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SEO Expert at MedRank
Local SEO and growth marketing specialist focused on helping healthcare clinics and multi-location service businesses improve search visibility, strengthen trust signals, and convert organic demand into measurable revenue and bookings.
Local SEO Expert | AEO, GEO & LLM SEO Strategist
I am Fahad Manzoor, a Local SEO expert | AEO, GEO & LLM SEO Strategist with 5+ years of Working experience with a proven track record of boosting websites & GMB Profile on Google to increase Leads, calls, and revenue. I have mastered the art of optimizing websites and Google Business Profiles and enhancing their search engine rankings Boost 3x Revenue, which can benefit businesses and individuals seeking to increase their online visibility and attract more traffic. My services include comprehensive LLM SEO, AEO, GEO, Website Technical Audit, Local SEO Audit, GMB Audit, GMB Optimization, keyword research, On-Page SEO, Off-Page SEO, technical SEO, and effective link building. I stay abreast of industry trends and algorithm updates to ensure that my methods are always up-to-date and deliver tangible results. 📈 Proven Results I’ve successfully helped 100+ local businesses improve their search visibility and map rankings leading to more organic traffic, phone calls, and real business growth. Whether you’re a plumber, dentist, roofer, lawyer, contractor, or service-based business, I bring strategic Local SEO solutions that deliver measurable ROI. 📞 Let’s Grow Your Business If you want your business to rank higher, get noticed by local customers, and increase revenue, let’s connect DM me for a free consultation call!
Founder & CEO at Local SEO Guide
Founder & CEO of www.localseoguide.com a leading search consultancy with a specialty in SEO for multi-location businesses, enterprise-level search marketing, and corporate training. He is a regular contributor to SearchEngineLand.com, author of the definitive Google News Ranking Factors survey and AppleMapsMarketing.com, a blog focused on helping businesses navigate Apple Maps and SIRI. Andrew has decades of Internet experience. He was a founding member of NBC’s Internet group and a former GM of NBC.com. He helped start Insider Pages, a pioneering local-social search engine, which was acquired by CitySearch in 2006.
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seo at ylsseo
Founder of ylsseo, a Google SEO consultancy helping B2B manufacturers and e-commerce brands build organic search visibility in global markets. With 8+ years of international trade experience on Alibaba International and deep expertise in Google's ranking systems, I specialize in topical authority content strategy, technical SEO audits, and WordPress site optimization. Notable results include growing a commercial fitness equipment site from zero to 9,000+ monthly organic visits and recovering a CNC machining site from a negative SEO attack. My work has been cited in Google AI Overviews alongside Neil Patel and Brian Dean, and referenced by Barry Schwartz at Search Engine Roundtable.
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SEO Specialist at Contractor Growth Netowrk
Patrick leads SEO and digital strategy for high-end design-build contractors. Work centers on technical SEO, AI-driven content systems, automation, and scalable workflows built on WordPress, Laravel, n8n, and custom GPT agents. Focus is operational precision, data accuracy, and producing measurable lead growth for luxury remodelers, custom home builders, and specialty contractors across the US.
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Local SEO Specialist | GEO & AEO Practitioner at Search Visibility Masters
Jitender Ahlaawat is a Local SEO specialist working at the intersection of Local SEO, GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), and AEO (Answer Engine Optimization). His work focuses on how service-based businesses earn visibility not only in traditional Google results, but also inside AI-driven answer systems such as Google AI Overviews, Bing Copilot, ChatGPT, and other large language models. With over eight years of hands-on experience, Jitender has helped local home service businesses, including plumbers, HVAC contractors, roofers, electricians, and multi-location brands, improve rankings, inbound calls, and revenue in competitive U.S. and Canadian markets. His expertise lies in translating complex search engine changes into practical execution frameworks that teams can actually deploy. Jitender’s core skill set includes entity-based SEO, E-E-A-T signal development, structured data and schema strategy, topical authority building, Google Business Profile optimization, and content engineered for AI citation and answer inclusion. His work emphasizes outcomes over theory, with a strong focus on measurable performance across local packs, organic results, and generative search surfaces. Jitender is the founder of Search Visibility Masters, a white-label agency providing Local SEO, web design, and Shopify development services to marketing agencies and consultants. The agency operates behind the scenes, enabling partners to deliver high-performing local and organic search results without building in-house fulfillment teams. Media outlets often seek Jitender’s insights on local search volatility, Google core updates, AI Overviews, and the evolving role of trust, authority, and entity clarity in search. His perspective is data-driven, direct, and grounded in real-world testing rather than speculation.
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New Orleans Seo Specialist + Web Designer at Geaux SEO
Hi, my name is Aaron Traub, and I own Geaux SEO, a web design, SEO, and digital marketing company in New Orleans. I help local businesses generate more leads online by improving their visibility where people are actually searching, like Google, maps, and AI results, so they show up when it matters most. I started building websites and learning SEO in 2016 during my free time while working the overnight shift at my local gym. Since then, I’ve designed and built WordPress websites focused on performance, user experience, and conversions, not just how they look. Over the years, I’ve helped several home service businesses achieve #1 rankings and increase their website traffic. I’ve continued to refine my skills in SEO and digital marketing, investing in education and training from some of the top experts in the industry. I’m also a business owner myself. I own a home organizing company in New Orleans, where I apply the same strategies I recommend to clients to generate leads and grow the business. Geaux SEO was created to share the strategies I’ve tested and proven in my own business, helping other local companies build better websites, improve their online presence, and turn that into real leads.
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SEO Experts at FluxSEO
Abdullah Al Mahdi | Local SEO Expert – Abdullah helps businesses grow online by improving their visibility on Google through Local SEO, Google Business optimization, citation building, and on-page strategies. With proven expertise and a results-driven approach, he empowers businesses to attract more customers and achieve measurable online success.
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I help businesses grow through SEO, AI-powered marketing, and strategic link building. I specialize in improving search visibility, increasing organic traffic, and building strong domain authority using ethical off-page SEO techniques. I also work with AI tools and automation to improve marketing efficiency and content performance. With experience in SEO strategy, UI/UX optimization, and digital growth campaigns, I focus on practical solutions that deliver measurable results for brands and websites.
Local SEO & Google Maps Ranking Expert at Solid Wood
Google Business Profile (GMB): Setup, optimization, and management to boost visibility. Local SEO: Conduct research and implement local keywords to rank for “near me” and area-specific searches. Google Maps Ranking: Optimize your business to appear in local map packs. Citations & Directory Listings: Build and manage accurate local citations across trusted directories. Reviews & Reputation Management: Generate and manage customer reviews to improve trust and credibility. Local Content & SEO Copywriting: Create optimized content that drives calls, visits, and sales. Performance Tracking: Monitor results using Google tools to refine strategies and improve ROI.
SEO Consultant at Dan Lacey SEO
Dan is an SEO expert who loves tech, marketing and strategy. Dan has worked in SEO for 18 years.
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AI SEO | AEO | GEO | Technical SEO Expert at Anshul Rana
I’m an AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) expert specializing in optimizing content for AI-driven search platforms and large language models. I focus on improving brand visibility across search engines and AI tools by combining technical SEO, structured data, and intent-driven content strategies to drive high-quality organic traffic and leads.
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SEO Expert
Stop guessing and start growing — we help your business rise above the noise with proven SEO strategies, powerful backlink campaigns, and conversion-focused web development. Our goal is simple: turn your online presence into a revenue-generating machine. At our core, we combine search engine optimization (SEO), custom web design, and white-hat link building to deliver measurable, long-term results. Whether you’re a startup looking to build visibility or an established brand wanting to dominate search rankings, we craft tailored strategies designed around your goals. SEO Services Our data-driven SEO approach covers everything from technical audits to keyword optimization, on-page content strategy, and local SEO. We identify profitable keywords, fix ranking issues, and build topical authority — so you can attract qualified traffic that converts. Web Development & Design Your website is your digital storefront — we make it work for you. Our team builds clean, responsive, and SEO-friendly websites that load fast, rank better, and deliver a flawless user experience. From landing pages to full-scale business sites, every element is optimized for performance and conversions. White-Hat Backlink Building We build backlinks that actually move the needle. Our manual outreach strategy targets high-authority, niche-relevant domains — boosting your domain authority, improving rankings, and driving organic growth the right way. No spam, no PBNs — only ethical, Google-approved results. With transparent reporting, measurable KPIs, and consistent performance tracking, we make sure every campaign is built for sustainable success. Why Choose Us? 100% White-Hat & Ethical SEO Practices Tailored Strategies for Each Business Proven Record of Ranking Growth Affordable Packages for Agencies & Small Businesses Dedicated Support & Transparent Reporting We don’t just deliver services — we deliver results that compound over time. Let’s make your brand stand out, attract authority, and convert more leads through data-backed SEO, high-performance websites, and powerful backlinks. 📈 Get your free SEO consultation today — and let’s start building your success story!
SEO Expert at Fiverr
Meet Saqlain Noorani. He shapes websites meant to convert, tailored for tradespeople needing more clients. His work turns online interest into phone calls, texts, or bookings without hassle. Speed matters. So does how things look on phones. Pages speak plainly, feel trustworthy, guide visitors smoothly forward. Every detail nudges someone closer to reaching out. What I do ties together sharp landing pages, basic local search tactics, one thing at a time with clear writing shaped around user behavior - helping companies come across as capable while getting real outcomes. Over on Featured, posts dig into specifics that shift numbers: how sections flow, trust signals placed just right, offers spelled out plainly, even tiny interface choices that keep visitors moving forward instead of leaving. Web design that turns visitors into customers. Pages built for Google Ads campaigns start here. Local businesses get found through smart SEO moves. Words on screen guide users without noise. Getting leads feels natural, never forced. Proof like reviews sits where it matters most. Fast load times keep people around. Phones handle these sites just fine.
SEO Specialist at Mediaboom
Results-driven SEO Specialist with 6+ years of international experience delivering measurable organic growth for B2B and B2C clients. Expert in technical SEO, on-page optimization, off-page link-building, and local SEO, with a growing specialization in Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and AI search visibility. Proven ability to manage end-to-end SEO campaigns, lead cross-functional teams, and scale organic traffic through data-driven strategy. Quoted as an industry expert in 8 online publications.
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Local SEO Expert at RyseVisibility
I'm Neha Tiwari, a local SEO expert at RyseVisibility with 5 years of experience helping small and service-based businesses get found by the right people in the right places. I specialize in uncovering high-intent local keywords, optimizing websites for real-world search behavior, and turning insights into strategies that boost map visibility, drive foot traffic, and grow leads. I love translating complex data into clear actions that move the needle for local brands.
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SEO Consultant at Citrusbug
👋 I'm an SEO consultant who helps businesses get discovered on Google, and now on ChatGPT too. 🌟 My SEO work has been featured by brands like GoDaddy, Hunter, Promo, Databox etc. 🥇 With 7+ years of SEO experience across industries, I blend on-page precision, quality link building, and GenAI-era optimization to drive organic growth that lasts. 📈 Whether it's a local business looking to dominate city-specific keywords or a global brand targeting multiple regions, I bring strategies that actually drive leads, not just traffic. 🚀 Below are a few results that I'm super proud of: - 4x traffic growth for UAE government university (2 years) - 3x traffic & leads for 3 digital agencies - 7x SEO-driven revenue for 6+ SaaS brands - 5x traffic for leading multinational manufacturer - 4x organic growth for Dubai-based gold business
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Owner at The Local Marketer
I am an experience marketer specializing in Search Engine Optimization for local small businesses. My agency, The Local Marketer, started in 2019 now serves small local businesses across the country. I have been featured on marketing blogs that include WooRank, Church Tech Today and have written and published The Local Marketing Handbook: Five Fundamentals to Increase Business and Impact Community in 2021.
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AI SEO Expert at Sandy Rowley
Your customers are changing how they search. Is your brand ready? Sandy Rowley is an AI SEO strategist, creator of The Rowley SEO Maneuver (Authority Hijack SEO™) — also known as the SEO Hijack Method — and author of The Little Black Book of SEO: Get Ranked or Get Lost. She is the founder of AIseo.seoauditservice.com and RenoWebDesigner.com, a digital agency recognized by Clutch, UpCity, and Google as a top-rated SEO firm. With over 27 years of experience across hundreds of industries, Sandy has navigated every major evolution in search — from early Google algorithms to today’s AI-driven results. Her proprietary methodology, the Rowley SEO Maneuver, redefined how brands capture visibility by positioning themselves directly within the authority flow of competitors — without paid advertising. Today, she is applying those same principles to the next frontier: AI search inclusion. Sandy works directly with founders, emerging brands, and growth-stage companies to solve the visibility problems that cost them leads, trust, and market share. Using her SEO Hijack Method adapted for AI, she identifies where platforms like Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity currently overlook or misrepresent a brand — then builds strategies that place her clients directly inside the answers. Her approach goes beyond traditional SEO. It’s about: Understanding how authority is constructed Identifying gaps competitors don’t see Positioning brands where AI systems pull their information Her clients aren’t looking for more SEO noise. They want clarity. Strategy. Results. They want to become the brand that AI recommends — not the one buried in the links. Sandy is based in Reno, Nevada, and works with clients globally.
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SEO Consultant at Luca Tagliaferro Consultancy
Luca Tagliaferro is a Senior SEO consultant and founder at KeywordProfiler.com, an SEO tool for topics research. Among his clients Luca has the pleasure to work with Future Fit Training, the leading UK personal training company, Dove, Zendesk, EON Energy and other international e-commerce businesses.Luca's passion in helping online business-consumer businesses grow to their sales using SEO strategies and tactics, places clients websites on top positions on Google for targeted keywords. Luca was listed as one of the top 20 digital marketing influencers in the Yahoo! Finance 2019 list, thanks to his research and blogging work that helps thousands of digital marketers becoming better at their jobs. Luca is a regular contributor to industry publications globally, such as Semrush, Search Engine Land, Smart Insights, WordTracker, Freelance.com and many more.
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Businesses should review and update their Local SEO strategies regularly, ideally every 3-6 months. This frequency allows for adapting to algorithm changes, addressing shifts in local competition, and capitalizing on seasonal trends. However, certain elements require more frequent attention: Google Business Profiles should be updated whenever business information changes, new reviews should be responded to promptly, and local content should be added consistently. Staying proactive with Local SEO ensures businesses maintain their competitive edge in local search results.
While traditional SEO focuses on improving overall online visibility, Local SEO specifically targets geographically-related searches. Key differences include: 1) emphasis on Google Business Profile optimization, 2) greater importance of customer reviews and ratings, 3) focus on local keywords and location-based content, 4) prioritization of local backlinks and citations, and 5) optimization for 'near me' searches. Local SEO also considers factors like proximity to searcher and local pack rankings, which are less relevant in traditional SEO.
Local SEO experts can significantly boost a business's online visibility by optimizing Google Business Profiles, improving local citations, and implementing location-based keywords. They also focus on generating positive reviews, creating locally-relevant content, and ensuring consistent NAP (Name, Address, Phone) information across all online platforms. These strategies help businesses appear more prominently in local search results and map listings, driving more foot traffic and local customers.
Customer reviews are crucial for Local SEO, influencing both search rankings and consumer trust. They provide fresh, user-generated content and signal to search engines that a business is active and reputable. To manage reviews effectively, businesses should: 1) encourage satisfied customers to leave reviews, 2) respond promptly and professionally to all reviews, both positive and negative, 3) address issues raised in negative reviews, and 4) showcase positive reviews on their website and social media. Consistently gathering and engaging with reviews can significantly boost local search visibility and reputation.