Paul Botwick, Marketing Expert in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, United States
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Paul Botwick

Bio

Paul is an SEO, GEO, and AEO expert who also builds the full-stack product behind the rankings. With 12+ years of driving organic growth through technical SEO, answer engine optimization, and content strategy, he recovers lost traffic and gains visibility in both Google and AI search. He founded index365, an AI-native website intelligence platform, and pairs audit-grade analysis with hands-on React/Next.js and Shopify builds, marketing automation, and AI-driven content systems.

Project Highlights

Arctic Fox: Headless Shopify Rebuild and SEO/GEO
Restored Google indexing for a headless Shopify site, recovering 100% organic traffic.
index365: Full-stack Platform and SEO/GEO
Developed and executed a multichannel strategy that boosted sales by 120% in eight months.
The Bryant Edition: Full-Stack Publication + SEO/GEO
Implemented CRM automation that improved lead conversion rates by 50%.

Expertise

  • AI Marketing
  • Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)
  • Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)
  • Marketing Automation
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
  • Shopify
  • Technical SEO

Work Experience

Founder and Lead Developer

2026 - PRESENT
The Bryant Edition
  • Built and launched a full-stack luxury publication platform on Next.js, TypeScript, Sanity CMS, Beehiiv, Resend, Supabase, and Stripe, including tiered memberships and paid subscriptions.
  • Designed the SEO/GEO architecture and AI-assisted editorial workflows powering article production, newsletters, and multi-platform social distribution.
  • Built an AI video production pipeline (Higgsfield, Kling, and programmatic Remotion rendering), producing short-form editorial video, and automated the content calendar and social scheduling across X, LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

Founder, Lead Developer, and Marketing Strategist

2019 - PRESENT
Index365
  • Increased client engagement by 200% and conversion rates by 35% within six months by leading compelling digital marketing campaigns.
  • Oversaw the design and development of high-performing websites using WordPress, Shopify, and Webflow, enhancing user experience and SEO.
  • Improved operational efficiency by 40% by implementing workflow automation systems for clients using tools like Zapier and HubSpot.
  • Boosted customer retention by 25% by leveraging CRM platforms like Salesforce to develop and manage integrated marketing strategies.
  • Reduced bounce rates by 50% and increased average session duration by 30% by optimizing brand messaging, landing pages, and campaign content through A/B testing, GA4, and Google Tag Manager.

Lead Developer and SEO Strategist (Contract)

2023 - 2026
Arctic Fox Hair Color
  • Led development for 2.5 years across the legacy Vue.js storefront and a full React/Shopify Hydrogen/Oxygen replatform, supporting a multi-million-dollar annual eCommerce revenue channel.
  • Recovered 100% of organic traffic after resolving Google de-indexing of the headless Shopify site, then sustained 20% organic traffic growth through technical SEO and content strategy.
  • Delivered the ongoing technical SEO retainer covering crawlability, structured data, Core Web Vitals, and catalog and blog content strategy, then transferred the Hydrogen repository and documentation to the in-house team at engagement close.

Project History

Arctic Fox: Headless Shopify Rebuild and SEO/GEO

https://www.arcticfoxhaircolor.com/

Restored Google indexing for a headless Shopify site, recovering 100% organic traffic.

I led a project to resolve a major SEO issue for a client who had recently migrated to a headless Shopify setup and was de-indexed by Google. The project involved diagnosing the root cause of the de-indexing issue, which was related to sitemap, canonical, and hreflang issues that created a duplicate content error.

I implemented technical SEO fixes, including updating sitemaps, correcting server settings, and ensuring proper indexing signals were sent to Google. The site was fully re-indexed within two weeks, and organic traffic was restored to 100%. Post-recovery, I set up automation tools for ongoing SEO health monitoring, leading to a sustained 20% increase in organic traffic over the following months.

index365: Full-stack Platform and SEO/GEO

https://index365.co

Developed and executed a multichannel strategy that boosted sales by 120% in eight months.

I designed and executed a comprehensive digital marketing strategy for an emerging eCommerce brand specializing in sustainable fashion. The strategy integrated SEO, paid search, social media marketing, email marketing, and influencer partnerships. Key actions included optimizing the website for search engines, launching targeted PPC campaigns on Google and Facebook, creating engaging social content, and establishing automated email workflows for customer retention. The campaign also involved collaborating with influencers to expand reach.

Over eight months, the brand saw increases in online sales by 120%, social media management by 70%, and email click-through rates by 40%. The project amplified the brand’s visibility and established a sustainable growth model for future campaigns.

The Bryant Edition: Full-Stack Publication + SEO/GEO

https://thebryantedition.com

Implemented CRM automation that improved lead conversion rates by 50%.

For a B2B client in the technology sector, I led the integration of a comprehensive CRM system using Salesforce. The project involved mapping the entire customer journey, setting up automated workflows, and integrating the CRM with the client’s website and marketing platforms. This included creating triggers for lead nurturing, setting up automated email sequences, and integrating data from multiple sources for a unified view of customer interactions.

As a result, the client’s lead conversion rates improved by 50%, and sales cycle times were reduced by 30%. Ongoing optimization and training ensured the client’s team could manage and tweak the system effectively, further enhancing customer engagement and retention.

Education

2007 - 2011

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Johnson & Wales University - Providence, RI, USA

2006 - 2009

Associate's Degree in Marketing

Johnson & Wales University - Providence, RI, USA

Skills

Core

Google Tag Manager, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Campaign Automation, Marketing Automation, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Pay-per-Click (PPC), Social Media Marketing (SMM), Email Marketing, Content Strategy, Influencer Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Content Marketing Strategy, AI Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO), Content Creation, Google SEO, SEO Audits, Brand Marketing, Marketing Leadership, Performance Marketing, Lead Generation

Platforms & Tools

CRM Systems, Google Analytics 4 (GA4), HubSpot

Other

GitHub, WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, Vercel, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Figma, Campaigns, Website Design, Website Management, Websites, Process Automation, Technical SEO, Web Development, Shopify SEO, Headless CMS, Lead Management, Workflow Automation & System Integration, React, Next.js, Node.js, TypeScript, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), Market Insights, Client Management, Salesforce, Accounting, React Native, Multi-channel, AI-generated Video

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