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HEY 👋 I'M NIKOLAY, AN SEO CONSULTANT FOR IGAMING, AFFILIATES, AND B2B SaaS COMPANIES 🌐 I BUILD ENTITY-ALIGNED STRATEGIES THAT TURN ORGANIC SEARCH INTO A PREDICTABLE GROWTH CHANNEL 🎯

Nikolay Krastev - SEO Consultant and Search Specialist

Who is Nikolay Krastev?

Professional Overview

I am Nikolay Krastev, a dedicated Bulgarian SEO consultant specializing in search strategy and organic growth frameworks. With over 8 years of experience, I’ve done plenty of affiliate and digital marketing tasks as well. While there are other talented individuals with my name in the fields of architecture and fine arts, my professional focus is exclusively on the search engine optimization landscape. As a specialist, I help brands navigate the shift from traditional keyword targeting to AI-driven search visibility and semantic entity mapping.

My core methodology centers on entity alignment and topical authority, two principles that determine how search engines understand, trust, and rank a website. Every strategy I build follows this framework.

I am the founder of SEO Fellas, a boutique SEO consulting firm that specializes in providing cutting-edge SEO solutions to companies. I have a deep passion for digital marketing and SEO and am dedicated to helping businesses, marketing agencies, and startups grow through my in-depth knowledge and expertise. My main industry is iGaming.

I contributed to “iGaming SEO: The Truth About Advanced SEO for Online Gambling,” a published resource covering advanced tactics for the iGaming vertical. The book is available on Amazon.
  • Superpower: Always finding new SEO tools.
  • What makes me smile: The beach, the waves, the ocean.
  • Reading case studies during the day and fighting for web improvements, user value, and organic visibility at night.
  • Fun fact: More tasks completed than Marvel’s movies!
  • Conferences, events, and networking have been a natural part of my life for several years now. I can meet you in various places in different cities.
  • I was nominated for SEO Idol of the Year at the iGaming IDOL awards by Next.io.

SEO Framework & Methodology

My approach to search involves more than just rankings; it’s about building a robust digital entity. My SEO portfolio includes:

  • Technical SEO Audits: Deep dives into crawlability, site architecture, and Core Web Vitals.
  • Semantic Content Strategy: Leveraging different tools to identify citation gaps and expand topical authority.
  • SaaS & B2B Growth: Developing scalable SEO systems for subscription-based models and high-competition niches.
  • High-Demand Industries: I specialize in high-stakes verticals where search competition is at its peak. My strategies are tailored for:
      • iGaming & Fintech: Navigating strict regulatory environments and intense backlink competition with sustainable, E-E-A-T focused growth.
      • Health & YMYL (Your Money Your Life): Implementing rigorous content integrity standards to satisfy Google’s Quality Rater Guidelines and core algorithm updates.

Professional Network & Impact

Based in the digital space, my professional network spans global SEO communities. Unlike an art gallery or exhibition, my “exhibitions” are found in search result pages (SERPs), industry webinars, and data-driven SEO case studies. I am focused on the ROI of search, ensuring that every project leads to measurable increases in organic revenue and brand authority.

Connect With the SEO Specialist

If you are looking for Nikolay Krastev the SEO specialist for a consultation, audit, or speaking engagement, you can reach me through my official contact page or connect with me directly on LinkedIn to view my professional trajectory and client testimonials.

Who I Work With

My clients are typically iGaming companies and affiliates with annual revenue of millions. These are businesses where organic search is a primary growth channel and the competitive landscape demands specialist knowledge.

I work best with companies that have an internal marketing team ready to execute, and need senior strategic direction from someone who understands their specific vertical. If you are looking for a generalist agency or a content writing service, I am not the right fit.

Who I Don’t Work With

I don’t take on projects where the primary expectation is guaranteed rankings, where the budget is below the starting point of my audit engagement, or where the company needs someone to write content rather than direct strategy. I also decline projects in verticals I lack expertise in, because vertical knowledge is what makes the strategy effective.

What I offer

  1. SEO Growth Audit & Roadmap – A one-time diagnostic that identifies exactly what’s holding your organic growth back, delivered with a 90-day prioritized action plan.
  2. SEO Growth Engine – Monthly strategic partnership across three tiers, from strategic direction to full Fractional Head of SEO.
  3. SEO Coaching & Training – Build your team’s capability through workshops and hands-on mentorship.

For full details, visit the services page.

Professional SEO Trajectory & Industry Impact

2023

Head of SEO at Growth Leads

As the Head of SEO, I ensure that our SEO strategies align with the overall goals and objectives of the business to attract the expected social value.

Led SEO strategy across a portfolio of iGaming properties, managing topical authority builds, algorithm recovery campaigns, and multi-market expansion.

Core Expertise: Strategic Roadmapping, Stakeholder Management, Scalable Link Building.

Specialization: Scaling organic acquisition for multi-market iGaming portfolios.

Verticals: iGaming, Affiliate Marketing, Competitive Markets.

Impact: Developed an SEO framework to align product development with search intent, bridging the gap between technical optimization and business KPIs.

Duties: Market Analysis, Strategic SEO, Team Leadership, Budget Optimization.

2022

SEO Product Owner at Growth Leads

I coordinated and managed multiple iGaming-affiliate websites and assets, while also leading a team of employees and freelancers. My responsibilities included project planning and execution, website optimization, content production, market analysis, budget planning, and reporting to the company’s C-level management. 

I utilized my skills in SEO, technical SEO, content marketing, conversion rate optimization, and on-page SEO to grow traffic and revenue through various traffic sources and optimize user conversion.

2019

I worked in the iGaming industry as an SEO specialist where my responsibilities included optimizing content for search engines, performing daily tasks according to the workflow management system, reporting achieved targets to senior managers on a monthly basis, reporting technical issues to developers, and improving backlink profiles through link building. 

Engineered a content-first technical framework for high-risk iGaming SERPs, resulting in significant improvement. I utilized various SEO tools such as Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Website Auditor, SEMRush, Copyscape, SurferSEO, GA, GSC, GTM, and Bing Webmasters. My skill set includes On-Page SEO, Off-Page SEO, Technical SEO, and Search Engine Optimization.

Built the organic search foundation for a casino review platform operating in regulated European markets.

2017

I have experience in Google Ads, blogger outreach, competitor backlinks analysis, keyword research, and creating SEO-friendly content across various industries including iGaming, Auto, Travel, Franchises, B2B, and B2C. I have used tools like Ahrefs, SEOquake, Screaming Frog, and worked with webmasters to optimize client’s campaigns and scale website metrics. Additionally, I have utilized HARO for digital PR and provided progress reports with opportunities.

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I've known Nikolay for 8 years already and he is a big friend of mine. I know him well and I can recognize his qualities clearly. I can recommend him in a wide range of aspects because Nikolay is an amazing professional who strives for excellence. His SEO and Marketing knowledge are very deep and I was a witness to his rapid growth in the field for the last few years. He helped me a lot with my first steps in the SEO world and he continues to do so. ​
Dimitar Kondev - SEO consultant

Dimitar Kondev

SEO Consultant @ SunriSEO

You may consider yourself lucky if you happen to work with someone like Nikolay. He is positive, open-minded and super proactive as he is pursuing your business goals in an organized and consistent way. He is persistently hungry for knowledge and new ways to optimize results and improve your project outcome. Nikolay is the type of person you should pray to have in your digital marketing team. ​
Simeon Prokopov - founder of Sofyma Digital and Agile Digital Agency

Simeon Prokopov

Founder of Sofyma Digital

It's been a pleasure having the chance to work with Nikolay closely on a variety of projects. It has always amazed me how quick he is to find solutions to difficult situations and how he always knows what to do next. You might even say that he gets excited about challenges. I believe Nikolay is a professionalist and anyone that gets the opportunity to work with him is a lucky guy!​
Kaloyana Tsingarova - Casino Operations Analyst at EGT Digital

Kaloyana Tsingarova

Casino Operations Analyst @ EGT

Testimonials

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Nikolay is great to work with. Whenever there is a need for a reliable SEO expert, I know who to turn to or recommend. His power in finding the right solution to any problem is priceless. We've been working on a few projects together and I've seen first-hand how dedicated he always is and how firmly he understands the SEO world. He has technological skills, he’s great with time management and of course, his communication skills ease the process greatly.​
Stelyana Dragoeva - content writer

Stelyana Dragoeva

Content Writer @ CasinoWow

Niki is self-motivated, loves to learn new things, a positive and bright person. It is truly fortunate that we started the Wow adventure together and after 2 years, he is still an important member of the #WowTeam. He is determined in his work and always tries to find the best solutions for optimizing and improving the performance of the site.
Miroslava Todorova - project manager

Miroslava Todorova

Project Manager @ CasinoWow

I want to share my incredible experience with Nicky, who worked on the SEO for my site, Lora Wild Photography. Nicky not only did an outstanding job, but he also brought a wealth of skills, ingenious tips, and creative ideas that truly transformed my site. His ability to explain complex concepts in a simple and comprehensible way really impressed me. He is a true professional who knows what he's doing, and it shows in the results! I am immensely grateful for his valuable help and professionalism. He is simply amazing!
Lora Dimov - owner and photographer at Lora Wild Photography

Lora Dimov

Owner @ Lora Wild Photography