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joshua brightwell
Seattle, USA
Web Optimization Expert | AI SEO, AEO & Accessibility
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Web Optimization Expert | AI SEO, AEO & Accessibility
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Traditional SEO is dead. Keywords and backlinks won't save you in the AI search era. Why? Because AI search agents don't index blue links; they read and synthesize answers. And if your engineering team has accumulated "semantic debt"—generic div tags, out-of-order headers, inaccessible modals—you are completely invisible to LLM crawlers. The best SEO optimization you can make right now isn't on your copy. It's in your accessibility audit. Here's why accessibility is your ultimate SEO insurance policy for 2026: [Link in the comments]
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I engineered a bespoke consulting platform designed to automate deep-site auditing and deliver a premium, high-touch client experience. Moving away from manual reporting workflows, I built a custom technical engine that scales my audit capabilities and organizes every client deliverable within a single, secure interface. Key Features & Engineering Highlights: Automated Deep-Scan Auditor: I built an automated scanning engine that crawls client sites to audit and score performance across four main pillars: Technical SEO, AEO (Answer Engine Optimization for AI search engines), Content Quality, and Accessibility. Interactive Client Portal: I designed and developed a secure dashboard where clients can view live reporting metrics, track their site's audit scores over time, and manage their optimization pipeline. Developer-Ready Ticket Markdowns: To bridge the gap between audit findings and execution, the portal automatically formats audit issues into clean Markdown tickets, ready to copy directly into Jira, Linear, or GitHub. Training Playbooks & Deliverables: Built-in repository hosting customized training modules and playbooks alongside a secure file-download center for audits and strategy briefs.
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I conducted a deep technical architecture and search discovery audit for an enterprise web platform to identify critical performance bottlenecks, search engine visibility blockers, and accessibility issues. Rather than delivering a generic, static PDF report that gets shelved, I provided a high-impact, dual-delivery solution: an executive strategy brief paired with a production-ready development backlog. I translated complex technical SEO, accessibility (WCAG AA), and performance findings directly into structured tickets (with exact code-level fixes, severity levels, and clear acceptance criteria) ready to be imported straight into Jira, Linear, or GitHub issues. My role and key deliverables included: Technical SEO Audit: Pinpointed search discovery and crawling bottlenecks, including missing schema markup and structural indexation issues. Core Web Vitals & Performance Optimization: Identified critical render-blocking JavaScript and unoptimized assets impacting page load speeds and organic search ranking signals. Accessibility & Contrast Compliance: Conducted a comprehensive sweep for keyboard navigation focus trap failures, missing ARIA/input labels, and color contrast violations. Developer-Ready Backlog: Translated all audit findings into action-oriented development tasks with explicit code recommendations to ensure seamless execution.
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Optimized the global web platform for high-impact international launches, pairing deep technical SEO enhancements with site architecture refactors. By leading comprehensive UX redesigns and establishing structured, high-trust content patterns, scaled organic search discoverability to deliver a 33% YoY increase in page views and a 24% growth in unique visitors. Spearheaded global customer segmentation frameworks and systematic A/B testing pipelines to maximize platform engagement and reinforce cross-functional brand strategy.
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Salish Hawk Studios
Seattle, USA
Crafting High-Conversion UI/UX for Wellness & AI Platforms
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Crafting High-Conversion UI/UX for Wellness & AI Platforms
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Pet Spa Digital Architecture Revamp
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Cascade Grace Church Digital Visitor Connection Web App
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PestShield Northwest On-Demand Dispatch Engine
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Mobile Estimation & Service Intake App for Marine Services
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Torey Schell
Seattle, USA
B2B Content, Community Expert & Beauty Creator
B2B Content, Community Expert & Beauty Creator
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TikTok Management and SEO | Skincare and Beauty Content
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Tech Industry Social Media Success
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Beauty and Lifestyle Influencer Marketing | UGC
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B2B Content Creation
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Zaina Rizvi
Seattle, USA
Co-Founder | Product Designer
Co-Founder | Product Designer
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Social Media SEO: Pinterest Optimization
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Dermi AI
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Co-Founder: atlas.
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Campaign Marketing: Bumble Honey
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Leilani Salgado
Seattle, USA
AI Artist & Content Creator Driving Brand Success
AI Artist & Content Creator Driving Brand Success
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SEO Travel Writer
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Closed $2k call recording
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Social Media Campaign
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Amit Rai
Des Moines, USA
Revenue-boosting Digital Marketing Specialist
Revenue-boosting Digital Marketing Specialist
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Search Engine Optimization(SEO)
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Targeted Email and Text Marketing
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Google ads
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