SEM & SEO Strategist · Athens, Greece: Search & growth marketing that compounds.

I help businesses grow through data-driven SEO, PPC and performance strategy — backed by 10+ years across agencies, global brands and my own consulting practice.

Portrait of Yorgos Kokolakis, SEM and SEO consultant based in Athens
10+
Years in digital marketing
SEM+SEO
Integrated search strategy
6
Industries advised
MBA
University of Strathclyde

About me

Strategy first. Hands-on where it counts.

I'm a senior search and growth marketing consultant who combines strategic leadership with hands-on expertise across SEM, SEO, analytics and conversion optimization. I've led SEM teams at agencies, run international Google Ads programs for global brands, and since 2017 I've advised businesses independently through SEMhappens. Explore my career and background or the services I offer.

Measurable

Every recommendation is tied to an acquisition number, not a vanity metric.

Integrated

Paid and organic search planned together, so each channel strengthens the other.

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At a glance

Focus
SEM, SEO, performance marketing & analytics
Industries
Travel, e-commerce, B2B, healthcare, hospitality, retail
Based in
Athens, Greece — working with brands globally
Engagement
Strategic advisor, hands-on campaign manager or team mentor

What I do

Services built around sustainable growth

Technical expertise, strategic thinking and measurable execution — not short-term tactics.

SEO Strategy & Technical SEO

Site audits, keyword mapping and long-term organic growth plans.

PPC Campaign Management

International Google Ads and Bing campaigns with smart bidding and testing.

Analytics & Reporting

Tag Manager, GA4 measurement, tracking and Looker Studio dashboards.

Conversion Optimization

A/B testing, landing page reviews and UX improvements that lift conversion.

Strategic Growth Planning

Growth roadmaps, go-to-market and positioning aligned to business goals.

Team Leadership & Mentoring

Mentoring specialists and aligning marketing, development and product teams.

Experience

Agency, in-house and independent

From leading SEM teams at agencies to running global Google Ads programs through MCC — I've seen search from every side.

See my full career

2020 – 2023

Head of SEM

EyeWide.gr — Digital Marketing Agency
  • Led SEM specialists across search and display for multiple industries.
2017 – Present

Independent Consultant

SEMhappens
  • Advises transportation, hospitality, healthcare, retail, B2B and e-commerce businesses.

Solving your digital challenges

Does any of this sound familiar?

Need a scalable growth plan?A clear roadmap that ties channels to business goals.
Low organic traffic?Technical foundations and content mapped to real demand.
PPC budget wasted?Account structure, bidding and audiences tuned for return.
Unclear performance metrics?Tracking and dashboards you can trust and act on.
Weak conversion rates?Testing and UX improvements that turn traffic into customers.

Toolbox

Tools I work with every day

  • Google Ads
  • Google Ads Editor
  • Microsoft Advertising
  • GA4
  • Google Search Console
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Looker Studio
  • Screaming Frog
  • SEMrush
  • Ahrefs
  • Moz Pro
  • WordPress
  • HTML / CSS / JavaScript
  • PHP / SQL

Ready to elevate your digital strategy?

Let's turn your digital channels into growth engines. Tell me about your goals and challenges — every project starts with a conversation.

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