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SEO Engineer | Semantic SEO Specialist | Drive Organic Growth and Qualified Leads For Your Business.

Kathmandu, Nepal
Only remote
Bachelor in Computer Engineering
Kathmandu, Nepal
Only remote
Bachelor in Computer Engineering

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About me

Semantic SEO Specialist based in Kathmandu, Nepal. I approach SEO as a scalable system, not a checklist of tactics. Over 3+ years, I've driven results for 100+ businesses across 50+ niches, building topical authority which helps sites rank & generate revenue in competitive markets.

Ahrefs Site ExplorerContent MarketingSearch Engine OptimizationSemanticsSemantic HTMLSEO Copywriting
Semantic SEO & Entity-Focused Optimization
Holistic approach to semantic SEO, establishing websites as leading authorities within their niche. Skills sharpened through Koray Tugberk Gubur's advanced topical authority methodology, focusing on entity-based optimization and semantic relevance.

Technical SEO & Keyword Research
Execution of keyword research, technical SEO optimization, and performance reporting. Expertise in identifying ranking signals, algorithmic priorities, and translating complex search findings into actionable SEO strategies.

Local SEO & Google Business Profile Optimization
Development of on-page and local SEO strategies, optimizing Google Business Profile (GBP) and map-pack rankings. Management of SEO for local businesses across multiple niches including plumbing, automotive, flooring, and more.

Content Strategy & Topical Authority
Building of comprehensive topical maps and content architectures that cover a niche in depth. Content strategy pairs entity-based optimization with well-structured briefs to satisfy both search intent and semantic relevance.

Link Building & Off-Page SEO
Management of link building and off-page SEO activities to strengthen domain authority and improve organic rankings across diverse service and eCommerce niches.

Programmatic SEO & AI Search Optimization (GEO/AEO)
Design and deployment of programmatic SEO systems to scale content across large keyword sets. Optimization for the emerging AI-search landscape including Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), structuring content and entities for visibility in AI-generated answers on ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google's AI Overviews.

SEO Patents & Whitepaper Research
In-depth research on Google's SEO-related patents and whitepapers to identify emerging ranking signals, algorithmic priorities, and semantic search advancements. Translation of complex search and NLP findings into actionable SEO strategies.

SEO Hypothesis Testing
Rigorous hypothesis testing across various SEO elements including AI-generated content, Exact Match Domains (EMDs), and technical variables to validate what moves rankings and continually refine strategies.

Reddit SEO
Leveraging Reddit SEO through strategic community participation, discussion-driven content, and brand mentions to build topical relevance, referral traffic, and visibility in traditional and AI-generated results.

Languages

EnglishFluentHindiGood

Project history

Semantic SEO Specialist

One Percent Digital

Marketing, PR and design

10-50 team member

- Creating and implementing Semantic SEO strategies, including topical authority and entity-based optimization.
- Conducting keyword research, search intent analysis, and content optimization.
- Performing technical SEO audits and improvements, crawlability, indexability, site architecture, Core Web Vitals, structured data/schema markup, mobile-friendliness, and XML sitemap/robots.txt management.

- Executing off-page SEO strategies, including link building, digital PR, guest posting, and authority/domain trust building.
- Managing local SEO efforts, including Google Business Profile optimization, local citations, NAP consistency, and localized content strategies.
- Collaborating with content writers and developers to improve website performance and search visibility.
- Ensuring SEO best practices were followed across projects.
- Monitoring SEO performance and providing recommendations for continuous improvement.

SEO Team Lead

RankMeTop
Led an SEO team managing 20+ websites across diverse service and eCommerce niches. Developed and implemented proven, data-driven SEO strategies. Coordinated cross-functional collaboration with developers, content, and design teams.

SEO Specialist

RankMeTop
Managed SEO for 10+ local businesses across multiple niches. Developed on-page and local SEO strategies, optimizing Google Business Profile (GBP) and map-pack rankings. Executed keyword research, technical SEO optimization, and link building.

SEO Executive

RankMeTop
Deepened expertise in semantic SEO. Conducted data analysis and performance reporting. Managed link building and off-page SEO. Performed keyword research and technical optimization.

SEO Intern

RankMeTop
Built a foundational grasp of semantic SEO based on Koray Tugberk Gubur's framework.

SEO Freelancer

Self-Employed
Content creation, optimization, and publishing. Micro-niche website development and SEO optimization.

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