Technical SEO & Web Development Consultant with hands-on experience designing, developing, and optimizing high-performance websites that drive organic traffic, conversions, and revenue. Specialized in WordPress (custom development with PHP, CSS, JS, JSON), technical SEO, and digital growth strategies, combining development, search optimization, and conversion-focused UX. Proven track record in ranking websites for high-intent queries, generating qualified leads, and increasing direct revenue across tourism, real estate, and local business sectors, including visibility in AI-driven search environments (Google AI Overviews & ChatGPT).

Gonçalo Maria

Technical SEO & Web Development Consultant with hands-on experience designing, developing, and optimizing high-performance websites that drive organic traffic, conversions, and revenue. Specialized in WordPress (custom development with PHP, CSS, JS, JSON), technical SEO, and digital growth strategies, combining development, search optimization, and conversion-focused UX. Proven track record in ranking websites for high-intent queries, generating qualified leads, and increasing direct revenue across tourism, real estate, and local business sectors, including visibility in AI-driven search environments (Google AI Overviews & ChatGPT).

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Technical SEO & Web Development Consultant with hands-on experience designing, developing, and optimizing high-performance websites that drive organic traffic, conversions, and revenue. Specialized in WordPress (custom development with PHP, CSS, JS, JSON), technical SEO, and digital growth strategies, combining development, search optimization, and conversion-focused UX. Proven track record in ranking websites for high-intent queries, generating qualified leads, and increasing direct revenue across tourism, real estate, and local business sectors, including visibility in AI-driven search environments (Google AI Overviews & ChatGPT).

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Language

Portuguese
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English
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Work Experience

Independent Marketing & SEO Consultant at Grupo ANC
November 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Led digital strategy across Rent-a-Car, Tourism, Hospitality, and Real Estate; drove €20K+ direct revenue and strong indirect growth; implemented technical SEO, site optimization, and booking integrations; achieved top rankings for high-intent transactional queries; optimized Google Business Profiles; managed social media ecosystem delivering 1,700+ followers, 120K+ reach, 1,500+ interactions; increased calls, site visits, and bookings via local SEO and UX improvements.
Independent Digital Marketing & SEO Specialist at City Marketing.pt
November 1, 2024 - Present
Designed and developed high-performance WordPress websites; led technical SEO, local SEO, and digital growth strategies; built scalable UX and lead-generation systems; increased organic revenue and bookings; optimized Google Business Profile; implemented multi-channel acquisition strategies (SEO, Local SEO, Social, AI search) to drive leads.
Technical SEO & Conversion Growth Lead at RentaCar (AnyRent) – Grupo ANC
November 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Executed technical SEO and on-page optimization for Rent-a-Car brand; improved transactional queries and direct bookings; led conversion-rate optimization initiatives; integrated booking engine improvements and lead-generation tactics.
Technical SEO & Lead Generation at Loteamento Nobrega – Real Estate SEO & Lead Generation
November 1, 2025 - March 1, 2026
Optimized on-page SEO, led content strategy, and built scalable SEO ecosystem; integrated multi-channel acquisition strategies to generate qualified leads; improved domain authority and organic visibility for real estate clients.
Corporate Website, Technical SEO & Lead Generation at CET0 – Corporate Website
June 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Designed and launched corporate website, implemented technical SEO, and established lead-generation frameworks; aligned on-site architecture with SEO best practices; improved indexation and internal linking.
Content Architecture & Scalable SEO Platform at Associação de Tênis de Lisboa
October 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024
October 2024 - December 2024: Implemented a scalable SEO platform and content architecture; built client-specific indexable pages and hierarchical content strategy to support informational and transactional queries; contributed to a scalable local SEO framework.
Marketing & SEO Specialist at Amarelas SAN
November 1, 2011 - October 1, 2021
Led 100+ websites using CMS platforms; integrated Google Business Profiles; drove SEO initiatives, improving rankings, traffic, and UX performance; delivered a major e-commerce project (Malo Clinic Education) generating €200K revenue in 3 months; built scalable SEO ecosystems and multi-channel content strategies; achieved significant organic impressions and lead generation.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Geography, Urban and Regional Planning at Faculdade de Letras da Universidade de Lisboa
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2008

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Real Estate & Construction, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet