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I'm a results-driven SEO marketer with a decade of experience helping brands grow organic traffic and visibility. I specialize in designing and executing long-term SEO strategies, technical audits, and content optimization that align with business goals. My approach blends data-driven insights with creative storytelling to boost rankings and revenue. I value content-first web design and cross-functional collaboration. I'm looking to lead SEO marketing for an ambitious company that prioritizes scalable content, user experience, and measurable growth. In my next role, I aim to mentor teams, craft compelling content, and leverage AI-driven optimization to stay ahead in search.…I'm a results-driven SEO marketer with a decade of experience helping brands grow organic traffic and visibility. I specialize in designing and executing long-term SEO strategies, technical audits, and content optimization that align with business goals. My approach blends data-driven insights with creative storytelling to boost rankings and revenue. I value content-first web design and cross-functional collaboration. I'm looking to lead SEO marketing for an ambitious company that prioritizes scalable content, user experience, and measurable growth. In my next role, I aim to mentor teams, craft compelling content, and leverage AI-driven optimization to stay ahead in search.

Cort Tafoya

Marketing Consultant, SEO Expert, Marketing Analyst, +7

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I'm a results-driven SEO marketer with a decade of experience helping brands grow organic traffic and visibility. I specialize in designing and executing long-term SEO strategies, technical audits, and content optimization that align with business goals. My approach blends data-driven insights with creative storytelling to boost rankings and revenue. I value content-first web design and cross-functional collaboration. I'm looking to lead SEO marketing for an ambitious company that prioritizes scalable content, user experience, and measurable growth. In my next role, I aim to mentor teams, craft compelling content, and leverage AI-driven optimization to stay ahead in search.…I'm a results-driven SEO marketer with a decade of experience helping brands grow organic traffic and visibility. I specialize in designing and executing long-term SEO strategies, technical audits, and content optimization that align with business goals. My approach blends data-driven insights with creative storytelling to boost rankings and revenue. I value content-first web design and cross-functional collaboration. I'm looking to lead SEO marketing for an ambitious company that prioritizes scalable content, user experience, and measurable growth. In my next role, I aim to mentor teams, craft compelling content, and leverage AI-driven optimization to stay ahead in search.

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I’m a results-driven SEO marketer with a decade of experience helping brands grow organic traffic and visibility. I specialize in designing and executing long-term SEO strategies, technical audits, and content optimization that align with business goals. My approach blends data-driven insights with creative storytelling to boost rankings and revenue.

I value content-first web design and cross-functional collaboration. I’m looking to lead SEO marketing for an ambitious company that prioritizes scalable content, user experience, and measurable growth. In my next role, I aim to mentor teams, craft compelling content, and leverage AI-driven optimization to stay ahead in search.

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SEO Marketing Consultant & Trainer, Google Analytics Expert at Self-Employed, Freelance

March 31, 2014 - Present

SEO manager, both content and technical, for large brands across a number of indsutries. Specialist in new web page and blog creation, site redesigns and migration, and establishing analytics tracking and reporting for KPIs.

Marketing Manager at Hack Reactor

March 30, 2014 - March 30, 2014

Created quarterly marketing and SEO strategies; increased net revenue by 33%; increased non-branded search traffic by 200%; directed and crafted all email campaigns (31% open rate, 10.5% CTR); achieved 150% growth in total web traffic; increased student applications by 55%; achieved page one rankings for 25–30 high-value phrases; edited and published 12 SEO blogs per month; served as SEM and Google Ads manager; oversaw PR and outreach; established marketing partnerships with external groups.

SEO Marketing Manager at Self-Employed / Consultant

April 1, 2014 - Present

Led long-term SEO campaigns delivering ROAS up to 10x for clients; achieved page-one rankings for hundreds of high-value keyword phrases; performed technical SEO audits to fix major site issues; leveraged SEMrush, Moz, and Google Search Console for insightful reporting; collaborated with development and design teams to avoid traffic losses during site redesigns; conducted client-facing SEO meetings, communicated results and strategy; managed teams of up to 15 copywriters and editors and coached them on optimization; applied LLM/generative AI optimization tactics to content and SEO workflows.

Marketing Manager at Hack Reactor

May 1, 2013 - April 1, 2014

Created quarterly marketing and SEO strategies; increased net revenue by 33%; boosted non-brand search traffic by 200%; directed and crafted email campaigns (31% open rate, 10.5% CTR); achieved a 150% increase in total web traffic; expanded student applications by 55%; drove page-one rankings for 25–30 high-value phrases; edited/published 12 SEO blogs per month; served as SEM and Google Ads manager for campaigns and spend; led PR outreach and built measurable partnerships with external groups.