I'm a Senior Digital Strategy and Optimization Leader with 16+ years of experience driving measurable growth through search, website performance, and scalable content systems. I specialize in turning underperforming digital experiences into high-impact, conversion-driven ecosystems—combining SEO, GEO/AEO, UX improvements, and technical optimization to improve how brands are discovered, engaged with, and trusted. My work sits at the intersection of strategy and execution. I don't just identify opportunities—I build the systems, processes, and roadmaps that make them repeatable and scalable. From site architecture and migrations to content frameworks and performance audits, I help organizations eliminate inefficiencies, align teams, and create digital foundations that actually support growth. As search continues shifting toward AI-driven discovery, I focus on future-proofing visibility — integrating generative search optimization, structured content, and entity-driven strategies that position brands as the source, not just another result.

Danny Iannelli

I'm a Senior Digital Strategy and Optimization Leader with 16+ years of experience driving measurable growth through search, website performance, and scalable content systems. I specialize in turning underperforming digital experiences into high-impact, conversion-driven ecosystems—combining SEO, GEO/AEO, UX improvements, and technical optimization to improve how brands are discovered, engaged with, and trusted. My work sits at the intersection of strategy and execution. I don't just identify opportunities—I build the systems, processes, and roadmaps that make them repeatable and scalable. From site architecture and migrations to content frameworks and performance audits, I help organizations eliminate inefficiencies, align teams, and create digital foundations that actually support growth. As search continues shifting toward AI-driven discovery, I focus on future-proofing visibility — integrating generative search optimization, structured content, and entity-driven strategies that position brands as the source, not just another result.

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I’m a Senior Digital Strategy and Optimization Leader with 16+ years of experience driving measurable growth through search, website performance, and scalable content systems. I specialize in turning underperforming digital experiences into high-impact, conversion-driven ecosystems—combining SEO, GEO/AEO, UX improvements, and technical optimization to improve how brands are discovered, engaged with, and trusted.

My work sits at the intersection of strategy and execution. I don’t just identify opportunities—I build the systems, processes, and roadmaps that make them repeatable and scalable. From site architecture and migrations to content frameworks and performance audits, I help organizations eliminate inefficiencies, align teams, and create digital foundations that actually support growth. As search continues shifting toward AI-driven discovery, I focus on future-proofing visibility — integrating generative search optimization, structured content, and entity-driven strategies that position brands as the source, not just another result.

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Experience Level

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Expert
Expert
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Expert
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Marketplace Strategist at Apiary Digital
June 1, 2022 - Present
Senior client-facing digital strategy and SEO consultant for enterprise and high-growth brands. Act as strategic liaison between marketing, product, and development teams — leading discovery, prioritization, and execution of SEO, GEO, content, and site optimization initiatives tied directly to measurable business outcomes.
Owner / Operator at Lucky Number 11 (Digital Marketing Consultancy)
July 1, 2019 - Present
Boutique consultancy serving small businesses across SEO, content strategy, and full-funnel digital presence — functioning as embedded digital advisor across all owned and earned channels.
Digital Marketing Strategist & SEO Consultant at Radiant Logic
August 1, 2022 - December 1, 2024
Led the Brainwave GRC → Radiant Logic site migration end-to-end — mapping 800+ URLs, eliminating redirect chains across 400 URLs, and launching a 50-page localized French experience; delivered 160%+ organic traffic growth over the engagement. Within 72 hours of migration launch: +13% pages indexed, +70% clicks, +62% CTR on Google — immediate validation of pre-migration SEO preservation strategy.
SEO eCommerce Manager at Netrada
July 1, 2011 - June 1, 2012
Managed SEO strategy across multiple online stores including Hugo Boss, Rockport, Elie Tahari, Shiseido, and Tretorn — developing on-page and off-page campaigns based on keyword research and audience targeting.
Senior Digital Consultant at Corbus
June 1, 2012 - January 1, 2021
Senior digital consultant for enterprise and global brands across SEO, eCommerce, digital transformation, and platform optimization. Led multi-year client engagements coordinating delivery teams, third-party vendors, and executive stakeholders.
Senior Account Director at WPromote
October 1, 2021 - April 1, 2022
Led marketing team initiatives for the U.S. market launch of a top-tier entertainment streaming service, overseeing subscription acquisition strategy across programmatic, social, and paid search channels.
Director of Digital Strategy at Sparxoo (Big Sea)
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2021
Directed cross-functional teams designing digital marketing strategies across channels and platforms; assessed existing client strategies and implemented corrective measures to improve visibility, engagement, and conversion.
eCommerce & SEO Consultant at Procter & Gamble — Oral Health
July 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Organic SEO performance analysis and optimization across 13 global Dental Care domains; delivered executive reporting and market-level insights across Sitecore and Magento environments.
Digital Strategist at MARS & Speedway
February 1, 2015 - February 1, 2017
Led a fan acquisition initiative that drove 300K+ new social followers in three months across enterprise brand accounts.
Consultant & Project Manager at Procter & Gamble — Social Platforms
June 1, 2012 - February 1, 2015
Governed third-party vendor SDLC execution for social applications, reducing development costs by 50% and accelerating delivery timelines by ~75%.

Education

BA in Communications at University of Cincinnati
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2006

Qualifications

SEMrush: AI-Powered Marketer
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
SEMrush: Content Marketing & AI Search
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
SEMrush: On-Page SEO & AI Search
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
SEMrush: Mobile SEO
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
SEMrush: Shopify Content Marketing
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
HubSpot: Inbound Certified
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
Hootsuite: Social Media Marketing
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
Google: Digital Marketing Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026
Google Ads: Fundamentals
January 11, 2030 - June 24, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment