Maria is a Lead Emerging Trends & Research Writer at WebFX. She has authored hundreds of articles on digital marketing, SEO, content marketing, and AI to help SMB marketers make informed decisions and keep them abreast of the latest industry trends. You’ll find her byline on WebFX and SEO.com.

With over two decades of experience in B2B and B2C publishing, marketing, and PR, Maria continues to learn (and unlearn) as digital marketing evolves. She’s earned certifications in inbound marketing, content marketing, Google Analytics, and PR, and holds a B.S. in Development Communication, majoring in Science Communication.

Maria has witnessed the heydays of print, the emergence of SEO and digital publishing, the advent of online videos, and the rising popularity of short-form, vertical videos. She created a TikTok account for her dogs to learn how to use the platform.

When she’s not writing or updating her dogs’ social media content calendar, you’ll find her running, swimming, or trying to love burpee broad jumps and wall balls.