Béatus Hoang
Senior Growth Manager @ Semrush

Béatus Hoang

I build
Growth Systems

I build growth systems that make brands visible across search and AI.

11 years scaling organic growth programs. Currently leading strategy, CRO, AI tooling, and vendor ops across 5 Semrush media properties on a ~$500K budget.

IMPACT

Numbers that speak

$1M+

Revenue Generated

83% profit margin

+61%

Conversion Rate Lift

Paid Social via GoldenThread

2.3M

Conversations Analyzed

GoldenThread AI system

77+

CRO Experiments Run

VWO + Clarity

18

Free Tools Launched

Semrush API-powered

8.5K+

Open Source Clones (14d)

semrush-mcp infrastructure

PROJECTS

What I Build

Systems that drive measurable growth, not one-off tactics.

semrush-mcp

Open Source MCP Infrastructure & CLI

An open-source tool that connects AI agents directly to Semrush's data APIs. Any AI assistant can pull keyword, backlink, and competitive data on command.

291unique cloners
8.5K+clones (14d)

GoldenThread

AI Trend Intelligence System

An AI-driven initiative that scrapes 10,000+ social posts weekly from marketing communities, uses LLM analysis to identify emerging trends, and maps them to product messaging across 8 channels.

73trends
363pieces
+$247KMRR

AI Content Engine

Enterprise Pipeline

Built an AI pipeline that scores and prioritizes 200K+ content URLs by quality, relevance, and update potential, at $0.03 per asset. Replaced months of manual auditing with a system that runs in hours.

200K+URLs processed
$0.03cost per asset
22%quality lift

Free Tools Program

Product-Led Growth Engine

Owns free tools development across acquired assets. 18 Semrush API-powered tools across 5 domains, including SEO Checker, AI Visibility Checker, and Reddit Opportunity Report.

18tools
103%CTR lift
$20.8KNUMRR

CRO Program

Conversion Architecture

77+ CRO experiments across acquired assets using VWO and Microsoft Clarity. ICE scoring framework for experiment prioritization. Winning variants scaled across portfolio.

77+experiments
71%CTR lift
44%CVR lift

Custom GPTs

AI Acquisition Channel

Built specialized AI assistants to capture high-intent conversational search demand directly inside the OpenAI ecosystem.

2.6Mconversations
#2 & #4GPT Store rank
34xCTR lift (to 5.15%)

Cross-Property Operations

Program & Vendor Management

Manage a ~$500K annual budget across a multi-vendor ecosystem spanning 5 acquired properties. Coordinate dev, design, content, outreach, and link building contractors through Monday.com workflows with structured QA pipelines and automated status routing.

5properties
~$500Kannual budget
10+vendors & contractors

EXPERIENCE

Where I've Built

Semrush

Sr. Growth Manager, Owned Media

Owns growth across 5 acquired media properties: strategy, CRO, tools, AI content, and vendor ops under a ~$500K budget with 10+ contractors.

Search Engine Land, Backlinko, Exploding Topics, MarTech, Traffic Think Tank
Built GoldenThread AI trend intelligence system18 free tools launched, 77+ CRO experiments
2024 - Present

Mechanism Ventures

Director of SEO

Led SEO, content, and link-building initiatives across portfolio companies.

15-person team, 50+ sites, $1M+ revenue at 83% margin
AI content engine: 1,000+ pieces/year, 30% cost reduction4,000 backlinks/year through strategic outreach
2021 - 2024

Upgrow

SEO Director

Led SEO and content strategies for high-growth SaaS, tech, and telehealth clients.

Pandia Health: 2.5x non-branded organic traffic in 12 mos
InfluxData & Prisma: Averaged 2x organic traffic growthDrove 2x product adoption lift & 95% client retention
2020 - 2021

Ecogreen America

SEO Director

Launched SEO function from scratch for megagrass.com.

3x increase in organic revenue within 12 months
76% lift in conversions & 2.5x organic traffic growthBoosted landing page conversion rates by 45% via A/B testing
2019 - 2020

Ella Paradis

SEO & Content Manager

Took over organic for an early-stage e-commerce brand and built the growth engine from the ground up.

1,325% organic traffic surge within an 8-month window
Exceeded organic channel revenue targets by 25% in 60 daysBoosted Facebook CTR 3.6x and Twitter engagement 5x
2018 - 2019

Hearst / 46Mile

Search & Content Manager

Led SEO department at San Francisco Chronicle's full-service agency.

Drove 50%+ lift in non-branded organic traffic for clients
Increased client content engagement by 30% on averageBuilt SEO unit and 5-person agency content team from scratch
2017 - 2018

LA SEO Service

SEO Strategist → Manager

Developed and led the agency's social media department for 20+ clients.

200% growth in organic leads & 150% traffic increase
Social build: 30% engagement lift & 25% follower growth50% increase in high-authority backlinks & domain authority
2015 - 2017

CORE COMPETENCIES

Technical Capabilities

SEO + Agentic Search

Agentic Search Optimization
Generative Engine Optimization
Answer Engine Optimization
LLM Visibility
Relevance & Entity Engineering
Schema Engineering
Technical SEO
Programmatic SEO & Automation
Link Building Strategy
Content Strategy & Marketing
Digital PR & Strategic Outreach
Chrome Extension Development
AI Share of Voice
Semrush iconSemrush
SimilarWeb iconSimilarWeb
Ahrefs
Screaming Frog

AI & Automation

Google Gemini iconGoogle Gemini
Perplexity
Anthropic / Claude iconAnthropic / Claude
OpenAI
Codex iconCodex
Kimi K2.5
MiniMax-m2.7
Model Context Protocol
M3-Embeddings
LangChain iconLangChain
n8n iconn8n
Apify
Claude Code CLI iconClaude Code CLI
Custom GPTs

CRO & Analytics

Google Analytics 4 iconGoogle Analytics 4
Google Search Console iconGoogle Search Console
VWO
Heatmap Analysis
Statistical Significance
Looker Studio iconLooker Studio
A/B Test Design
Experiment Prioritization (ICE/PIE)
OptinMonster

Design & UX

Figma iconFigma
Information Architecture
UX Audit & Redesign
Mobile-First Design
Wireframing
Tailwind CSS iconTailwind CSS
Framer Motion iconFramer Motion
MagicUI / Shadcn iconMagicUI / Shadcn
Responsive Design
Conversion Architecture

Development & Tools

Antigravity
OpenClaw
Replit iconReplit
Cursor iconCursor
Ollama iconOllama
WordPress iconWordPress
GitHub / Git iconGitHub / Git
Next.js iconNext.js
React iconReact
TypeScript iconTypeScript
Node.js iconNode.js
Cloudflare iconCloudflare
Netlify iconNetlify
Upstash iconUpstash
Chrome Web Store

APIs & Data

Anthropic API / Claude API iconAnthropic API / Claude API
OpenAI API iconOpenAI API
Semrush APIs iconSemrush APIs
Google Gemini API iconGoogle Gemini API
Scrapingbee
Reddit API iconReddit API
DataForSEO

TESTIMONIALS

What People Say

I worked under Béatus for two years at Mechanism Ventures, and I cannot speak highly enough of him. He is intelligent, hard-working, and innovative, constantly researching and coming up with new ideas to test. His knowledge of SEO is great, and is supplemented by his understanding of marketing and business growth, allowing him to integrate his strategies into the big picture to make websites successful. We worked on multiple startups across different industries, and Béatus was always able to effectively execute strategies for each company. Even after the startups hired their own internal SEO practitioners, he jumped in with additional guidance and to support however was needed. On top of heading the SEO for various startups, he also spearheaded the maintenance of tens of other websites owned by the company, overseeing everything from content to link building to affiliates and advertising partnerships. How he did it all, I still have no idea, but he handled it while remaining calm and keeping a methodical approach for all websites. Last, and what I believe to be most important, Béatus is an outstanding human. He is kind, thoughtful, and empathetic, among many other positive qualities. He is wonderful to work with, which makes a difference in the workplace, and I always looked forward to meeting with and working alongside him. If you ever pass up the opportunity to work with him, you are missing out on one of the best experiences you can have in your career.

Morgen Henderson

Off-Page SEO | Digital PR | Data-Driven Content

I've worked with Béatus for over seven years across multiple projects, and he's my go-to person for all things SEO. He's an SEO, content strategy, and technical optimization expert who consistently delivers results across various industries, including e-commerce and B2B, through his data-driven approach to strategic decision-making. Béatus has a talent for breaking down complex SEO concepts into digestible insights. He always goes beyond just providing solutions; he explains the reasoning behind his strategies, so our team can make informed decisions and promotes a culture of continuous learning. Béatus is a proactive communicator who doesn't wait for you to ask questions. His project management skills mean he can anticipate needs and coordinate efforts across different departments to ensure A+ execution of SEO initiatives. Béatus is a great cross-functional collaborator who bridges the gap between SEO and business objectives, which has been key to our projects' success. I'm confident Béatus' expertise, leadership qualities, and collaborative approach would make him a valuable addition to any organization.

Charles Lee

CEO @ S Universe | Delivering World Class NetSuite Services

Béatus was an absolute pleasure to work with! He was the architect and mastermind behind all of our initial SEO initiatives, from strategy to execution. His work really moved the needle for Live It Up in our early days and beyond -- his legacy is still present. Highly recommended!

Haim Nigri

Cofounder & CEO at Live It Up

Having worked first-hand with Béatus in ideating, developing, and founding The Authentic Gay (theauthenticgay.com) and RootBabes (rootbabes.com), I am deeply familiar with his expertise and curiosity as a marketer. He has helped to pioneer an extremely efficient and bulletproof methodology behind briefing copywriters, tying together SEO insights with brand-specific content strategies. He is exceptionally well-rounded, as I've seen him take a project from mere thought through wireframing, development, SEO/content optimization, launch, and continued strategic SEO implementation. Most importantly, his positive and authentic attitude continues to win the hearts of the freelance clients we work with. He is an invaluable team player, inventive thinker, and can always conceptualize ways to go above and beyond the expected.

Mark Krasner

Software Engineer @ Recall Labs

Béatus is an integral part of EGA. He is a pillar, one of our key personnel here without whom, e-commerce just wouldn't make sense. We've tried to go the agency way for SEO and Digital Marketing Management, but nothing beats an in-house expert. That's what Béatus is. I've worked in tandem with him making his strategies come to life through content, and his vision and guidance have truly delivered in every aspect for our business. More traffic, more sales, more visibility in search engines. Aside from his fluency in all things digital marketing, Béatus is such a pleasure to work with!

Mariel M. Gutierrez, PCM, CDMP

Strategic Marketing and Communications | Creative Writing

I had the pleasure of working with Béatus at Maykke on an array of projects during his time at the company. No matter the project size or deadline that was put in front of him, he would get it done. Whether he was presenting his strategies to the entire company, working cross-functionally with merchandising team, creative, and contractors, or strategizing social media campaigns, Béatus would always bring his A-game and deliver exceptional results. Béatus is very passionate about what he does and is always willing to educate and share his expertise with the rest of the team. He was a delight to work with and I would highly recommend him for any company.

Kenneth Hernandez

Marketing Professional

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