About Eddie Nehani

Hi there, I am Edi Nehani, pronounced as (Eddie). I am based in Toronto where I have been working as an SEO specialist since 2017. I am also a photographer and clarinet player, with a bachelor’s degree in music from the Academy of Fine Arts in Albania. 

At the time I am writing this bio, I work in a capacity of senior SEO specialist at Operatic Agency, a leading digital marketing and SEO agency. I also provide independent SEO consulting services, partnering with local and national SEO agencies.

I specialize primarily in technical SEO audits, strategy, and content development, with the purpose of helping brands grow organic traffic, meeting user’s search intent, and improving the quality of information on their website by focusing on Google’s E-E-A-T (Experience, Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trust) guidelines. 

In my SEO profession, I follow ethical work practices of respecting Google’s guidelines, transparent communication, responsibility, and mutual respect.

Through my SEO freelance gig, I help small local businesses optimize their website and Google Business Profile (GBP). I started off with small-scale local SEO projects, and from there one project followed the other, and the demand for website audits increased, and I had the opportunity to work on eCommerce websites creating actionable SEO audits and optimization strategies, and other large-scale websites with over 100 pages of content.

I work with clients from different industries to grow their online organic visibility and scale their business.

I strive to keep my knowledge and skills up to date by working hands-on with clients’ SEO strategy, and attending SEO networking events.

Here is a photo of 2023 SEO IRL Toronto i attended in the Spring 2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I continuously read SEO books. Here are a couple I’ve read in the last year.

I only work with clients who have an understanding of what SEO is and are able to see the value of building a strong brand authority online.

You can find me on LinkedIn, or Twitter

How long has Eddie Nehani been involved in the SEO industry?

Eddie Nehani has been working in the search engine optimization (SEO) industry since 2017. As of 2023, he works as an SEO specialist for Operatic Agency and also offers SEO consulting and SEO audit services as an independent consultant. 

Eddie began working in digital marketing in 2010 designing websites for corporate and private clients, in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). In 2017 due to increasing demand from clients to improve their visibility in local search, Eddie turned his full attention to the local SEO. 

Since 2016 I have managed several SEO campaigns for local and national clients in various industries such as pharmaceutical, real estate, paint and home decor stores, and law firms, just to name a few.

How did Eddie Nehani get involved in the Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?

Prior to 2017 when Eddie Nehani started dedicating his full attention to SEO, he worked in the capacity of web designer, and digital marketing manager in the entertainment distribution, for Criterion Pictures

As the SEO industry evolved Eddie started implementing SEO best practices in the websites he managed as part of his full-time job. This allowed him to work hands-on on SEO projects, and learn new skills and knowledge. Doing SEO full-time happened as a natural transition, and he loved the industry ever since.

Where is Eddie Nehani from?

Eddie Nehani was born, grew up, and attended school and university in Albania. He moved to Toronto, Canada in 1997 at the age of 24.

Eddie Nehani currently lives in the Greater Toronto Area, just 20 minutes north from Toronto, with his partner Lisa, his son Endrit, and his bernadoodle Eero. He is a  proud dad and enjoys spending time with his son and the family. In his free time, Eddie enjoys photography, working out, going to concerts, and traveling.

How many languages does Eddie Nehani speak?

Eddie Nehani speaks 4 languages, English, Spanish, Italian, and Albanian. His primary language is English, and his native language is Albanian. Eddie also speaks Spanish quite fluently and Italian. 

Does Eddie Nehani play the clarinet?

Yes, he does. Eddie Nehani holds a bachelor’s degree in music, specializing in classical music (clarinet), from the Academy of Fine Arts in Albania. Below is a photo of my bachelor’s degree diploma. Eddie studied clarinet for 16 years, then worked as a clarinet player in the Albanian Armed Forces Band, and taught clarinet at the professional music school Jordan Misja in Tirana

 

 

 

 

 

How did I get into the field of SEO?

I actually touched a computer for the first time when I was 20 as a student, in Albania. Moving to Canada opened up many opportunities and I remember the excitement of getting my own MAC shortly after. It was a second-hand computer, but good enough for me to spend numerous hours using Netscape Navigator and learning HTML. Fast forward many years later, prior 2017 I worked as a web designer and digital marketing manager for 13 years in the entertainment industry.