Freelance SEO Specialist Kyiv — Stanislav Bakhariev
If you found me through Google Search or AI — that's already proof of my skills. Promoting websites in Google since 2012: Ukraine, Europe, USA, Canada.
Who am I?
I'm a freelance SEO specialist working independently, without an agency or intermediaries. Since 2012 I've been promoting websites in Google across Ukraine, Europe, the US, and Canada. I personally manage every project — no account managers, no subcontractors. I specialize in Local SEO, Google Business Profile, and AI Search optimization (GEO/AIO).
$ whoami > Stanislav Bakhariev — SEO expert $ cat focus.txt > Local SEO · GBP · GEO/AIO $ uptime > in SEO since 2012 · 547 projects
Services
Full-cycle SEO services for business growth
Local SEO
Top positions in local search for businesses with a physical address.
Local SEO from $350/mo →SEO promotion
Full-cycle SEO: audit, structure, links, content. Long-term traffic and ranking growth.
SEO from $700/mo →GEO + AIO
Optimization for AI search and Google AI Overviews. Brand visibility in AI answers.
AI Search →Fast websites
PageSpeed 100/100 sites in 1-2 weeks for startups and new businesses.
from $500 →Google Business Profile
GBP optimization and Google Maps promotion. More calls and visits from local search.
GBP from $450 →Technical audit
Deep site analysis: speed, indexation, Core Web Vitals, URL structure.
Audit from $300 →How I work
A transparent process with measurable results at every stage
Audit
A deep dive into the site, niche and competitors. I find growth points, technical issues and lost traffic.
Strategy
Semantics, content plan and technical plan tailored to your market, language and business goals.
Execution
Technical fixes, content, links and AI optimization. Everything is checked against GSC and analytics data.
Scale
Growth in rankings and traffic, monthly reports with numbers and next steps.
Tools
I work on a professional analytics and SEO stack
Real cases from different niches and countries
Data from Google Search Console, GA4 and Ahrefs.
Pet content website
Upholstery cleaning, Atlanta
Prop-trading platform
New-build portal, Bulgaria
Natural stone supplier
tabakka.kiev.ua
Artisan chocolate, Cyprus
Tattoo studio, Paris
Mini-cases on Instagram
Fresh results, screenshots, case breakdowns. Posted at least once a week.
Follow →Pricing
Transparent terms with no hidden fees
SEO promotion
Price depends on geography, page count, niche complexity, and competition. Monthly retainer with monthly reporting.
Permanent links
Crowd marketing
Copywriting
Developer
Certifications & profiles
Ahrefs Academy
SEO Certificate — Ahrefs Academy
SEMrush Academy
SEO Certificate — SEMrush Academy
Local SEO — SEMrush
Certificate: Local SEO with SEMrush
IT Rating
SEO specialist rating Ukraine
Upwork
Freelancer profile on Upwork
Professional profile
Google Maps
Google Maps reviews (5.0/5)
Promodex
Promodex agency — co-founder
MapStars
MapStars service — co-founder
Reddit profile
Generative AI — Microsoft
Career Essentials in Generative AI — LinkedIn Learning & Microsoft (2026)
Articles & cases
Expert SEO materials.
Who Google AI Overview cites in Ukraine
Focus.ua + global data: where AI takes its sources and why a Google top spot does not guarantee a mention.
Read →How to choose an SEO specialist: 9 criteria
A checklist with red flags and the right questions to vet a contractor.
Read →Complete Local SEO guide
How to reach the top of Google Maps and local search for a local business.
Read →FAQ
Answers to the most common SEO questions
Contact
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