# koen ras

koen ras is a remote worker on Himalayas, SEO-specialist en copywriter at Self-Employed, based in Netherlands.

Source: https://himalayas.app/@koenras

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I build data-driven SEO and content strategies that help webshops find growth opportunities.
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| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Availability | Looking for a job |
| Location | Netherlands |
| Authorized to work in | Netherlands |
| Salary expectations | 33k+ EUR |
| Job categories | SEO Specialist, Copywriter, SEO Account Manager |
| Skills | SEO, Copywriting, Content Strategy, Data Analysis, Link Building, Keyword Research, Technical SEO, Website Migration, International SEO, WordPress, Magento, Shopify, Wix, Lightspeed), Ahrefs, Majestic, Screaming Frog, Mangools, SEMrush, SERanking, SurferSEO, Moz, Google Analytics 4, Google Search Console, Power BI, Looker, Google Tag Manager, Hotjar |
| LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/in/koen-ras |

## What I'm looking for

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I'm looking to help businesses and webshops uncover growth opportunities through data-driven SEO, content strategy, and practical campaigns that balance long-term goals with short-term wins.
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## About

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I've spent nearly 10 years in SEO, including more than seven years as a freelance SEO specialist and copywriter helping small businesses and webshops find their niche online.

At Semwerkt, I progressed from Medior to Senior SEO Specialist, guiding multilingual website migrations and technical SEO strategies. I combine content, keyword research, data analysis, and targeted linkbuilding to deliver long-term growth and short-term wins.
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## Experience

### SEO-specialist en copywriter (current)

Self-Employed. Sep 2019 - Present

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Working as a freelance SEO specialist for more than 7 years, with a focus on copywriting and content strategy based on data and targeted linkbuilding. Experienced with various CMS platforms and small businesses.
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Skills: SEO, Copywriting, Content-Strategy, Link-Building, WordPress, Magento, Shopify, Wix, Lightspeed), CMS

### Senior SEO-specialist

Semwerkt. Sep 2020 - Jun 2022

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Started as a Medior SEO specialist and advanced to Senior level. Gained experience with international websites and guided website migrations, implementing technical SEO strategies for multi-language websites.
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Skills: SEO, Technical-SEO, International-SEO, Website-Migration, Multi-Language

### SEO-accountmanager

LEQUAL. Sep 2017 - Aug 2019

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Started as an intern and later worked as an account manager. Built content strategies based on keyword research and learned the basis of technical SEO. Managed a variety of clients in different sectors.
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Skills: SEO, Keyword-Research, Link-Building, Content-Strategy, Technical-SEO, Account-Management

## Education

### MBO College Zuid

MBO 4, Marketing & Communication. 2014 - 2018

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Completed MBO 4 in Marketing & Communication from 2014 to 2018.
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## Tech stack

- Google Tag Manager
- Looker
- Shopify
- Magento
- Google Search Console
- WordPress
- Ahrefs
- Moz
- SEMrush
- Wix
- Hotjar
- Screaming Frog
- Power BI
- Looker Studio

To contact koen, message them from this profile with a Himalayas employer account: [Hire on Himalayas](https://himalayas.app/hire).

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