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Darius M.

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Global Head of E-Commerce

Hamburg
Darius M.

Last position:

Global Head of E-Commerce at Believe SA

  • Global P&L responsibility for direct-to-fan, e-commerce and merchandise, including onboarding regional markets and steering budget and resource allocation
  • Managed an international team of more than 40 FTEs running all e-commerce activities for the company's various brands
  • Implemented a global technology overhaul, replacing legacy systems and building and improving a Magento-based technology infrastructure
  • Developed content, marketing and CRM strategies while continuously improving design and usability (UI, UX) with a focus on improving conversion rates
  • Contributed to 25% year-over-year growth over two years and played an integral role in the 2021 relaunches
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Robert K.

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Online Marketing Specialist (Content & Performance Marketing)

Hamburg
Robert K.

Last position:

Mailing & Paid Ads Manager (Mautic & Meta) at Imagetown GmbH

  • Mailing & Paid Ads Manager (Mautic & Meta)
  • MailChimp to Mautic migration including technical setup for newsletter/email marketing
  • Website adjustments: WordPress (Elementor)
  • Strategic & operational management for ads
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Tim A.

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Performance Marketing Freelancer

Hamburg
Tim A.

Last position:

Performance Marketing Freelancer at Self Employed

  • I develop tailored online marketing strategies for my clients that reach the target audience and fit the budget
  • My marketing expertise covers Google Ads, Meta Ads, Pinterest Ads
  • Strategic and operational marketing support, strategy development and implementation
  • Set up, optimization and supervision of online marketing campaigns including target groups, budget recommendations, forecasts, keyword research and general planning of campaigns
  • Generation of reports including interpretations and action recommendations for the media part
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Marc C.

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Consultant and Interim Manager

Hamburg
Marc C.

Last position:

Consultant and Interim Manager at Marc Clasen Consultancy

  • Strategic marketing and IT consulting with a focus on CRM
  • Consulting for companies after buyout and restructuring of the business (eCommerce, marketing, IT, product management) in retail, automotive, DIY, building materials, TIMES, and tourism
  • Strategy development for marketing, sales, and digital strategy, among other things
  • Running IT tenders and implementation (ERP, CRM, POS, eCom, PIM, CMS, DAM)
  • Implementation and data integration of CRM in marketing including loyalty program and campaigns
  • Support for pitches for IT systems, implementation service providers, and agencies
  • Development of omni-channel sales campaigns (online and offline) including customer journey and definition of insights and channels
  • International scaling of business models
  • Processes, organization, setup, and optimization of agile structures
  • Development of SEO/SEA/content and CRM processes and structures
  • Building marketing structures and strategies
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Jonas H.

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Head of Performance Marketing

Hamburg
Jonas H.

Last position:

Head of Performance Marketing at Adam & Eve Beautylounge GmbH

  • Responsible for all online marketing activities of the brands Adam & Eve, Augenmanufaktur and fleeky
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Nicole S.

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Interim Content & Strategic Marketing Manager

Dassendorf
Nicole S.

Last position:

Interim Content & Strategic Marketing Manager at Carl Zeiss Meditec AG

  • Content Management: Developing the messaging and creating content for the website, brochure, and social media activities as part of a product launch in the USA (neurosurgery)
  • Strategic Marketing: Developing the customer profile, positioning, and messaging as part of the go-to-market strategy for a product launch (ENT surgery)
  • Briefing and managing external service providers as well as stakeholder management
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Leoni B.

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self-employed as a (medical) journalist, online editor, PR consultant

Hamburg
Leoni B.

Last position:

self-employed as a (medical) journalist, online editor, PR consultant at self-employed as a (medical) journalist, online editor, PR consultant

Current main topics (selection):

  • Neurology/psychiatry
  • Dermatology/allergology
  • Cardiology
  • Diabetology
  • Pulmonology
  • Rheumatology
  • Oncology
  • Gastroenterology

Current activities (selection):

  • Medical writing
  • Specialist articles (short reports, special productions)
  • SEO/SEA-based websites
  • Congress reports
  • Author articles / CME articles
  • Press materials
  • Advertorials
  • Brochures
  • Training sessions
  • Journalism
  • Congresses
  • Press conferences
  • Interviews
  • Podcasts
  • Advisory boards
  • PR consulting
  • Strategic consulting
  • Concept development
  • Budget management
  • Organization
  • Client support
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Simone P.

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Product Owner Digitalization - Change Management - OKR Coach - Internal Communication

Hamburg
Simone P.

Last position:

Product Owner Digital Accessibility at ECE Marketplaces GmbH & Co.

  • Design and conduct audits & workshops
  • Ensuring accessibility for the online shop, center websites, app, and newsletters by 2026-06-28
  • Agile project management: creating innovation cycles, reviewing and ensuring the implementation of guidelines and success criteria, testing and ongoing quality management
  • Culture management/change management: guiding the change across all channels/departments, establishing editorial guidelines
  • Designing and legally coordinating the accessibility statement for each channel
  • Designing enablement programs and training for stakeholders (internal and external): agencies and partners; training on testing procedures (screen reader/tab testing); concept and coordination of the accessibility statement
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Ralf G.

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Owner and Managing Director

Hamburg
Ralf G.

Last position:

Owner and Managing Director at Marketing Du Nord

  • Offering interim management and freelance services for a wide range of online marketing channels, including performance marketing, SEO, SEA, social media, and email marketing.

  • Advising on and implementing data-driven marketing strategies to increase reach, conversion, and brand positioning.

  • Flexible project management for marketing initiatives in different industries, tailored to the specific business goals and challenges of clients.

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Heena P.

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Research Assistant for project Breakwaters System

Hamburg
Heena P.

Last position:

Research Assistant for project Breakwaters System at Helmut-Schmidt University

  • The numerical modeling of breakwaters with OpenFoam and deal.II.
  • Breakwaters are constructed to study the effects of small-scale effect produced during regular and irregular sea state.
  • Extend the breakwater 2D test case in olaFlow (a C++-based OpenFoam library based on the finite volume method) to 3D, varying factors such as wave conditions and porosity.
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Shahram D.

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PM/PL/PO & Consultant, Business Analyst, Data Analyst

Hamburg
Shahram D.

Last position:

PM/PL/PO & Consultant, Business Analyst, Data Analyst at Shahram Djafari Analytix.Consulting

  • Conceptualization and planning of web projects and technology rollouts including acquisition, selection processes and negotiations (Jira, Confluence, Miro, Asana, Sharepoint, MS365 platform etc.)

  • Acquisition, consulting, support and customer service for clients and/or on behalf of clients

  • Consulting and optimization of digital platforms with focus on UX/Design (customer and/or user journey), programming

  • Creation of reports and analyses

  • Data visualization and insight generation

  • Training and workshops on report usage with stakeholders

  • Development of interactive dashboards

  • Building ETL pipelines for data preparation and visualization in BI tools

  • Performing data consistency and quality checks from cloud-based and on-premise data sources for report, dashboard and visualization creation

  • Conducting analyses of product and service sales

  • Importing, exporting and integrating data for visualization (Tableau, Qlik, Power BI, MicroStrategy, LookerStudio etc.), end-to-end

  • Full responsibility for the data landscape/lifecycle: data and digital analytics consulting; business and data process and system optimization; strategy and conception for data and digital platforms (audit, PoC, e2e, B2C, B2B); project management/project leadership (Scrum, Kanban, traditional); hands-on/operational work

  • Consulting and support in selecting and implementing analytics and tag management tools (audit, PoC, e2e, B2C, B2B)

  • Defining and developing KPIs

  • Developing recommendations and action plans to optimize company goals/performance/sales/platform/ROI/ROAS

  • Data and process analysis and management (interface monitoring and optimization of workflows and business processes)

  • Reporting/dashboard development (optimization, redevelopment, consulting)

  • Implementing, monitoring, mapping and optimizing pixels/tags/data layers (GTM, Launch/DTM/Data Collection, Tealium, Ensighten, Exactag, Adjust, Signal, Commanders Act, source code)

  • Strategic planning and conception as well as PM in data protection including evaluation, migration, implementation, audit, PoC, e2e, B2C, B2B (TCP, IAB, Google Consent Mode, CCPA, GDPR, OneTrust, Civic, Didomi, Tealium IQ, Clickskeks etc.)

  • Analyzing social media data using social media analytics tools like Hootsuite, Spredfast, Sprinklr, Linkfluence etc.

  • Social media management (Facebook, Instagram, Youtube etc.)

  • Defining and developing KPIs, reports and dashboards

  • SEO/SEA/SEM/semantic search approaches

  • Technical SEO, on/off-page optimization, backlinks

  • Google and Bing Ads

  • Performance marketing / email and newsletter marketing

  • Marketing mix modeling / attribution modeling

  • Programmatic / ad tech / DSP / DMP (Adform, GMP)

  • Content strategy and content development for platforms/channels

  • Conceptual and technical CMS optimization

  • Content localization (project management)

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Mandar A.

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Digital Media, Marketing & Technology Expert

Hamburg
Mandar A.

Last position:

Guest Lecturer / Adjunct Lecturer at HMKW

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Statistics of experts using Search Engine Advertising

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

21 years

Search Engine Advertising experts in Hamburg have 21 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

3.9 years (Germany: 3.4 years)

Search Engine Advertising experts in Hamburg stay in a single position for 3.9 years on average. It is 0.5 years more than in Germany, where the average stands at 3.4 years.

Positions per freelancer

11

Search Engine Advertising experts in Hamburg have completed 11 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Marketing, Sales, Information Technology

Search Engine Advertising experts in Hamburg have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Marketing, Sales, and Information Technology.

Top industries

Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Professional Services

Search Engine Advertising experts in Hamburg are most in demand in Advertising, Media and Entertainment, and Professional Services.

Certification focus areas

Marketing, Information Technology, Project Management

Search Engine Advertising experts in Hamburg earn their certifications most often in Marketing, Information Technology, and Project Management.

Bachelor's degree or higher

100% (Germany: 88%)

100% of Search Engine Advertising experts in Hamburg hold at least a Bachelor's degree. It is 12% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 88%.

Master's degree or higher

50% (Germany: 47%)

50% of Search Engine Advertising experts in Hamburg hold at least a Master's degree. It is 3% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 47%.

Doctorate

17% (Germany: 6%)

17% of Search Engine Advertising experts in Hamburg have a doctorate (PhD). It is 11% higher than in Germany, where the rate stands at 6%.

Certifications per freelancer

3 (Germany: 2)

Search Engine Advertising experts in Hamburg hold 3 professional certifications on average. It is 1 more than in Germany, where the average stands at 2.

Most common languages

German, English, Spanish

Search Engine Advertising experts in Hamburg most often speak German, English, and Spanish.

Speak two or more languages

93% (Germany: 98%)

93% of Search Engine Advertising experts in Hamburg speak two or more languages. It is 5% lower than in Germany, where the rate stands at 98%.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

0 2 4 6 8
One of the Search Engine Advertising experts in Hamburg charges less than €640 per day.
4 of the Search Engine Advertising experts in Hamburg charge between €640 and €800 per day.
3 of the Search Engine Advertising experts in Hamburg charge between €800 and €960 per day.
5 of the Search Engine Advertising experts in Hamburg charge between €960 and €1120 per day.
One of the Search Engine Advertising experts in Hamburg charges €1280 or more per day.
<€640 €640-​800 €800-​960 €960-​1120 €1280+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Hamburg are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.

Average rates of experts in Hamburg using Search Engine Advertising

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 861 €
Germany avg. 803 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 820 €
Germany median 800 €

The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.

Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

Search Engine Advertising experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Advertising (64%)
  • Media and Entertainment (57%)
  • Professional Services (50%)
  • Information Technology (43%)
  • Retail (43%)
  • Automotive (29%)
  • Education (29%)
  • Banking and Finance (29%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

What it covers

Search Engine Advertising places paid listings on search results pages when people actively look for a product, service or solution. It includes campaign strategy, keyword selection, ad copy, bidding, audience targeting and budget control. The work is commonly called paid search or PPC, with Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising as major platforms.

Campaign building

Strong campaigns connect search intent with a clear commercial goal. Specialists structure accounts by product, service, location or audience, then create responsive search ads, extensions and landing-page requirements. They also manage shopping, performance-focused and remarketing campaigns where these formats support the customer journey.

  • Map keywords to relevant landing pages
  • Build campaigns, ad groups and negative keyword lists
  • Set bidding, budgets and conversion goals
  • Test messages against search intent

Data and tooling

Search Engine Advertising depends on reliable measurement. Professionals work with Google Ads, Microsoft Advertising, Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager and conversion APIs, while using keyword research and feed tools to guide decisions. They connect advertising data with CRM, ecommerce and consent-aware analytics systems so results can be evaluated in context.

When to hire

Companies bring in freelance expertise when an account needs a clean rebuild, a new market launch or tighter control over spend and lead quality. Support is also useful when internal teams lack time for daily optimisation, when tracking is incomplete, or when campaign performance changes after a website, product or business-model shift. In Hamburg, specialists may support local commerce, logistics, media, SaaS and international companies, remotely or alongside an on-site team.

Relevant skills

Search advertising rarely stands alone. Useful adjacent capabilities include SEO, landing-page optimisation, copywriting, ecommerce feeds, marketing automation, CRM integration and data analysis. A specialist should understand the difference between platform metrics and business outcomes, translate search terms into customer intent, and coordinate with brand, sales and web teams.

  • Audit account structure and search-term quality
  • Diagnose tracking and attribution gaps
  • Improve landing-page relevance and conversion paths
  • Create reporting that supports decisions

Quality signals

A capable professional explains why an account is structured a certain way and what evidence supports each change. They separate testing from permanent decisions, document naming and budget rules, and check search terms for irrelevant demand. Look for careful handling of consent, conversion definitions and brand safety, plus communication that fits your working language and whether collaboration is remote or on site in Hamburg.

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Frequently asked questions

Key details about Search Engine Advertising, drawn from the questions we get asked most.

Search Engine Advertising is used to place paid ads in search results for queries linked to products, services, locations or business needs. Companies use it to generate qualified visits, leads, sales, app activity or store visits while controlling targeting and campaign budgets.

Search Engine Advertising can place an ad in a selected search context soon after a campaign is launched, while SEO focuses on earning organic visibility through content, technical quality and authority. The two approaches work well together, but they require different planning, measurement and optimisation methods.

Paid search benefits from skills in conversion tracking, Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager, landing-page optimisation and data analysis. Depending on the project, knowledge of SEO, ecommerce feeds, CRM systems, copywriting or consent-aware measurement is also valuable.

Search Engine Advertising projects need a level of expertise that matches their risk and complexity rather than a fixed tenure. A focused campaign setup may need a specialist who can work independently, while multi-market accounts, advanced tracking or large product feeds call for deeper experience with structure, testing and governance.

Search Engine Advertising is well suited to remote collaboration because account access, reporting and reviews are handled online. A Hamburg-based professional can also work on site when close coordination with marketing, sales, ecommerce or local-language teams is important.

Google Ads and Microsoft Advertising accounts should be prepared with clear permissions, conversion definitions, business goals and existing documentation. A freelancer should receive the access needed for the assignment without relying on shared personal logins, and should agree how changes, tests and approvals will be recorded.

Search Engine Advertising quality is shown by a logical account structure, relevant search terms, accurate conversion tracking and decisions tied to business goals. Ask the specialist to explain assumptions, testing plans, landing-page relevance and how they distinguish useful demand from misleading platform metrics.

PPC engagements can deliver an account audit, campaign architecture, keyword and negative-keyword research, ad assets, tracking recommendations and a testing roadmap. Ongoing work may include search-term reviews, bid and budget adjustments, feed checks, reporting and clear recommendations for landing pages or offer changes.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Search Engine Advertising in their recent projects is 108 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 861 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Search Engine Advertising in their recent projects, 100% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 50% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Search Engine Advertising in their recent projects have 21 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 3.9 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Search Engine Advertising in their recent projects are German (100%), English (93%), and Spanish (43%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Search Engine Advertising in their recent projects are Advertising (64%), Media and Entertainment (57%), and Professional Services (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Hamburg, Germany who have used Search Engine Advertising in their recent projects are Marketing (86%), Sales (64%), and Information Technology (57%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used Search Engine Advertising

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

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