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MAX
YARMUKHAMETOV

SEO Expert in the iGaming space. Author of "iGaming SEO 101," host of the "Po Ushi v Gamble" Telegram channel, and a conference speaker. I specialize in the most competitive verticals on the web — gambling, crypto, and fintech.

9+
Years in SEO
50+
Industries covered
10+
Global markets
Max Yarmukhametov at a conference

"If you want to achieve 100% success in iGaming SEO, be the one who sells fishing rods, not the one who catches fish."

— Max Yarmukhametov

ABOUT ME

SEO Team Lead with 9+ years of hands-on experience driving growth in highly competitive niches, including iGaming, Crypto, and Finance. I combine deep technical SEO expertise with data-driven strategies to deliver measurable results across 50+ industries and 10+ global markets.

I've built and led a 10-member cross-functional SEO team, optimizing workflows, analytics, and execution processes to scale projects efficiently. My approach balances strategic vision with tactical execution, ensuring consistent growth in traffic, visibility, and conversions.

Beyond client and in-house projects, I share practical SEO insights through my Telegram channel "Po Ushi v Gamble" and YouTube channel, where I publish case studies and actionable strategies. I believe in transparent, value-first SEO and advocate for free knowledge sharing instead of overpriced courses.

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Education
Master's in Management (Ulyanovsk State University) & Bachelor's in Computer & Information Sciences (KAI, Kazan)
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Niche Focus
Gambling, Casino, Sports Betting, Crypto, Fintech — exclusively Tier-1 & Tier-2 GEOs with cutthroat competition
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Public Presence
Author of the "Po Ushi v Gamble" Telegram channel, YouTube creator, conference speaker, and published author
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Certifications
HubSpot SEO Certification, Google Analytics Individual Qualification (GAIQ)

WORK EXPERIENCE

Mar 2024 — Present
SEO Team Lead
Alfaleads Group · Full-time
Leading a cross-functional squad of 10 across SEO, development, design, content, and marketing. Full ownership of the project lifecycle — from domain acquisition and site architecture to link building, content strategy, and scaling across competitive Tier-1 and Tier-2 markets.
iGaming Tier 1-2
Apr 2023 — Feb 2024 · 11 mos
Senior SEO Specialist
SEO Stars · Full-time
Senior-level SEO execution in the iGaming vertical, driving organic growth across Tier-1, Tier-2, and Tier-3 markets. Hands-on work with technical optimization, link building, and content strategy for gambling affiliates.
iGaming Tier 1-3
Sep 2020 — Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 7 mos
SEO Specialist → International SEO Specialist
Rush Agency · Full-time
Started with CIS-focused ecommerce, EdTech, and healthcare clients, then transitioned to the international markets division. Ran campaigns for Western-market clients including crypto startups, forex platforms, SaaS, and iGaming products. Completed the Rush Academy professional development program.
iGaming Finance Crypto IT SaaS Ecommerce EdTech Healthcare
Feb 2018 — Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 7 mos
SEO Specialist
FISHLAB · Full-time
Managed SEO campaigns for a diverse portfolio of clients. Built a solid foundation across every discipline — technical audits, on-page optimization, link building, and content strategy.
Sep 2016 — Jan 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos
SEO Specialist
SEO.GROUP · Full-time
Launched my SEO career at a regional agency in Kazan, managing a wide range of local business clients and learning the fundamentals of search engine optimization from the ground up.

CORE SKILLS

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Technical SEO
Crawl optimization, indexation control, Core Web Vitals, structured data, migrations, cloaking, and robots.txt strategy
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Link Building
Outreach at scale, PBN network architecture, expired domain acquisition, guest placements, and backlink profile analysis
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iGaming SEO
Slot sites, brand sites, and review portals. Deep knowledge of gambling, betting, and casino affiliate verticals
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Analytics & Research
Ahrefs, SEMRush, Google Search Console, Google Analytics, competitive intelligence, and reverse-engineering top-ranking sites
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International SEO
Multi-regional campaigns across 10+ global markets, Tier-1 GEO targeting, hreflang, geotargeting, and content localization
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AI-Driven Content
Advanced prompt engineering for SEO content generation, semi-automated workflows for creation and optimization at scale
Crypto & Fintech SEO
Search strategy for cryptocurrency projects, forex, and trading platforms. Extensive experience with YMYL topics and E-E-A-T
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Team Leadership
Building and managing a 10-member cross-functional team spanning SEO, development, design, content, and marketing

PUBLISHED WORK

iGaming SEO 101 book cover

iGaming SEO 101: Affiliate Search Optimization from Zero to Profit

A no-nonsense playbook for dominating search rankings in the brutally competitive world of online gambling, betting, and casino affiliates. Covers everything from reverse-engineering the top-ranking sites to link building in grey-hat niches, PBN strategy, building topical authority, and nailing E-E-A-T — all backed by real-world SOPs and battle-tested tactics from Tier-1 affiliate operations.

SERP Volatility Link Building Geotargeting Topical Authority E-E-A-T Real SOPs

PUBLIC APPEARANCES

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