SEO & AI Optimization That Works (and Isn’t Boring!)
Hi, I’m an SEO Specialist with 15+ years of experience helping businesses shine on Google—and now on AI platforms, too. I don’t just chase rankings—I help brands be the answer in search results and AI-generated responses.
Whether you're trying to impress Google’s algorithm or become ChatGPT’s favorite source, I’ve got the tools, strategies, and nerdy passion to get you there.
What I Do (AKA how I make SEO a superpower for your brand):
✅ Full SEO Audits (tech + content—no fluff, just real insights)
✅ On-Page Magic: smart keyword targeting, clean structure, internal links that help
✅ Off-Page Brilliance: white-hat link building, authority growth, PR-worthy backlinks
✅ AI Optimization for ChatGPT & Friends: make sure you show up in smart answers
✅ Voice Search & Featured Snippets: speak up and stand out
✅ Content Strategy for Google’s Helpful Content & E-E-A-T
✅ Local SEO Domination (Google Maps + AI-driven location queries)
✅ E-commerce SEO for Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce
✅ Structured Data & Schema that make AI bots say, “Hey, this site knows what it’s doing!”
🤖 Why ChatGPT Optimization Matters in 2025
AI is the new search. Platforms like ChatGPT are changing how people find information, and if you’re not showing up there, you’re invisible. I’ll help you optimize your content for AI discovery, build topical authority, and become a go-to source for high-value queries (even the zero-click ones). Think of it as SEO 2.0—smarter, faster, and future-ready.
Tools I Use (and know how to use):
ChatGPT / Gemini / Perplexity (yes, I optimize content for them)
SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, Screaming Frog
Surfer SEO, Frase, Clearscope
GA4, Search Console, Looker Studio
WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, Wix
Why Clients Like Working with Me
Because I keep things simple, strategic, and fun. I’m big on clear communication, transparent reporting, and no B.S. SEO. Data backs every decision, and I only use white-hat techniques that build sustainable, long-term success.
Ready to get started? Shoot me a message and let’s chat!
Search Engine Optimization
SEO Audit
SEO Keyword Research
SEO Strategy
Technical SEO
French
Blog Content
Copywriting
Content Writing
Editing & Proofreading
SEO Writing
Content Marketing Strategy
Keyword Research
Landing Page Optimization
Ecommerce SEO Audit
Alina-Viorica B.
Viseu de Sus, Romania
$40/hr
4.9
83 jobs
Improve the quality of your website and implement SEO strategies that work, tailor made for your brand and business. As an SEO consultant I provide a full range of SEO services that will improve your website's visibility, strengthen your brand awarness and enable your business growth:
- Technical SEO;
- Website Architecture;
- Content Strategies;
- Competitors analysis;
- Outreach and link building;
- Search Generative Experience (SGE) Research and Impact Analysis.
I have 8+ years' experience in search engine optimization: Technical SEO, On-Page SEO, Off-Site SEO, Local SEO, International SEO, Ecommerce SEO. Being very familiar with Search Engines Guidelines, with Google's Latest Algorithm Updates, with Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE) and other emerging technologies, I can help you discover why your website is not ranking or why your rankings have decreased, and fix any issues, lift any penalties and uncover other winning strategies.
As an SEO Expert I can offer guidance to optimize your website in order to gain organic visibility in the most important search engines, and to convert visitors into valuable and loyal customers.
These can be achieved by:
- analyzing your website from a technical point of view, making sure it is crawlable and indexable by search engines;
- improving its speed and performance;
- fixing technical issues that might affect your website being indexed correctly;
- making sure it can be accessed from all devices - mobile and desktop;
- performing a detailed keyword and topic research;
- improving on-page optimization based on the keyword research;
- suggest new content based on the keyword research;
- implementing schema markup;
- analysing your brand's organic visibility in all search engines;
- analysing the impact of Google's Search Generative Experience (SGE) and other emerging technologies on the organic visibiltiy of your brand and website;
- improving off-page optimization by analyzing your website's backlink profile and removing any toxic links;
- finding the best and the most relevant link building opportunities (spying competition, build quality citations, content marketing, info-graphics, testimonials, etc.)
- tracking, monitoring, analyzing and reporting on all recommendations to make sure they are working.
All my reports include detailed information about the issues found, about the improvement suggested and about my approach in fixing the issues.
We can schedule a call anytime to talk about your business and your expectations from the right SEO Expert, so, please reach out!
Google Analytics
On-Page SEO
SEO Performance
Search Engine Optimization
SEO Audit
SEO Backlinking
SEO Keyword Research
Content SEO
Google Search Console
WordPress
Content Strategy
Content Marketing
Marketing Audit
Organic Traffic Growth
Ioana N.
Bucharest, Romania
$60/hr
5.0
6 jobs
I help businesses grow organic traffic by solving complex SEO problems - and making sure those solutions actually get implemented.
My core focus is Technical SEO, particularly for large or complex websites where technical issues are the biggest barrier to growth. I specialise in crawl optimisation, migrations, indexation, site architecture, Core Web Vitals, and JavaScript SEO - the kind of foundational work that drives lasting visibility improvements.
Beyond technical SEO, I build holistic search strategies that cover the full picture: GEO, AEO, AI Search visibility, keyword research, content planning, on-page optimisation, and internal linking. As search evolves, I make sure my clients aren't just ranking today - they're positioned for where search is heading.
I've worked across a wide range of industries, both on the agency side and as a freelance consultant, with sites of all sizes and complexities. I regularly collaborate with developers, content or marketing teams to bridge the gap between SEO strategy and real-world implementation.
✅ What I do
- Define and execute SEO strategies aligned with business goals
- Lead technical SEO audits with clear prioritization and impact assessment
- Plan and manage website migrations (replatforming, domain changes, URL restructuring)
- Analyze and optimize Core Web Vitals & page performance
- Improve crawlability, indexation & rendering
- Design scalable website architecture & internal linking frameworks
- Resolve duplicate content, canonicalization & indexing issues
- Conduct content audits (consolidation, pruning, scaling opportunities)
- Build keyword strategies & mapping aligned with search intent
- Identify traffic drops and recovery opportunities
- Develop e-commerce SEO strategies (filters, faceted navigation, pagination)
- Implement international SEO strategies (hreflang, multi-market setups)
✅ Experience
- Managed SEO for large international brands and complex websites
- Experience across e-commerce, SaaS, and lead generation
- Worked on websites with thousands to millions of URLs
- Led cross-functional SEO initiatives with developers, product teams, and content teams
- Strong focus on scalable, long-term growth - not quick fixes
✅ Types of websites I typically work with
- E-commerce websites with large inventories, filtering systems, and international setups
- SaaS and software companies focused on lead generation and product growth
- Marketplace and property platforms (e.g. booking-style websites with dynamic listings and location pages)
- International websites targeting multiple markets and languages
- Content-heavy websites (blogs, resources, knowledge bases)
- Websites with technical challenges (indexing, performance, architecture)
- Businesses planning or going through a migration or replatforming
✅ Tools & Technologies
- Google Search Console
- Google Analytics
- Screaming Frog (advanced audits & custom extractions)
- SEMrush / Ahrefs
- PageSpeed Insights / Lighthouse
- Sitebulb
- OnCrawl
✅ Platforms
- WordPress
- Shopify
- Magento
- Drupal
- Joomla
✅ How I work
- Prioritized, actionable recommendations (not overwhelming reports)
- Clear communication tailored for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Focus on impact, scalability, and implementation
- Flexible collaboration: one-off audits or ongoing strategic support
🔍 What sets me apart
I combine strategic thinking with deep technical expertise, allowing me to not only identify issues but also define the right direction for growth and ensure it’s executed correctly.
Google Analytics
On-Page SEO
Search Engine Optimization
SEO Audit
SEO Backlinking
SEO Keyword Research
SEO Strategy
Technical SEO
Google Search Console
Content SEO
Local SEO
SEMrush
SEO Competitor Analysis
Ecommerce SEO
Generative AI
Organic Traffic Growth
Razvan-Aurelian P.
Bucharest, Romania
$111/hr
5.0
39 jobs
Hands-on marketing leader with a fun personality. In love with scaling startups via sustainable channels. I can actually drive growth with proven results scaling companies in AI, Dev Tools, FinTech, IT & Technology, Crypto & Blockchain.
Skilled at implementing data-driven growth strategies with a focus on:
- automated and manual research, creation, and promotion of on-brand SEO content;
- scalable distribution and growth on social channels;
- building programmatic landing pages at scale with automation tools such as AirOps, Zapier, Make, together with Webflow, WordPress, Shopify, or any headless CMS;
- (cold) outreach for building partnerships and finding backlink opportunities;
- creating and converting highly focused email lists via newsletters;
- managing performance marketing on Google, Meta, TikTok, YouTube, LinkedIn, and cross-feeding with SEO efforts;
- A/B testing paradigms to check hypotheses and quickly scale successful experiments;
- managing, hiring, and coordinating teams for maximum time and cost-efficiency.
15+ years of experience; for the past 12 helped multiple US-based businesses achieve exponential traffic, leads, and paying customer growth.
Looking to help startups skyrocket their channels, open to full-time, part-time, or project-based work that is a good fit.
If someone truly passionate and ready to dive in to help your team sounds like a good fit, do not hesitate to get in touch.
Off-Page SEO
On-Page SEO
Search Engine Optimization
SEO Backlinking
SEO Strategy
Content Marketing
Content Strategy
Marketing Strategy
Digital Marketing
Growth Hacking
Growth Strategy
Outreach Strategy
SEO Content
Local SEO
AI Content Creation
Elena A.
Timisoara, Romania
$5/hr
5.0
22 jobs
SEO Specialist with 5+ Years of Expertise 📈
I specialize in various SEO aspects, including Local SEO, Ecommerce SEO, Shopify SEO, WordPress SEO, Technical SEO Audit, Keyword Research, On-Page SEO Optimization, and Off-Page SEO Optimization.
Why choose me?
Over 5+ years of experience
Consistent delivery of high-quality work
Detailed planning and implementation
Proven results
Ability to tackle challenging projects
In-depth understanding of American and European consumer behavior
A marketer's perspective on SEO campaigns
Transparent communication for continuous project progress updates
With a track record of successful SEO projects across diverse industries and website scales, I'm here to provide reliable and technically sound SEO solutions.
Let's connect and elevate your online presence!
Search Engine Optimization
SEO Strategy
Technical SEO
Local SEO
Shopify SEO
Paid Media
Advertising
WordPress Theme
WordPress
WordPress Plugin
Business Management
Business
Expert
Management Skills
Ionatan B.
Oradea, Romania
$30/hr
5.0
33 jobs
Over 90% of the customers make a search query on Google, before they make an interaction with a business.
I’ll help you stay in front of your customers being ahead of your competitors, generating more revenue, traffic and conversions.
I have no secrets, I simply put my knowledge combined with the best practices at work bringing in positive ROI.
AUDIT & RESEARCH
Every business is different. Because of that, I recommend starting with an comprehensive SEO audit. In this way I can discover any technical, on-page, off-page and content related problems, that keep your business behind in the search engines.
After analyzing your website’s positive/negative points and your competitors, I’ll build an data-based strategy custom tailored to your scope.
IMPLEMENTATION
The next step is to implement the strategy to achieve your goals.
I’m highly focused on eCommerce SEO but not limited to it and main key points covered are:
- In-depth SEO Audits and Strategies
- Keywords Research
- Content Marketing
- On-Page & Off-Page SEO
- Backlink Acquisition
- Prospecting & Outreach Marketing
- Landing pages optimisation
Why working with me ?
- A customized and customer-centered strategy will be created for your business only
- Transparency: I don’t keep any secrets, any questions and concerns will be answered and explained.
- Meet the deadlines
Search Engine Optimization
SEO Backlinking
SEO Keyword Research
Search Engine Marketing
Backlink Analysis
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