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SEO Expert in Nepal & Global Markets

Proven SEO Expert in Nepal

8 years of hands-on SEO across Nepal, Australia, and global markets. Every strategy starts with your commercial goals — not vanity rankings that don't pay the bills.

8+
Years Experience
Hands-on SEO since 2017
4x
Avg. Revenue Growth
Across client campaigns
9+
Countries Served
Nepal · AU · UK · US · EU
Client Rankings — Verified Results
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+340% Organic Traffic
Last 6 months · EzyDog AU
SEO STRATEGY TECHNICAL SEO ECOMMERCE SEO LOCAL SEO AEO & GEO ENTITY SEO REVENUE GROWTH TOPICAL AUTHORITY SEO STRATEGY TECHNICAL SEO ECOMMERCE SEO LOCAL SEO AEO & GEO ENTITY SEO REVENUE GROWTH TOPICAL AUTHORITY
Trusted by
Nepal · Australia · Global
Niraj Raut speaking at WordCamp Kathmandu 2023 — SEO Expert Nepal
8+
Years of
SEO Experience
About Niraj Raut

SEO That Thinks Like
a Business Owner

Most SEO work looks busy but produces little commercial impact. Rankings climb. Traffic numbers rise. Revenue stays flat. The cause is almost always the same: the strategy was built around search metrics rather than business outcomes.

I have spent over 8 years working with businesses across Nepal, Australia, and global markets. The consistent lesson: the quality of an SEO strategy is measured by what it does for the business, not what it does for a ranking dashboard.

My approach starts with your commercial goals. What you sell. Who you sell to. Where organic search can play a genuine role in your growth. The strategy is built from those answers, backed by data, and reported in language that makes sense to a business owner.

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Featured speaker — WordCamp Kathmandu 2023
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Guest on Live & Breathe SEO podcast — Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer
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Active campaigns across Nepal, Australia, and global English-speaking markets
Verified WordPress.org contributor
View My Work
300%+
Average organic traffic growth across active campaigns
4x
Revenue growth delivered for The Turf Man in 12 months
#1–2
Page 1 rankings achieved for primary business keywords
120%
Month-on-month traffic growth for ThemeGrill SaaS
Case Studies

Real Businesses.
Real Results.

Not estimates. Not projections. Outcomes from actual campaigns with real numbers attached to real timelines.

eCommerce · Australia

The Turf Man — $2k to $8k Monthly Organic Revenue

Situation

Poor UI/UX, content quality issues, and no meaningful rankings for any commercial keyword. Monthly organic revenue sat at $2,000 with no path to growth.

Full page-by-page wireframe and UX restructure, comprehensive keyword research mapped to commercial intent, and content rewritten with on-page SEO built in. Local SEO strategy layered on top targeting high-intent searches within delivery range.

$8kMonthly organic revenue
4xRevenue growth achieved
Key lesson: Treating content and UX as a single problem. When a page is structured around how a buyer decides, both conversion and ranking improve simultaneously.
SaaS · Nepal

ThemeGrill — 120% Traffic Growth, 1,000+ New Users

Situation

A competitive SaaS keyword with strong commercial intent needed to be owned. The product existed. The organic visibility to support user acquisition did not.

Topical authority was built around the primary product keyword "User Registration Plugin" through a structured content and on-page optimisation campaign.

120%Organic traffic growth month on month
1,000+New active users acquired organically
Key lesson: For SaaS, ranking for high-intent product keywords compounds directly into user acquisition at zero marginal cost.
eCommerce · UK

Town & Country Covers — £8k to £24k Monthly Revenue

Situation

Extreme keyword cannibalisation across the site meant no single page held stable rankings. Revenue was £8k per month with severe volatility — no consistency, no commercial foundation.

A strategic SEO audit mapped every page against its target keyword. Cannibalisation was eliminated through content consolidation and architecture restructure. Each page was rebuilt to rank for exactly one commercial intent. Stable, compound ranking growth followed within six months.

£24kMonthly organic revenue in 6 months
3xRevenue growth from cannibalisation fix
Key lesson: Cannibalisation is not just a ranking problem. It is a revenue problem. Fix the architecture first, and stable commercial growth follows.
How I Work

Strategy First.
Always.

Every engagement follows the same commercial-first process. No templates. No activity for activity's sake.

01

Commercial Discovery

Before any keyword research or audit work begins, I understand the business: what it sells, who it sells to, what growth looks like commercially, and where organic search can play a genuine role in that growth.

02

Analytical Audit

A comprehensive technical and strategic audit surfaces what is holding the site back. Every finding is evaluated by its commercial impact, not just its technical severity. Priorities are set accordingly.

03

Strategy Build

A bespoke strategy built around the audit findings and commercial goals. This covers keyword and intent mapping, content architecture, technical roadmap, and link acquisition priorities — all tied to measurable targets.

04

Precise Execution

Strategy without execution is just a document. Every recommendation is implemented with the same analytical rigour applied to the audit. Nothing is assumed. Everything is measured from implementation.

05

Reporting That Makes Sense

Reports connect search performance to business outcomes — a coherent narrative that explains what changed, why it changed, and what happens next. Not a dashboard of disconnected numbers.

06

Iteration and Growth

Search evolves. Algorithms update. Each reporting cycle feeds into strategy refinement, ensuring the approach remains current, competitive, and commercially grounded.

Services

What I Do and
Why It Matters

Each service is framed around the business outcome it delivers, not the activity it involves.

SEO Strategy & Consulting

Bespoke search strategies built from commercial goals. Keyword research, competitive analysis, content architecture, topical authority, and link acquisition planning.

Outcome: Sustainable growth, reduced paid dependency

eCommerce SEO

Shopify and WooCommerce specialisation. Product page optimisation, collection architecture, faceted navigation, eCommerce schema, and organic revenue attribution.

Outcome: Organic revenue growth, lower acquisition cost

SaaS SEO

Topical authority and keyword strategy built around product intent. Ranking for the searches that convert visitors directly into users and trials at zero marginal cost.

Outcome: User acquisition through organic, not paid

Local SEO

Targeted local search visibility for businesses serving a geographic area. Google Business Profile optimisation, local citation building, and proximity-based content strategy.

Outcome: Consistent inbound enquiries from local search

Technical SEO

Audit and resolution of technical issues preventing proper crawling, indexing, and ranking. Core Web Vitals, schema markup, crawl budget, hreflang, and redirect management.

Outcome: A foundation that lets content and links perform fully

Content & On-Page SEO

Search intent mapping, content architecture, and on-page optimisation that turns each page into a ranked, converting asset rather than just a word count exercise.

Outcome: Pages that rank and convert simultaneously

AEO & GEO

Answer Engine Optimisation and Generative Engine Optimisation for AI-driven search. Entity SEO and topical authority building for visibility across traditional and AI-generated results.

Outcome: Visibility in today's search and tomorrow's

Backlinks & Authority Building

Strategic link acquisition through outreach, digital PR, and content campaigns. Every link earned is evaluated for relevance and commercial authority, not just domain rating.

Outcome: Domain authority that compounds over time

SEO Reporting

Custom reporting frameworks that translate search data into clear business insight. GA4, Search Console, rank tracking, and dashboards that connect SEO performance directly to revenue and commercial outcomes.

Outcome: Clarity for stakeholders at every level

WordPress

Deep technical and content SEO for WordPress sites. Theme optimisation, plugin configuration, schema markup, and performance tuning for maximum search visibility.

Outcome: Full SEO potential unlocked on the world's leading CMS

Shopify

eCommerce SEO built for Shopify. Product pages, collection architecture, structured data, and organic revenue attribution that ties rankings directly to store revenue.

Outcome: Organic sales growth without ad spend

React & Next.js

Technical SEO for JavaScript-heavy frameworks. Server-side rendering, dynamic rendering, crawlability, Core Web Vitals, and structured data for React and Next.js builds.

Outcome: Modern JS sites that Google can fully index and rank

PHP & Custom Builds

SEO for bespoke PHP applications and custom-built websites. Technical auditing, structured data implementation, and performance optimisation regardless of the underlying stack.

Outcome: Custom platforms that compete on equal footing in search

Magento & BigCommerce

Enterprise eCommerce SEO. Taming complex catalogue structures, faceted navigation, international hreflang, and crawl budget optimisation at scale.

Outcome: Scalable organic performance for large catalogues

Squarespace

Maximising SEO performance within Squarespace's constraints. Content strategy, metadata optimisation, structured data, and performance improvements for design-led sites.

Outcome: Beautiful sites that also rank and convert

Wix

Structured SEO strategy for Wix websites. Metadata optimisation, content strategy, structured data setup, and technical corrections within Wix's platform capabilities.

Outcome: Wix sites that compete and rank in organic search

Webflow

Technical and content SEO for Webflow sites. Clean code architecture, schema markup, CMS-driven content strategy, and performance tuning for strong organic visibility.

Outcome: Design-driven Webflow sites that rank and convert

Framer

SEO for Framer-built websites. Metadata configuration, performance optimisation, structured data integration, and content strategy for modern interactive builds.

Outcome: Framer sites with competitive search presence

Online Stores

Product discovery SEO that drives buyers, not browsers. From small Shopify stores to large catalogue eCommerce, organic revenue is built through intent-matched search visibility.

Outcome: Revenue from search without ad spend

Real Estate

Location-specific SEO for property buyers and renters actively searching. Area pages, listing visibility, and Google Business optimisation that generates qualified leads at scale.

Outcome: High-intent enquiries from local search

Healthcare & Medical

YMYL-compliant SEO for clinics, practitioners, and health services. E-E-A-T focused content strategy, local visibility, and patient acquisition through Google search.

Outcome: Qualified patient enquiries from search

Professional Services

Authority-led SEO for consultants, agencies, and firms. Topical authority building, case study optimisation, and search visibility that converts searchers into clients.

Outcome: Inbound leads from high-intent professional searches

Finance & Insurance

Compliant, E-E-A-T driven SEO for financial services. Trust-building content strategies that rank in a competitive, heavily regulated search environment.

Outcome: Search visibility in a high-value, high-competition space

Home Services & Trades

Local SEO for plumbers, electricians, HVAC, and skilled tradespeople. Google Business, local pack rankings, and service area pages that generate inbound calls and quotes.

Outcome: More calls and quote requests from local search

Travel & Tourism

Destination and booking SEO for tour operators, hotels, and travel agencies. Informational and transactional keyword strategy that drives qualified booking enquiries.

Outcome: Consistent direct bookings without OTA dependency

Retail

In-store and online retail SEO. Brand search, product visibility, and local foot traffic from search. Retail SEO built around how buyers actually search before they buy.

Outcome: Search-driven footfall and online sales

Hospitality & Restaurants

Local and discovery SEO for hotels, restaurants, and hospitality businesses. Google Business optimisation, review strategy, and search visibility that drives direct reservations and bookings.

Outcome: Direct bookings and walk-ins from local search
Testimonials

What Clients
and Peers Say

Unedited feedback from business owners, marketing professionals, and industry peers.

★★★★★
"Niraj is one of the rarest SEOs in Nepal who has genuinely impressed me. His strengths are clear: a solid understanding of SEO, delivering exceptional audits, knowing what works best for the business, and executing the strategies needed with precision. He is someone I can genuinely vouch for."
AR
Arogya Rijal
Digital Marketing and SEO Consultant
LinkedIn
★★★★★
"Niraj is such an asset for my business. Since working with him, we went from barely visible online to ranking at the top for our main keywords. The orders started coming in consistently. He delivered exactly what he promised."
MS
M. Sharma
Owner, The Turf Man — Australia
★★★★★
"Niraj is such a skilful specialist. He knows how to show the exact page when people search for it. We loved his work and the results he delivered. It was great to have him on our EzyDog projects."
KR
Ken Russell
EzyDog — Australia
★★★★★
"I do not know anything about SEO. I know business. And this person delivers what he promises. I need leads and he delivers that. Simple as that."
KG
Keshab Gyawali
Owner, Sublime Trails — Nepal
★★★★★
"He really delivers great results. For a villa renovation client in Dubai, I got quality leads and 4 of them converted in the 1st month of doing SEO. He is such a knowledgeable guy."
SD
Saroj D.
Property & Renovation — Dubai
Niraj Raut presenting at WordCamp Nepal 2023
Niraj Raut WordCamp stage
Niraj Raut WordCamp Kathmandu
Niraj Raut at work
Credibility

Verified Expertise,
Not Just Claims

The difference between an SEO practitioner and a trusted authority is a verifiable public record.

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WordCamp Nepal Speaker — 2023 Invited to present on advanced content ideation for SEO at WordCamp Kathmandu. Published on wordpress.tv and YouTube.
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Live and Breathe SEO Podcast Guest Featured discussing ranking factors and real-world strategy. Available on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Deezer.
Verified WordPress.org Contributor Active contributor profile at profiles.wordpress.org/nirajraut1.
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8 Years of Cross-Market Campaigns Active campaigns across Nepal, Australia, and global markets covering eCommerce, SaaS, travel, and local services.
▶ Watch WordCamp Talk LinkedIn Profile
Why Work With Me

Six Things That
Make the Difference

Not a list of services. A list of the specific things clients consistently say changed how they experienced SEO.

01

Business First, Not SEO First

Every recommendation is evaluated through a commercial lens before a technical one. The question is whether it will grow the business — not just improve a ranking.

02

Analytical Depth Beyond Surface Reporting

Reports tell a coherent story connecting search performance to business results, surfacing strategic opportunities hidden inside the data.

03

Eight Years of Practical Experience

Real campaigns across real industries and real markets. That pattern recognition produces better judgment and faster problem solving than theory alone.

04

Modern Search Knowledge

AEO, GEO, entity SEO, and topical authority are active frameworks applied in current campaigns to position clients for where search is heading.

05

Stakeholder-Ready Communication

Complex SEO findings are translated into language business owners and executives can follow and act on. Clarity in communication is as important as accuracy in analysis.

06

Honest and Transparent

If expectations are unrealistic, you will know early. If something is not working, the report will say so clearly. Trust is built through honesty, not reassuring dashboards.

Common Questions

What to Know Before
We Work Together

An SEO specialist helps your business appear prominently in Google when potential customers are actively searching for what you offer. This involves keyword strategy, technical corrections, content development, link acquisition, and performance tracking — all evaluated through a commercial lens and connected to business outcomes like leads and revenue, not just ranking positions.
Most businesses begin seeing meaningful improvements within 3 to 6 months. The exact timeline depends on your site's current technical health, keyword competitiveness, and implementation pace. SEO builds compounding value over time. A technically sound site with strong content and authority grows progressively rather than in sudden spikes.
Costs vary based on scope, industry, and growth targets. Monthly retainers typically start from NPR 15,000 for foundational work and scale upward for competitive industries or larger sites. The right investment level is determined by your commercial goals and the competitive landscape. A clear scope and honest pricing discussion happens before any engagement begins.
A significant portion of my active work is with businesses in Australia and other global English-speaking markets. Working with an experienced SEO specialist based in Nepal gives international clients access to deep strategic expertise at a price point that reflects the economic context, not the quality of the work.
The primary difference is a business-first mindset applied consistently. Most SEO work optimises for search metrics. My work optimises for revenue, leads, and commercial growth. Every strategy is built from the business goals outward, every report is framed around commercial outcomes, and every recommendation is evaluated by its likely business impact before its technical merit.
Every strategy I build is aligned with Google's Search Quality Rater Guidelines and the E-E-A-T framework — Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, and Trust. This is the foundation of durable search performance, not a compliance checkbox. Sites built on genuine expertise and trustworthy content compound in authority over time rather than fluctuating with algorithm updates.

Ready to discuss your SEO strategy?

If you are ready to talk about what organic growth looks like for your business, get in touch directly. The first conversation is always about understanding your goals, not selling a package.

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