Raluca Crasuleac

SEO Specialist

Raluca Crasuleac

Expert in technical SEO audits, web analytics, & content marketing.

Raluca Crasuleac is a skilled SEO strategist and content writer with over eight years of hands-on experience. Her expertise lies in technical SEO audits, web analytics, research and data analytics, and content marketing. By combining her marketing knowledge with her neuroscience insights, Raluca has a better understanding of how consumers make buying decisions thus having the unique ability to create innovative organic SEO strategies and drastically increase website traffic and other key KPIs. Some of her SEO pieces have been published on the AMA's blog and other digital marketing blogs.

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Employment Highlights

SEO Strategist & Analyst, SEO Manager

5 Fold

August 2018 - Present (7 years 8 months)

SEO Consultant & Content Writer

Independent

October 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)

SEO Manager

My Biz Niche

October 2016 - May 2018 (1 year 7 months)

SEO Strategist

Purple Hat Marketing

December 2014 - March 2016 (1 year 3 months)

SEO Specialist

LA DeZign

March 2013 - April 2014 (1 year 1 month)

Education Highlights

Certificate, Foundational Neuroscience

Duke University on Coursera

March 2011 - June 2015 (4 years 3 months)

Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Marketing

Arizona State University

August 2008 - May 2010 (1 year 9 months)

Associates, Global Business

Glendale Community College

August 2006 - May 2008 (1 year 9 months)

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SEO Strategist & Analyst, SEO Manager

5 Fold

August 2018 - Present (7 years 8 months)

Working on SEO analysis and strategies:

  • Analyzed website performance and organic data based on SEO KPIs, including organic traffic, CTR, organic rankings and visibility, bounce rate, organic conversions, time on site, and page exit rate.
  • Performed monthly SEO campaign reviews.
  • Created 90-day SEO strategic plans based on past campaign performance and future goals.
  • Conducted website performance audits.
  • Worked on Google/Bing analytics; created customized reports and custom dashboards.
  • Segmented and filtered analytics data.
  • Created and successfully executed SEO campaigns with the goal of increasing all SEO KPIs.

Working in SEO department documentation and processes and training:

  • Created efficient and effective processes for a variety of SEO activities including keyword research, high-quality guest posting strategies, developing and distributing infographics, new website launches, and site transfers.
  • Assisted with putting together effective SEO packages.
  • Trained and mentored SEO interns.
  • Acted as a subject matter expert for all SEO-related questions from team members.

Working on onsite SEO activities:

  • Created optimal site structure and sitemaps.
  • Conducted effective keyword research and keyword mapping.
  • Optimized internal linking.
  • Optimized URL structure, meta tags, and ALT tags.
  • Tested website speed.
  • Tested and created Schema codes.
  • Indexed new optimized pages.
  • Handled redirects.
  • Coordinated site transfers.
  • Monthly onsite technical audits.

Working on offsite SEO activities:

  • Conducted link building campaigns including guest posting outreach, infographic promotion, and competitor backlink analysis.
  • Handled link prospecting to find relevant link creators.
  • Tested various outreach templates.
  • Identified and researched ideas for link-building assets creation.
  • Successfully acquired relevant backlinks from high DA domains.
  • Handled link detox for spammed sites; analyzed backlink profiles and submitted disavow file.
  • Worked on citations/local listings updates.

SEO Consultant & Content Writer

Independent

October 2020 - Present (5 years 6 months)

  • Worked directly with digital marketing agencies providing mainly SEO and content writing services.
  • Conducted SEO audits and suggesting areas of improvement regarding onsite content, technical SEO, and link building.
  • Provided SEO implementation from initial research and audit through to build, optimization, and reporting/insights.

SEO Manager

My Biz Niche

October 2016 - May 2018 (1 year 7 months)

  • Achieved top Google ranking positions for multiple client websites: newacunit.com, precisionairandheating.com, mybizniche.com, arizdui.com, lhccriminallawyers.com, beyondfitpilates.com, h2opoolservice.com, affordablecontractorsinsurance.com, and azduiteam.com.
  • Increased website traffic and visitor conversions by more than 100%.
  • Coordinated and implemented effective search engine optimization campaigns.
  • Managed all offsite and onsite SEO activities.
  • Interviewed and hired new employees.
  • Managed and trained and turned around a team of 10 SEO specialists.
  • Collected relevant data, analyzed major KPIs, and identified areas of improvement.
  • Developed client reports.
  • Communicated SEO client work status with other departments.
  • Communicated with clients via email and in-person SEO meetings.

SEO Strategist

Purple Hat Marketing

December 2014 - March 2016 (1 year 3 months)

  • Optimized online marketing channels and campaigns to ensure optimal ROI.
  • Improved local search and managed directory listings.
  • Developed link building campaigns for local and national clients, including Fortune 500 companies.
  • Provided detailed client reporting.
  • Increased site traffic and performance which led to increased conversions.
  • Managed online blogs for clients; researched blog topics, edited blog articles, and make them SEO-friendly.
  • Implemented on-page and off-page SEO content strategies.
  • Tracked, optimized, and reported SEO performance to clients.
  • Updated strategy with white hat SEO tactics.

SEO Specialist

LA DeZign

March 2013 - April 2014 (1 year 1 month)

  • Achieved Top Ranking positions for multiple clients.
  • Managed day-to-day account activity and reporting. Direct fulfillment support on completion of deliverables. 
  • Handled a team of link-builders responsible for authoritative link-building for clients on a monthly basis.
  • Managed a team of blog writers responsible for creating compelling optimized content for clients.
  • Provided technical analysis and strategic recommendations for on-page optimization and site functionality.
  • Used Google Search Queries, Buzzstream, GroupHigh, and Link Prospector to find related authoritative sites for link-building and content promotion.
  • Created and tested email various templates in Buzzstream to find the correct variable that generated the most responses back.

Education

Certificate, Foundational Neuroscience

Duke University on Coursera

March 2011 - June 2015 (4 years 3 months)

Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Marketing

Arizona State University

August 2008 - May 2010 (1 year 9 months)

Dean’s List: 2009

Associates, Global Business

Glendale Community College

August 2006 - May 2008 (1 year 9 months)

President’s Honor List