Gold Coast SEO experts
Cutting through the noise online isn’t easy, but that’s where we thrive. SIXGUN delivers data-driven, transparent SEO that helps businesses across the Gold Coast grow sustainably. Whether you need to rank locally, expand your reach, or improve conversions, our SEO agency can deliver real impact.
Proven SEO strategies tailored for the Gold Coast
SEO isn’t just about rankings—it’s about getting in front of the right customers at the right time. We focus on building long-term visibility for businesses of all sizes.
- Gold Coast-focused strategies – We optimise for local, national, and eCommerce SEO, ensuring you attract customers in your target market.
- Bespoke solutions – No one-size-fits-all campaigns, just strategies aligned with your goals.
- Data-driven decisions – Every move we make is backed by analytics, ensuring sustainable growth.
- Complete SEO support – From technical audits and content optimisation to link building and conversion tracking, we cover everything.
Meet our
Gold Coast SEO team
Harris Panayi
Client Services Director
About
Harris has been part of the SIXGUN fabric nearly since its inception, running the Client Services department and specialising in client, staff, and escalation management, along with recruitment, retention, and business growth. A strong leader at SIXGUN whose all-rounder approach ensures maximum client and staff satisfaction, Harris also takes the lead on company events and culture.
Experience
After almost a decade in the digital marketing landscape, Harris has worked in almost every facet of the industry, including SEO, SEM, social media, site design and development, lead generation and affiliate marketing, account and partnership management, and general staff management positions.
Harris’ primary goal is to foster harmonious relationships between agency and client, ensuring business success from a technical performance perspective is at the forefront, while ensuring relationships with clients operate so effectively that clients are able to see us as a part of their business. Harris strives to create a family-style partnership environment within his department, where partnerships organically grow over time and clients stick with us for the long term.
Fun Fact
Harris is a true foodie, soccer and music enthusiast at heart. You’re most likely to find him in the kitchen, watching his beloved Arsenal, or strumming his Fender Stratocaster.
Matthew Cullen
Strategy Director
About
Matthew leads the strategy and sales direction of SIXGUN, helping to develop a true client-centric mentality that puts our clients’ needs at the heart of our digital marketing solutions.
Experience
With more than ten years of experience in the digital marketing industry, Matthew uses his wealth of experience to guide campaigns from the outset, helping set realistic expectations that don’t promise the world. When talking strategy, Matthew understands no question is too small—choosing a digital marketing partner can be a difficult task and half the battle is finding a team you genuinely want to work with over the long term.
Fun Fact
A foodie at heart, Matt enjoys cooking (hopefully) delicious food, wining and dining with friends and family, and the occasional round of golf.
Cameron Milner
SEO & Data Director
About
Leading the SEO, content and data teams at SIXGUN, Cameron brings a wide breadth of knowledge in technical implementation, holistic and integrated marketing approaches, and creating strong resources for the SIXGUN team and clients alike.
Experience
With more than a decade of experience in SEO across all verticals, including more sensitive and highly regulated industries, Cameron has done SEO for outfits of all sizes, ranging from one-person businesses all the way up to large multinational and publicly traded companies. He’s also collected experience in CRO, data analytics, web design and development.
Fun Fact
Cameron loves spending time with his family and has a passion for serving his community. He’s currently the Deputy Controller for Training at his local State Emergency Services (SES) unit and holds a number of specialist skillsets, some of which he’s also a trainer and assessor in.
Nando Iorio
Lead Account Manager
About
Nando is an integral part of the Account Management team at SIXGUN, helping to develop a true and transparent business-client relationship while aiding and managing the day-to-day needs of our clients’ digital marketing solutions.
Experience
With over a decade of industry experience in both traditional and digital marketing as well as experience in the creative field, Nando takes a warm and holistic approach to client services.
Fun Fact
When Nando isn’t focused on all things SIXGUN he enjoys playing guitar and trying to set a new high score in classic video games. Nando also enjoys photography and making short videos in his spare time.
Christopher Zerafa
Lead SEO Specialist
About
Christopher began his SEO journey by curating a variety of music websites and then soon learned about the magic of SEO. Since then he has acquired almost 10 years of experience in the SEO landscape.
Experience
Chris has worked in a variety of niches from fashion to pet supplies. His passion lies in all things visual and content related, as he also studied graphic art and design. He has strong management experience within the SEO field and the wider community sector.
Fun Fact
Christopher (Chris Z or Lord Zedd in some circles) runs a mobile DJ hire business on the weekends and is known to drop bangers for the general public on a regular basis.
Evan Pavlidis
Senior Digital Marketing Strategist
About
As SIXGUN’s Senior Digital Marketing Strategist, Evan focuses on creating bespoke solutions, tailored to each individual business’s unique needs and challenges.
Experience
Working in client-facing roles for more than five years, Evan has a wealth of experience across the various marketing solutions that SIXGUN offers their clients. Outside of this, his knowledge of website development, UX and AI integration help shape a holistic understanding of the digital landscape, bringing unparalleled insight into every strategy session.
Fun Fact
Outside of work, you’ll find Evan spending quality time with his Labrador Zorro (please ask to see a photo! it will make him really happy) or 30 metres in the air, climbing a boulder in the wilderness. Evan also enjoys a range of sports (supporting Greece of course!).
Nelson Pak
Senior Account Manager
About
With more than five years of industry experience, Nelson brings a professional yet approachable attitude to the client services team. From strategic planning through to implementation and all day-to-day tasks, Nelson takes a holistic approach to digital marketing, aware that transparency and understanding between clientele and agency is key.
Experience
With ten years of combined experience in industries like banking, finance, sales, and marketing, Nelson brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team, having worked with many small, medium and enterprise-level businesses, leading campaigns and creating meaningful, long-lasting partnerships.
Fun Fact
Outside of work, Nelson can be found on walks to the dog park/beach with his best bud, partaking in rounds of MMA to keep fit, or sitting around a campfire in the outback.
Ian Chen
Senior SEO Specialist
About
Ian is a part of the SEO team at SIXGUN, with over a decade of experience in the digital marketing space. He started his career as a web developer, where he discovered a passion for SEO. Since then, Ian has honed his skills throughout his agency career, helping clients achieve ambitious goals.
Experience
With over a decade of SEO experience across a wide range of industries, Ian has a strong focus in technical SEO implementation and user experience optimisation. His approach is tailored to meet unique client needs, with a focus on delivering long-term success.
Fun Fact
Outside of work, Ian enjoys hunting for new brunch spots and playing video games. When you can find a badminton partner he also enjoys a hit!
Ben Engel
Senior SEO Specialist
About
Ben is an essential part of the SEO team at SIXGUN, helping develop sound SEO strategies for clients in order to enhance their organic presence online.
Experience
With half a decade of experience in SEO across a wide range of industries and businesses, Ben’s approach to campaigns focuses on technical implementation and content strategy, with the goal of achieving a positive return on investment for all of his clients.
Fun Fact
Ben loves spending time with his golden retrievers, playing video games and hitting the occasional shank at the driving range.
Buddhini Mendis
Senior SEO Specialist
About
As a senior SEO specialist, Buddhini brings broad digital marketing experience from an array of industries and has strong love for SEO.
Experience
Since starting her career in digital marketing more than seven years ago, Buddhini has grown her skills—from building strategies to strengthening client relationships—and brings a powerful focus to achieving client goals. She believes in working as a team and sharing knowledge about the ever-changing digital world, helping others grow personally and professionally.
Fun Fact
When not spending time with family and her toddler, Buddhini is either busy in the kitchen baking a delicious treat or playing board games with friends and family.
Sam Paterson
Senior Content Writer
About
Bringing deep writing and editing knowledge to the varied demands of digital marketing and SEO, Sam ensures that all client copy is engaging, focused, and ready to organically improve site rankings and drive conversions.
Experience
Sam's word-nerd experience includes web and app copywriting, book reviewing, blogging, academic editing and proofreading, and technical writing in the education space.
Fun Fact
Sam is an avid collector of the worst puns anyone has ever heard. If you find a typo on this website, email him to collect a reward.
How we help your Gold Coast business grow online
A well-structured, fast-loading website is key to online success. We refine technical SEO elements, site architecture, and content to ensure search engines and users can navigate your site with ease. SIXGUN’s commitment to client success sets us apart—we’re more than just an SEO agency, we’re a dedicated partner in your growth.
Our dynamic and driven team thrives on collaboration, ensuring every strategy is tailored to your business goals. We don’t just optimise websites; we work alongside you to elevate your digital presence in the Gold Coast market, helping you reach and surpass your ambitions.
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exceptional SEO for Gold Coast businesses
Google Business Profile management
Local visibility starts with your Google Business Profile. We optimise your listing with accurate details, keyword-rich descriptions, and strategic updates to improve rankings in local searches and Google Maps.
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Content that connects with your audience
Ranking isn’t enough—your content must engage and convert. We craft high-value, SEO-driven content tailored to Gold Coast audiences, ensuring your business stands out.
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Strategic link building for lasting authority
Search engines trust businesses with strong relevant backlinks. We help you earn high-quality links that boost credibility and improve rankings.
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Technical SEO fixes to maximise performance
Slow sites lose customers. We conduct SEO audits to uncover and fix indexing issues, mobile usability problems, and page speed bottlenecks.
Partner with an award-winning SEO company to boost your Gold Coast business performance
SEO is a long-term investment, and choosing the right agency makes all the difference. SIXGUN’s transparent, results-driven approach ensures every strategy is designed to drive growth, not just rankings.
Call us on 1300 127 361 or contact us to get started.
You might be wondering...
01. How long does SEO take to work?
SEO isn’t instant. Some improvements happen quickly, but real growth takes time. Factors like competition, website age, and industry trends influence results, and most businesses see significant progress within three to six months.
02. What makes local SEO different?
Local SEO focuses on helping businesses appear in location-based searches. This includes optimising Google Business Profiles, local citations, and geo-targeted content, ensuring your business gets found by customers nearby.
03. Does page speed really affect rankings?
Yes, Google considers site speed when ranking pages. A slow website leads to higher bounce rates and lower user engagement. We improve loading times, mobile performance, and technical efficiency to boost SEO and user experience.
04. Why is SEO better than paid ads?
Google Ads deliver quick results, but once you stop paying, traffic disappears. SEO builds long-term visibility that keeps generating leads without ongoing ad spend. The best strategy? A balance of both.
05. What’s the biggest mistake businesses make with SEO?
The biggest mistake is treating SEO as a one-time fix. Search algorithms, competitors, and user behaviour evolve. That’s why ongoing strategy and updates are crucial for sustained results.
