Emilie O’Brien

Associate SEO Director
Meet Emilie, an Associate SEO Director working on campaigns for both e-commerce and service-based businesses. With extensive experience in SEO, Emilie excels at driving organic growth and optimising search strategies to boost brand visibility. She oversees all aspects of SEO campaigns, from keyword research to content optimisation, ensuring maximum impact for her clients.
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About Emilie

Emilie is an Associate SEO Director with an extensive background in customer service, communications and content creation dedicated to helping businesses succeed in the digital landscape.

 

With a passion for optimising online visibility, she makes it her mission to elevate brands through the art and science of search engine optimisation. Having earned a Master's degree in communications, Emilie possesses a unique blend of digital prowess and effective storytelling. This combination allows her to not only understand the intricacies of search engine algorithms but also communicate these insights in a way that really resonates with clients.

 

Emilie excels in developing SEO strategies that align with a client's specific goals and target audience, understanding that effective SEO isn't just about ranking high on search engine results pages - it's about connecting businesses with the right audience and driving conversions. She leverages her communication skills to collaborate with her clients, ensuring that their SEO strategies align with their brand's unique vision and objectives.

 

When Emilie isn’t immersed in the world of SEO, you can find her powering through the latest book releases, embarking on a never-ending coffee tour of Melbourne, or hanging out with her rescue dog Ralphie.

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