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Dilip Samuel Jayachandran

Chennai

Summary

Technical SEO expert with over 20 years of experience, specializing in the News/Media sector. Demonstrated success in increasing website visibility, organic search engine rankings, and improving user experience through advanced SEO strategies and tools.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical SEO Consultant (News/Media)

The Hindu
02.2020 - Current

I spearhead technical SEO initiatives to enhance the online visibility of news articles' content Key accomplishments include:

  • Eliminated large sets of 404 errors through URL rewrites and reduced index bloat in search engine indexes
  • Resolved technical issues identified by tools such as Google Search Console, Screaming Frog, and Ahrefs
  • Optimized XML sitemaps and RSS feeds for greater visibility on platforms like Google Discover and Google News
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement SEO best practices, optimize Core Web Vitals, and ensure compliance with Google PageSpeed scores.

Search Engine Optimization Manager

Pickyourtrail
04.2019 - 01.2020

I developed a PERL macro to read and process CSV files containing travel itinerary data. Using this macro, I optimized each itinerary's SEO metadata. Key contributions included:

  • Optimizing SEO titles and meta descriptions with long-tail keywords
  • Implementing site-wide anchor text optimization
  • Enhancing skills in desktop-to-web automation using iMacros

SEO Consultant & Webmaster (Technical & Content)

MouseBack Limited
04.2017 - 04.2019

Built the corporate website from scratch using WordPress CMS

  • Optimized technical aspects including PageSpeed optimization
  • Implemented effective on-page optimization strategies.

DELIPS.com

A luxury clothing startup
03.2015 - 03.2017

As the webmaster of my luxury clothing startup, I managed website development and product listings.

  • Automated rewriting of product descriptions originally in Italian
  • Created a custom filter for WooCommerce
  • Despite the project's eventual cancellation due to logistical challenges, the website can still be found on Wayback Machine.

Associate Knowledge Engineer (SEO for Support Portal)

Symantec
10.2011 - 02.2015

Focused on optimizing the support portal and Norton's YouTube channel

  • Reduced contact center costs by optimizing the knowledge base support portal
  • Enhanced the visibility of Norton's YouTube channel for virus and malware removal
  • Collaborated with EMEA Localization/Translation teams to share SEO strategies and recommendations.

SEO Analyst

Sundance Travel Pvt Ltd
12.2010 - 09.2011

Responsible for optimizing websites that dealt with Italian Villa rentals, cooking classes, and bike riding in Tuscany

  • Implemented effective on-page strategies
  • Analyzed website content and structure, optimizing meta tags, titles, and descriptions.

Founder Webmaster & SEO (News/Media)

ArticleAnt.com
08.2009 - 07.2011

Developed a press release website using Vivvo CMS and implemented SEO strategies

  • Key achievements include: Successfully listed on Google News
  • Improved organic search visibility through technical SEO fixes.

SEO (News/Media)

Voice of America
05.2008 - 06.2009

Drove organic traffic to VOANews.com through innovative SEO strategies

  • Key contributions included: Leveraged SEO, social networking, RSS, and online partnerships
  • Recommended web design changes to enhance traffic and explored emerging technologies for potential use.

Freelance Search Engine Optimizer

Various Clients
09.2004 - 04.2008

Provided SEO services, specifically backlink building, to a diverse range of clients, enhancing their online presence.

Search Engine Optimizer & Internet Researcher

USA Web Solutions Inc
02.2004 - 08.2004

Built a brand new microsite for Zone Diet using Dreamweaver; Optimized that weight loss website for high rankings.

News Researcher / SEO

String Information Services
02.2002 - 12.2003

Researched news content for a South Asian News mailing list; Optimized corporate website for keyphrase 'data harvesting'

Freelance Writer

Indian Express Newspapers
04.1997 - 05.1999

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA - English Language and Literature, General

Loyola College
Chennai
04.1997

Skills

  • JavaScript/CSS delivery optimization
  • Web Core Vitals
  • HTML
  • CSS
  • RegEx
  • WordPress
  • Google News
  • Google Discover
  • SEO
  • Technical Audits

Languages

Tamil
English

Currentjob

Technical SEO at The Hindu, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Timeline

Technical SEO Consultant (News/Media)

The Hindu
02.2020 - Current

Search Engine Optimization Manager

Pickyourtrail
04.2019 - 01.2020

SEO Consultant & Webmaster (Technical & Content)

MouseBack Limited
04.2017 - 04.2019

DELIPS.com

A luxury clothing startup
03.2015 - 03.2017

Associate Knowledge Engineer (SEO for Support Portal)

Symantec
10.2011 - 02.2015

SEO Analyst

Sundance Travel Pvt Ltd
12.2010 - 09.2011

Founder Webmaster & SEO (News/Media)

ArticleAnt.com
08.2009 - 07.2011

SEO (News/Media)

Voice of America
05.2008 - 06.2009

Freelance Search Engine Optimizer

Various Clients
09.2004 - 04.2008

Search Engine Optimizer & Internet Researcher

USA Web Solutions Inc
02.2004 - 08.2004

News Researcher / SEO

String Information Services
02.2002 - 12.2003

Freelance Writer

Indian Express Newspapers
04.1997 - 05.1999

Bachelor of Arts - BA - English Language and Literature, General

Loyola College
Dilip Samuel Jayachandran