Portfolio
SEO
A listicle I wrote to guide travelers (and locals) looking for affordable and fun nightlife spots in Berlin’s Friedrichshain neighborhood. It’s not just a list of bars; it’s a mix of personal insights and practical advice. I wanted to create something fun and helpful for people who are lost in the Berlin nightlife.
I used SEO best practices to make the article easy to find and navigate, but I also aimed to keep it conversational and relatable. It includes details like entry fees, opening hours, and a bit of history to give readers a sense of the unique character of each place. The article has been driving steady traffic to my website,
My article, "The Best Beaches to Avoid Crowds on Makarska Riviera", is a personal and practical guide to Croatia’s hidden beach gems. It focuses on lesser-known spots along the Makarska Riviera that offer peace, seclusion, and unspoiled nature for travelers looking to escape the tourist-packed coastline. Each beach is described with insider tips on accessibility, nearby facilities, and what makes it special.
While writing this piece, I learned the critical importance of high-quality photos for SEO. Including visually engaging and well-optimized images not only enhanced the article’s appeal but also helped it rank higher, driving significant traffic. The article performs exceptionally well during the summer months, thanks to its focus on a well-recognized need: helping tourists find calm, uncrowded beaches in one of Croatia's most overtouristed areas. This seasonal traffic demonstrates how addressing specific traveler pain points with thoughtful content and visuals can lead to lasting success.
This article, "Parking Aéroport Lyon Terminal 1," is an example of my web content work in French, written for a client through Upwork. It was based on a detailed brief that included specific keywords and requirements. The content provides practical information about parking options, services, and accessibility at Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport, as well as a brief history of the airport.
The web content on the page "Dublin to Kilkenny by Train" is a text I wrote for Virail.com that combines helpful travel information with effective SEO practices. It breaks down everything a traveler might need to know—journey times, train schedules, ticket options, and even a little about what to expect in Kilkenny itself. My goal was to make it as useful as possible while keeping the tone approachable and natural.
What’s been especially rewarding is seeing this article rank #1 for the keyword "Dublin to Kilkenny by train" for two years now. It’s a reminder that good SEO isn’t just about stuffing keywords—it’s about addressing what people are genuinely searching for. This article was written pre-ChatGPT, and I think it shows a natural style that’s sometimes missing these days in AI-generated content. It’s conversational, approachable, and hopefully helpful—qualities I always aim to bring to my writing.
Product description and instruction manuals
Tree Elements: The future of sustainbility in Croatia
This feature interview dives into the inspiring story of Ivona Ercegović, a young Croatian entrepreneur who is redefining sustainable tourism with her Tree Elements project. Located near Croatia's Korana River, the eco-friendly retreat blends Scandinavian minimalist design with innovative sustainability practices, from heat pumps and bio-septic systems to organic and fair-trade materials.
This piece uses SEO-friendly writing techniques and has been a great portfolio addition, teaching me the power of interviews to promote meaningful projects within their communities. It continues to drive steady traffic, showing the resonance of sustainability-focused content in today's digital landscape.
The article, "Mooble M02 675 – Tiny Houses on Wheels, Your New Home and Office," was a commissioned piece I wrote for Haerlig.com, a website dedicated to tiny houses. The client hired me through Upwork and asked for an article to accompany their YouTube video reviewing the Mooble M02 675. The task was to bring the video to life in written form while highlighting the features of this practical and eco-friendly tiny house.
While the website is no longer online, this article remains an example of how I can adapt to a niche topic and collaborate closely with a client to create engaging, audience-focused content.
This article, "How to Build a Solar Lamp: A Complete Guide," was one of my first commissioned projects on Upwork. I conducted all the research independently, reading various manuals and learning about solar lamp construction from scratch to create a comprehensive and practical guide. The article is designed for a DIY audience and walks readers through every step of the process, from gathering materials to assembling and maintaining a functional solar lamp.
Translation
This article, written by Warda Mohamed and originally published in the French edition of Le Monde Diplomatique in January 2014, is one of a dozen I translated from French to Croatian for the Croatian edition of the publication. The original article, titled "Femmes arabes, l’égalité bafouée", examines the discriminatory nationality laws in Arab countries, particularly the inability of women to pass their citizenship to their children if married to a foreigner.
The piece explores the political, historical, and social complexities behind these laws, featuring personal stories that highlight their impact on families. It also examines the efforts of activists and organizations fighting for reform, touching on themes of identity, patriarchy, and systemic discrimination.
