Joost de Valk Steps Down as Key Manager for Yoast SEO

Yoast SEO Leader Key Management Steps Down

Joost de Valk, one of the founders of Yoast SEO, has stepped down as a key manager for the company. The move comes just over a year after Newfold Digital acquired Yoast.

De Valk will remain on board as an advisor for both Yoast and Newfold, but he will no longer be involved in the day-to-day operations of the company.

In a blog post announcing his departure, De Valk said that he was leaving Yoast to pursue other dreams and ambitions. He also said that he was confident that Yoast was in good hands with its new owners.

"I'm proud of what we've accomplished at Yoast over the past 15 years," De Valk said. "We've helped millions of people improve their SEO and grow their businesses. I'm excited to see what the future holds for Yoast, and I'm confident that the team will continue to do great things."

De Valk's departure is a loss for Yoast, but he leaves behind a strong team and a legacy of innovation. Yoast SEO is one of the most popular WordPress SEO plugins in the world, and it continues to be a valuable tool for businesses of all sizes.

What does this mean for the future of Yoast SEO?

It is too early to say for certain what impact De Valk's departure will have on the future of Yoast SEO. However, Newfold Digital has said that it is committed to continuing to invest in and develop the platform.

In a statement, Newfold Digital CEO Jim Geiger said that the company is "excited to have Joost remain on board as an advisor." He also said that Newfold is "committed to continuing to innovate and grow Yoast SEO."

It is likely that Yoast SEO will continue to be a leading WordPress SEO plugin for many years to come. The platform has a strong track record of innovation and a large and loyal user base.

What can Yoast SEO users do?

Yoast SEO users should not be concerned about the impact of De Valk's departure on the platform. Yoast SEO is still under active development, and Newfold Digital has said that it is committed to continuing to invest in and grow the platform.

Yoast SEO users should continue to use the platform as they have always done. They should also continue to monitor the Yoast SEO blog and social media channels for news and updates about the platform.