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Chaitanya Kore.

SEO Strategist / Team Lead

Driving organic growth for global brands.

Focused on
AI-driven search optimization.

The Future of Search

Mastering AI-Driven Discovery

As search evolves from traditional links to generative answers, survival requires a new playbook. I specialize in optimizing content architecture to dominate AI platforms.

AIO

Artificial Intelligence Optimization

Proven experience in optimizing content architectures for seamless understanding by AI models like ChatGPT and Gemini. I focus on structural and semantic enhancements that ensure AI bots can crawl, index, and trust your digital presence.

AEO

Answer Engine Optimization

Successfully capturing 'Position Zero' and featured summaries by engineering content for direct, concise user query fulfillment. My strategies focus on conversational, long-tail search behaviors specifically for Perplexity and Google's AI Overviews.

GEO

Generative Engine Optimization

Pioneering work in ensuring brands are cited and recommended within generative UI and chatbot environments. I transition digital content from simple link-ranking to authoritative featured source status in AI-generated answers.

Personal Profile

Senior SEO &
AI Search Expert

8+ years of experience driving organic growth for e-commerce, SaaS, and enterprise brands globally. Currently leading AI-driven search strategies (AEO/GEO) to ensure discoverability across generative answer platforms.

Core Expertise

Growth StrategyAI Search (AEO/GEO)Technical SEO AuditLeadership & Mentoring

Education

BBA (Marketing)

Savitribai Phule Pune University | 2017

Certifications

Google Analytics & GTM
HubSpot Inbound Marketing
Technical SEO Specialist

Work Experience

Jun 2024 – Present

SEO Strategist / Team Lead

WSI ALM Corp
  • Lead SEO strategy and execution for multiple international clients across SaaS, e-commerce, and B2B sectors.
  • Conduct advanced technical SEO audits, keyword research, and competitive analysis to identify scalable growth opportunities.
  • Drive site architecture improvements, page speed optimization, and content relevance, resulting in consistent traffic and conversion gains.
  • Manage and mentor SEO specialists, ensuring delivery quality, skill development, and KPI achievement.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align SEO initiatives with broader business goals and measurable ROI.
Dec 2023 – Jun 2024

Team Lead – Execution Specialist

WSI ALM Corp
  • Managed execution workflows across diverse SEO projects, ensuring timely delivery and quality control.
  • Translated complex SEO strategies into actionable tasks for execution teams.
  • Identified and resolved operational bottlenecks to improve delivery efficiency and outcomes.
  • Played a key role in mentoring team members and maintaining alignment with client expectations.
Nov 2022 – Dec 2023

SEO Account Manager

WSI ALM Corp
  • Owned end-to-end SEO strategy, execution, and reporting for multiple client accounts.
  • Led regular client communications covering performance, insights, and roadmap planning.
  • Developed and implemented SEO strategies focused on rankings, traffic quality, and conversions.
Jan 2022 – Nov 2022

SEO Team Lead

GO MO Group Marketing Services
  • Managed a team of 19 SEO analysts supporting 70+ active projects across international markets.
  • Led capacity planning, forecasting, performance reviews, and career development for team members.
  • Oversaw quality of SEO deliverables and ensured KPI achievement across client portfolios.
  • Coordinated with stakeholders in India and Sweden to align SEO execution with client business objectives.
May 2021 – Dec 2021

Team Lead – SEO

Tradebuilder Technology Pvt. Ltd.
  • Planned and executed SEO strategies for startups and eCommerce businesses.
  • Managed SEO and content planning for 20+ projects on a monthly basis.
Previous Roles: Marketing Associate (SEO), Junior SEO Strategist, Junior SEO Analyst, Junior Off-Page Analyst (2017—2021)

Endorsements

Proven Influence

Collaborating with leaders across the globe to redefine what search success looks like. Here is what partners and clients have to say.

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Lakshmi Priya

Digital Marketing Consultant | 800+ Clients Consulted

June 11, 2025

"I've had the pleasure of working alongside Chaitanya and watching his incredible growth from an analyst to a team lead and now a Manager. He's someone who takes his work seriously, is extremely thorough and sincere, and is always ready to support his colleagues. I've learned a lot from him—both in terms of work and how to handle challenges with a clear, thoughtful approach. Beyond the professional side, Chaitanya is fun to work with, a great friend, and a genuinely good human being. I'd confidently recommend him anywhere!"

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Parth Shah

Campaign Success Manager | IIM Indore | Boston Institute of Analytics

February 10, 2025

"Chaitanya is an composed and exceptionally committed individual, consistently immersed in his work with his headphones on, meticulously focusing and exploring new avenues and strategies. He would undeniably be a valuable asset to any organization he joins."

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Ankush Sehgal

Fractional CGO 🚀 for 7-Figure Agencies | AI Integration Trainer

September 30, 2024

"Chaitanya is one of the most reliable and technically skilled people I have met in my 10yrs of experience in the industry. He is extremely humble and grounded but the knowledge behind packs a punch. He always in the learning mode which is the reason behind his active knowledge."

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Mohini Sharma

Project Manager – Web Maintenance Department ALM Corp

November 30, 2023

"I am delighted to write a recommendation for my esteemed colleague, Chaitanya Kore (CK). Over the past year, I have had the pleasure of collaborating with CK on numerous projects, and I must express my admiration for his exceptional qualities. CK's zest, determination, and resilient attitude have left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to work alongside him. His leadership skills and unwavering support have proven invaluable to our team and other departments. CK's passion for learning, particularly in the realms of SEO, AI, and technical expertise, has not only expanded his knowledge but has also been instrumental in resolving significant issues in our day-to-day operations. What sets CK apart is his compulsive analysis habits, which enable him to delve deep into problems and swiftly identify effective solutions. It comes as no surprise that he has been promoted in less than 12 months, a testament to his dedication and contributions. One of CK's most admirable qualities is his ability to vocalize his opinions while maintaining a calm demeanor, even in the most stressful situations. I have personally learned a great deal from him, both in terms of technical expertise and professional composure. In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Chaitanya Kore as an invaluable asset to any team or project. His combination of leadership, technical proficiency, and unwavering determination makes him a standout professional. It has been a pleasure working alongside CK, and I am confident that he will continue to excel in all his future endeavors."

Proven Impact.

Real-world growth strategies executed across B2B agencies, direct-to-consumer enterprise eCommerce, and local organizations.

Featured Case Study

Growth Strategy for a Digital Marketing Agency

A comprehensive 6-month engagement focusing on technical SEO, targeted content strategy, local search visibility, and UX improvements to drive massive increases in qualified leads and key conversion events.

Initial Challenges

Low SERP Visibility

Limited rankings for relevant organic keywords and minimal non-branded search presence.

Local SEO Gaps

Location-based optimizations were not properly implemented, impacting regional reach.

Technical & On-Page Issues

Missing/inconsistent meta tags, 404 errors, missing schema, and indexing inconsistencies.

Irregular Content

Inconsistent blog publishing limited content freshness and topical authority growth.

Execution Strategy

Technical & Local SEO

  • Comprehensive technical SEO audit
  • Resolved indexing and site health issues
  • Fixed NAP inconsistencies
  • Optimized Google Business Profile

On-Page Optimisation

  • Optimized core service pages with target keywords
  • Fixed non-sequential H1 tags
  • Improved heading hierarchy
  • Optimized meta titles and descriptions

Content Strategy

  • Created blog topic recommendations for high-intent keywords
  • Advised on long-term topical authority structure
  • Provided consistent publishing guidance

CRO & UX Optimisation

  • Designed dedicated CTAs with service-specific messaging
  • Improved CTA placement for better conversions
  • Enhanced overall user flow for lead actions

6-Month Impact Dashboard

Performance growth across high-intent conversion metrics.

Core Objective

Key Events Increase

Direct attribution to conversion-focused local SEO optimizations.

+380%
+296%

Impressions

Expanded reach via high-intent keyword ranking improvements.

+40%

Engagement

Improved user flow and page-level UX enhancements.

+18%
Organic Clicks
+9.5%
Total Users

Featured Case Study

Scaling an eCommerce Brand

A comprehensive SEO and Growth strategy for an online retailer specializing in premium insoles. By addressing core technical debt, establishing topical authority, and optimizing the conversion funnel, we achieved massive organic growth and first-page dominance.

Performance
Snapshot

422%

Increase in 1st Page Keywords

294%

Increase in Ranking Keywords

+69.8%

YoY Organic Sessions

+37.5%

YoY Organic Conversions

!The Challenges

Low Organic Visibility

Minimal presence beyond branded terms, limiting new user discoverability.

Lack of Authority

Absence of strong backlinks and supporting content clusters restricted rankings.

Weak EEAT Signals

Limited author credibility and expert validation reduced search engine trust.

Suboptimal UI/UX

Navigation issues and unclear content hierarchy led to poor user interaction.

Inefficient Funnel

Traffic was not effectively guided toward key conversion actions.

Strategy & Execution

Technical SEO Fixes

Resolved heading structure issues, meta tag errors, and broken pages to improve site health.

Content Optimization

Optimized existing pages and published 12 new targeted blogs to increase topical authority.

Authority Building

Strengthened backlink profile through PR distribution and toxic link cleanup.

Internal Linking

Improved connections to help search engines navigate between product and category pages.

Meta & Heading Optimization

Rewrote meta titles and fixed H1 hierarchy to boost CTR and keyword targeting.

Featured Case Study

Hyper-Local Growth for a Community Organization

A testament to efficiency. Tasked with growing a vibrant local community portal on an extremely limited support retainer, we focused entirely on high-impact optimizations, yielding unprecedented triple-digit growth in both traffic and conversions within 6 months.

Conversion Explosion

+436%

Organic Key Events

+470%

All-Channel Key Events

Organic Traffic Growth (6 Months)

All Channel Traffic
+184%
Organic Sessions
+130%
Organic Engaged Sessions
+102%
Organic Total Users
+93%
Organic New Users
+82%

The Constraints

Limited Resource Allocation

Working within a highly constrained monthly SEO package (only 2 hours/month, 5 keywords).

Narrow Keyword Scope

A small keyword set restricts visibility and growth potential in a highly competitive market.

Approval Bottlenecks

Internal website change approvals created friction, slowing down CRO implementation.

Resistance to Scaling

The organization was reluctant to upgrade their package despite the scale of their goals.

The High-Impact Strategy

On-Page Optimizations

Surgical improvements to meta titles, descriptions, headers, and keyword placement on core static pages.

Blog Optimization

Optimized existing long-form content to target broader informational queries and expand the search footprint.

L1 Technical Audit

Executed foundational checks for page speed, mobile compatibility, and core web vitals to ensure baseline health.

Quick-Win Issue Resolution

Addressed broken links, formatting errors, and minor design inconsistencies hindering both UX and crawling.

The Arsenal

Tech & Tools Stack

Mastering a sophisticated toolkit that blends industry-standard technical analysis with cutting-edge AI acceleration.

Status

Advanced

Screaming Frog

Status

Advanced

SE Ranking

Status

Advanced

ProRankTracker

Status

Advanced

Google Analytics

Status

Advanced

Google Tag Manager

Status

Advanced

Ahrefs

Status

Advanced

WordPress

Status

Advanced

Search Console

Status

Advanced

Looker Studio

Status

Mid (Learning)

GenSpark

Status

Mid (Learning)

ChatGPT

Status

Mid (Learning)

Gemini

Status

Just Started

Google Antigravity

"Keyword Stuffing"

Evolution

Solving
User Intent.

The algorithm follows the user. Solve for the user, and the algorithm follows you.

SEO Philosophy

Beyond the Keywords.

The era of optimizing for arbitrary word counts and keyword density is over. Modern search engines are powered by complex Language Models designed to understand meaning, context, and satisfaction.

My philosophy is simple: Optimize for the human, structure for the bot.

When we shift our focus from "How many times does this keyword appear?" to "Does this piece of content comprehensively answer the user's underlying question?", we stop chasing algorithm updates and start building resilient, authoritative digital properties.

Ready to Scale?

Let's build a search strategy that focuses on user intent, drives qualified traffic, and actively grows your bottom line.

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