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Michaela R.

Senior SEO Consultant | Technical, Content, AEO, GEO

I turn organic search into a profitable sales channel. With over 8 years of experience driving growth for global powerhouses like Nivea, Labello, City Lodge Hotel Group, and Mr. Price, I don't just "write content" - I design SEO ecosystems that dominate rankings and capture market share. While most SEOs are still stuck in 2022 tactics, I specialize in the 2026 Search Landscape: bridging the gap between traditional Technical SEO, User Experience (UX), and the new frontier of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and GEO. πŸš€ Core Competencies & Strategic Services: - Holistic SEO Strategy: Full-funnel planning for SaaS, Finance, and DTC brands. - Technical SEO: Deep-dive audits and hands-on fixes (Indexing, Core Web Vitals, Schema). - AEO & GEO: Future-proofing your brand for AI-driven search (Search Generative Experience). - Content Architecture: High-authority organic strategy that converts readers into customers. - E-commerce SEO: Specialized growth for Shopify, WooCommerce, and Etsy SEO. - Local SEO: Advanced GBP management, Bing optimization, and local citation scaling. Industries I Serve: I have a proven track record of navigating high-competition niches, including: - SaaS - eCommerce - Finance (Lead Gen) - Insurance - DTC Brands Why Work With Me? SEO is no longer just about writing blogs - it’s shifted towards Search Experience Optimization (SXO). I ensure that every technical tweak and every word of content serves a dual purpose: pleasing the algorithm Gods and giving the user the information they need to make purchase decisions. Ready to dominate the SERPs? Let’s talk strategy.

πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦Durban, South Africa$39/hr100% JSS4.98 (10)Since May 2018
MRR
$1,033
🌍#45.9K/363K
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦#252/2,245
Recent Earnings
$6,198
🌍#45.9K/363K
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦#252/2,245
Total Earnings
$41,565
🌍#82.5K/363K
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦#433/2,245
Avg. Per Project
$1,155
🌍#105K/363K
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦#648/2,245
Recent Projects
5
3f2h
🌍#77.3K/363K
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦#355/2,245
Total Projects
36
22f17h
🌍#77.3K/363K
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦#355/2,245
MRR Performance Over Time
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World Skill Rankings
of 155
#17
UX CopyTop 10%
#123Google My Business Optimization
#406Organic Traffic Growth
#409Ecommerce SEO
#499SEO Content
#553Landing Page Design
#797Generative AI
#812Conversion Rate Optimization
#825Local SEO
#849SEO Strategy
#855Technical SEO
#855Blog Writing
#876WordPress Development
#884SEO Writing
#1,010On-Page SEO
#1,058SEO Audit
#2,176Search Engine Optimization
πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦South Africa Skill Rankings
of 36
#1
SEO ContentTop <0.01%
#1Technical SEO
#1Generative AI
#1Ecommerce SEO
#1Google My Business Optimization
#1UX Copy
#1Conversion Rate Optimization
#1Organic Traffic Growth
#2SEO Strategy
#2Landing Page Design
#2On-Page SEO
#3Local SEO
#3WordPress Development
#4SEO Audit
#7Search Engine Optimization
#15SEO Writing
#16Blog Writing
Michaela R. β€” Top 11% in South Africa | UpworkMRR