Saqib Shafiq

Saqib Shafiq Mobile Number SEO Strategist - Email Address: - Address: Firdous Market Gulberg 3, Lahore LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saqib-shafiq-seo/ My Objective Seeking a Senior SEO Specialist role where I can apply my 5 years of expertise in on-page, off-page, and technical SEO to drive organic growth and enhance web visibility. Eager to contribute my skills in keyword research, competitor analysis, and content strategy to help the company achieve top search engine rankings and measurable business results. Academic University of Gujrat BS Software Engineering (Graduated) Certification: ❖ Technical SEO (By LinkedIn) ❖ Local SEO (By Udemy) ❖ Content Marketing (By Hubspot Academy) ❖ Google My Business (By Udemy) ❖ Reputation Management (Udemy) ❖ Social Media (Hubspot Academy) ❖ Google Analytics 4 (LinkedIn) ❖ Google Ads (Udemy) ❖ Front End Development (Udemy) ❖ Inter Personal Communication Skills (Udemy) ❖ 1 Minute Habit for Success (LinkedIn) Technical Skills: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ SEO (On page) SEO (OFF page) SEO (Technical) SEO (Local) SEO (Global) Google MyBusiness ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Reporting & Auditing Competitor Research Content Strategy SEO Strategy Link Building Google Data Studio ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Google Search Console Ahrefs Tool Tools proficiency: ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ ❖ Google Analytics Keyword Planner Google Trends SEO Quake Page Speed Insight Screaming Frog SEO Moz Ahref SEMrush KW Finder Experiences Purpose Path Sr. SEO Executive – Remote (Nov 2022 Present) ❖ Managed SEO strategies for 15 client websites, resulting in an average 30% increase in organic traffic across all projects. ❖ Doing Onsite Optimization for All Clients Websites ❖ Identified and resolved technical SEO issues across multiple client sites, achieving a 100% reduction in SEMrush and Search Console errors. ❖ Keyword Research + Blog Topics Research for All Clients Sites ❖ Analyzed competitors’ websites regarding on page, off page and technical Website Audit + Link Profile Audit + Broken Link ❖ Analysis Collaboration with Developers to Remove Development Related Issues ◆ The Notary Guy I worked on this site from scratch, starting with zero organic keywords, clicks, traffic, and a Domain Authority (DA) of 5. Over time, we've grown to 2.1K keywords, 1.5K–2K clicks monthly, 1.8K–2K in traffic, and a DA of 21. We initially focused SEO efforts on one location (Mississauga), but now the client has expanded to five locations, with keywords for all locations ranking in the top 5. ◆ Backyard Escape Studios When I started, the site was struggling to gain 100 users per week, with an organic keyword count of 650, 21 keywords in the top 3, and 85 keywords in the top 10. I diligently worked on the site, implementing on-page SEO, technical SEO, and a comprehensive content strategy. As a result, the site grew to 1.8K organic keywords, 72 keywords in the top 3, and 269 keywords in the top 10, with organic traffic skyrocketing from 600 to 2.5K users. ◆ Zemlar Offices I worked on this website from the start, beginning with 549 organic keywords, a Domain Authority (DA) of 8, 500 in traffic, 41 keywords in the top 3, and 123 keywords in the top 10. I focused on thorough on-page SEO, addressed local SEO factors, fixed technical issues, and implemented an effective content strategy. As a result, the site has grown to 1.6K organic keywords, a DA of 29, 3,000 in traffic, 116 keywords in the top 3, and 271 keywords in the top 10. ◆ Purpose Path From the very first day, I implemented complete on-page SEO, technical SEO, and a content strategy for this highly competitive niche. As a result, the site began generating 2 to 3 leads per week from SEO, compared to barely 1 or 2 per month previously. The keyword count grew from 150 to 1.6K, and the Domain Authority (DA) increased from 4 to 26. ◆ Prima Decorative Hardware I started working on this site when it was facing technical issues, such as server problems and a decline in keyword rankings. We resolved these issues, and the keywords not only returned to their original positions but improved further. As a result, the site began generating organic revenue, with $1,174.09 in September, and experienced a 140% increase in organic traffic, growing from 1,733 to 4,168 users. ◆ Eyesny.org Started from scratch, including keyword research and schema optimization, and set up everything for this project. As a result, organic keywords grew from zero to 1.4K, and Domain Rating (DR) increased from 0 to 10. At Purpose Path, I also worked for Keystone Fitness, ICare Naturals, Trubliss and Toronto Boutique Apartments and help in increasing, traffic, keywords ranking and Organic Revenue. ◆ ◆ ◆ Keystone Fitness: 10-15% increase in organic traffic month over month. ICare Natural: Started from scratch; the store was initially generating $3K to $4K per month. Toronto Boutique Apartments: I worked on the site migration from another CMS to WordPress for improved UI/UX. As a result, organic keywords increased from 1.5K to 2.5K, and there has been a 10% to 15% increase in traffic every month. Software Finder | SEO Executive (Nov 2021 – Dec 2022) ◆ Worked on Software Finder Website in Medical Category Achieved top 10 search engine rankings for targeted medical industry keywords within 4 months Implemented all the changes regarding on page and technical SEO Worked on Find EMR Website from scratch Achieved the target of 15 leads and 5 Conversion Analyzed website to find technical and on-site issues Executed comprehensive on-page and technical SEO strategies, leading to a 15% improvement in site health and a significant boost in search visibility. Analyzed competitors’ websites regarding on page, off page and technical ◆ Software Finder ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Worked on Medical Category of website, and achieve the ranking, leads and conversions target 5 times in a row. Site traffic boost from 15% in a month and DR (Domain Rating) Increase from 40 to 67. ◆ FindEMR One of the best projects I worked on as the Team Lead (TL) involved setting up the initial strategy, implementing on-page SEO, and adding new software profiles. The site initially produced 1 lead per month but achieved the target of 10 leads per month three times and 5 conversions twice. Organic keywords increased from 860 to 2.1K, and the Domain Rating (DR) rose from 20 to 40. ATMOS | SEO Executive (Aug 2020 – Oct 2021) ◆ Done website audit Implemented On-Page SEO techniques with respect to Google guidelines Done Technical SEO according to Google guidelines Improved SERP ranking in a short period of time Ranked Keywords on first page with good volume Reporting on weekly and monthly basis with improved keywords Competitor's Analysis ◆ Ajmal.pk ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Achieved keyword ranking targets and received appreciation from the CEO. Worked as part of a large team and contributed to achieving site revenue of 1.1M PKR. Worked on other projects also like Gift Islamic, Indus Printing and Plastic. PRO Digital ERA | Link Builder (Jan 2020 – Aug 2020) ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ Hired as Internee and Scored a Link Builder's Job Done Link Building for Multiple Clients Learned On Page SEO and Implement Learned SEO(Auditing)