Simi Valley, CA August 17, 2008 -- Bruce Clay, Inc., a prominent search engine optimization and Internet marketing consulting firm, ranked 85th on Everything Channel's CRN Fast Growth 100 List for 2008. CRN publishes this list annually to recognize the fastest-growing solution providers in the IT industry today.

"The CRN Fast Growth 100 are the cream of the crop when it comes to Solution Providers who know how to wrap technology in world-class services offerings, and this years' group demonstrate that the technology Channel is strong and growing, regardless of surrounding economic conditions," said Robert C. DeMarzo, Everything Channel's senior vice president and editorial director.

"Earning a spot on CRN's Fast Growth 100 List is a prestigious honor," said Bruce Clay, president and founder. "This accomplishment reflects our commitment to providing the foremost in search engine optimization tools and services. We're bringing our clients success, and that means growth. I'm proud of what every single member of our staff has pitched in to accomplish company-wide."

The five common traits that typify a CRN Fast Growth Solution Provider include: multi-vendor IT solutions; cutting-edge technologies; close customer relationships; strong sales philosophies; and business-oriented IT consulting.

To be eligible for the 2008 CRN Fast Growth 100, a company must be an IT solution provider; be based/headquartered in the U.S.; have had net sales of at least one million dollars in calendar year 2005; and be an independent company. Rank is based on two years' growth of net sales from calendar year 2005 to calendar year 2007. Net sales were verified by public filings when possible. All private companies provided a signed affidavit attesting to the accuracy of the reported 2005 and 2007 net sales figures or accountant-reviewed financials or audited financials. Affidavits were signed by an owner or officer of the company or by a CPA representing the company. Affidavits and financials are on file in Redmond, Washington.

The Fast Growth 100 companies will be honored at a CRN event in Chicago on October 15th.

About Bruce Clay, Inc.
Bruce Clay, Inc. was founded in 1996, providing search engine optimization and consulting, pay per click management, optimization training and diagnostic tools. Along with offering high-quality services, Bruce Clay has led the industry by authoring the SEO Code of Ethics, creating the downloadable Search Engine Relationship Chart™ and presenting a certification program to promote ethical practices. Today the company serves the US with offices in California, New York, and internationally with offices in Europe, Australia, South Africa and Japan.