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\n\t\t\t\t\t\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nSamra Malik \u2014 Local SEO & GMB Optimization Specialist<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Helping local brands get found, trusted, and chosen through SEO, Google Business Profiles, and strategic outreach.\"\/>\r\n<link href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\/>\r\n\r\n<style>\r\n:root{\r\n --bg:#07111f;\r\n --bg-2:#0c1b31;\r\n --card:#0f1d35;\r\n --card-2:#13213b;\r\n --gold:#f0c15b;\r\n --gold-2:#d6a637;\r\n --text:#f5f7fb;\r\n --muted:#a8b3c7;\r\n --line:rgba(240,193,91,.18);\r\n --shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.35);\r\n}\r\n*{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}\r\nhtml{scroll-behavior:smooth}\r\nbody{\r\n font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;\r\n background:\r\n radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(240,193,91,.12), transparent 30%),\r\n radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(42,127,143,.10), transparent 28%),\r\n linear-gradient(180deg, #050b15 0%, var(--bg) 100%);\r\n color:var(--text);\r\n line-height:1.6;\r\n}\r\na{color:inherit}\r\n\r\n\/* NAV *\/\r\nnav{\r\n position:sticky; top:0; z-index:100;\r\n backdrop-filter: blur(14px);\r\n background: rgba(5,11,21,.72);\r\n border-bottom:1px solid rgba(240,193,91,.14);\r\n display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;\r\n padding:0 2rem; height:72px;\r\n}\r\n.nav-brand{\r\n font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.3px; color:var(--gold);\r\n font-size:1.05rem;\r\n}\r\n.nav-links{display:flex; gap:1.8rem; list-style:none}\r\n.nav-links a{\r\n text-decoration:none; color:var(--muted);\r\n font-size:.9rem; font-weight:500;\r\n}\r\n.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--gold)}\r\n\r\n\/* HERO *\/\r\n.hero{\r\n max-width:1200px;\r\n margin:0 auto;\r\n padding:5rem 2rem 4rem;\r\n display:grid;\r\n grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;\r\n gap:2rem;\r\n align-items:center;\r\n}\r\n.hero-left{padding:1rem 0}\r\n.badge{\r\n display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:.5rem;\r\n background: 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align-items:center;\r\n justify-content:center;\r\n animation: floatUpDown 4.8s ease-in-out infinite;\r\n}\r\n.dashboard-card{\r\n width:min(100%, 520px);\r\n border-radius:28px;\r\n overflow:hidden;\r\n background:\r\n radial-gradient(circle at top, rgba(255,120,0,.18), transparent 38%),\r\n linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0f18 0%, #070b12 100%);\r\n border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);\r\n box-shadow:0 24px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.45);\r\n transform: perspective(1200px) rotateX(0deg) rotateY(0deg);\r\n transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;\r\n position:relative;\r\n}\r\n.dashboard-card::before{\r\n content:'';\r\n position:absolute;\r\n inset:-2px;\r\n border-radius:30px;\r\n background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,138,31,.18), rgba(240,193,91,.05), transparent 60%);\r\n filter:blur(14px);\r\n z-index:0;\r\n}\r\n.dashboard-card > *{position:relative; z-index:1}\r\n.dashboard-card:hover{\r\n transform: perspective(1200px) rotateX(2deg) rotateY(-2deg) translateY(-4px);\r\n 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rgba(45,219,117,.12);\r\n}\r\n.signin-btn{\r\n text-decoration:none;\r\n padding:.75rem 1.15rem;\r\n border-radius:14px;\r\n font-weight:700;\r\n color:#fff;\r\n background:linear-gradient(135deg, #ff8a1f, #ff5a00);\r\n box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(255,90,0,.25);\r\n transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;\r\n}\r\n.signin-btn:hover{\r\n transform:translateY(-2px);\r\n box-shadow:0 16px 30px rgba(255,90,0,.32);\r\n}\r\n.dashboard-body{\r\n padding:2.2rem 1.6rem 1.8rem;\r\n text-align:center;\r\n}\r\n.pill{\r\n display:inline-flex;\r\n align-items:center;\r\n gap:.4rem;\r\n padding:.55rem 1rem;\r\n border-radius:999px;\r\n background:rgba(255,122,0,.12);\r\n border:1px solid rgba(255,122,0,.22);\r\n color:#ff9b45;\r\n font-size:.82rem;\r\n font-weight:700;\r\n margin-bottom:1.6rem;\r\n animation: pulseGlow 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;\r\n}\r\n.dashboard-body h3{\r\n font-size:clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.1rem);\r\n line-height:1.05;\r\n color:#fff;\r\n margin-bottom:1.2rem;\r\n 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font-size:.78rem;\r\n font-weight:700;\r\n text-transform:uppercase;\r\n letter-spacing:1.8px;\r\n margin-bottom:.5rem;\r\n}\r\nh2{\r\n font-size:2rem;\r\n letter-spacing:-.8px;\r\n margin-bottom:.5rem;\r\n}\r\n.section-desc{color:var(--muted); max-width:700px}\r\n\r\n\/* CARDS *\/\r\n.grid{display:grid; gap:1.2rem}\r\n.skills-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(240px,1fr))}\r\n.projects-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr))}\r\n\r\n.card{\r\n background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,.05), rgba(255,255,255,.02));\r\n border:1px solid rgba(240,193,91,.14);\r\n border-radius:20px;\r\n padding:1.3rem;\r\n box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.18);\r\n transition: transform .22s ease, border-color .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;\r\n}\r\n.card:hover{\r\n transform: translateY(-4px);\r\n border-color:rgba(240,193,91,.30);\r\n box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.24);\r\n}\r\n.card-icon{\r\n width:52px;\r\n height:52px;\r\n border-radius:16px;\r\n display:grid;\r\n place-items:center;\r\n font-size:1.35rem;\r\n color:var(--gold);\r\n background:rgba(240,193,91,.08);\r\n border:1px solid rgba(240,193,91,.16);\r\n margin-bottom:.9rem;\r\n}\r\n.card h3{margin-bottom:.45rem; font-size:1.05rem}\r\n.card p{color:var(--muted); font-size:.9rem}\r\n\r\n\/* SKILLS *\/\r\n.skill-card{\r\n position:relative;\r\n overflow:hidden;\r\n}\r\n.skill-card::before{\r\n content:'';\r\n position:absolute;\r\n inset:0;\r\n background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(240,193,91,.08), transparent 45%);\r\n opacity:0;\r\n transition:opacity .25s ease;\r\n}\r\n.skill-card:hover::before{opacity:1}\r\n.skill-top{\r\n display:flex;\r\n align-items:flex-start;\r\n gap:1rem;\r\n margin-bottom:.9rem;\r\n}\r\n.skill-top h3{\r\n margin-bottom:.25rem;\r\n font-size:1.05rem;\r\n}\r\n.skill-tag{\r\n display:inline-flex;\r\n padding:.28rem .65rem;\r\n border-radius:999px;\r\n background:rgba(240,193,91,.08);\r\n border:1px solid rgba(240,193,91,.16);\r\n color:var(--gold);\r\n font-size:.72rem;\r\n font-weight:700;\r\n letter-spacing:.3px;\r\n}\r\n.skill-card p{\r\n margin-bottom:.95rem;\r\n line-height:1.65;\r\n}\r\n.skill-list{\r\n list-style:none;\r\n display:grid;\r\n gap:.55rem;\r\n}\r\n.skill-list li{\r\n font-size:.86rem;\r\n color:#cbd5e1;\r\n display:flex;\r\n gap:.55rem;\r\n align-items:flex-start;\r\n}\r\n.skill-list li::before{\r\n content:'\u2022';\r\n color:var(--gold);\r\n font-size:1.2rem;\r\n line-height:1;\r\n margin-top:-.12rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.project-thumb{\r\n height:170px;\r\n border-radius:16px;\r\n background:\r\n linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(240,193,91,.14), rgba(19,33,59,.7)),\r\n linear-gradient(180deg, #10213d, #0a1322);\r\n border:1px solid rgba(240,193,91,.12);\r\n margin-bottom:1rem;\r\n display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;\r\n color:var(--gold);\r\n font-size:2rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.link{\r\n display:inline-flex;\r\n align-items:center;\r\n gap:.35rem;\r\n margin-top:.9rem;\r\n color:var(--gold);\r\n text-decoration:none;\r\n font-weight:700;\r\n font-size:.9rem;\r\n}\r\n.link:hover{text-decoration:underline}\r\n\r\n.timeline{\r\n border-left:2px solid rgba(240,193,91,.28);\r\n padding-left:1.4rem;\r\n display:grid;\r\n gap:1.2rem;\r\n}\r\n.item{position:relative}\r\n.item::before{\r\n content:'';\r\n position:absolute;\r\n left:-1.9rem; top:.35rem;\r\n width:12px; height:12px;\r\n border-radius:50%;\r\n background:var(--gold);\r\n box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(240,193,91,.14);\r\n}\r\n.item .year{color:var(--gold); font-size:.8rem; font-weight:700}\r\n.item .title{font-weight:700; margin:.15rem 0}\r\n.item .sub{color:var(--muted); font-size:.9rem}\r\n\r\n.contact-bar{\r\n display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:1rem;\r\n margin-top:1.3rem;\r\n}\r\n.contact-pill{\r\n background:rgba(255,255,255,.04);\r\n border:1px solid rgba(240,193,91,.16);\r\n padding:.9rem 1rem;\r\n border-radius:14px;\r\n color:var(--text);\r\n text-decoration:none;\r\n font-size:.92rem;\r\n transition:transform .22s ease, border-color .22s ease;\r\n}\r\n.contact-pill:hover{\r\n border-color:rgba(240,193,91,.3);\r\n color:var(--gold);\r\n transform:translateY(-2px);\r\n}\r\n\r\nfooter{\r\n border-top:1px solid rgba(240,193,91,.12);\r\n padding:1.2rem 2rem;\r\n text-align:center;\r\n color:var(--muted);\r\n background:#050b15;\r\n}\r\nfooter span{color:var(--gold); font-weight:700}\r\n\r\n@keyframes floatUpDown{\r\n 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}\r\n 50%{transform:translateY(-10px)}\r\n}\r\n@keyframes pulseGlow{\r\n 0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(255,122,0,.0)}\r\n 50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 10px rgba(255,122,0,.06)}\r\n}\r\n\r\n@media (max-width: 900px){\r\n .hero{grid-template-columns:1fr; padding-top:3.5rem}\r\n .hero-right{min-height:420px}\r\n}\r\n@media (max-width: 600px){\r\n nav{padding:0 1rem}\r\n .nav-links{display:none}\r\n .hero, section{padding-left:1rem; padding-right:1rem}\r\n h2{font-size:1.6rem}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n<\/head>\r\n<body>\r\n\r\n<nav>\r\n <div class=\"nav-brand\">Samra Malik<\/div>\r\n <ul class=\"nav-links\">\r\n <li><a href=\"#skills\">Skills<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#projects\">Projects<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#education\">Education<\/a><\/li>\r\n <li><a href=\"#contact\">Contact<\/a><\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n<\/nav>\r\n\r\n<div class=\"hero\">\r\n <div class=\"hero-left\">\r\n \r\n <h1>Samra <span>Malik<\/span><\/h1>\r\n <div class=\"hero-title\">Digital Marketing Specialist \u00b7 SEO Expert \u00b7 Web Designer<\/div>\r\n <p class=\"hero-desc\">\r\n Helping local brands get found, trusted, and chosen through SEO, Google Business Profiles, and strategic outreach.\r\n <\/p>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"hero-actions\">\r\n <a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"#projects\">View My Work<\/a>\r\n <a class=\"btn btn-secondary\" href=\"#contact\">Contact Me<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"stats\">\r\n <div class=\"stat\"><strong>Local SEO<\/strong><span>Maps, citations, rankings<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"stat\"><strong>GMB Optimization<\/strong><span>Profiles, posts, Q&A<\/span><\/div>\r\n <div class=\"stat\"><strong>Outreach<\/strong><span>Guest posts, backlinks<\/span><\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"hero-right\">\r\n <div class=\"dashboard-card\">\r\n <div class=\"dashboard-top\">\r\n <div class=\"brand-wrap\">\r\n <div class=\"brand-icon\">\ud83c\udf10<\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <div class=\"brand-title\">GMB Pro Optimizer<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"brand-subtitle\">by Samra Malik<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"top-actions\">\r\n <div class=\"status-dot\"><\/div>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/gmbprooptimizer.com\" class=\"signin-btn\" target=\"_blank\">Sign in<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"dashboard-body\">\r\n <div class=\"pill\">\u2728 All-in-one GMB lead generation suite<\/div>\r\n <h3>Find <span>Unclaimed GMB<\/span><br\/>Businesses Instantly<\/h3>\r\n <p>\r\n Search any keyword + location \u2014 get unclaimed business opportunities only.\r\n Plus a built-in competitor analysis tool, all in one premium dashboard.\r\n <\/p>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/gmbprooptimizer.com\" class=\"cta-btn\" target=\"_blank\">\r\n \u26a1 Start Searching Free\r\n <\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\r\n<section id=\"skills\">\r\n <div class=\"section-head\">\r\n <div class=\"section-label\">Expertise<\/div>\r\n <h2>Core Skills<\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"section-desc\">A focused set of digital skills built through real client work and personal projects.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"grid skills-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"card skill-card\">\r\n <div class=\"skill-top\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\">\ud83d\udccd<\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Local SEO<\/h3>\r\n <span class=\"skill-tag\">Visibility & Rankings<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Google Business Profile optimization, local citations, maps ranking, and review management.<\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"skill-list\">\r\n <li>Google Maps growth<\/li>\r\n <li>Local keyword targeting<\/li>\r\n <li>Profile optimization<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"card skill-card\">\r\n <div class=\"skill-top\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\">\ud83d\udd0e<\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Keyword & Niche Research<\/h3>\r\n <span class=\"skill-tag\">Strategy & Targeting<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Finding high-intent keywords and profitable niche opportunities for local businesses and service pages.<\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"skill-list\">\r\n <li>Keyword discovery<\/li>\r\n <li>Niche market analysis<\/li>\r\n <li>Search intent research<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"card skill-card\">\r\n <div class=\"skill-top\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\">\ud83d\udcca<\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>GMB Optimization<\/h3>\r\n <span class=\"skill-tag\">Profile Performance<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Profile setup, category optimization, post scheduling, Q&A management, and performance tracking.<\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"skill-list\">\r\n <li>GBP setup and audit<\/li>\r\n <li>Weekly post strategy<\/li>\r\n <li>Insights tracking<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"card skill-card\">\r\n <div class=\"skill-top\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\">\ud83d\udd17<\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Outreach Specialist<\/h3>\r\n <span class=\"skill-tag\">Backlinks & Authority<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Link building, guest posting, blogger outreach, and partnership development for authority growth.<\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"skill-list\">\r\n <li>Guest post outreach<\/li>\r\n <li>Quality backlink acquisition<\/li>\r\n <li>Relationship building<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"card skill-card\">\r\n <div class=\"skill-top\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\">\u2601\ufe0f<\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Cloud Stacking Backlinks<\/h3>\r\n <span class=\"skill-tag\">Authority Layering<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Building structured cloud assets that support SEO authority, brand signals, and link layering strategies.<\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"skill-list\">\r\n <li>Cloud property creation<\/li>\r\n <li>Interlinked SEO assets<\/li>\r\n <li>Authority stacking strategy<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"card skill-card\">\r\n <div class=\"skill-top\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\">\ud83d\uddc2\ufe0f<\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Drive Stacking Backlinks<\/h3>\r\n <span class=\"skill-tag\">Google Assets<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Creating organized Google Drive-based assets with content, links, and supporting SEO structure.<\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"skill-list\">\r\n <li>Drive folders and docs setup<\/li>\r\n <li>SEO content asset stacking<\/li>\r\n <li>Google property linking<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"card skill-card\">\r\n <div class=\"skill-top\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\">\u270d\ufe0f<\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Content Writing<\/h3>\r\n <span class=\"skill-tag\">SEO Content<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Writing optimized web content, service pages, blog posts, and landing page copy that ranks and converts.<\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"skill-list\">\r\n <li>SEO blog writing<\/li>\r\n <li>Website copywriting<\/li>\r\n <li>Keyword-focused content<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"card skill-card\">\r\n <div class=\"skill-top\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\">\ud83c\udf10<\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>WordPress & Web Design<\/h3>\r\n <span class=\"skill-tag\">Modern Websites<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Building clean, responsive websites on WordPress with a focus on UX and conversion.<\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"skill-list\">\r\n <li>Responsive layouts<\/li>\r\n <li>SEO-friendly structure<\/li>\r\n <li>Conversion-focused design<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"card skill-card\">\r\n <div class=\"skill-top\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\">\ud83d\udcf1<\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Social Media Management<\/h3>\r\n <span class=\"skill-tag\">Content & Engagement<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Content creation, scheduling, engagement strategy for Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.<\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"skill-list\">\r\n <li>Content planning<\/li>\r\n <li>Brand consistency<\/li>\r\n <li>Audience engagement<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"card skill-card\">\r\n <div class=\"skill-top\">\r\n <div class=\"card-icon\">\ud83d\ude80<\/div>\r\n <div>\r\n <h3>Digital Marketing<\/h3>\r\n <span class=\"skill-tag\">Strategy & Growth<\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <p>Agency-level strategy, client onboarding, campaign planning, and performance reporting.<\/p>\r\n <ul class=\"skill-list\">\r\n <li>Campaign strategy<\/li>\r\n <li>Lead generation<\/li>\r\n <li>Performance reporting<\/li>\r\n <\/ul>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section id=\"projects\">\r\n <div class=\"section-head\">\r\n <div class=\"section-label\">Portfolio<\/div>\r\n <h2>Projects & Work<\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"section-desc\">A mix of personal brands and practical tools built around local SEO, outreach, and digital growth.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"grid projects-grid\">\r\n <div class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"project-thumb\">\u25b6<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"section-label\" style=\"margin-bottom:.4rem;\">YouTube \u00b7 Instagram<\/div>\r\n <h3>GuestBlaze<\/h3>\r\n <p>A content brand focused on digital marketing education, SEO growth strategies, outreach insights, and online visibility tips.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@GuestBlaze\" class=\"link\" target=\"_blank\">Visit Channel \u2192<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"project-thumb\">\ud83d\udccd\u26a1<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"section-label\" style=\"margin-bottom:.4rem;\">All-in-one GMB Suite<\/div>\r\n <h3>GMB Pro Optimizer<\/h3>\r\n <p>Search any keyword + location \u2014 get unclaimed business opportunities only. Plus a built-in competitor analysis tool, all in one premium dashboard.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/gmbprooptimizer.com\" class=\"link\" target=\"_blank\">Visit Tool \u2192<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"card\">\r\n <div class=\"project-thumb\">\ud83d\udc1b\ud83c\udf3f<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"section-label\" style=\"margin-bottom:.4rem;\">Web Design \u00b7 Local SEO<\/div>\r\n <h3>Pest Control Service Loganville<\/h3>\r\n <p>Professional local SEO-optimized website for a pest control business \u2014 handling web design, on-page SEO, and Google Business Profile setup.<\/p>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/pestcontrolserviceloganville.com\/\" class=\"link\" target=\"_blank\">Visit Site \u2192<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section id=\"education\">\r\n <div class=\"section-head\">\r\n <div class=\"section-label\">Background<\/div>\r\n <h2>Education<\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"section-desc\">Academic foundation with strong analytical skills from mathematics and economics.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"timeline\">\r\n <div class=\"item\">\r\n <div class=\"year\">Graduation<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"title\">BSc \u2014 Mathematics, Statistics & Economics<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sub\">University of the Punjab, Lahore<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <div class=\"item\">\r\n <div class=\"year\">Intermediate<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"title\">FSc Pre-Medical<\/div>\r\n <div class=\"sub\">Lahore, Pakistan<\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<section id=\"contact\">\r\n <div class=\"section-head\">\r\n <div class=\"section-label\">Get In Touch<\/div>\r\n <h2>Let's Connect<\/h2>\r\n <p class=\"section-desc\">Available for freelance projects, agency collaborations, and consulting work.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n <div class=\"contact-bar\">\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/linkedin.com\/in\/maliksamraa\" class=\"contact-pill\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/maliksamraa\" class=\"contact-pill\" target=\"_blank\">X \/ Twitter<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@GuestBlaze\" class=\"contact-pill\" target=\"_blank\">YouTube<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/instagram.com\/guest.blaze\" class=\"contact-pill\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/facebook.com\/samra.malik.33566\" class=\"contact-pill\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook<\/a>\r\n <a href=\"https:\/\/gmbprooptimizer.com\" class=\"contact-pill\" target=\"_blank\">Website<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\r\n<footer>\r\n \u00a9 2026 <span>Samra Malik<\/span> \u00b7 Lahore, Pakistan \u00b7 All rights reserved.\r\n<\/footer>\r\n\r\n<\/body>\r\n<\/html>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Samra Malik \u2014 Local SEO & GMB Optimization Specialist Samra Malik Skills Projects Education Contact Samra Malik Digital Marketing Specialist \u00b7 SEO Expert \u00b7 Web Designer Helping local brands get found, trusted, and chosen through SEO, Google Business Profiles, and strategic outreach. 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