Christopher Ranieri

Christopher Ranieri

SEO Specialist | Driving Organic Growth & Rankings

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About Me

Results-driven SEO specialist with over 10 years of experience improving search visibility, driving organic traffic, and generating leads for businesses across multiple industries. Proven ability to conduct technical SEO audits, execute data-driven keyword strategies, and optimize websites for higher rankings and conversions.

10+ Years Experience
100+ Websites Ranked
100+ Websites Built

Core Competencies

🎯 SEO Expertise

  • Technical SEO Audits
  • Keyword Research & Strategy
  • Local SEO & GMB
  • On-Page Optimization
  • Backlink Building

💻 Development

  • WordPress (10+ years)
  • HTML5, CSS3, Bootstrap
  • JavaScript, PHP, Python
  • VPS & Server Setup
  • Site Migrations

📊 Analytics & Tools

  • SEMRush, Ahrefs, GSC
  • Google Analytics 4
  • RankRanger, Screaming Frog
  • Tag Manager, Site Kit
  • Heatmaps & UX Tools

🎨 Design & UX

  • Figma, Adobe XD
  • CTA Psychology
  • Conversion Optimization
  • Landing Page Design
  • Funnel Building

Professional Experience

SEO Specialist

Hozio
Feb 2025 - Present | Holbrook, NY
  • Conducted in-depth keyword research, competitor analysis, and market trend evaluations
  • Performed full technical SEO audits, resolving crawl errors and indexing issues
  • Optimized on-page SEO including meta titles, descriptions, headers, improving rankings and CTR
  • Developed and executed backlink outreach strategies to build domain authority
  • Monitored SEO performance using Google Analytics, Search Console, and Ahrefs
  • Implemented schema markup, canonical tags, and technical SEO best practices

Freelance Web Developer / SEO Specialist

Self-Employed
Aug 2013 - Present | Remote
  • Designed, built, and ranked WordPress and HTML websites using SEO-optimized structure
  • Conducted keyword research, on-page SEO, and competitor analysis
  • Used analytics tools to identify engagement issues and optimize UX
  • Built lead funnels using compelling copy and conversion psychology
  • Managed Google Ads, Facebook Ad Campaigns, and SEO packages

Web Developer / SEO

NextVisit Inc.
Dec 2022 - Feb 2023 | Amityville, NY
  • Developed the company website and deployed on VPS (Proxmox)
  • Configured DNS, email routing, and Linux server environments
  • Oversaw full website migration and uptime monitoring

Web Developer / SEO

Ferocious Media
May 2021 - Jun 2021 | Farmingdale, NY
  • Supported SEO strategy across client accounts with HTML/CSS site improvements
  • Designed site prototypes in Adobe XD and Figma
  • Assisted with traffic improvement initiatives via SEO content audits

SEO / Front-End Development Extern

UOTech
Dec 2020 - Feb 2021 | Plainview, NY
  • Hand-coded HTML/CSS landing pages for United Way web projects
  • Executed structured SEO best practices (meta, headings, semantic HTML)
  • Designed UX wireframes in Figma

eCommerce Manager

August Silk
Aug 2018 - Feb 2019 | New York, NY
  • Built WooCommerce eCommerce site and Amazon Seller Central listings
  • Managed SEO strategy and analytics for digital storefront
  • Ran Pinterest, Facebook, and Google Ads campaigns

Web Developer

iLoveKickboxing
Jan 2016 - Aug 2016 | Merrick, NY
  • Built and maintained over 75 landing pages using HTML, CSS, and PHP
  • Executed on-page SEO including keyword placement and meta optimization
  • Implemented canonical tags, robots.txt updates, and 301 redirects

Let's Connect

📧 chrismranieri@gmail.com
📱 (619) 394-9766
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