Thom Craver

Thom Craver, a veteran in the digital media realm, brings over three decades of web expertise to his role as Director of Consumer Products at CBS News. His extensive experience in IT, coding, and marketing provides CBS News with a comprehensive understanding of modern digital products.

With a career spanning over 30 years as a web developer and programmer, Thom has established himself as a prominent figure in technical SEO and analytics within the digital marketing landscape. Notably, in 2023, he crafted an indie game that earned the prestigious Fan's Choice Game of the Year award at the Game Development World Championships.

Beyond his contributions to CBS News, Thom's writing has been featured on sister sites ComicBook.com and PopCulture.com. Throughout his career, he has authored over a dozen ghostwritten technical training manuals and shared his wealth of experience through contributions to platforms such as Search Engine Watch, ClickZ, and various other Internet industry blogs.

An accomplished speaker, Thom has delivered talks on SEO, digital analytics, and business growth strategies at digital marketing conferences and even graced the TEDx Flour City stage. His teaching experience extends to institutions like Quinnipiac University and the Rochester Institute of Technology, with ongoing programming instruction at Monroe Community College.