About Naveen Kumar Konada — Senior SEO Specialist & WordPress Developer | Visakhapatnam
About Naveen Kumar Konada

Senior Digital Marketing
Specialist, SEO Strategist
& WordPress Developer

7+ years of hands-on experience delivering measurable results in organic growth, web development, and performance marketing — for clients across New Zealand, UAE, UK, India, USA, and Australia. MBA in Digital Marketing · 100+ websites · 200+ projects · "Best SEO Employee" Award.

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
MBA — Digital Marketing, Andhra University
Available worldwide — remote
Naveen Kumar Konada — Senior Digital Marketing Specialist & SEO Expert, Visakhapatnam India
Best SEO
Employee Award
7+
Yrs Exp
100+
Websites built
200+
Projects
5+
Countries
9
Certifications
My story

How I Became a Digital Marketing Specialist

"Best SEO Employee" — 200% increase in organic traffic

I'm Naveen — born and raised in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India. My journey into digital marketing began with a deep curiosity about how businesses grow online — specifically, how search engines decide who ranks and who doesn't. That curiosity turned into a career, and over the past 7+ years, it's become a craft I'm genuinely passionate about.

I started in an online marketing role where I learned the foundations — SEO, web development, graphic design, and social media. I quickly realised that the businesses achieving the best results weren't just doing more of everything — they were being strategic. That insight shaped my entire approach: every project I take on starts with understanding the business goal first, then building the strategy to reach it.

Over the years I've worked with clients across New Zealand, UAE, UK, India, USA, and Australia — from agency environments managing 110+ concurrent client accounts at FatWeb Limited in Auckland, to building international multi-brand websites for Joseph Group in Dubai, to executing enterprise B2B SEO for The VoIP Shop in London. Each engagement taught me something new about different markets, industries, and what actually moves the needle for organic growth.

I hold an MBA in Digital Marketing from Andhra University and carry 9 professional certifications across Google Analytics, HubSpot Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, SEO, LinkedIn Marketing, and AI. My proudest professional achievement remains earning the "Best SEO Employee" award — recognition for leading a strategy that delivered a 200% increase in organic traffic for key clients.

Outside of work, I'm passionate about health, fitness, and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Regular walking, mindful eating, and personal discipline aren't just habits — they're the same kind of long-term thinking I bring to every SEO strategy. Results don't happen overnight, but consistent, well-executed work compounds over time. That's true in life and in search rankings.

What I do

Services & Expertise

SEO Strategy
Full-cycle SEO from technical audits and keyword research through to on-page optimisation, link building, schema markup, and monthly reporting. Local, national, and international markets.
Technical SEOLocal SEOE-Commerce SEOInternational
WordPress Development
Full website builds from scratch — custom Elementor sections, WooCommerce stores, Shopify builds, theme development, performance optimisation, and ongoing maintenance.
WordPressWooCommerceElementor ProShopify
Google & Meta Ads
Paid advertising strategy, campaign setup, keyword targeting, ad copy A/B testing, conversion tracking, bid optimisation, and ROAS reporting for B2B and B2C clients.
Google AdsMeta AdsRetargetingROAS
E-Commerce SEO & CRO
Product and collection page optimisation, schema markup for rich results, site speed improvements, cart abandonment reduction, and conversion rate optimisation for online stores.
Product SEOSchemaCore Web VitalsCRO
Local SEO
Google Business Profile optimisation, local citation building, NAP consistency, location landing pages, review strategy, and Google Maps rankings for multi-location businesses.
GBP OptimisationGoogle MapsCitationsReviews
Graphic Design
Social media graphics, flyers, banners, logo design, and brand identity — 5,000+ assets created for clients across multiple industries using Canva, Figma, and Photoshop.
Social MediaBrandingCanvaFigma
Work history

Career Timeline

Senior Digital Marketing Specialist
Joseph Group — Dubai, UAE 🇦🇪
Mar 2025 – Jan 2026
Managed multi-brand international SEO for Joseph Group across 5 global markets (UAE, GCC, Europe, Asia, UK). Built 4 brand websites from scratch using WordPress and Elementor. Implemented multilingual SEO strategy with hreflang, schema markup, and geo-targeted content. Delivered weekly executive performance reports via Looker Studio.
WordPressInternational SEOMultilingual SEOElementor ProAhrefsSEMrush
Senior SEO Specialist
The VoIP Shop (Transltr Ltd) — London, UK 🇬🇧
Jan 2025 – Mar 2025
Enterprise SEO for a 100+ page B2B VoIP website — trusted by NHS, UK Parliament, and Amazon Prime. Conducted comprehensive technical audit, resolved keyword cannibalism across 100+ pages, implemented Service and FAQPage schema, executed B2B lead generation strategy, and performed UK-targeted backlink outreach.
Enterprise SEOTechnical AuditSchema MarkupB2B Lead SEOUK Link Building
Senior Digital Marketing Specialist · SEO Manager
FatWeb Limited — Auckland, New Zealand 🇳🇿
Jul 2022 – Jan 2025
Best SEO Employee — 200% organic traffic increase
Led SEO delivery for 110+ concurrent client accounts across AU and NZ markets. Built and managed 30+ WordPress websites. Developed agency-wide SEO SOPs, mentored junior specialists, and managed Google Ads campaigns for key accounts. Earned "Best SEO Employee" recognition for delivering a 200% increase in organic traffic.
SEO ManagerTeam LeadWordPressLocal SEOAU/NZ MarketsGoogle Ads
Senior Digital Marketing Specialist
Digivin — Visakhapatnam, India 🇮🇳
Sep 2019 – Aug 2022
End-to-end digital marketing across multiple client accounts — WordPress and Shopify website development, SEO campaigns, Google Ads and Meta Ads management, e-commerce CRO, and social media management. Built 20+ websites and managed full digital marketing for clients in India and the USA.
Full Digital MarketingWordPressShopifyGoogle AdsMeta AdsE-Commerce CRO
Digital Marketing Specialist
Shiftwave Technologies — Visakhapatnam, India 🇮🇳
Jun 2020 – May 2022
Delivered SEO and digital marketing projects for agency clients — including Shopify e-commerce SEO for a major Indian medical apparel brand (Hirawats Online), achieving top-3 rankings for competitive product keywords and 180%+ organic traffic growth. Full-stack digital marketing specialist.
Shopify SEOE-Commerce SEOAgency ProjectsSchema Markup
Digital Marketing Executive
SRJ Infoways — Visakhapatnam, India 🇮🇳
May 2018 – May 2020
Digital marketing execution covering SEO, social media management, content creation, and online advertising. Built foundational skills in search engine optimisation, WordPress development, and performance tracking across multiple client accounts.
SEOWordPressSocial MediaContent Marketing
Process Associate — Healthcare
WNS Global Services — Visakhapatnam, India 🇮🇳
Feb 2017 – Feb 2018
Healthcare BPO operations — processing and managing healthcare data, claims, and administrative tasks. Developed attention to detail, process discipline, and client communication skills that continue to underpin my work in digital marketing.
Healthcare BPOProcess ManagementData Processing
Academic background

Education

MBA — Digital Marketing
Andhra University · Visakhapatnam, India
Graduated 2023
Masters of Business Administration with specialisation in Digital Marketing — covering SEO, SEM, social media marketing, digital analytics, e-commerce, and content strategy. Applied academic knowledge directly to client SEO campaigns throughout the programme.
BCom — Accounting
Andhra University · Visakhapatnam, India
2011 – 2015
Bachelor of Commerce with specialisation in Accounting — providing a strong analytical and financial foundation that informs data-driven decision-making in digital marketing, campaign budgeting, ROAS analysis, and client reporting.
Credentials

Certifications & Awards

Advanced Google Analytics
Google · Analytics Academy
Google Analytics for Beginners
Google · Analytics Academy
Digital Marketing Certified
HubSpot Academy
Social Media Marketing
HubSpot Academy
Certificate of Excellence — Digital Marketing
HubSpot Academy
SEO Certified
CareerNinja · LearnTube
Outstanding Performance in SEO
CareerNinja · LearnTube
LinkedIn Marketing Strategy
LinkedIn Learning
AI Master Class
Freedom With AI

Awards & Recognition

Best SEO Employee
FatWeb Limited, New Zealand · 200% increase in organic traffic for key clients
Outstanding Performance in SEO
CareerNinja · LearnTube · Top performer recognition
Technical expertise

Skills & Technologies

SEO & Digital Marketing
Technical SEOLocal SEO International SEOE-Commerce SEO Keyword ResearchLink Building On-Page SEOSchema Markup GBP OptimisationCRO Core Web Vitals
WordPress & Web
WordPressWooCommerce ShopifyElementor Pro WPBakeryGutenberg PHPPlugin Development WP RocketCloudflare CDN
Paid Advertising
Google AdsMeta Ads Instagram AdsRetargeting Funnel StrategyConversion Tracking
Analytics & SEO Tools
GA4Google Search Console Google Tag ManagerLooker Studio Microsoft ClarityAhrefs SEMrushScreaming Frog MozBrightLocal
Design & Creative
CanvaFigma Adobe PhotoshopAdobe XD
AI & Productivity
ChatGPT for SEOMeta AI NotionTrello SlackAsana
Markets & Languages
NZ & AU Markets UAE & GCC Markets UK Market India & USA English — Fluent Telugu — Native
Beyond work

Who I Am Outside of Work

I believe the same qualities that make someone good at SEO — patience, consistency, data analysis, long-term thinking — show up in how you live. Here are the things that keep me sharp outside of work.

Health & Fitness
Regular walking and physical activity keep me energised and focused. A healthy body directly supports a sharp mind — both matter for doing good creative and technical work.
Mindful Eating
Intentional nutrition — eating well to sustain energy and mental clarity through long days of analysis, writing, and strategic work.
Continuous Learning
The digital marketing landscape changes constantly. I'm always exploring new tools, algorithm updates, AI applications in SEO, and content strategies to stay ahead of the curve.
International Mindset
Having worked with clients across 5 countries and 10+ industries, I've developed a genuine appreciation for how markets, cultures, and business needs differ — and how to adapt strategy accordingly.
✓ Available for new projects

Let's work together
to grow your business online

Whether you need SEO, a new WordPress website, paid advertising, or a full digital marketing strategy — I'd love to hear about your goals and how I can help you achieve them.