Matthew Edgar
Technical Consultant – SEO & AI Search
Professional Bio for Media & Events
Matthew Edgar is a partner at Elementive (www.elementive.com), a Colorado-based consulting firm specializing in technical optimization for search engines, AI systems, and AI agents. With over twenty years of experience, Matthew helps clients resolve complex technical issues and optimize their websites for search, AI visibility, and agentic interactions. His clients include startups, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies. He is the author of Tech SEO Guide (Apress, 2023) and Speed Metrics Guide (Apress, 2024) and has spoken at industry-leading events including MozCon, SMX, and MarTech. Matthew holds a Master's in Information and Communications Technology from the University of Denver. Learn more and connect at MatthewEdgar.net.
Personal Bio
Hello, I'm Matthew Edgar. I'm a partner and technical consultant here at Elementive.
I built my first website in the late '90s and have been working professionally on the web since 2001. I started on the technical side as a developer, then moved into SEO and digital marketing. Along the way, I realized that driving traffic and writing good code weren't enough on their own. Real success comes from the intersection of technology, marketing, and data.
Over the last two decades, I've helped hundreds of companies from startups to Fortune 500s solve complex website challenges, improve site performance, and prepare for the future of AI-powered search. Whether it's technical SEO, usability, accessibility, or performance optimization, I believe in using research and data to drive smarter decisions.
I earned a Master's in Information and Communications Technology from the University of Denver, with a focus on web development and mobile usability. I've also learned from working across disciplines - analytics, programming, SEO, product, UX, and more - which helps me connect the dots for clients in a practical, results-focused way.
When I'm not consulting, I speak at conferences, teach workshops (including with O'Reilly Media), and write books. I'm the author of Speed Metrics Guide (Apress, 2024), Tech SEO Guide (Apress, 2023) and Elements of a Successful Website (2017).
Outside of work, I am happily married and I spend most weekends with a book or watching a great movie.
If you need help figuring out a technical issue or want to talk strategy as search evolves send me a note and let's connect.