Gourish Kambar

Set up and optimized local SEO presence for a laddoos sweets brand by configuring Google Business Profile, building NAP citations, and achieving top-3 local map pack ranking for 'Bengaluru laddoos' within 3 months. Designed and ran Instagram ad campaigns during Diwali and Ugadi festivals, generating 500+ organic reach on a ₹3,000 ad budget with ~8% engagement rate. Created Canva-based product posts with consistent brand identity and wrote persuasive captions combining regional cultural context with product highlights.

Managed SEO for 10+ SMB client websites, improving average organic search rankings by ~35% within 6 months using on-page optimization and technical audits. Conducted keyword research and competitor analysis with SEMrush/Ahrefs; identified 200+ high-value keywords to drive traffic growth. Built 50+ quality backlinks monthly through outreach, improving domain authority for key clients (DA 12 to DA 28 over 18 months). Monitored performance with GA4 and Google Search Console and delivered monthly insights decks, improving CTR by ~25%. Managed Facebook/Instagram content calendars, growing combined follower engagement by ~40% YoY. Led local SEO activities including Google Business Profile optimization, citation building, and review management.

Assisted with on-page SEO tasks such as meta tag updates, image alt-text optimization, and internal linking improvements. Supported content creation and social media scheduling while building foundational skills in keyword research and analytics tool usage.