Rafay Waqar

Performance Marketing Manager

Karฤchi, Sindh, Pakistan10 yrs 10 mos experience
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Key Highlights

  • Over 10 years of experience in SEO and Digital Marketing.
  • Pioneer of Pakistan's SEO industry and 2x award winner.
  • Expert in data-driven digital marketing strategies.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Digital Marketing and SEO expert with extensive experience in B2B and B2C sectors.

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Core Skills

SeoDigital Marketing

Other Skills

StrategyOrganic SearchPay Per Click (PPC)Team ManagementTeamworkOn-Page SEOSEO AuditsSearch Engine Optimization (SEO)On-Page OptimizationTeam LeadershipLeadershipSocial Media AdvertisingSocial Media MarketingSMMMeta Ads

About

I help businesses scale through ๐’๐„๐Ž (๐’๐ž๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐„๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ž & ๐’๐ž๐š๐ซ๐œ๐ก ๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž ๐Ž๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง) and ๐๐š๐ญ๐š-๐๐ซ๐ข๐ฏ๐ž๐ง ๐๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐ฆ๐š๐ซ๐ค๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ. With 10+ ๐ฒ๐ž๐š๐ซ๐ฌ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐ž๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž, Iโ€™ve worked with ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ซ๐ง๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐›๐ซ๐š๐ง๐๐ฌ, driving sustainable organic growth across search engines and digital platforms. ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ˆ ๐›๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ญ๐š๐›๐ฅ๐ž: โœ”๏ธ 10+ years in SEO & Digital Marketing โœ”๏ธ 2ร— Best SEO Award Winner โœ”๏ธ PakistanIT Brand Ambassador โœ”๏ธ Pioneer of Pakistanโ€™s SEO industry โœ”๏ธ Guest Speaker at Iqra University & IBA โœ”๏ธ Featured on multiple YouTube Podcasts โœ”๏ธ Ethical, long-term growth strategies ๐ˆ๐Ÿ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐ฆ๐ž, ๐ž๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐œ๐ญ: โ†ณ Practical insights you can actually use (not theory) โ†ณ SEO & Paid Ads strategies customized for your business โ†ณ Real talk on growth, mindset, and marketing beyond vanity metrics ๐ˆ๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ ๐ˆ ๐œ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ž: RSP | OC | OE | Publication | Ecommerce | Digital Marketing | Client Based ๐Ÿ“ฉ ๐‹๐ž๐ญโ€™๐ฌ ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐Ÿ๐จ๐ซ ๐š ๐…๐‘๐„๐„ ๐’๐„๐Ž ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ฒ and build a strategy that delivers real results.

Experience

10 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 2 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 9 mos
Current Experience

Cloud innovators solution

Head of Search Engine Optimization & Social Media Marketer | Content Marketing Strategist

Aug 2023 โ€“ Present ยท 2 yrs 9 mos ยท Karฤchi, Sindh, Pakistan ยท On-site

  • Roles and Responsibilities
  • โ—‰ Manage and execute result-driven SEO and Meta Ads strategies to maximize online visibility, lead generation, and brand growth.
  • โ—‰ Plan, create, and optimize paid advertising campaigns across Meta, Google, and other social media platforms to achieve targeted ROI and conversion goals.
  • โ—‰ Conduct comprehensive keyword research, competitor analysis, and audience segmentation to improve ad performance and organic reach.
  • โ—‰ Perform regular website and campaign audits to identify optimization opportunities and enhance landing page performance for higher lead quality.
  • โ—‰ Collaborate with content creators, designers, and developers to ensure seamless alignment between SEO, content marketing, and paid media campaigns.
  • โ—‰ Monitor and analyze campaign performance using tools such as Google Analytics, Meta Business Suite, and Google Ads Manager to make data-driven optimizations.
  • โ—‰ Develop A/B testing strategies for ad creatives, targeting, and copy to enhance engagement and lower cost per lead (CPL).
  • โ—‰ Execute both on-page and off-page SEO activities, including technical SEO fixes, link building, and content optimization to boost organic traffic.
  • โ—‰ Stay updated with the latest trends in digital marketing, social media algorithms, and search engine updates to adapt strategies effectively.
  • โ—‰ Prepare and present detailed performance reports showcasing campaign results, SEO growth, and actionable insights for continuous improvement.
  • Target Industries:
  • RSP, OC, OE, and Digital Marketing Services.
  • Target Markets:
  • United States | United Kingdom | Middle East
  • Tools & Platforms:
  • Meta Business Suite, Google Ads Manager, Ahrefs, SEMrush, UberSuggest, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, RankMath, Canva, and WordPress.
SEODigital MarketingStrategyOrganic SearchPay Per Click (PPC)Team Management+11

11thagency

Head of Search Engine Optimization โžค Brand & Strategy || Go-to-market Strategy || Content Marketer

Feb 2023 โ€“ Oct 2023 ยท 8 mos ยท Karฤchi, Sindh, Pakistan ยท On-site

  • Role and Responsibilities:
  • โ—‰ Lead a team of 15 SEO's, Content Writers, and Developers.
  • โ—‰ Developed and executed comprehensive SEO strategies, resulting in 200% increase in organic search traffic and 70% improvement in search engine rankings.
  • โ—‰ Conduct regular website audits to identify areas for improvement and develop action plans to optimize website content, structure, and technical aspects.
  • โ—‰ Execute on-page, off-page technical SEO optimization tactics such as keyword research, link building, content creation and website technical fixes
  • โ—‰ Developed and executed link-building strategies to acquire high-quality backlinks and improve domain authority.
  • โ—‰ Stayed up-to-date with industry trends and search engine algorithm changes to adapt SEO strategies accordingly.
  • โ—‰ Managed and optimized XML sitemaps, robots.txt files, broken links, and canonicalization to ensure proper indexing and crawling of website pages.
  • โ—‰ Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including content creators, web developers, and designers, to ensure SEO best practices were implemented.
  • โ—‰ Analyze and report on the performance of SEO campaigns using tools such as Google Search Console and Google Analytics.
  • Identify areas for improvement and make data-driven recommendations to improve website traffic and search engine rankings.
  • โ—‰ Utilize knowledge of effective search engine optimization & content marketing to drive traffic and improve search engine rankings.
  • โ—‰ Possess excellent communication skills to effectively convey SEO strategies and tactics to stakeholders across the company.
  • Our Target Industries: Logo Design, Web Design, eBook, Client Work [B2C, SaaS Applications, Affiliate]
  • Our Target Market: United States
  • Tools: Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz Pro, Screaming Frog, SpyFu, BuzzSumo, Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Keyword Planner Tool, RankMath.
  • Website Technologies: Shopify, WordPress, Custom Site on PHP.
Keyword ResearchSEOSearch Engine RankingDigital MarketingContent PlanningOff-Page SEO+16

Enablers

SEO Trainer and Mentor

Mar 2022 โ€“ May 2024 ยท 2 yrs 2 mos ยท Karฤchi, Sindh, Pakistan

Keyword ResearchSEODigital MarketingOff-Page SEOGoogle AnalyticsMarketing Strategy+10

Nexus corporation

SEO Manager โžค Safe Branding || SEO Strategist || Content Strategy || SEO Researcher

Nov 2021 โ€“ Feb 2023 ยท 1 yr 3 mos ยท Karฤchi, Sindh, Pakistan ยท On-site

  • Role and Responsibilities:
  • โ—‰ Lead a team of 12 SEO's, Content Writers, and Developers.
  • โ—‰ Develop and execute successful SEO strategies.
  • โ—‰ Manage team of SEO Specialists, Executives and Inters.
  • โ—‰ Conduct keyword research to guide content teams.
  • โ—‰ Review technical SEO issues and recommend fixes.
  • โ—‰ Optimize website content, landing pages and paid search copy.
  • โ—‰ Check off-page activities, like link building.
  • โ—‰ Collect data and report on traffic, rankings and other SEO aspects.
  • โ—‰ Work with social media, PPC and ORM teams to optimize campaigns.
  • โ—‰ Keep abreast of SEO and integrated marketing trends.
  • Our Target Industries: Academic Writing, Content Writing, Blogging.
  • Our Target Markets: UK | US
  • Tools: Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz Pro, Screaming Frog, SpyFu, BuzzSumo, Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Keyword Planner Tool, RankMath.
  • Website Technologies: WordPress, and HTML websites.
Keyword ResearchSEOSearch Engine RankingDigital MarketingOff-Page SEOGoogle Analytics+14

Convex interactive (pvt) ltd.

SEO Manager โžค Brand Development Manager || Content Marketing Strategies

Jun 2021 โ€“ Oct 2021 ยท 4 mos ยท Karฤchi, Sindh, Pakistan

  • Role and Responsibilities:
  • โ—‰ Lead a team of 6 SEO's, Content Writers, and Developers.
  • โ—‰ Plan, develop and implement our SEO strategy.
  • โ—‰ Work towards organic search optimization and maximizing ROI.
  • โ—‰ Regularly perform thorough keywords research.
  • โ—‰ Identify key SEO KPIs.
  • โ—‰ Monitor redirects, click rate, bounce rate, and other KPIs.
  • โ—‰ Prepare and present reports regularly.
  • โ—‰ Identify our buyer persona to better target identified audiences.
  • โ—‰ Identify problems and deficiency and implement solutions in a timely manner.
  • โ—‰ Suggest improvements in process and productivity optimization.
  • โ—‰ Collaborate with web developers, content writers and marketing team.
  • โ—‰ Stay up to date with the latest SEO and digital marketing latest trends and best practices.
  • Our Target Industries: Design and Development, Client Work [SaaS, B2C]
  • Our Target Markets: Middle East | Pakistan
  • Tools: Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz Pro, Screaming Frog, SpyFu, BuzzSumo, Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Keyword Planner Tool, RankMath, Yoast SEO.
  • Website Technologies: WordPress, and Custom Website on PHP.
Keyword ResearchSEOSearch Engine RankingOff-Page SEOGoogle AnalyticsOrganic Search+15

Cloud innovators solution

2 roles

Search Engine Optimization Manager โžค Award Winning SEO || Content Development Strategy || ORM Expert

Promoted

Dec 2019 โ€“ May 2021 ยท 1 yr 5 mos ยท On-site

  • Results-driven SEO Manager with 7 years of experience optimizing websites and driving organic traffic growth. Skilled in developing and implementing effective SEO strategies to improve search engine visibility and rankings. Proficient in keyword research, on-page optimization, technical SEO, and link-building. Adept at leveraging data-driven insights to optimize website performance and enhance user experience. Committed to staying up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to deliver exceptional results.
  • Role and Responsibilities:
  • โ—‰ Lead a team of 22 SEO's, Content Writers, and Developers.
  • โ—‰ Develop and execute successful SEO strategies specially for Academic/RSP brands.
  • โ—‰ Manage team of SEO Specialists, Executives, Inters, Content department and Web Developers.
  • โ—‰ Conduct keyword research to guide content teams.
  • โ—‰ Create content marketing strategies.
  • โ—‰ Review technical SEO issues and recommend fixes.
  • โ—‰ Optimize website content, landing pages and paid search copy.
  • โ—‰ Check off-page activities, like link building activities.
  • โ—‰ Collect data and report on traffic, rankings and other SEO aspects.
  • โ—‰ Work with social media, PPC and ORM teams to optimize campaigns.
  • โ—‰ Keep abreast of SEO and integrated marketing trends.
  • Our Target Industries: Academic Writing, RSP, Online Education, Research Writing, Article Publication.
  • Our Target Market: United Kingdom | United States | Canada | Germany | Pakistan | UAE
  • Tools: Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz Pro, Screaming Frog, SpyFu, BuzzSumo, Google Search Console, Google Analytics, Google Keyword Planner Tool, All in One SEO, RankMath, Yoast SEO.
  • Website Technologies: WordPress, WooCommerce, HTML and PHP.
Keyword ResearchSEOSearch Engine RankingOff-Page SEOGoogle AnalyticsOrganic Search+14

SEO Team Lead

May 2018 โ€“ Nov 2019 ยท 1 yr 6 mos ยท On-site

  • My responsablities is to create a strategy and correct roadmap. I manage my SEO team and also coordiniate with social media department, developers and content writers as well.
  • My biggest acchievements on this company is i rank one of my website in just 2 months with my own SEO strategy.
Keyword ResearchSEOSearch Engine RankingOff-Page SEOGoogle AnalyticsOrganic Search+15

Ibex.digital

Senior SEO Analyst

Nov 2017 โ€“ May 2018 ยท 6 mos ยท Karachi, Pakistan

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Axact

Brand Management Executive

Feb 2017 โ€“ Nov 2017 ยท 9 mos ยท DHA, VII Karachi

  • I am responsible for managing all SEO activities such as content strategy, link building and keyword strategy to increase rankings on all major search networks. I also manage all SEM campaigns on Google, Yahoo and Bing in order to maximize ROI.
Keyword ResearchSEOSearch Engine RankingOff-Page SEOGoogle AnalyticsOrganic Search+12

Digidots

SEO Expert & PPC Handler

Mar 2016 โ€“ Feb 2017 ยท 11 mos ยท Pakistan

  • Execute tests, collect and analyze data, identify trends and insights in order to achieve maximum ROI in paid search campaigns.
  • โ—‰ Track, report, and analyze website analytics and PPC initiatives and campaigns.
  • โ—‰ Manage campaign expenses, staying on budget, estimating monthly costs and reconciling discrepancies.
  • โ—‰ Optimize copy and landing pages for search engine marketing.
  • โ—‰ Perform ongoing keyword discovery, expansion and optimization.
  • โ—‰ Research and implement search engine optimization recommendations.
  • โ—‰ Research and analyze competitor advertising links.
  • โ—‰ Develop and implement link building strategy.
  • โ—‰ Work with the development team to ensure SEO best practices are properly implemented on newly developed code.
  • โ—‰ Work with editorial and marketing teams to drive SEO in content creation and content programming
  • โ—‰ Recommend changes to website architecture, content, linking and other factors to improve SEO positions for target keywords.
Keyword ResearchSEOSearch Engine RankingOff-Page SEOGoogle AnalyticsOrganic Search+14

Wisdompad

Search Engine Optimization Expert

Mar 2015 โ€“ Feb 2016 ยท 11 mos ยท Pakistan

  • I was a SEO Executive on Wisdompad, and i managed multiple clients websites individually.
  • โ—‰ Keyword research for new content on client websites.
  • โ—‰ Sourcing new link opportunities and managing client websites.
  • โ—‰ Creating and maintaining related Web 2.0 properties.
  • โ—‰ Content creation and outreach.
  • โ—‰ Video Marketing
  • โ—‰ Directly conversation with clients through emails.
  • โ—‰ Handling the link building budget and providing advice on the latest developments in the world of SEO.
Keyword ResearchSEOSearch Engine RankingOff-Page SEOGoogle AnalyticsOrganic Search+14

Ethisol

Search Engine Optimization Consultant

Aug 2014 โ€“ Aug 2015 ยท 1 yr ยท Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan ยท Remote

  • I am working as a freelancing base.
Keyword ResearchSEOSearch Engine RankingOff-Page SEOGoogle AnalyticsOrganic Search+13

Education

University of London

Diploma of Education โ€” Brand Management

Feb 2020 โ€“ Mar 2020

Aptech Pakistan

3 Years Diploma Degree โ€” Software Enginering

Jan 2012 โ€“ Jan 2014

Bahria College Karsaz

Board of Intermediate Education Karachi โ€” International Business/Trade/Commerce

Jan 2010 โ€“ Jan 2012

Little Heart School

High School

Jan 2008 โ€“ Jan 2010

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