Lawrence Hitches

Lawrence is the General Manager of StudioHawk, Australia’s largest dedicated SEO agency, and a recognised leader in the search industry. With over a decade years of experience spanning Bing, Google, and the evolving world of AI search, Lawrence began his career helping improve Bing’s algorithm before shifting into hands-on SEO work across startups, scale-ups, and global brands. Along the way, he’s earned awards like Young Search Professional of the Year (Semrush) and helped StudioHawk take home Best Large SEO Agency at the Global Search Awards. Today, Lawrence is focused on teaching the next generation of marketers how search really works, from classic SEO to AI-driven visibility across platforms like ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Perplexity. He believes great SEO isn’t just about rankings, it’s about clarity, trust, and being the go-to answer when it matters most.

Why SEO Experience Matters (Honest Guide)

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Imagine you’re hiking a new trail. Would you rather go it alone and get lost and take wrong turns and...

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A Complete Guide to URL-Level Robots Directives for SEO

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Would you believe that the secret to better search visibility isn’t just about creating great content – but about telling...

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How to Use Review Schema

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Would you believe that the secret to standing out in search results isn’t just about great content — but how...

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How to Rank in SearchGPT

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With SearchGPT shaking up how we find information online. This AI-driven search function from OpenAI doesn’t just mimic traditional search...

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SEO ROI Statistics

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This guide pulls together valuable insights on SEO ROI (Return on Investment), showing why SEO is such a game-changer for...

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Simple Guide to SEO Website Structure

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Getting the structure of your website right is one of the most crucial steps in creating a successful site. It’s...

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Faceted Navigation: How It Can Boost Your SEO and Improve User Experience

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Faceted navigation—also known as faceted search or guided search—is an essential feature for many websites, especially in the e-commerce sector....

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What is Cloud Stacking SEO?

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Cloud stacking SEO involves hosting content on established platforms like Amazon S3, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud to improve search...

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SEO Pricing: What You Need to Know Before You Invest

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How Much Does SEO Cost And Is It Worth It? Running a business these days means being visible online. It’s...

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Mobile-First Indexing: What it Means, Why it Matters, and How to Optimize for It

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In the last few years, how we search online has changed a lot. More and more people are using their...

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