Arike Smith Digital Marketing

Arike Smith

SEO Specialist | Content Strategist | Content Writer

about me.

SEO Specialist and Content Writer with 6+ years of digital marketing experience and over 4 years specializing in SEO. Experienced in developing data-driven SEO strategies, technical audits, keyword research, content creation, and organic growth initiatives. Proven ability to improve search visibility, increase website traffic, and deliver measurable results across a variety of industries.

South Africa

Based in Paarl, Cape Town, but not limited by it. I can work remotely, which let's me work with anyone, anywhere

Interests

I love being creative. Whether it is digital, or with some glitter and glue, I enjoy the process immensely. I am also a big outdoor enthusiast and loves going on hikes. One of my biggest personal accomplishments was finishing the grueling 5-day Otter Trail Hike.

portfolio.


skills & services.

Technical SEO, On-Page & Off-Page SEO

Keyword Research & Content Strategy

Technical Auditing

Content Writing & Copywriting

Marketing Strategy

SEO & analytics tools.

GA4 & GSC

Screaming Frog

SE Rankings

SEMrush

WordPress

Google Workspace


my work.


websites.

4Rent website designed by Arike Smith
4Rent

My very first web design and development.
You can visit it here.

SmartLDS website done by Arike Smith
SmartLDS

My first full launch campaign. From web design and development to full scale digital marketing campaign and launch.
Visit the site for more details

Omnisafe
Omnisafe

My latest corporate B2B technology project. From initial logo configuration and branding to clean UI design.
Visit the portal for more details.

content creation and writing.

5 STEPS TO BECOMING A REAL ESTATE AGENT IN SOUTH AFRICA
RE/MAX Article

My very first blog article written for a client here.

Passionfruit
Passionfruit

Showing off my diversity by writing for a bit of a riskier client
You can read more here.

CenterGrid Your Technology Problem Solvers
CenterGrid

Re-writing and content creation for individual landing page. Have a look here.


resume.


education.

  • LLM SEO, GEO, AEO - Udemy - 2025
    Introduction to LLM SEO, GEO, and AEO; Differences between AI search models; How AI content models select recommendations; Semantic SEO and brand authority; Optimizing websites and content for AI search engines; GEO strategies for eCommerce; Leveraging EEAT and structured data; Platform-specific optimization for ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity; Training LLMs to recommend specific pages.
  • Digital Marketing - University of Capetown - 2021
    Web Design & Development; Web Analytics; SEO; Online Copywriting; Social Media & Web PR; Email & Mobile Marketing; and Holistic Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Event Planning & Management - Intec - 2009
    Introduction to the world of events; The event role players; Organising, accounting and financial management; Event sponsorship; Event programming; Event planning and communication; Catering management; Meeting management; Organising a carnival, sports event, exhibition or political event

experience.

April 2025 – Current

Western Cloud

SEO Specialist & Content Writer

Lead on-page, off-page, and technical SEO initiatives to boost visibility, drive traffic, and increase conversions.
Conduct deep-dive SEO analysis and technical audits utilizing tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Ubersuggest, and Screaming Frog.
Create and optimize targeted website and blog content tailored to specific industry niches.
Implement data-driven SEO recommendations and track KPIs to identify ongoing organic growth opportunities.

March 2023 – March 2025

Kadima Digital

SEO Specialist

Managed end-to-end SEO strategies for multiple client websites across diverse niches, including real estate, wedding planning, and education.
Conducted comprehensive website and content audits alongside in-depth competitor analysis.
Built and executed strong link-building strategies to acquire high-quality backlinks and improve domain authority.
Optimised content, metadata, and overall website structure based on data-driven insights.
Crafted compelling, SEO-focused content and thorough keyword strategies to meet specific client KPIs. 

January 2022 – March 2023

Polar Bear Digital Innovation

SEO Analyst & Content Writer (Promotion)

Wrote monthly blog articles and coded/optimised produced content for multiple clients.
Created content for client landing pages and developed briefs for external content creators.
Created and updated individual client digital marketing strategies.
Conducted content gap analysis and made recommendations for better Information Architecture.
Made on-page optimization and metadata recommendations for individual website pages.
Made recommendations for and implemented changes to Google Business Profiles.
Planned backlink creation strategies.

July 2021 – January 2022

Polar Bear Innovation

Junior SEO

Conducted keyword research using Ubersuggest to identify popular keywords and populate related content topics.
Monitored website traffic using Google Analytics, GA4, and Google Search Console.
Ran full website diagnostics using Screaming Frog and conducted monthly diagnostic reports for multiple clients.
Investigated excluded website pages and implemented recommendations to reduce them.
Created backlinks utilizing platforms like FatJoe.
Monitored competitors using GTmetrix and other analytical tools.
Assisted with technical SEO implementation and website needs analyses.

March 2019 - June 2021

Freelance

Freelancer Digital Marketing & Website Designer

SmithSoftware - Web Design, Analytics & SEO; Created an Online Presence; Compiled a Holistic Digital Marketing Strategy; Deployed first step of Digital Marketing Strategy - Social Media Marketing
SmartLDS - Web Design, Analytics & SEO; Created an Online Presence; Compiled a Holistic Digital Marketing Strategy; Deployed first steps of Digital Marketing Strategy - Social Media Marketing; Email Marketing; Online Advertising.
4Rent - Web Design, Analytics & SEO; Created an Online Presence; Compiled a Holistic Digital Marketing Strategy; Deployed first steps of Digital Marketing Strategy - Social Media Marketing; Online Advertising.
 

contacts.

Address

Paarl, South Africa

Working Hours

8:00 - 17:00

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