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Bucharest, Romania Available for Consulting 18+ Years in SEO

Senior SEO
& GEO
Expert.

Making brands visible — to search engines and AI systems alike. From technical architecture to generative engine citations, I connect strategy with measurable results.

CS
18+
Years in SEO
3x
Disciplines
5–10%
MoM Growth
#1
GEO Focus

Shaping search
visibility since 2007.

I'm Cosmin Stan — a Senior SEO Lead with 18+ years in digital growth, specializing in Technical SEO, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and App Store Optimization (ASO).

Currently leading SEO for ING Romania's retail banking division, connecting development squads with marketing, content, analytics and SEO governance to deliver scalable organic visibility across regulated markets.

I've seen every cycle in the industry — from link schemes to AI-generated content. What never changes: understanding what people want and giving it to them, with precision and long-term thinking.

GEO — AI visibility across ChatGPT, Perplexity & Google AI Overviews
Cross-functional delivery: dev squads, marketing, analytics & legal
Regulated industries: Banking (ING), Pharma (Reckitt Romania)
Multi-market programs: Romania, Germany, Japan, US

Experience

ING Romania2022 – Present
Idera Dev Tools2020 – 2022
Engine Ready2016 – 2020
Cloud Innovations2016
Traffic Empire2014 – 2016

Tools

AhrefsSEMrushGSC Screaming FrogJiraConfluence GA4App Store ConnectPlay Console

Languages

English — Fluent Română — Nativ

A clear process.
Measurable results.

01
Discovery & Audit

Deep dive into your business, market, and current digital footprint — technical, content, and competitive landscape.

02
Strategy & Roadmap

Clear priorities, sprint-ready requirements, and stakeholder alignment. No vague recommendations — just actionable steps.

03
Implementation & QA

Working alongside your dev and content teams to execute correctly. I bridge strategy and delivery — no briefing in the void.

04
Measure & Optimize

Ongoing tracking, transparent reporting, and iterative improvements. Results are tracked from day one.

What I do.

End-to-end digital visibility — from crawl diagnostics to AI citation readiness.

DIFFERENTIATOR
Generative Engine Optimization

Making your brand citable by AI systems. Structured data, entity signals, and content built to surface in ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews.

AI citation readiness audit Entity & structured data signals AI Overview appearance strategy
Technical SEO

Deep crawl diagnostics, indexation control, Core Web Vitals, information architecture, and structured data at enterprise scale.

Full technical audit SILO architecture & IA CWV & performance
App Store Optimization

Keyword strategy, metadata optimization, A/B testing and conversion improvements for App Store and Google Play.

Keyword research & mapping Listing optimization Conversion rate testing
Content Strategy & E-E-A-T

Intent mapping, editorial workflow design, and trust-signal optimization. Strong in regulated industries: banking, pharma, healthcare.

Keyword intent mapping Content calendar & guidelines E-E-A-T compliance
SEO Program Management

Roadmap ownership, stakeholder alignment, and cross-team coordination — bridging dev, marketing, content, and analytics.

SEO roadmap & governance Dev team integration Training & playbooks
Link Building & Authority

Strategic outreach and authority acquisition. High-quality editorial placements over volume-driven tactics.

Backlink profile audit Editorial outreach Anchor text strategy

Search has changed.
Most brands haven't.

AI systems now answer millions of queries that used to send traffic to websites. Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity — they all generate answers from a curated set of sources they trust.

If your brand isn't in that trusted set, you're invisible to a growing portion of your audience — even if you rank #1 on traditional Google. GEO is the discipline of making your content citable, structured, and entity-clear for AI systems.

I started working on GEO before most agencies knew the term existed. Currently leading AI visibility initiatives at ING Romania — one of the most trust-sensitive, compliance-heavy environments in the country.
~30%
Google searches show AI Overviews
3+
Major AI engines to optimize for
2007
In SEO. Adapted every cycle.
Traditional SEO vs. GEO
Google OrganicSEO + GEO
Google AI OverviewsGEO only
ChatGPTGEO only
PerplexityGEO only
Gemini / CopilotGEO only
Paid AdsNot covered

Selected work.

Projects across banking, SaaS, pharma, e-commerce, and fashion.

Banking · Romania · Ongoing
ING Romania — Retail Banking SEO & GEO

Leading the full SEO, GEO and ASO roadmap for ING Romania's retail banking division. Connecting development squads with marketing, content, analytics and legal. Includes structured data strategy, AI visibility initiatives, and app listing optimization for the home'bank app on both App Store & Google Play.

GEO
AI Visibility Initiatives
ASO
App Store & Play
Mar '22
Ongoing
Technical SEOGEOASOStructured DataBankingE-E-A-T
SaaS · Developer Tools
Idera Dev Tools Brands

SEO leadership for four enterprise developer-tool brands: Embarcadero, Froala, Sencha, FusionCharts. Technical audits, Core Web Vitals improvements, and content strategy across large legacy sites.

5–10%
MoM Organic Growth
4
Enterprise Brands
Enterprise SEOCore Web VitalsSaaS
Pharma · Healthcare · Romania
Reckitt Romania

Compliance-sensitive SEO within medical and legal review workflows. Trust-building signals, E-E-A-T content architecture, and structured data — all within strict approval constraints.

E-E-A-T
Trust Architecture
100%
Compliance
Pharma SEOE-E-A-TRegulated
E-commerce · UK
Vesternet.com

Home automation e-commerce — UK-based, EU & international sales. SILO architecture, editorial link building targeting high-profile tech publications, and Search Console governance.

10%+
MoM Traffic Target
SILO ArchitectureLink BuildingE-commerce
Fashion · Outdoor · US
KUHL.com

International outdoor clothing brand. Team-based SEO delivery across technical SEO, content strategy, and authority building for a large multi-market brand presence.

Int'l
Multi-market
Technical SEOAuthority GrowthFashion

What the data shows.

Illustrative growth patterns from client engagements — consistent, compounding organic gains.

Organic Traffic Growth
E-commerce client, 18 months
0%
total traffic increase
Monthly Organic Sessions
SaaS developer tools brand
0–10%
avg. MoM growth rate
Keyword Rankings
Top-3 positions over time
0+
years compounding results

Common questions.

What exactly is GEO?+
Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is the practice of making your brand and content citable by AI systems — ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews, Gemini, Copilot. Unlike traditional SEO which targets the SERP, GEO targets the AI-generated answers that are increasingly replacing clicks to websites.
How is GEO different from SEO?+
SEO optimizes for ranking in traditional search results. GEO optimizes for being cited as a source in AI-generated answers. Both are important — a GEO strategy without a strong SEO foundation is weak. They work best together, which is precisely my specialty.
How long until I see results?+
Technical fixes can show impact within weeks. Content and authority building typically take 3–6 months to register meaningful organic gains. GEO signals can appear faster — AI systems update their knowledge frequently. I set realistic expectations from day one, never overpromise.
Do you work with regulated industries?+
Yes — it's one of my core strengths. I currently lead SEO for ING Romania's retail banking division and have delivered pharma SEO for Reckitt Romania, working within strict compliance and legal review workflows. Regulated industries require more care with E-E-A-T signals, structured data, and content approval processes — I know how to navigate them.
Do you work remotely and internationally?+
Absolutely. My career has been largely remote and international — US, UK, Germany, Japan, Romania. I'm based in Bucharest but have no geographic limitations. I work in English and Romanian fluently.
What's your typical engagement model?+
I work on a consulting basis — monthly retainers for ongoing programs, or project-based for audits and strategy work. I integrate directly with your team: joining standups, reviewing dev tickets, collaborating with your content and analytics people. Tell me about your situation and we'll find the right structure.

Let's work together.

Available for consulting engagements, advisory roles, and strategic SEO & GEO partnerships.

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