Honest & Transparent
At SIXGUN, we build bespoke SEO strategies tailored to your business goals. Whether you need a fully integrated digital marketing plan or a solution that supports your in-house team, we customise every campaign to suit your industry, market, and long-term vision. No templates. No shortcuts. Just targeted strategies built to drive meaningful growth.
We’re not a faceless agency with layers of management and endless handovers. Our team is deliberately small, made up of handpicked experts who live and breathe SEO and digital marketing. Each member brings hands-on experience across multiple industries, using proven methods to execute campaigns that actually work.
A dedicated SEO team focused on your success.
SEO isn’t one-size-fits-all. Strategies that thrive in one place might fall flat elsewhere. We combine local insight with a broad global perspective, adapting our approach to fit your market and audience. Whether you’re a new startup or an established enterprise, we design campaigns with flexibility and precision to match your needs.
Collaboration is key. We treat every project as a partnership, and your input plays a major role in shaping our approach. Your goals, feedback, and insights help us sharpen the strategy and stay aligned throughout the process. At every stage, we’re focused on delivering measurable outcomes and real value.
With SIXGUN, you get a committed team who genuinely care about your success. We don’t just run campaigns — we build long-term relationships grounded in trust, performance, and shared wins. Wherever you’re located, our custom SEO services can help. Get in touch with us today at 0800 741 651 or fill out our contact form for a free consultation.
Meet our
Tauranga SEO team
Harris Panayi
Client Services Director
About
Harris has been part of the SIXGUN fabric nearly since its inception, running the Client Services department and specialising in client, staff, and escalation management, along with recruitment, retention, and business growth. A strong leader at SIXGUN whose all-rounder approach ensures maximum client and staff satisfaction, Harris also takes the lead on company events and culture.
Experience
After almost a decade in the digital marketing landscape, Harris has worked in almost every facet of the industry, including SEO, SEM, social media, site design and development, lead generation and affiliate marketing, account and partnership management, and general staff management positions.
Harris’ primary goal is to foster harmonious relationships between agency and client, ensuring business success from a technical performance perspective is at the forefront, while ensuring relationships with clients operate so effectively that clients are able to see us as a part of their business. Harris strives to create a family-style partnership environment within his department, where partnerships organically grow over time and clients stick with us for the long term.
Fun Fact
Harris is a true foodie, soccer and music enthusiast at heart. You’re most likely to find him in the kitchen, watching his beloved Arsenal, or strumming his Fender Stratocaster.
Matthew Cullen
Strategy Director
About
Matthew leads the strategy and sales direction of SIXGUN, helping to develop a true client-centric mentality that puts our clients’ needs at the heart of our digital marketing solutions.
Experience
With more than ten years of experience in the digital marketing industry, Matthew uses his wealth of experience to guide campaigns from the outset, helping set realistic expectations that don’t promise the world. When talking strategy, Matthew understands no question is too small—choosing a digital marketing partner can be a difficult task and half the battle is finding a team you genuinely want to work with over the long term.
Fun Fact
A foodie at heart, Matt enjoys cooking (hopefully) delicious food, wining and dining with friends and family, and the occasional round of golf.
Cameron Milner
SEO & Data Director
About
Leading the SEO, content and data teams at SIXGUN, Cameron brings a wide breadth of knowledge in technical implementation, holistic and integrated marketing approaches, and creating strong resources for the SIXGUN team and clients alike.
Experience
With more than a decade of experience in SEO across all verticals, including more sensitive and highly regulated industries, Cameron has done SEO for outfits of all sizes, ranging from one-person businesses all the way up to large multinational and publicly traded companies. He’s also collected experience in CRO, data analytics, web design and development.
Fun Fact
Cameron loves spending time with his family and has a passion for serving his community. He’s currently the Deputy Controller for Training at his local State Emergency Services (SES) unit and holds a number of specialist skillsets, some of which he’s also a trainer and assessor in.
Nando Iorio
Lead Account Manager
About
Nando is an integral part of the Account Management team at SIXGUN, helping to develop a true and transparent business-client relationship while aiding and managing the day-to-day needs of our clients’ digital marketing solutions.
Experience
With over a decade of industry experience in both traditional and digital marketing as well as experience in the creative field, Nando takes a warm and holistic approach to client services.
Fun Fact
When Nando isn’t focused on all things SIXGUN he enjoys playing guitar and trying to set a new high score in classic video games. Nando also enjoys photography and making short videos in his spare time.
Christopher Zerafa
Lead SEO Specialist
About
Christopher began his SEO journey by curating a variety of music websites and then soon learned about the magic of SEO. Since then he has acquired almost 10 years of experience in the SEO landscape.
Experience
Chris has worked in a variety of niches from fashion to pet supplies. His passion lies in all things visual and content related, as he also studied graphic art and design. He has strong management experience within the SEO field and the wider community sector.
Fun Fact
Christopher (Chris Z or Lord Zedd in some circles) runs a mobile DJ hire business on the weekends and is known to drop bangers for the general public on a regular basis.
Evan Pavlidis
Senior Digital Marketing Strategist
About
As SIXGUN’s Senior Digital Marketing Strategist, Evan focuses on creating bespoke solutions, tailored to each individual business’s unique needs and challenges.
Experience
Working in client-facing roles for more than five years, Evan has a wealth of experience across the various marketing solutions that SIXGUN offers their clients. Outside of this, his knowledge of website development, UX and AI integration help shape a holistic understanding of the digital landscape, bringing unparalleled insight into every strategy session.
Fun Fact
Outside of work, you’ll find Evan spending quality time with his Labrador Zorro (please ask to see a photo! it will make him really happy) or 30 metres in the air, climbing a boulder in the wilderness. Evan also enjoys a range of sports (supporting Greece of course!).
Nelson Pak
Senior Account Manager
About
With more than five years of industry experience, Nelson brings a professional yet approachable attitude to the client services team. From strategic planning through to implementation and all day-to-day tasks, Nelson takes a holistic approach to digital marketing, aware that transparency and understanding between clientele and agency is key.
Experience
With ten years of combined experience in industries like banking, finance, sales, and marketing, Nelson brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team, having worked with many small, medium and enterprise-level businesses, leading campaigns and creating meaningful, long-lasting partnerships.
Fun Fact
Outside of work, Nelson can be found on walks to the dog park/beach with his best bud, partaking in rounds of MMA to keep fit, or sitting around a campfire in the outback.
Ian Chen
Senior SEO Specialist
About
Ian is a part of the SEO team at SIXGUN, with over a decade of experience in the digital marketing space. He started his career as a web developer, where he discovered a passion for SEO. Since then, Ian has honed his skills throughout his agency career, helping clients achieve ambitious goals.
Experience
With over a decade of SEO experience across a wide range of industries, Ian has a strong focus in technical SEO implementation and user experience optimisation. His approach is tailored to meet unique client needs, with a focus on delivering long-term success.
Fun Fact
Outside of work, Ian enjoys hunting for new brunch spots and playing video games. When you can find a badminton partner he also enjoys a hit!
Ben Engel
Senior SEO Specialist
About
Ben is an essential part of the SEO team at SIXGUN, helping develop sound SEO strategies for clients in order to enhance their organic presence online.
Experience
With half a decade of experience in SEO across a wide range of industries and businesses, Ben’s approach to campaigns focuses on technical implementation and content strategy, with the goal of achieving a positive return on investment for all of his clients.
Fun Fact
Ben loves spending time with his golden retrievers, playing video games and hitting the occasional shank at the driving range.
Buddhini Mendis
Senior SEO Specialist
About
As a senior SEO specialist, Buddhini brings broad digital marketing experience from an array of industries and has strong love for SEO.
Experience
Since starting her career in digital marketing more than seven years ago, Buddhini has grown her skills—from building strategies to strengthening client relationships—and brings a powerful focus to achieving client goals. She believes in working as a team and sharing knowledge about the ever-changing digital world, helping others grow personally and professionally.
Fun Fact
When not spending time with family and her toddler, Buddhini is either busy in the kitchen baking a delicious treat or playing board games with friends and family.
Sam Paterson
Senior Content Writer
About
Bringing deep writing and editing knowledge to the varied demands of digital marketing and SEO, Sam ensures that all client copy is engaging, focused, and ready to organically improve site rankings and drive conversions.
Experience
Sam's word-nerd experience includes web and app copywriting, book reviewing, blogging, academic editing and proofreading, and technical writing in the education space.
Fun Fact
Sam is an avid collector of the worst puns anyone has ever heard. If you find a typo on this website, email him to collect a reward.
The team that fits seamlessly alongside yours.
Our client-first philosophy is what sets us apart. As a results-driven SEO company, we focus on growing alongside your business. We dive into the nuances to come up with strategies directly tailored to your business. Together, we’ll enhance your online presence and help your business reach its full potential. Get in touch with us now.Â
Industry insights
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Tauranga SEO expertise
As part of our SEO services, we optimise your website’s structure for better crawling, improve site speed for a smoother user experience, and implement structured data to help search engines understand your content. We also focus on content optimisation, internal linking, and high-quality link building to boost authority. With real-time analytics, we continually refine strategies to ensure your site stays ahead in a competitive market.Â
Driving success with technical skill — in Tauranga and beyond
At SIXGUN, our whole team brings deep technical expertise. We pride ourselves on our digital firepower. Our aim is to assist you in navigating the complexities, pitfalls, and successes of the digital landscape with ease. Our experts in SEO, SEM, and SMM dive deep into technical intricacies to ensure that every campaign is backed by robust know-how. From crafting innovative strategies to implementing cutting-edge solutions, we leverage our award-winning digital firepower to drive tangible results and propel Tauranga businesses towards success in the ever-evolving digital realm.
You might be wondering...
01.How many keywords do I get?
The number of keywords included in your SEO strategy depends on your business goals and the scope of the project. We typically start with a set of target keywords based on your industry and objectives. As your campaign progresses, we can adjust and expand the list based on performance and market trends.
02. Where is your team based?
Operating from our home base in Richmond, Melbourne, Australia, we work with businesses and talent from across Australia, New Zealand and the world. We pride ourselves on hands-on, personalised service. You’ll work directly with experts who understand your specific market and your business needs.
03. How will you measure the success of your SEO strategy?
We measure success through key performance indicators (KPIs) such as organic traffic, keyword rankings, conversion rates, and overall ROI. We also track engagement metrics like bounce rate and time on site to ensure the quality of the traffic we're driving. Regular reports provide transparency and help us refine our strategy for continued success.
04.How important are backlinks and how does SIXGUN approach link building?
Backlinks are crucial for SEO. They signal to search engines that your content is trustworthy and authoritative. At SIXGUN, we focus on building high-quality, relevant backlinks through ethical practices like outreach, guest posting, and content partnerships. Our strategy ensures that links come from reputable sources, which in turn improves your website’s authority and rankings.
05. How long does it take to see results from an SEO campaign?
SEO is a long-term strategy. Typically, it takes a few months to see significant results. The timeline depends on various factors such as the current state of your website, your industry’s competitiveness, and the goals of your campaign. Some improvements, such as increased traffic, can appear within weeks, while larger ranking shifts can take up to 6 months.
06.Why choose SIXGUN for SEO in Tauranga?
We’re committed to customised, results-driven SEO strategies. We combine local expertise with global insights to create SEO campaigns that align with your specific business goals. Whether you’re a small business or a large corporation, our focus is on helping you achieve long-term success with tailored SEO services that are aligned with the market in Tauranga.
07.How does SIXGUN produce content for SEO?
We create content that’s both locally relevant and optimised for SEO. Our team conducts in-depth keyword research specific to Tauranga and creates content that resonates with local trends, customer preferences, and search queries. This approach helps your business rank higher in location-based searches while providing valuable content for your audience.Â
With our detailed planning and approval process, you'll always be informed about the content we create and upload, as your final sign-off is always required before publication.
08.How do I know if SEO is a good strategy?
SEO is effective for many businesses, but its impact depends on your industry and goals. If your business depends on organic search traffic to generate leads or sales, SEO can be a game-changer. We offer a free SEO audit to assess how SEO can benefit your Tauranga business and help you reach your objectives.
09.How much do you charge for your services?
Pricing depends on the specific service and scope of the project. We provide custom quotes based on your business needs, the complexity of the work, and your goals. Contact us for a free consultation and we’ll provide a detailed proposal tailored to your requirements. Reach out to us for a free consultation and we’ll provide you with a detailed proposal based on your requirements.
