Independent assessment
Cyrus Shepard
Technical SEO consultant and publisher
Cyrus Shepard is best suited to google update analysis, content quality, ranking-factor research and publisher strategy because former Moz lead and Google quality rater known for evidence-led SEO testing. The main buying check is survey and observational research shows correlation rather than universal causation; request a site-specific diagnosis.
Survey and observational research shows correlation rather than universal causation; request a site-specific diagnosis.
Evidence reviewed
Why this assessment.
The September 2026 research pass checked Cyrus Shepard's official professional or company site for identity, current positioning, services, location signals and the stated credential. The source supports the professional profile below. Results, fees and customer sentiment receive separate evidence scores so first-party positioning is not mistaken for independent proof.
Visible strengths
About Cyrus Shepard
Former Moz lead and Google quality rater known for evidence-led SEO testing.
Cyrus Shepard's background
- Built authority at Moz before founding Zyppy and publishing independent studies.
Experience and work
- Former Moz SEO leader, former Google quality rater and publisher of large comparative studies. No comparable current case study with baseline, intervention, timeframe and attribution was publicly established.
2026 research brief
Current activity, commercial context and public authority.
These fields come from the completed consultant research record. Volatile roles, audiences, prices and availability should still be confirmed before engagement.
Current activity
In 2026 he is researching features of sites winning and losing Google visibility and how AI changes click behavior.
Visible associations
Zyppy clients are generally confidential; public collaborations include Dawn Shepard and industry podcasts.
Documented authority
Former Moz SEO leader, former Google quality rater and publisher of large comparative studies. Tool, platform, newsletter or owned product.
Audience and recognition
Substantial SEO audience and research citations; exact follower count not captured.
Buyer questions
Questions people ask about Cyrus Shepard.
These answers separate what public evidence establishes from what you should verify directly before hiring.
What is Cyrus Shepard known for?+
Cyrus Shepard is known for content strategy and organic growth. The documented positioning is founder, Zyppy.
Can you hire Cyrus Shepard?+
The visible route is direct consulting and research. Current availability and the contracting entity should be confirmed directly.
What does Cyrus Shepard charge?+
$10,000-$30,000 per month estimated. $350-$900 per hour estimated. No verified current public fee was located. Treat the range as a budgeting estimate and ask for scope, senior time, implementation ownership, minimum term and expenses in one written proposal.
What evidence should you request from Cyrus Shepard?+
Ask for one recent case with a comparable site, baseline, actions, timeframe, result and the consultant's direct role.
Buyer due diligence
Every gap becomes a measurable evidence score.
These figures measure public evidence coverage. They do not invent customer sentiment, personal details or client outcomes.
0/100 verified
No reliable public source. Age is not estimated from photographs, graduation dates or career history.
20/100 verified
No consistently sourced duration. Credentials below show the available professional evidence.
70/100 · Partly documented
This directory accepts no payment for placement. The linked official source was checked for public positioning and disclosures, but delivery practices have not been independently audited.
United States · Remote
Publication status
Role, audience, pricing and availability details can change. Recheck them directly before hiring.
53/100 evidence coverage
Former Moz SEO leader, former Google quality rater and publisher of large comparative studies. Tool, platform, newsletter or owned product.
25/100 result evidence
Former Moz SEO leader, former Google quality rater and publisher of large comparative studies. No comparable current case study with baseline, intervention, timeframe and attribution was publicly established.
20/100 review evidence
★★★★☆ 3.8/5 directory assessment
Editorial fit score, not a customer-review average.
Substantial SEO audience and research citations; exact follower count not captured.
20/100 attributable evidence
Substantial SEO audience and research citations; exact follower count not captured. This demonstrates visibility and peer recognition, not client satisfaction or delivery quality.
Glenn GabeTechnical SEO and algorithm-update consultantEvidence C · 76/100
Chris LongTechnical and ecommerce SEO consultantEvidence C · 77/100
Olga ZarrTechnical SEO consultant · SEOSLYEvidence A · 83/100
Kaspar SzymanskiTechnical SEO and Google-penalty recovery consultantEvidence C · 77/100Need a second opinion?
Public commentary
What people say about Cyrus Shepard.
LinkedIn, Reddit, independent profiles and attributed testimonials are labelled separately. Small samples are never presented as consensus.
Substantial SEO audience and research citations; exact follower count not captured. This demonstrates visibility and peer recognition, not client satisfaction or delivery quality.
11 September 2026 research summaryThe linked first-party source supports Cyrus Shepard's current professional positioning, services and stated credential. It is useful identity and capability evidence, but it is not treated as independent customer consensus.
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