Holiday SEO Pitfalls To Avoid: Common Mistakes And How To Fix Them
With the holiday season approaching fast, don’t fall into common SEO traps. Learn how to avoid them and optimize your website for maximum sales.
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Winston is a strategic problem solver who drives growth and revenue through innovative SEO and digital marketing strategies. With over 20 years of experience, he excels at upselling existing clients and acquiring new ones by consistently pushing beyond the status quo.
Previously as the SVP of SEO at Acronym, a global performance marketing leader, Winston lead a team of experts delivering cutting-edge, data-driven strategies for some of the world’s largest brands. His approach combines AI-powered insights with human expertise to achieve exceptional results.
Winston’s track record speaks for itself. He has built successful multi-million dollar SEO practices from the ground up, including at Havas, and demonstrated the powerful synergies between paid and organic search. His comprehensive skill set spans programming languages, web analytics, content management systems, SEO platforms, local search, and paid search tools.
A respected thought leader, Winston shares insights on topics like machine learning, AI, technical SEO, and local content marketing. He remains at the forefront of industry trends, constantly exploring new developments in SEO, ASO, content strategy, and artificial intelligence.
Winston’s passion for innovation and results-driven approach make him an invaluable asset to brands and agencies looking to accelerate their digital growth. By leveraging his extensive experience and forward-thinking strategies, he consistently unlocks new revenue opportunities and drives measurable business impact for his clients.
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