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Matthew Lane

Matthew Lane

Kennesaw,USA

Summary

Results-driven SEO and eCommerce specialist with 11+ years of experience driving organic growth, conversion optimization, and user experience improvements. Skilled in SEO strategy, keyword research, competitor analysis, CRO, and data-driven optimization across WordPress and Shopify environments. Proven ability to translate analytics insights into scalable growth strategies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve digital performance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

SEO Lead

Bold
San Juan, Puerto Rico
01.2021 - Current
  • Applied UX and search intent insights to improve page structure, navigation, and content hierarchy, translating recommendations into development tickets in Jira to support cross-team implementation.
  • Conduct in-depth technical SEO audits to resolve outages, redirect 404 errors, and eliminate duplicate/missing content.
  • Elevate content performance by researching high-impact keywords, ensuring continued traffic growth, and identifying new strategic landing page opportunities for increased engagement.
  • Orchestrate project workflows by aligning stakeholders, delegating tasks, and maintaining clear communication.
  • Design a structured taxonomy for categorizing high-value keywords, improving discoverability, and ranking potential.
  • Utilize data-driven insights to enhance on-page functionality and user experience/engagement across the portal.
  • Executed high-impact A/B and heatmapping tests to drive substantial CVR improvements and enhance user experience, resulting in a $380,774 annualized revenue impact from 3 mature tests, including 2 winning variants.
  • Optimized digital performance by leveraging data-driven experimentation that achieved 128% progress toward annualized budget goals and directly influenced strategic growth initiatives.
  • Developed 1,641 targeted resume example job title pages to accomplish $284,194.45 in revenue in 2024 while enhancing user engagement and organic search performance.
  • Spearheaded long-term SEO strategy development through analytics and market insights to gain $1.9MM+ in projected annual revenue and increase search performance.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

SEO Specialist

Innate SEO
Atlanta, GA
03.2016 - 01.2021

• Led SEO strategy and consulting for small-to-mid-sized businesses, improving organic visibility, traffic growth, and keyword rankings.
• Conducted technical SEO audits, keyword research, and competitive analysis to identify high-value search opportunities.
• Built and executed on-page and off-page optimization strategies including backlink development, metadata optimization, and content strategy.
• Increased organic search traffic up to 70% within three months through targeted SEO and content optimization initiatives.
• Improved organic traffic 51% through strategic backlink acquisition and competitor analysis.
• Secured 140+ high-quality backlinks within six months, strengthening domain authority and improving search rankings.
• Collaborated with developers and engineering teams to implement SEO improvements including HTML optimization, metadata updates, and site structure enhancements.
• Performed search intent and keyword analysis to guide content development and increase organic search performance.
• Leveraged tools including Google Analytics, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, Moz, and Ubersuggest to analyze performance and inform SEO strategy.
• Supported eCommerce SEO optimization for product and category pages, improving search visibility and conversion opportunities.

Digital Marketing Manager

CT Phone Systems (Continuous Touch), LLC
Chamblee, GA
07.2015 - 03.2016
  • Boosted site performance and conversions by implementing SEO-specific HTML and CSS changes on WordPress.
  • Managed SEO strategies, including content optimization, backlink acquisition, and performance monitoring.
  • Managed social media campaigns, increasing audience engagement through targeted content creation.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with current and potential clients to drive engagement and retention.
  • Optimized email marketing strategies through Constant Contact and Mailchimp for improved audience reach.
  • Enhanced SEM campaigns to achieve positive results while staying within budget.
  • Developed and implemented digital marketing strategies across multiple channels to enhance brand visibility.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Georgia State University
Atlanta, GA
08-2015

Skills

  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
  • AI Search Optimization (AIO / GEO)
  • Technical SEO
  • Keyword Research & Search Intent Analysis
  • On-Page & Off-Page SEO
  • E-commerce SEO (Shopify, Amazon, Etsy, Walmart Marketplace)
  • A/B Testing & UX Optimization
  • Google Analytics & Search Console
  • Ahrefs / SEMrush / Screaming Frog
  • Content Strategy & SEO Copywriting
  • HTML & On-Page Optimization

Timeline

SEO Lead

Bold
01.2021 - Current

SEO Specialist

Innate SEO
03.2016 - 01.2021

Digital Marketing Manager

CT Phone Systems (Continuous Touch), LLC
07.2015 - 03.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology

Georgia State University
Matthew Lane