I've seen it all. From struggling to get food and rent to driving 7-figure revenues for brands. I'm now an SEO and content specialist at Contact, an SEO agency that makes $20M/yr for clients. 

We've helped companies like Shopify, Kajabi, and beehiiv to turn search traffic into dependable, predictable revenue.

I went from being a broke and confused freelance writer in 2011 to being a top-rated copywriter who's written for valuable brands like beehiiv and Kajabi. 

I'm grateful for so many things...

Grateful to have been featured on TV, the papers, multiple blogs, ProWritingAid, HuffPost, HostAdvice, etc.

Grateful to have been one of the co-founders of a US-based digital marketing agency.

Grateful to have helped multiple clients.

Grateful to have built a site from zero to 3M+ in traffic and a mailing list from zero to 20,000+ engaged email subscribers.

I've been working at Contact, the most innovative SEO agency, since March 2023. One of my most satisfying things has been seeing valuable companies multiplying their revenue through SEO.

If you want to increase your revenue from SEO and content marketing, email me at walter@contactstudios.com.

Walter Akolo

Digital Brand Promotions (Pty) Ltd

I founded Digital Brand Promotions to help local businesses compete online through smart, data-driven marketing. Today, it serves as a consulting hub for strategy, audits, PPC and SEO-led web performance.

Responsibilities: 
 - Design and develop SEO-optimised WordPress websites tailored to business objectives and audience intent.
 - Manage complete SEO projects from strategic planning through to technical implementation and ongoing performance tracking.
 - Run PPC campaigns on Google Ads and Facebook to support multi-channel marketing goals.
 - Build brand visibility through local SEO, GBP management, and citation building.
 - Create, schedule, and manage content across client social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
 - Develop tailored digital strategies for small-to-medium businesses through consultative workshops and 1:1 guidance.
 - Write SEO-focused content for blogs, landing pages, and ad campaigns.
 - Oversee content calendars, publication workflows, and content audits to maintain brand consistency.
 - Coordinate and review email marketing campaigns via platforms like MailChimp and Agile CRM.

Digital Marketing Specialist & SEO Strategist

Growth99

As a SEO strategist for Growth99, I design and execute performance-driven SEO and CRO strategies for medical, aesthetic, and wellness brands across the U.S. My work supports multi-location clinics and franchise-style practices through technical, content, and conversion optimisation.

Highlights:
 - Built and scaled national and local SEO strategies for 20+ aesthetic brands
 - Ran weekly client strategy calls to align business goals with SEO initiatives
 - Trained internal teams on GA4, MS Clarity, and Google Tag Manager
 - Delegated implementation across SEO, dev, and content teams
 - Delivered comprehensive technical audits, on-page optimization, and schema strategies
 - Created CRO roadmaps to improve user flow and increase conversions
 - Supported hiring, onboarding, and mentorship for new SEO talent

Tools: GSC, GTM, GA4, GBP, Bing Webmaster Tools, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, MS Clarity, Ahrefs, SERanking, AWR, Perplexity, ChatGPT

Senior SEO Strategist

Herdl

At Herdl, I worked on enterprise-level SEO projects for international clients, combining hands-on technical SEO with strategic guidance. I helped improve crawlability, indexability, and performance through detailed audits and on-page execution.

Key Contributions:
 - Implemented site-wide technical and on-page optimizations across multiple CMS platforms
 - Published and enhanced content using best practices for structure, internal linking, and metadata
 - Delivered keyword strategies and competitor research to support campaign planning
 - Produced detailed SEO reports and maintained KPI dashboards using SEMrush and GA4
 - Supported content teams with briefs, topic clustering, and structured data integration

Search Engine Optimization Specialist

Wishpond (TSXV:WISH)

- Led SEO strategies and technical implementation across both in-house and client websites.
 - Conducted in-depth audits, keyword research, and performance tracking to support scalable growth initiatives.
 - Executed full-spectrum SEO tasks including metadata optimisation, content strategy, page structure, and link building.
 - Implemented structured data, on-page improvements, and internal linking across WordPress and other CMS platforms.
 - Collaborated closely with content and development teams to ensure accurate and timely rollout of all SEO enhancements.

SEO Specialist (Contractor)

Kadima Digital Marketing Agency

My role at Kadima spanned full-funnel SEO execution — from technical audits to strategic content briefs — supporting a range of clients across industries. 

I ensured SEO was integrated into every phase of the digital marketing process.

Scope of Work:
 - Conducted detailed SEO audits and resolved indexing, structure, and schema issues
 - Led keyword targeting and content roadmap development
 - Built internal linking strategies to support content hierarchy and topical authority
 - Coordinated with developers and marketers to deploy best practices across new builds
 - Provided ongoing performance reporting and strategic iterations
 - Integrated YouTube SEO strategies to boost visibility and traffic for video content.

Technistrut (Pty) Ltd

• Planned Events – Client days / Student Orientations.
• Graphic design of Flyers / Company Profiles / Promotional Material / Billboards.
• Liaison with Developers.
• Responsive Website design and development and maintenance.
• SEO – analyzed and optimized the website to be picked up by Search Engines.
• Social Media Management – created social media content and managed engagement.
• PPC Campaigns including Google Ads and Facebook Ads.
• Graphic Design – all marketing materials and Company documents using Coral Draw.
• Email marketing campaigns using MailChimp.

Digital Marketing Specialist

Netspace Internet Solutions

• Responsible for creating Websites for Clients i.e. Data Trac / Rushcouture.
• Content creation for Websites.
• Developed and managed the content plan for specific Websites.
• Upselling of internet packages.
• Logo design.
• General office administration.
• Domain registration.
• Created and set up email accounts.
• Graphic design of logos and banners using Adobe Creative Suite CS3 & 4.
• Created marketing emails and email flyers.
• Website design using HTML, CSS, and WordPress.
• Customer service, liaison, and support.

Junior Web Developer

auction operation

• Collections – reporting directly to the Director.
• Bank deposits and allocations.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Prepared, printed and sent invoices with follow-ups.
• Handled situations and ensured Clients paid on time.
• Capture and prepared auctions documents.
• Registered buyers and purchasers.
• Informed management of potential debtors’ problems.
• Maintained professional relationships with Clients.

Credit Controller / Debtors

Hi, I’m Amanda — part strategist, part sleuth, and full-time SEO enthusiast.

With 7+ years of experience decoding algorithms, structuring scalable content strategies, and cleaning up technical chaos, I help websites become discoverable, loved by Google, and built for conversion. Whether you're a franchise brand with 50+ locations or a specialist practice in one city — if you're ready for growth, I'm already two steps ahead.

What I Do:

 - Build local + national SEO strategies for multi-location and franchise brands
 - Conduct forensic-level SEO audits and technical clean-ups
 - Collaborate with devs, writers, designers, and marketers (translation: I speak “all the dialects”)
 - Turn CRO data into action plans that convert traffic into leads
 - Train teams to own their SEO future

Currently leading strategy at Growth99, I work with aesthetics, medical, and wellness brands across the U.S. to drive visibility and measurable growth — one landing page, schema tag, and QBR at a time.

Tools I live by:
GA4, GSC, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, SERanking, Andvanced Web Ranking, MS Clarity, Tag Manager, Perplexity, ChatGPT — and a strong cup of coffee.

Let’s make SEO actually work for humans. And for robots.
(But mostly for conversions.)

Open to collaborations, leadership roles, and sharing a meme or two.

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