Bas van den Beld Owner, NetTraject.nl and StateOfSearch.com Bas van den Beld is a search and social expert, trainer, and well-respected blogger. Bas is well informed about what’s going on in the world of Internet and search marketing worldwide and especially Europe. Bas is the owner of Stateofsearch.com. He is also the owner of NetTraject, a Dutch company that advises on international search matters and provides training in search engine marketing and project management. Next to being a search expert Bas is currently the "Social Marketing Ambassador" for the Dutch Direct Marketing Association in which role he helps make the gap between experts and businesses smaller. Bas is also a regular speaker on different marketing and search events. He’s also host of several podcasts, including a weekly show on a WebmasterRadio.FM. Bas also publishes on his personal blog, www.basvandenbeld.com.