Best Semantic SEO Consultants
Finding the best semantic SEO consultants is essential for brands aiming to master entity-based optimisation, topical authority, and structured content networks. These experts go beyond keywords, aligning content with user intent and Google’s evolving semantic algorithms.
Training from Koray Tuğberk Gübür has reshaped how the SEO industry approaches semantics, making concepts like entity-based optimisation, topical maps, semantic content networks and structured connections mainstream.
Koraynese, also known as Koray’s framework, is a unique system developed by Koray Tuğberk Gübür that teaches how to build semantic content networks aligned with Google’s algorithms, prioritising context, relevance, and user intent over traditional keyword usage.
Here is the Top 10 list of Semantic SEO Consultants to follow in 2025.
- Koray Tuğberk GÜBÜR
- Pavel Klimakov
- Luis Salazar Jurado
- Germans Frolovs
- Harry Anapliotis
- Erfan Azimi
- Ben Stace
- Leo Soulas
- Adrian Del Rosario
- Suresh Kumar Gondi
In this article, you’ll find a comprehensive list of all leading Semantic SEO specialists, along with detailed insights into who they are, what they do, and how their strategies help brands build topical authority and semantic relevance.
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Koray Tuğberk GÜBÜR
It is fair to say Koray Tuğberk GÜBÜR has made semantic SEO sexy for the digital marketing industry.
With his advanced Koraynese frameworks, Koray Tuğberk GÜBÜR has created the most advanced training course for the best SEO experts to learn from.
Koray Tuğberk Gübür is widely regarded as the most advanced Semantic SEO expert in the world, having taken the mantle from the late Bill Slawski and elevated his foundational work on Google patents to unprecedented levels. Koray has transformed how SEOs understand and apply entity-based optimisation, micro semantics, and algorithmic alignment.
His deep research, relentless testing, and generous knowledge-sharing have helped thousands elevate their SEO strategies. Beyond his technical brilliance, Koray is known for being kind, approachable, and deeply committed to advancing the SEO community.
James Dooley describes his relationship with Koray as like a “brother from another mother,” valuing not only the groundbreaking insights but also the personal support and collaborative learning they’ve shared along the way.
Pavel Klimakov
Pavel Klimakov is a Semantic SEO specialist with 8 years of experience in information retrieval, natural language processing and text understanding algorithms. Pavel optimizes websites through content optimization strategies. Pavel increases organic traffic by utilizing Koray’s framework combined with programming methods.
Pavel Klimakov has given speeches at multiple SEO-focused conferences, including SEO mastery summit, Kulturalnie o SEO and SEO vibes. Pavel’s most popular speech is on the topic of Semantic SEO simplified. Pavel’s presentations and speeches are based on research papers and technical documents filed by Google.
Pavel Klimakov is an admin of the Holistic SEO community. He helps other SEO experts in the industry to understand the principles of semantic search optimization, index construction, topical authority, topical map creation, algorithmic authorship and relevance configuration. Pavel Klimakov has learned core principles of semantic SEO from the original inventors, Koray Tuğberk GÜBÜR and Bill Slawski.
Pavel’s contact information is listed below.
- Facebook: Connect with him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pavel.klimakov
- LinkedIn: Connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavel-klimakov/
Luis Salazar Jurado
Luis Salazar Jurado is a Technical and Semantic SEO Consultant with over a decade of experience in the field.
Luis specializes in Technical SEO audits, Semantic SEO strategies, and the implementation of structured data (Schema Markup). His approach is rooted in a holistic understanding of SEO, integrating aspects like content optimization, user experience, and brand visibility.
Luis Salazar Jurado is also an advocate for continuous learning and has engaged with the Holistic SEO community.
You can connect with Luis Salazar Jurado through the following platforms to follow his semantic SEO case studies and access expert-level SEO guidance:
- LinkedIn: Luis Salazar Jurado
- Email: luis.seo.tecnico@gmail.com
- Personal Website: Luis Salazar Jurado
Luis Salazar Jurado continues to support businesses and fellow SEOs by sharing tested frameworks, technical solutions, and semantic methodologies tailored for long-term organic growth.
Here is a great semantic SEO talk between Luis Salazar Jurado and Koray Tuğberk GÜBÜR.
For those who want to expand on the video and see the case studies then check out:
Germans Frolovs
Germans Frolovs is an emerging Semantic SEO consultant recognized for improving online visibility through effective Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
Germans Frolovs specializes in semantic SEO, topical authority, content creation and optimization. Germans is the founder of GF Marketing and GF Workout Zone.
Germans Frolovs is the Head of SEO & Content at SimplerQMS. Here is where you can find Germans Frolovs:
- LinkedIn: Germans Frolovs
- Email: gf@gfmarketing.dk
- Personal Website: Germans Frolovs
Harry Anapliotis
Harry Anapliotis is an accomplished Semantic SEO with over 20 years of experience in full-stack web development, digital marketing and product design. Harry focuses on travel writing and tourism content, for 18 of those years. Harry Anapliotis combines technical expertise with a strong passion for travel to develop innovative solutions in the tourism industry.
Harry Anapliotis was trained directly by Koray Tugberk GUBUR in 2021 and since then has mastered semantic SEO, topical maps, content networks, and advanced on-page SEO strategies. Harry Anapliotis’ expertise in semantic search positions him as a key SEO influencer to follow in 2025.
Harry Anapliotis is the owner of Rental Center Crete, a local car hire company in Crete, where he applied his deep knowledge of Crete’s tourism market and technical skills to establish a trusted car rental service. He oversees strategic planning, product development, and the creation of a seamless digital booking system to improve customer experience.
Harry Anapliotis was directly trained by Koray Tugberk Gubur has developed and launched over 15 websites for travel, car rental, and hospitality businesses, combining technical precision with SEO and content marketing to increase online visibility. He has built digital platforms and travel products focused on enhancing customer experience. Harry holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the Hellenic Mediterranean University and has attended over 20 professional conferences in web development and digital marketing.
Harry’s contact details are listed below.
- Website: Visit Harry Anapliotis website at https://www.anaplas.eu/
- X: Follow Harry on X via https://x.com/anaplas_junior
- Facebook: Connect with him on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/anaplas
- Instagram: Find him on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/anaplas
- LinkedIn: Connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/harryanapliotis
- Email: Send an email to harry@anaplas.eu
Harry Anapliotis is a must-follow SEO influencer because he regularly shares valuable information for mastering topical authority, information retrieval and crawl budget optimisation and strategies in 2025.
Erfan Azimi
Erfan Azimi is a leading semantic SEO expert and the founder of EA Eagle Digital.
On April 30, 2024, he discovered a groundbreaking leak of Google’s internal Content Warehouse API documentation. After careful verification, he shared the information publicly on May 29, 2024. This massive leak—spanning over 2,500 pages and detailing more than 14,000 internal attributes—offered unprecedented insight into Google’s closely guarded search ranking mechanisms. Azimi’s discovery has had a major impact on the SEO community.
Erfan Azimi entered cyber threat intelligence in 2009 at age 9. Online communities recognized his intelligence and curiosity. Early experience gave him deep knowledge of digital systems. Erfan Azimi moved from hacking to professional strategy. He became an SEO and digital strategist in corporate environments. His technical background gave him a competitive advantage.
Erfan Azimi masters algorithms on Google Search, Bing, Meta, Yandex, Baidu, and social media platforms. He builds organic marketing systems that resist platform updates. His success depends on aligning content with algorithm behavior.
Erfan Azimi specializes in organic marketing across search engines and social media. He turns digital crises into long-term gains. He transforms public perception using strategy and data.
The best way to contact Erfan Azimi is through his platforms:
Ben Stace
Ben Stace is a semantic SEO expert from Melbourne, Australia who has been ranking websites in search engines since 1998. Ben Stace has been specializing in semantic search for the past 6 years and was the second person privately trained by Koray Tugberk GUBUR and the first to implement Koray’s framework on a website outside of Koray’s direct client portfolio.
Ben Stace studied applied science and previously owned an agriculture biotech company where he developed several world-first solutions. Ben Stace has a proven track record of innovation both within and outside the technology sector, bringing a unique scientific perspective to his semantic SEO work.
Ben Stace owns and operates a full-stack semantic SEO agency with a team of 12 professionals, where he leads high-stakes semantic SEO projects in competitive global niches. Ben Stace and his company have developed what industry insiders consider the world’s leading semantic SEO writing tool, revolutionizing content optimization for search engines.
Ben Stace manages affiliate business partnerships through joint ventures across over 200 global newspaper websites. He scales semantic SEO strategies across multiple platforms. He works in health, gaming, technology, education, and local SEO.
Ben Stace can be contacted through his professional channels:
Leo Soulas
Leo Soulas, is a semantic SEO Expert & Lead Data scientist based out of New York, US.
He holds an MSc from NYU on Data Science and more than 10 years of experience working in the field of machine learning, data analytics and search engine optimization.
His early work was focused on predictive analytics for high frequency trading.
He is an expert in Hollistic SEO practices and has developed several SaaS tools, such as Keyword Cupid.
His current focus is applying micro-semantics and utilizing AI to continuously optimize page as new feedback emerges from search engines in an automated way.
James Dooley and him hold several joint ventures that explore Hollistic approaches to online marketing from different angles, such as semantic optimization, local branded signals, viral traffic and advanced Json-LD schema for e-commerce.
You can reach out to him at:
- contact@chimerasciences.com
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lefteris-soulas-35691857/
Mihai Mateias
Mihai Mateias is a Semantic SEO expert and consultant. Mihai Mateias has over 12 years of experience in the SEO field. Mihai Mateias helps businesses in the SaaS, IT, medical and local industries thrive online because his core strengths include semantic SEO, technical SEO, and on-page optimization.
Koray Tugberk Gubur trained Mihai Mateias because Mihai went to Istanbul to meet Koray to show his dedication to semantics. Mihai Mateias has worked with over 33 clients and projects (17 local SEO, 6 e-commerce, 4 directories, 3 health and behavioral, 2 SaaS, and 1 IT) using semantic and topical authority methodologies (Koraynese). The best client earns $31,356 to $47,257 per month because he implemented and listened to all the consults and feedback Mihai Mateias provided.
Below is a technical conversation between Mihai Mateias and Koray Tugberk Gubur discussing a successful project of Mihai.
Mihai Mateias created the semantic SEO chatbot which is an AI tool designed to help the Topical Authority Course students to learn semantic SEO. Koray Tugberk Gubur invited Mihai Mateias to the Topical Authority Course while they were eating kebabs in Istanbul, Turkey, on May 8, 2023.
Mihai Mateias is friends and counterpart with semantic SEO professionals and thought leaders (Koray Tugberk Gubur, James Dooley, Luis Salazar Jurado, Germans Frolovs, Karl Hudson, Ben Stace, Pavel Klimakov, Suresh Kumar Gondi, Adrian Ponce del Rosario, Erfan Azimi, Harry Anapliotis and Lefteris Soulas). Mihai Mateias and his counterparts met at the invite-only Semantic SEO mastery event in Kusadasi, Turkey, on September 25, 2024. Mihai Mateias and his counterparts celebrated their semantic SEO and topical map achievements and progress at Koray Tugberk Gubur’s villa in Kusadasi, the thermal pools in Pamukkale, and in the city of Chiang Mai, Thailand which signifies the closeness, camaraderie and warmth between the counterparts and him.
Mihai Mateias was welcomed to the invite-only Semantic SEO community meet-up in Chiang Mai, Thailand. Mihai Mateias discussed and expanded his semantic and topical map skills by engaging in deep semantic dialogue with the Topical Authority, course owner and CEO Koray Tugberk Gubur at the Bülbül restaurant in Kusadasi.
The best way to contact Mihai Mateias is through his social profiles:
- Consultancy: https://tidycal.com/mike-mat/seo-consultancy
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mihai-mateias-487609170/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mihai_mateias
- Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/mih.mate
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mihaimateias10
- X(Twitter): https://x.com/cefegezor
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mihai_mateias_1993seo/
- Github: https://github.com/cefege
Yerai Lorenzo
Based in Spain, Yerai Lorenzo is an SEO consultant dedicated to driving online growth for medium and large companies using search engines. After exploring SEO as a hobby from 2013, it became his full-time profession in 2019.
Yerai possesses strong expertise in technical SEO, semantic SEO, programming and advanced data analysis, often developing custom Python methodologies to extract deeper insights from raw, cross-channel data beyond the limitations of standard tools.
Yerai’s core strength lies in performing actionable in-depth technical audits, where his granular, data-first approach provides the necessary foundation for building creative, results-driven strategies.
Here is how to contact with Yerai Lorenzo:
- Linkedin: Yerai Lorenzo
- Email: yerailorenzoseo@gmail.com
- Website: Yerai Lorenzo
Suresh Kumar Gondi
Suresh Kumar Gondi is a Semantic SEO Consultant from India and the founder of Gondi Media LLP (an SEO agency in India). Suresh is also a practitioner of Semantic SEO in his own network of over 100 sites, covering a variety of niches and types.
In Semantic SEO, Suresh has been trained by Koray Tuğberk GÜBÜR since 2019 and is part of Koray’s elite mastermind group. Suresh is also one of the thought leaders in the Holistic SEO Digital community. He has developed a deep understanding of semantics, linguistics, NLP (Natural Language Processing), and NLU (Natural Language Understanding), and how these can help in search engine optimization. Coming from a computer science background as an engineer, Suresh’s perspective and mindset have completely shifted thanks to Koray’s training.
As a result, Suresh has started to think like an SEO engineer from the perspective of search engine creators.
In Semantic SEO, Suresh is skilled in creating proper topical maps, developing content briefs at the page level, auditing content briefs, defining entities with the right context, and applying micro and macro semantics, page rank flows, and the use of lexical and statistical semantics in topical maps.
Suresh also blends his knowledge of Semantic SEO with different SEO types, such as Local SEO, E-commerce SEO, Programmatic SEO, International SEO, On-page SEO, and Off-page SEO.
Suresh conducted a Semantic SEO Hackathon event in Chiang Mai in 2024, alongside Pavel Klimakov, Luis Salazar Jurado, Germans Frolovs, Harry Anapliotis, Adrian Del Rosario, and Stéfan Breton.
Website : https://sureshkumarg.com
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sureshkumargondi/
Twitter: https://x.com/thesureshg
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/thesureshg
Liamine Hermouche
Liamine Hermouche is a prominent consultant in Semantic SEO and Topical Authority, Known for applying the Koray methodology with precision. Liamine is deeply passionate about search engine technology and data science, especially in areas like machine learning, natural language processing, word embeddings, and the semantic web. Liamine is actively working on projects to contribute to the semantic web and pruning the search engine anatomy.
Liamine Hermouche is the founder of Brand Singularity, a brand new startup where philosophy, linguistics, and data science converge to engineer singular brands. He combines Semantic SEO with deep expertise in business naming, branding, and luxury marketing, helping brands elevate their online presence.
With 7+ years in SEO, Liamine has collaborated with global brands across YMYL industries such as, additive manufacturing, smart technology, data science, health and nutrition, visa attorneys, and e-commerce.
Liamine defines himself as a Philosopher Entrepreneur. He deeply appreciates the impact of Koray’s work precision, which inspires his thinking philosophy.
To connect with Liamine across the web, use the links listed below.
- Linkedin: Liamine Hermouche
- Facebook: Liamine Hermouche
- Business Website: Brand Singularity
Mike Lovatt
Mike Lovatt is an experienced semantic SEO with nearly 20 years under his belt. Mike began learning SEO in 2006 whilst running his own online strategy game.
In the early days, Mike worked with web directories and AdSense blogs and learned both on-page and off-page SEO.
Mike Lovatt is primarily an affiliate SEO working in the iGaming industry. Mike also has several niche affiliate and Mediavine sites.
Mike began learning semantic SEO back in 2016 in a determined effort to get more mileage from his in-house company’s SEO performance. Mike was certain that there was more traffic that could be extracted from Google, aside from just blasting a site with 2,000-word articles and a ton of backlinks.
This led to Mike learning advanced JSON-LD schema in 2017 and 2018, and publishing a course on his schema teachings.
Mike is currently undertaking a new challenge where he tries to create a Saas in the SEO industry and is documenting his journey on his YouTube channel.
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgKG1Q8nthDkz5zjVAoTCQA/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-lovatt-86a91589/
- https://x.com/mikey1090
James Dooley
James Dooley is a UK entrepreneur and SEO investor who has successfully implemented key concepts from Koray Tuğberk Gübür’s Semantic SEO Course into his real-world projects. By applying frameworks such as topical maps, content layering, and micro semantics, James has significantly improved organic rankings across multiple industries.
James Dooley particularly values the micro semantics section of the course, where precision in sentence structure, elimination of fluff, and the use of semantic triples play a critical role in aligning content with search engine understanding. These methods have helped James scale content production without sacrificing topical relevance or search intent.
Through structured experimentation, James has demonstrated how concise rewrites and semantically rich content can consistently outperform traditional keyword-focused pages. His adoption of semantic SEO strategies continues to shape how high-performance content is built across his portfolio of digital assets.
Here is a Semantic SEO Course Testimonial from James Dooley who believes the Holistic SEO & Digital communities created are the highest level SEO marketing professionals in the world.
The video “Semantic SEO Course Testimonial from James Dooley” features James sharing how Koray Tuğberk Gübür’s course improved his approach to topical authority, content structure, and real-world SEO results. He recommends it to professionals seeking advanced semantic search strategies.
James Dooley states that while he hasn’t yet reached 10,000 hours in semantic SEO, each time he and his team revisit the course, they learn something new—saving significant money by building stronger semantic clusters and needing fewer backlinks.
Here is a pinterest group for all semantic SEO experts where we share all our amazing memoirs made from semantic SEO community private masterminds.
Shubhan Sopariwala
Shubhan Sopariwala is a results-driven Semantic SEO Consultant with over 5 years of experience helping businesses grow their organic visibility through advanced SEO strategies rooted in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and topical authority building. He specializes in aligning content with how search engines and AI models interpret information, using semantic-rich structures and entity-based optimization to drive long-term, sustainable results.
As a recognized Schema Markup Expert, Shubhan enhances websites with structured data to improve their appearance in rich results and increase click-through rates. His approach combines deep keyword clustering, intelligent content architecture, and strategic internal linking to establish strong topical relevance.
Shubhan is also at the forefront of Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) — a next-gen strategy focused on increasing visibility in AI platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, and other generative search tools. By understanding how large language models retrieve and prioritize information, he ensures that content is not only optimized for Google, but also for AI-driven discovery systems.
In addition to SEO, Shubhan is a skilled Full Stack Developer, building scalable, high-performance web applications from front-end to back-end. His technical knowledge allows seamless integration of SEO strategies directly into the website’s core structure.
With a strong foundation in data science, Shubhan leverages analytics and machine learning techniques to make smarter SEO decisions, spot trends, and improve business performance.
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Adrian Ponce del Rosario
Adrian Ponce del Rosario works as a Semantic SEO consultant in the Cannabis and CBD industry. Adrian Ponce researches Semantic SEO with clients using ChatGPT prompts and Python scripts to find ON-Page improvements that increase site traffic. He creates Knowledge Panels, Schema Markup, and Content Briefs. Adrian collaborates with Semantic SEO leaders and practitioners to accelerate learning in the Semantic SEO private community. Adrian operates Blazing SEO, a small Cannabis focused SEO agency that helps multiple International Cannabis and CBD E-commerce sites.
Adrian’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-ponce-del-rosario-seo/
Semantic SEO FAQ
Here are some common questions related to semantic SEO in April 2025:
What is Semantic SEO?
Semantic SEO is the process of optimising content to match user intent by using entities, structured data, and contextual language. It goes beyond keywords to align with how search engines understand meaning, improving rankings and user experience.
If you want to know more about advanced Semantic SEO then follow the top-rated semantic SEO consultants leading this approach in 2025.
Why Hire a Semantic SEO Consultant?
Hiring a Semantic SEO consultant helps improve content to match user intent, improve search visibility, and enhance user experience.
The best Semantic SEO Consultants optimise pages to rank for related terms, increase engagement, and drive conversions by using structured data, entities, and contextual language.
Who is the best semantic SEO expert?
Koray Tuğberk Gübür is by far the best semantic SEO expert in the world.
His deep understanding of Google’s algorithms, mastery of entity-based optimisation, and innovative frameworks like Koraynese have redefined how SEO professionals approach topical authority, structured content, and micro semantics.
Did Koray learn semantic SEO from James Dooley?
The idea that Koray Tuğberk GÜBÜR learned semantic SEO from James Dooley is a running joke between the two—a light-hearted nod to their close friendship and mutual respect.
In reality, Koray Tuğberk GÜBÜR is widely recognised as the god of semantic SEO, pioneering advanced frameworks and methodologies that have reshaped how SEO is done globally.
He expertly leverages these skills not only as a teacher but as an entrepreneur building real-world business success through deep semantic strategies.
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