Shin Ao
@shinao
SEO specialist focused on Japanese market, technical SEO and AI automation.
JapanWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced SEO professional specializing in the Japanese market, with proven strengths in technical SEO, content optimization, and link building. I have led and built Japanese SEO teams, managed Japanese affiliate sites, and delivered strong growth in highly competitive environments.
I combine traditional SEO tools (GSC, GA4, Ahrefs) with AI and automation (n8n, Make.com, SEO/AI APIs) to create scalable workflows for competitor monitoring, AI-assisted content creation, and automated keyword research, consistently improving visibility and traffic.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of SEO
Clikout Media
Jan 2025 - Mar 2026 (1 year 2 months)
Scaled organic traffic from near zero to 300K+ monthly sessions and built a Japan SEO team, hiring, training and managing local specialists while improving technical SEO and site architecture.
SEO Specialist
Greentomato Media
May 2023 - Jan 2024 (8 months)
Conducted market research to identify trends and audience behavior, optimized content and technical SEO to boost visibility and search rankings for regional projects.
Head of SEO / Country Manager
KaFe Rocks
Jun 2018 - Apr 2023 (4 years 10 months)
Optimized on-page SEO elements and oversaw technical SEO projects to improve site architecture and performance across international markets, driving improved search visibility.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of St Andrews
Master's Degree, Marketing
Activities and societies: Collaborated with international teams on global SEO goals and performed competitive analysis.
Master's degree in Marketing with market research and competitive analysis focused on Japanese user behavior and trends.
Juntendo University
Bachelor of Science, Sports Management
Activities and societies: Managed and optimized three Japanese affiliate websites for traffic and conversions.
Bachelor of Science in Sports Management with work optimizing Japanese affiliate websites for traffic and conversions.
Availability
Location
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