The Russian invasion in Ukraine has prompted an outcry of support for the Ukrainian people from social media users the world over.
It really doesn’t matter the location. Most everyone is rallying to support our Ukrainian friends and allies after the suffering they have had to endure at the hands of the Russians.
By providing much-needed assistance, it’s possible to help alleviate at least some suffering that the Ukrainians are feeling.
And people on social media have been deeply affected by the situation. The list, in no particular order, begins below:
Tim Soulo of AHREF’s hometown is in Ukraine, and he has been posting updates:
Six days of war in Ukraine.
No major city was conquered by Russians so far.
Putin must be furious right now.
The big scary Russia with all its military glory is barely having any progress at all.
Every day I start a new thread and share the updates which strike me the most
— Tim Soulo πΊπ¦ (@timsoulo) March 1, 2022
Anton Schulke, the head of influencer marketing over at Duda, is in Ukraine now and has been negatively impacted:
SERPstat, another SEO tool, is based in Ukraine:
We keep Serpstat SEO platform operating as usual.
If there are any changes, we will inform you on our social networks.Twitter: https://t.co/LetqIJHST5
Facebook: https://t.co/t4VxSspn5e
Linkedin: https://t.co/8BvrctgEGFWe wish you all peace and goodnessπ pic.twitter.com/MHMGGz29Xt
— Serpstat (@serpstat) February 25, 2022
For any Ukrainians who are looking for work, there is also an ongoing thread with information about opportunities in Ukraine:
Ukrainians looking for work, gigs or something: https://t.co/JW4iNX7Ayr
Filling in another one with those who may offer jobs or gigs for Ukrainian digital specialists: https://t.co/azP2kjvmBs@anton_shulke @jasonmbarnard @aleyda
Thank you so much!ππ— π Olesia Korobka π (@Giridja) March 2, 2022
Others are also pitching in with help and donations to assist all Ukrainians who need it:
I'd like to do my part and help out in any way I can. So I've decided to donate 10% of the total of #WTSFest recording ticket sales directly to the Ukraine fund.
Sending prayers to everyone affected by this crisis ππ½https://t.co/x7DT6SidJG https://t.co/wBy5GCqlLV— Areej AbuAli (@areej_abuali) February 26, 2022
Link Research Tools, one of our own favorite link spam detection tools, are making large donations for Ukrainians:
The cancelled LRTcon can donate $ 35,102.62 for Ukraine.
Thanks to guests and sponsor @NinjasMarketing
who made this astonishing amount possible.Speakers, Guest and Friends from Ukraine.
I am very proud about being able to help to so quick and so big.
— Christoph C. Cemper πΊπ¦ 𧑠SEO (@cemper) March 1, 2022
Internet Marketing Ninjas, owned by Jim Boykin, is also heavily supporting Ukraine through their donations.
Even more coverage on social media continues, including with Erin Sparks’ own podcast – the Edge of the Web SEO podcast.
Big shout-out to @erinsparks for pivoting this week's @EdgeWebRadio News to bring on @jasonmbarnard so we could talk about the situation in Ukraine and the SEO world's response. https://t.co/y1eYAYkI3i
— Mordy Oberstein πΊπ¦ (@MordyOberstein) March 2, 2022
Jason Barnard – the brand SERPs guy – interviewed Anton Shulke, who is on location in Kyiv, Ukraine –
Here's a clip of your friend and mine @anton_shulke in Kyiv right now talking about how things are going for him.@anton_shulke #StandWithUkraineNOW #StandWithUkraine
If you care for Anton, then you care for Ukraine
(I do, and I do)
In which case, please share pic.twitter.com/X97f2Hw5mu— π’ Jason Barnard πΊπ¦ (@jasonmbarnard) March 1, 2022
Others in the community, however, are going after Russian companies such as Semrush, who are not people who are responsible for the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Still others, however, are voicing their concerns against people in the community who are going after SEO tools such as Semrush.
I think it’s important to point out that not all Russians support what’s going on in Ukraine. Many are taking to the streets in Russia to protest the invasion at great risk to themselves and their safety.
The Russian police have arrested over 6,000 protesters so far and have even gone out of their way to arrest any known protesters who just step foot out of their homes.
Melissa Fach explained her point of view here:
1: I have to say I am so disappointed in many in the SEO community for going after @semrush. They are not to blame for what is happening in Ukraine. They have no control over it and their voice/opinion – like every other Russian citizen – does not matter to Putin.
— Melissa Fach πΊπ¦ (@SEOAware) February 28, 2022
2: Asking them to say something going against Putin on social media is dangerous for themselves, their families, and everyone that works for the company. They don't have freedom of speech, so stop treating them like they do.
— Melissa Fach πΊπ¦ (@SEOAware) February 28, 2022
4: Making crappy & ignorant comments on social media about a company accomplishes nothing. Take your wasted time & help the people of Ukraine instead. Donate time & money. Say a prayer or go meditate – do something positive.
— Melissa Fach πΊπ¦ (@SEOAware) February 28, 2022
Clearly, this invasion is bringing about many different points of view and discussion about what’s acceptable and what’s not.
We are still distraught over everything that’s happening to our Ukrainian friends, colleagues, and allies, and we still continue to offer our full support.
