Currently at Centnine

The person
behind the strategy.

I'm Umar Rajput — a digital marketer, SEO strategist, WordPress developer, and educator from Sindh, Pakistan. From agency jobs to freelancing globally, from teaching NAVTTC to building digital products.

3+
Years in digital
50+
Projects done
4
Companies worked
98%
Client retention
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SEO
Technical · On-Page · Local
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AEO/GEO
AI search optimisation
WP
WordPress & WooCommerce
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NAVTTC
University instructor
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Sindh, Pakistan
Serving clients globally — UK, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar
My Story

I didn't follow a straight path — I built one.

My journey in digital started with curiosity — how do websites get found? How do some brands own Google while others are invisible? That question pulled me in, and I never looked back.

Over the past 3+ years, I've worked inside agencies, taught digital marketing at a university, built websites for clients across Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar — and today I work at Centnine while running my own freelance projects globally.

I'm not just an "SEO guy" or a "developer." I sit at the intersection of strategy, content, code, and design — and I use all of it to help businesses actually grow online.

"I believe the best digital work is invisible — the user just finds what they need, the client just gets more leads. That's when you know it worked."

— Umar Rajput
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Results over reports
I measure success by traffic, leads, and revenue — not vanity metrics. If it doesn't move the business, it doesn't count.
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Data-first, always
Every strategy starts with research — keywords, competitors, user intent, technical audit. Opinions are cheap; data isn't.
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Transparent communication
Clear updates, honest timelines, no jargon. I keep clients in the loop so they always know where their investment stands.
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Built to last
No shortcuts, no black-hat tricks. I build digital assets that compound in value over time — shortcuts always cost more later.
Career Journey

Where I've been & what I've built

From my first agency role to global freelancing — every chapter shaped how I work today.

2026 — Present SEO & Digital Marketing Specialist Centnine · Full-time
Current

Working at Centnine, an AI consultancy, leading digital marketing strategy and SEO. Responsible for online visibility, content strategy, keyword research, and building a strong search presence for the brand — alongside managing client-facing digital projects across multiple verticals.

SEO Strategy Content Marketing AI Consultancy Keyword Research Digital Marketing
2022 — Present Freelance SEO Strategist & WordPress Developer Self-employed · Global Clients
Freelance

Building and running my own freelance practice alongside agency work. Clients span Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UK, and UAE. Services include full SEO campaigns, WordPress & WooCommerce development, AEO/GEO strategy, content marketing, and lead generation — delivering measurable results across eCommerce, law, SaaS, and safety training sectors.

SEO Campaigns WordPress Dev WooCommerce AEO / GEO Link Building Lead Generation Saudi Arabia Qatar
2024 — 2025 Digital Marketing Instructor — NAVTTC Shah Abdul Latif University, Sindh
Teaching

Taught the NAVTTC (National Vocational & Technical Training Commission) Digital Marketing course at Shah Abdul Latif University. Trained students in practical digital marketing skills — covering SEO, social media marketing, content strategy, Google Ads, and online business fundamentals — preparing them for the real-world job market.

NAVTTC Digital Marketing Training SEO Basics Social Media Google Ads University
2024 — 2025 Digital Marketing & SEO Executive Faj IT Solutions · Remote
Remote

Worked remotely at Faj IT Solutions, handling SEO and digital marketing across multiple client accounts. Delivered SEO audits, content strategies, on-page optimisation, and web development support — sharpening cross-client execution skills in a remote-first environment.

SEO Digital Marketing Web Development Client Management Remote
2023 — 2024 SEO & Web Developer Hello World Technologies
Agency

Took on a broader role covering both SEO strategy and WordPress web development. Built and optimised websites for clients, ran technical SEO audits, implemented on-page strategies, and developed content plans that drove measurable organic growth. This is where the full-stack digital approach — combining dev skills with SEO — really clicked.

WordPress Technical SEO On-Page SEO Elementor Content Strategy
2023 Digital Marketing Executive SocialBuzz
First Job

My first professional digital marketing role. Worked on social media management, content creation, SEO fundamentals, and digital advertising campaigns. This is where I moved from self-taught knowledge to hands-on, real-world execution — working with actual clients and real budgets. The foundation that everything else was built on.

Social Media Content Creation SEO Basics Digital Ads Copywriting
2020 — 2022 Self-Taught Digital Marketer The Beginning · Sindh, Pakistan
Origin

Before any job title, there was a laptop, curiosity, and hundreds of hours of learning. Taught myself SEO, WordPress, content marketing, and web development through courses, YouTube, and by building things and breaking them. Built the first few websites just to see if I could rank them — and did. That was enough.

Self-Learning WordPress SEO Experiments Content Writing HTML / CSS
Expertise

What I actually do

Not a list of tools — a breakdown of what I'm genuinely strong at and deliver results with.

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SEO (Technical + On-Page)
From crawl audits and Core Web Vitals to keyword mapping and content optimisation — full stack of organic search.
Technical SEO
On-Page / Content
Local SEO
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AEO & GEO
Optimising content to appear in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews — positioning brands as trusted AI-cited sources.
AEO
GEO
Structured Data
WordPress & WooCommerce
Custom WordPress builds from scratch with Elementor — SEO-first architecture, speed optimisation, and conversion-focused design.
WordPress
WooCommerce
Speed / CWV
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Link Building
White-hat editorial backlinks through outreach, guest posts, and digital PR — building domain authority that moves rankings.
Guest Posts
Digital PR
Outreach
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Content & Copywriting
SEO content briefs, blog articles, landing page copy, and product descriptions — written to rank and convert, not just fill space.
Content Strategy
Copywriting
Content Briefs
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Analytics & Reporting
GA4, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, Semrush — tracking what matters and turning data into clear, actionable decisions.
GA4
Search Console
Ahrefs / Semrush
Digital Products

Beyond services — I build products too

Alongside client work, I create and sell digital products that help businesses and marketers do more with less.

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SEO Audit Templates
Plug-and-play spreadsheet templates for running full technical SEO audits — the same frameworks I use with clients, packaged for anyone.
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Content Calendar Templates
30/60/90-day editorial calendars with built-in keyword mapping and internal linking frameworks — structured for SEO from day one.
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Canva Design Templates
Professional social media and marketing design templates — fully editable Canva files for businesses who need great-looking content fast.
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Keyword Research Packs
Pre-researched keyword databases for popular niches — ready-to-use with intent mapping, difficulty scores, and content opportunity analysis.
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Digital Marketing Guides
Practical, step-by-step guides covering SEO, AEO, GEO, link building, and WordPress — written for business owners who want to understand, not just outsource.
WordPress Starter Kits
Pre-built WordPress templates with SEO-optimised structure, Elementor layouts, and speed configurations — launch a professional site in hours.
Education & Teaching

Teaching the next generation of digital marketers.

One of the most rewarding things I've done is teach. I delivered the NAVTTC Digital Marketing course at Shah Abdul Latif University in Sindh — a government-backed vocational training programme that gives students practical, job-ready digital skills.

I didn't just teach theory. I brought real campaigns, real tools, and real results into the classroom — so students could walk out ready to work, not just with a certificate.

NAVTTC
Govt. certified programme
SALU
Shah Abdul Latif University
2024–25
Period taught
Practical
Real-world curriculum

Let's work together.

Whether you need SEO, a WordPress site, an AEO/GEO strategy, or just want to talk through your options — I'm here. Book a free 30-minute call and let's figure out the right plan for your business.