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Michael Ellsworth

Denver,CO

Summary

I have 20+ years of SEO experience working in some of the most competitive industries in the world.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Director of SEO

Better Collective
06.2023 - Current

- Led a small team of SEO Directors. One for content, one for SEO strategy and implementation, one for commercial news (Google News), on for backlink building, and the other for Technical SEO. I oversaw everything SEO related.

- Primarily worked on ActionNetwork.com and VegasInsider.com and was able to build up million dollar sportsbook keywords. Current focus is building out the Casino side of the business.

Director Search Engine Optimization

Gambling.com Group
01.2021 - 06.2023
  • Devised and led the complete SEO strategy and playbook for websites that you might recognize: EmpireStakes.com, BetOhio.com, BetArizona.com, BetKansas.com among others
  • All turned into multi-million dollar websites and massive successes for the Gambling.com Group brand
  • I developed the playbook for these websites and all future State specific websites will adopt this strategy - such as BetMassachusetts.com
  • Led complete SEO strategy on RotoWire.com, Bookies.com, Gambling.com/us, Gambling.com/ca, among others
  • I've managed all teams but currently head up RotoWire.com
  • I also currently head up the Partnerships with companies like McClatchy (think MiamiHerald.com) and devise the complete organic strategy for betting and casino content
  • I'm the overall head SEO in the USA going directly up against companies like Catena, Better Collective and XLMedia

Director Search Engine Optimization

Sportsbook Review
10.2018 - 01.2021
  • Led the complete SEO strategy for SportsbookReview.com and other properties
  • I left after the sale to iTech Media for $50,000,000
  • During my time at SBR I gained #1 positions for million dollar keywords like Sportsbooks, Best Sportsbooks, Online Sportsbooks, Best Betting Sites, Betting Sites
  • Etc
  • Organic page one notables included NFL Odds, NBA Odds, MLB Odds, NHL Odds, NFL Picks, NBA Picks, MLB Picks, NHL Picks, etc

Search Engine Optimization Consultant

01.2001 - 10.2018

Skills

  • 20 Years SEO Experience
  • Content Strategy
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Digital Marketing

Timeline

Sr. Director of SEO

Better Collective
06.2023 - Current

Director Search Engine Optimization

Gambling.com Group
01.2021 - 06.2023

Director Search Engine Optimization

Sportsbook Review
10.2018 - 01.2021

Search Engine Optimization Consultant

01.2001 - 10.2018
Michael Ellsworth