Meet Sam – SEO Specialist

A brand new Arkenaut has joined the crew! 🚀🌟

Sam Hadley has joined our team as our brand new SEO Specialist, bringing with him over 4 years’ experience and a background working with national and international brands in diverse industries. Sam brings to the table plenty of fresh ideas and an expert understanding of content optimisation, technical SEO, and search strategy, but let’s find out more about Sam beyond the SEO!

Tell us about yourself!

I’m a Brighton native and I love where I live – there’s something special about this vibrant, creative city. I came into SEO by accident really and I haven’t looked back since. For me, it’s the perfect blend of creativity and analysis; I’m just as happy writing some flowery product copy as I am getting into the weeds of technical issues.

I studied music and it’s still a big part of who I am. I used to focus mainly on the flute, but lately I’ve been getting really into (don’t laugh) trad-Celtic low whistle and Irish flute.

I’m a history nerd and have a real appetite for learning. I always have a book on the go; at the moment, I’m reading The Romanovs 1613–1918 by Simon Sebag Montefiore, but I’m already eyeing up my next read. Book recommendations gladly given and received!

I spend as much time as I can with my wonderful wife and our two crazy kids. Weekends usually mean pancake breakfasts, trips to the park, and dumping the entire Lego box all over the living room floor.

Can you tell us some fun facts about you? 

I once delivered a litter of puppies. I also met Ray Mears who is a hero of mine. Oh – and a (very minor) character in a Peter James novel is based on me. I don’t know whether these qualify as fun but they are definitely facts.

What are you most excited about working at Arke?

It’s an exciting time to be in SEO and AI is changing the way people search. I’m looking forward to bringing my ideas and experience to Arke to help develop and implement strategies that will keep our clients ahead of the curve and drive valuable traffic to their sites. The team at Arke are really switched-on and collaborative, which is perfect for a bold and curious SEO!