Founded in 2008, Saddleback SEO is a full-service internet & search engine marketing company based in Orange County, California. Saddleback SEO specializes in search engine optimization and related web marketing solutions with the sole purpose of growing your business and improving your reputation online. We have worked with numerous clients across the United States, and even internationally. Our company takes pride in providing personal and professional service to our valued clients with proactive service updates and customer support.

With a team full of personable technology-lovers, you can rest assured that your search engine marketing campaign is in good hands. We care as much about your success as you do.


Mike Hansen

Founder/CEO – SEO, PPC, Web Design

Mike Hansen, Founder & Director, has over a fifteen years of experience in the field of SEO with 20 years experience working with internet businesses from many different industries. With an emphasis on honesty, integrity, and open & direct communication with clients, he works very hard at uncovering & identifying client needs & goals to custom tailor a marketing campaign that suits the specific needs of business.  Search engine optimization doesn’t happen overnight, so Mike goes out of his way to openly explain realistic expectations which helps develop strong relationships with client’s.  He directs the team of experienced professionals that go to work to get results for our client’s.

E-mail: mike@saddlebackseo.com
Phone: (888) 98-OC-SEO x2

Tom Vota

SEO, Local Search Marketing, Video Optimization, Text Marketing

Tom Vota has built his expertise as a knowledgeable and experienced SEO and Social Media consultant. With over 8 years of experience in the industry, he concentrates his resourcefulness and skills in finding solutions that will help clients maximize web traffic. From website SEO, Video Optimization & SEO, Text Message & Email Marketing, and Social Media Marketing, his commitment and dedication to any client’s campaign will prove to be an asset.
E-mail: tom@saddlebackseo.com
Phone: (888) 98-OC-SEO

Derek Saruwatari

Project Manager, SEO & Local Marketing

Derek is a Swiss-army knife of internet marketing. With knowledge in a broad array of our services, he specializes in web design, social media marketing, video optimization, and video SEO. With years of experience at retail tech giant Best Buy, he observed first-hand the explosive growth of smartphones and tablets. In doing so, he developed a passion for mobile technologies and has become the face of mobile here at Saddleback SEO.
E-mail: derek@saddlebackseo.com
Phone: (888) 98-OC-SEO

Jon Salas

Director of Social Media

Jon Salas is a California State University Graduate with a Business Degree in Marketing, after graduating in the top 10% of his class, he pursued he passion for social media marketing with Saddleback SEO. Since the social media evolution began over 5 years ago, Jon immediately saw the value that social media brings to business owners and began extensive research on how he could drive bottom line results by implementing effective marketing strategies. Jon understands the high demand for a complete online presence and believes in result-oriented work. As a MBA candidate at the University of Southern California (USC) he approaches every situation methodically and creates effective marketing plans driven by our client’s goals and objectives. Jon’s mission is to develop a true working relationship with clients and will go the extra mile to ensure their marketing needs are always fulfilled.
E-mail: jon@saddlebackseo.com
Phone: (888) 98-OC-SEO