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Alex Keshen

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SEO leader and digital content strategist with 15+ years’ experience building and scaling websites across global markets.

About

SEO leader and digital content strategist with 15+ years’ experience building and scaling websites across global markets. Combines editorial judgement and data with SEO strategy to deliver high-quality content and campaigns that perform commercially.

Experienced in leading teams, growing content verticals, optimising businesses for LLMs, and embedding SEO into product and publishing initiatives. Strong background in technical SEO, CMS migrations, analytics, and conversion optimisation.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined February 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Travel & Hospitality
  • Software & Internet
  • Professional Services
  • Education

Work experience· 7 roles

SEO & Content Lead, Australia · TravelokaJan 2025 – Feb 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos

Led Australia market localisation and content strategy for a digital travel booking platform operating across Southeast Asia and Australia. Reworked site structure and content to better suit an Australian audience and local search intent, collaborating with product and design to improve user journey and conversion performance. Developed and delivered SEO strategy across on-page, off-page, and AI-driven content initiatives (AEO/GEO). Managed freelancers and external agencies across backlink strategy, editorial content, and publishing. Set and tracked OKRs aligned to business growth objectives, reporting organic performance using GA, GSC, Ahrefs, and Tableau. Worked closely with stakeholders across product, marketing, PR and strategy to align SEO with broader commercial goals.

SEO and Content Lead · Traveloka (Australia)Jan 2025 – Feb 2026 · 1 yr 2 mos

Lead on-page and off-page SEO, AI visibility (AEO/Geo) and digital content strategy for Australia; monitor organic search performance; develop monthly content plans with growth-oriented OKRs; liaise with product managers, marketing leads, strategists and PR to ensure delivery on organic search and revenue targets; collaborate with tech/product teams to improve UX and conversions; manage freelancer budgets and vendor briefs.

Head of SEO · Are MediaAug 2023 – Jan 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

Lead on-page and off-page SEO, AI visibility, and digital content strategy for Australia; monitor organic search performance with Ahrefs, Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Screaming Frog, Tableau; develop monthly content plans and growth-oriented OKRs; liaise with product, marketing, strategy and PR to deliver on organic search and revenue targets; collaborate with tech/product teams to improve UX and optimize content for conversions; manage freelance budgets, backlink efforts, vendor briefs, and site content editing.

SEO & Content Marketing Specialist · EatfirstOct 2022 – Jul 2023 · 10 mos
Senior Global Travel Publisher · FinderMar 2016 – Apr 2022 · 6 yrs 2 mos
Senior Global Travel Publisher · FinderMay 2015 – Apr 2022 · 7 yrs
Producer · Travelzoo AustraliaSep 2013 – Apr 2015 · 1 yr 8 mos

Education

Bachelor of Journalism · Ryerson University2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Journalism · Ryerson University2030 – 2026

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