What My Clients Say

Real Results From Real Clients

These are the businesses I've worked with directly — and what happened to their organic traffic when we did.

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What Do Clients Say About Working With a Filipino SEO Specialist?

Businesses that hire a Filipino SEO specialist consistently highlight three things: clear communication, measurable results, and a direct working relationship — without the overhead of a large agency. Clients working with Mike Gil report consistent ranking improvements, transparent monthly reporting, and SEO strategies built around actual business goals rather than vanity metrics.

Unlike agency models where your account gets passed to a junior team member, working directly with Mike means the person doing the strategy is the same person executing it. That accountability tends to produce better outcomes — and the reviews below reflect exactly that.

Client Reviews & Testimonials

Direct feedback from businesses I've worked with across e-commerce, local services, and B2B.

4.9
★★★★★
Average client rating across 5 reviews
5.0 ★★★★★
"Finally an SEO Specialist Who Actually Knows Shopify SEO"

We hired Mike after struggling with declining organic traffic on our Shopify store. He quickly identified technical SEO issues that previous freelancers completely missed, including collection canonical problems, duplicate content, crawl inefficiencies, and weak internal linking. What impressed us most was how hands-on he was — he didn't just send an audit and disappear. Within a few months, we saw major improvements in rankings, indexed pages, and organic traffic.

Jason M.
4.9 ★★★★★
"Traffic and Sales Finally Started Growing"

We were frustrated after spending money on ads while our organic traffic stayed flat. Mike came in and completely changed our SEO strategy. He improved our category structure, optimized collection pages, fixed technical SEO problems, and helped us target keywords with actual buying intent. Our organic traffic grew significantly, and several product pages started bringing in consistent sales from Google. What stood out most was that Mike focuses on SEO that actually impacts revenue, not vanity metrics.

Sarah T.
4.8 ★★★★★
"Extremely Knowledgeable in Technical SEO"

Mike performed one of the most detailed SEO audits we've ever received. He uncovered indexing issues, broken canonical tags, duplicate metadata, crawl budget problems, and site performance issues that were affecting our rankings. Unlike many SEO consultants, he didn't overcomplicate things — he prioritized the fixes clearly and helped our developers understand exactly what needed to be done. After implementing his recommendations, we saw improvements in crawlability, keyword rankings, and organic impressions.

Michael B.
4.9 ★★★★★
"Clear Communication and Real Results"

We've worked with multiple SEO agencies before, and Mike was the first person who made SEO feel understandable. He explained every recommendation clearly, gave us a proper roadmap, and focused on actions that would actually move the needle. He was proactive throughout the project, responsive to questions, and very transparent about priorities and expectations. Beyond rankings and traffic improvements, what we appreciated most was the confidence we gained in our SEO direction.

Amanda K.
5.0 ★★★★★
"Hands Down the Best Shopify SEO Specialist We've Worked With"

If you run a Shopify store and need SEO help, Mike is the real deal. He understands Shopify far beyond basic SEO — he helped us fix faceted navigation issues, duplicate URLs, collection structure problems, and several technical limitations inside Shopify that were hurting our visibility. We also appreciated that he balanced technical SEO with conversion-focused improvements. Since working with Mike, we've seen stronger rankings, increased organic traffic, and better-performing collection pages.

Chris L.

Proof That SEO Works — When It's Done Right

Here's what 16 months of consistent, white-hat SEO delivered for a real client.

+285%
Organic Traffic Growth over 16 months
200+
Keywords Ranking on Page 1 of Google
Top 3
Positions for Primary Commercial Keywords
16 mo
From baseline to transformative results
🟢 Case Study — US E-Commerce / Glass Packaging

How The Bottle Depot Went from Invisible to 200+ Page-1 Rankings

Industry: Glass Packaging & Bottles  |  Platform: Shopify  |  Duration: 16 months

  • Organic traffic grew by over 285% from the starting baseline
  • 200+ target keywords reached Page 1 of Google
  • Primary commercial keywords hit top-3 positions in Google US
  • Ranking growth sustained month-over-month without paid advertising

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★★★★★
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Questions Before Working Together

Straight answers — no fluff.

Are these client reviews real? +
Yes. Every testimonial on this page comes from actual clients I've worked with directly. You can also find independent, verified reviews on my Google Business Profile — the link is above. I don't use templated or purchased reviews.
How long before I see results from SEO? +
Most clients start seeing meaningful keyword ranking movement within 3–4 months. Significant organic traffic growth typically shows up between months 6 and 12, depending on your niche's competition level and your site's starting point. I'll give you a realistic timeline on the free consultation call — no overpromising.
Do you work with clients outside the Philippines? +
Yes — the majority of my clients are US-based. I've worked with e-commerce businesses, local service providers, and B2B companies in North America and Australia. I understand English-language search and how to compete in those markets at scale.
What makes working with you different from hiring an agency? +
When you hire me, you deal directly with the person doing the work — not an account manager relaying information to a team you never meet. There's no junior analyst handling your site while a senior takes the credit. That direct accountability means faster decisions, better strategy alignment, and results you can trace back to specific actions.
Do you require long-term contracts? +
No. I work month-to-month. SEO takes time to deliver results, but I believe results are what should keep clients — not contract clauses. If you're not seeing progress and I can't explain why, you should be free to walk away.
Can I see more examples of your SEO work? +
Yes. The Bottle Depot case study on this page is from a real 16-month engagement. I'm happy to walk through the full strategy and results on a free consultation call — no slides required, just an honest conversation about what worked and why.

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