivering the work.

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SEO

SEO Strategies for Luxury Travel Brands

Affluent travellers face real decision fatigue when planning complex itineraries, and this fatigue pushes them toward highly structured queries instead: a full thought rather than a couple of keywords, something closer to "private Parisian townhouses with butler service" or "boutique hotels Amalfi Coast with private beach and concierge service."

Ben Flynn

Ben FlynnSEO Content Writer

11 August 2026

SEO

SEO for Builders, Roofers, and Construction Firms Explained

Construction company SEO rests on three things that outweigh everything else combined, a fully optimised Google Business Profile, a steady flow of five-star reviews, and dedicated pages for every service in every place work happens. 

Ben Flynn

Ben FlynnSEO Content Writer

9 August 2026

AI SEARCH

How AI Search Is Changing Medical Website Visibility

Search visibility is being measured differently as a result. The sites earning attention now are the ones AI systems trust enough to cite, summarise, and recommend, regardless of where they sit in the rankings.

Ben Flynn

Ben FlynnSEO Content Writer

9 August 2026

Why Construction Companies Need SEO to Win More Local ProjectsSEO

Why Construction Companies Need SEO to Win More Local Projects

Read on for a full breakdown of why SEO for construction companies is a vital investment and how the right strategy can help you directly attract clients instead of relying on tenders and third-party lead platforms.

Hannah O'neill

Hannah O'neillSEO Copywriter

9 August 2026

Does Google Use User Behaviour, Website Design & Layouts in SEO Rank Assessments?GOOGLE

Does Google Use User Behaviour, Website Design & Layouts in SEO Rank Assessments?

In this article, I look at patents in Google that have been filed in relation to "document evaluation" as well as user behaviour. I look at the patents and share my thoughts on how user behaviour, website design and content layout can impact SEO.

Daniel Foley Carter

Daniel Foley CarterSEO Specialist

4 August 2026

Why Hotels and Resorts Need SEO Beyond Booking PlatformsSEO

Why Hotels and Resorts Need SEO Beyond Booking Platforms

Do hotels and resorts need SEO beyond booking platforms? Unquestionably. Booking engines are great for getting leads and bookings, but over-reliance on them can leave you out in the cold.

Hannah O'neill

Hannah O'neillSEO Copywriter

29 July 2026

How Trades Businesses Can Generate Leads Through SEOSEO

How Trades Businesses Can Generate Leads Through SEO

In this guide, we'll cover how trades businesses can generate leads through SEO and which strategies your business can use.

Hannah O'neill

Hannah O'neillSEO Copywriter

22 July 2026

How SEO Helps Hospitality Brands Increase Direct BookingsSEO

How SEO Helps Hospitality Brands Increase Direct Bookings

In this post we'll show you how SEO helps hospitality brands increase direct bookings. Whether you're a local guest house, a national restaurant, or international hospitality service, you'll know how to reduce expensive commission fees and grow a successful brand.

Aly Johnson

Aly JohnsonHead of Content

19 July 2026

How SEO Builds Trust for Home Service BusinessesSEO

How SEO Builds Trust for Home Service Businesses

In this post, we'll explain how SEO builds trust for home service businesses and strategies you can use to attract leads

Aly Johnson

Aly JohnsonHead of Content

19 July 2026

SEO Ranking Factors for 2026 - What you need to knowSEO

SEO Ranking Factors for 2026 - What you need to know

In this article I cover the most important ranking factors for 2026, what you need to know, what you should be paying attention to and more.

Daniel Foley Carter

Daniel Foley CarterSEO Specialist

17 July 2026

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