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Proven experience. Measurable results.

A snapshot of the SEO work, testing and growth that has shaped more than two decades in organic search.

  • 20+ yrsSEO and organic search experience
  • 100+Top 3 Google rankings in competitive search
  • 3,000+Pages migrated in a major rebrand, SEO-led
  • 500+SEO tests alongside algorithm and patent research
  • 140%YoY GSC click growth, c.2,500 to c.6,000
  • AI + GEOEntity, schema and LLM-focused optimisation

About me

SEO first. Commercially focused. Still hands-on.

I'm Alex Maggs-Wellings, an SEO Lead and Organic Search Specialist with 20+ years of hands-on experience across eCommerce, travel, B2B and B2C markets.

My background spans technical SEO, organic strategy, site architecture, crawling and indexation, content, internal linking, link building, structured data, analytics and large-scale migrations. More recently, my work has expanded into AI Search, GEO, entity optimisation and semantic SEO.

I translate complex SEO problems into practical roadmaps that businesses can actually implement.

  • SEO Leadership

    Strategy, teams, prioritisation and sustainable organic growth
  • Technical SEO

    Crawling, indexation, architecture, migrations and diagnostics
  • Content & Authority

    Search intent, semantic SEO, internal linking, outreach and digital PR
  • Data & Reporting

    GA4, GSC, Looker Studio, attribution and commercial reporting
  • AI Search & GEO

    Entity optimisation, schema, structured data and LLM visibility
  • Coaching & Mentoring

    Helping SEOs, teams and stakeholders develop their skills

Selected experience

SEO leadership across in-house, agency and consultancy roles.

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Current

Digital Marketing Manager, SEO-led role

Mar 2026 to Present

Lead SEO and organic search strategy across a large travel website, combining technical SEO, content, architecture, AI Search and analytics. Recent work has contributed to Google Search Console clicks growing from approximately 2,500 to 6,000 year on year.

Head of SEO

Apr 2025 to Feb 2026

Led SEO strategy and delivery across a varied client portfolio, combining technical audits, content strategy, authority building, analytics and commercial organic-growth planning.

Director of SEO

Mar 2019 to Apr 2025

Directed end-to-end SEO strategy, client delivery and team coordination across eCommerce, B2B and B2C accounts while remaining hands-on across technical SEO, content and organic growth.

Head of SEO

Sep 2017 to Jan 2025

Led organic search for a competitive travel eCommerce business, including a 3,000+ page migration and rebrand. Work contributed to Top 3 Google rankings across 100+ competitive terms.

Speaking, coaching & SEO education

Sharing what works.

eCommerce SEO discussion

Featured in a public discussion sharing practical eCommerce SEO strategy and hands-on experience.

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Two-year eCommerce SEO Mastermind

Created and ran an advanced coaching and mentoring programme for SEO professionals, covering eCommerce strategy, technical optimisation, testing-led growth and practical implementation.

I have also delivered SEO coaching, training and mentoring to teams, clients and individuals throughout my career.

Tools & platforms

The stack behind the strategy.

Hands-on experience across SEO, analytics, tracking, CMS and commercial reporting.

SEO & crawling

  • Google Search Console
  • Screaming Frog
  • Ahrefs
  • SEMrush
  • Schema & Structured Data

Analytics & tracking

  • GA4
  • Looker Studio
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Cloudflare Web Analytics
  • Google Ads

Platforms & CMS

  • WordPress
  • Shopify
  • Magento
  • Umbraco
  • Salesforce
  • HTML/CSS

Contact

Let's grow your organic search.

For SEO leadership, organic search and specialist SEO opportunities, email me directly or connect on LinkedIn.