Andrea

Schultz

Director of SEO

With over 24 years in SEO—back when Google was just a rumor—Andrea cut her teeth optimizing for search engines like Yahoo, Ask Jeeves, and AltaVista. Since then, she has helped brands adapt to every major algorithm shift and search engine evolution. From Fortune 500 enterprises to startups, Andrea thrives in complex SEO environments where strategy meets execution.

As the Director of SEO at Sure Oak for over five years, she leads both people and processes, managing cross-functional projects, solving technical challenges, and shaping long-term growth strategies. With dual degrees in Marketing and MIS from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh and certifications across Google and HubSpot platforms, Andrea combines data fluency with customer empathy to build resilient, scalable SEO programs.

Andrea is also an active contributor on Search Engine Land.

Based in Wisconsin, she’s a plant-loving, campfire-enjoying mom of two sports-obsessed kids. A diehard Packers fan and proud dog mom to Lady (a Golden Retriever) and Putz (Sure Oak’s English Bulldog mascot), Andrea brings heart to every team she’s on.

Andrea’s work is grounded in one belief: sustainable SEO is built on clarity, curiosity, and putting people first.

24

Years of Experience

Expertise

  • SEO Strategy
  • SEO Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Account Management

Favorite Tools

  • Screaming Frog
  • Asana
  • Google Analytics
  • ChatGPT
  • Google Looker

Latest Content from Andrea

Enterprise SEO/GEO Strategy: What Most CMOs Get Wrong

The lesson is clear: enterprise SEO fails when the system is not built to support growth, authority, AI visibility, and cross-team alignment.
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Future of SEO: What Brands Lose Without an AI SEO Strategy

Learn how combining AI and SEO helps brands stay visible, competitive, and discoverable—and what they risk losing without it.
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What is SEO and Why is it Important for Business Growth (+ How It Now Aligns With AI)

Discover how SEO remains a foundational driver of sustainable growth in today’s market.
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SEO Mistakes Are Hurting Your Fintech Conversions

Stop making the SEO mistakes fintech companies keep falling for — here’s how to actually boost your rankings and get more leads.
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AISO and SEO: Differences in Semantic Depth and Relevance

AISO and SEO go beyond what users search for — they tap into what users feel. Discover the key differences and how to combine both!
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Creating a Winning SaaS SEO (7 Strategies + Examples)

Discover 7 proven SaaS SEO strategies with examples to boost your search rankings and drive traffic effectively.
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