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Chris Ranieri

@chrisranieri

SEO Project Manager at SmartSites guiding clients through SEO strategy, with a background building and optimizing websites and lead-generation systems.

United States

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At SmartSites, I guide clients through the SEO process, from kickoff and strategy calls to coordinating with SEO, development, and content teams. I work with a growing client roster and focus on client satisfaction throughout.

As a freelance web developer and SEO specialist, I’ve designed, built, and ranked WordPress and HTML websites, created lead funnels, and managed Google Ads and Facebook campaigns. My experience also includes technical SEO, website migrations, and eCommerce work.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

SEO Project Manager

Current

SmartSites

Nov 2025 - Present (11 months)

Client-facing role acting as the liaison between clients and the SEO, development, content, and IBM teams. Ensures client satisfaction, guides clients through the SEO process, and conducts one-on-one kickoff and strategy calls.

SEO Client Management Strategy Calls Project Management

Current

Technical SEO Specialist

Current

Hozio

Jul 2025 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Optimizes websites for search visibility through site audits, crawl/indexation fixes, structured data, Core Web Vitals, and site architecture improvements. Skilled in tools like GSC, Screaming Frog, and SEMrush.

Technical SEO Site Audits GSC Screaming Frog SEMrush Core Web Vitals Structured Data

Current

Freelance Web Dev / SEO / Digital Marketing

Current

Chris Ranieri

Aug 2013 - Present (13 years 2 months)

Designed, built, and ranked WordPress and HTML websites using custom themes and SEO-optimized structure. Conducted keyword research, on-page SEO, competitor analysis, and backlink outreach, and managed Google Ads and Facebook Ad campaigns.

WordPress HTML SEO Keyword Research On Page SEO Competitive Analysis Backlink Outreach RankRanger Heatmaps Analytics Lead Funnels Google Ads Facebook Ads

Web Developer

NextVisit Inc

Dec 2022 - Feb 2023 (2 months)

Developed the company website and deployed on VPS (Proxmox). Configured DNS, email routing, and Linux server environments, and oversaw full website migration and uptime monitoring.

Web Development VPS Proxmox DNS Email Routing Linux Website Migration Uptime monitoring

Web Developer / SEO

Ferocious Media

May 2021 - Jun 2021 (1 month)

Supported SEO strategy across client accounts with HTML/CSS site improvements. Designed site prototypes in Adobe XD and Figma, and assisted with traffic improvement initiatives via SEO content audits.

SEO HTML CSS Adobe XD Figma Content Auditing

SEO / Front-End Development Extern

UOTech

Dec 2020 - Feb 2021 (2 months)

Hand-coded HTML/CSS landing pages for United Way web projects. Executed structured SEO best practices (meta, headings, semantic HTML) and designed UX wireframes in Figma.

HTML CSS SEO Semantic HTML Figma UX Wireframes

eCommerce Manager

August Silk

Aug 2018 - Feb 2019 (6 months)

Built WooCommerce eCommerce site and Amazon Seller Central product listings. Managed SEO strategy and analytics for digital storefront performance, and ran Pinterest, Facebook, and Google Ads campaigns.

WooCommerce Amazon Seller Central SEO Analytics Pinterest Ads Facebook Ads Google Ads

Web Developer

iLoveKickboxing

Jan 2016 - Aug 2016 (7 months)

Built and maintained over 75 landing pages and promotional websites using HTML, CSS, and basic PHP. Executed on-page SEO including keyword placement, meta optimization, and internal linking, and supported technical SEO implementation.