Semantic Coherence: Kahena Digital Marketing – Signal Evidence & AI Readability

[H2] Search For Greatness

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[H2] Who We Are

Kahena is a search marketing agency that’s driven by a never-ending ambition to help our clients get discovered on the web. We’re extraordinarily passionate and our team of technical marketers believes in fostering deeply personal, meaningful partnerships in order to deliver better performance.Our world-class skills, know-how, and SEO + PPC killer instincts don’t hurt, either.

About Kahena

[H2] What We Do

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SEO

Best-in-class search engine optimization services focused on sustainable, data-driven growth. Beyond SERP rankings – business driven KPIs & ROI.

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PPC

Complete industry leading online advertising strategy and execution: paid search, retargeting, programmatic display, and paid social.

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Ecommerce

From daily organic & paid search optimization to the most advanced replatformings, expect enterprise-level eCommerce experience.

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B2B Lead Gen

Targeted B2B search marketing alongside deep integrated feedback loops with marketing & sales teams. MQLs & ROI are our north stars.

[H2] Our Team

We’re an eclectic group of people who happen to really like each other. We’ve got all sorts of skills. We come from varying places with distinctly different personalities. And hey, all of that actually works in our favor in this business.Because it’s not just code know-how that’s behind successful SEO. And it’s not just managing bids that’s behind successful PPC.It’s the person. And it’s the passion.

Meet the Team

[H2] What Our
Clients say

Kahena takes the time and effort to truly understand our business and be fully integrated with the team. They really do care. They are constantly thinking about how we we can better optimize and improve to improve KPIs. Ari and his team would drop everything to help us in a time of need; and the feeling is mutual. Lauri Joffe Turjeman Divisional Vice President eCommerce and Integrated Retail Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores
We have a really great partnership with Kahena. They have a deep care for our brand and KPIs. They are truly focused on our business and results. Jon Kosoff SVP eCommerce & CRM Hot Topic
Kahena cares. Over a 6+ year relationship spanning SEO and SEM, Ari and team always go the extra mile, backing strong technical skills with a personal drive to help our business grow. Eytan Buchman VP Marketing Freightos
Kahena is the real deal. They evolve and learn and impact at the same speed as the web; it’s impressive…5+ years of working with Kahena, and I have no doubt I’ll be using their services for as long as they are providing them. Dan Simons Owner Farmers Restaurant Group
The Kahena team are experts in their field. They're professional, responsive, driven to produce results, and provide added value with extensive knowledge of not only SEO+PPC, but also site structure and the latest opportunities for growth in the digital field. Jamie Feiner Levavi Director of Digital Strategy Shapell Manuscript Foundation
I love the proactive approach the team at Kahena takes to our SEO. They are always thinking two steps ahead! Scott Cutshall VP Marketing Clay Lacy
Ari and the Kahena team's SEO efforts have resulted in sustainable traffic growth. Their expertise, diligence, and passion for the world of SEO, as well as their ability to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment enabled us to define and successfully execute a series of complex projects. These guys are true professionals and are highly recommended! Evgeny Muzychuk COO Roundforest
I have had the pleasure to work with Kahena for over 10 years now. As a CTO of a technology company focused on developing end-to-end e-commerce solutions, Kahena has been an instrumental partner in ongoing success our clients’ businesses - providing incredible ROIs and marketing strategies for a continued online growth and presence. Nikola Mickic Founder Ciplex
Kahena is an amazing, boutique-style agency. Everyone is accessible and it's a great advantage. All of the staff really love what they do and are super generous with their time. Results are always better when you work with people who are passionate, and passion affects the bottom line. Amit Bivas VP Marketing Optimove

[H2] Just A Few Of Our Awesome Partners

We’ve been lucky enough to partner with some amazing brands and companies. From purpose driven non-profits, to B2B SaaS startups, or fortune 500 retailers – we’ve built some seriously personal partnerships.

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[H2] What Our
Clients say

Kahena takes the time and effort to truly understand our business and be fully integrated with the team. They really do care. They are constantly thinking about how we we can better optimize and improve to improve KPIs. Ari and his team would drop everything to help us in a time of need; and the feeling is mutual. Lauri Joffe Turjeman Divisional Vice President eCommerce and Integrated Retail Sears Hometown & Outlet Stores
We have a really great partnership with Kahena. They have a deep care for our brand and KPIs. They are truly focused on our business and results. Jon Kosoff SVP eCommerce & CRM Hot Topic
Kahena cares. Over a 6+ year relationship spanning SEO and SEM, Ari and team always go the extra mile, backing strong technical skills with a personal drive to help our business grow. Eytan Buchman VP Marketing Freightos
Kahena is the real deal. They evolve and learn and impact at the same speed as the web; it’s impressive…5+ years of working with Kahena, and I have no doubt I’ll be using their services for as long as they are providing them. Dan Simons Owner Farmers Restaurant Group
The Kahena team are experts in their field. They're professional, responsive, driven to produce results, and provide added value with extensive knowledge of not only SEO+PPC, but also site structure and the latest opportunities for growth in the digital field. Jamie Feiner Levavi Director of Digital Strategy Shapell Manuscript Foundation
I love the proactive approach the team at Kahena takes to our SEO. They are always thinking two steps ahead! Scott Cutshall VP Marketing Clay Lacy
Ari and the Kahena team's SEO efforts have resulted in sustainable traffic growth. Their expertise, diligence, and passion for the world of SEO, as well as their ability to work in a demanding and fast-paced environment enabled us to define and successfully execute a series of complex projects. These guys are true professionals and are highly recommended! Evgeny Muzychuk COO Roundforest
I have had the pleasure to work with Kahena for over 10 years now. As a CTO of a technology company focused on developing end-to-end e-commerce solutions, Kahena has been an instrumental partner in ongoing success our clients’ businesses - providing incredible ROIs and marketing strategies for a continued online growth and presence. Nikola Mickic Founder Ciplex
Kahena is an amazing, boutique-style agency. Everyone is accessible and it's a great advantage. All of the staff really love what they do and are super generous with their time. Results are always better when you work with people who are passionate, and passion affects the bottom line. Amit Bivas VP Marketing Optimove

[H2] Who We ArE

Kahena is a search marketing agency that focuses on sustainable search engine marketing & online advertising. To be perfectly honest, it’s not easy to sum us up. We are an eclectic group of individuals who happen to really like each other. We come with distinctly different personalities brought together by one driving force: Passion. Passion for search, passion for learning. We cater to an intellectual curiosity that propels us forward and a competitive drive that rarely allows us to see our clients get beaten. We relish the toughest challenges and welcome opportunities for growth and progress to the point of being uncompromising, even obsessive. When it comes down to it, we are the people who have got your back because we know you and your work, and we want to make sure everyone else does too.

[H2] The Team

Ari Nahmani CEO & Founder

Rachel Slovin COO

Daniel Frank VP of SEO & Analytics

Shaun Friedlander VP of Performance Marketing

Michael Barnett Director of Client Engagement & Success

Ben Heligman Director of SEO

Tom Ritchie Senior Performance Marketing Team Lead

Nicole Simon Senior Performance Marketing Lead

Jonas Pickholtz Senior Technical SEO Manager

Luke Marden Senior SEO Consultant

Tom Brennan Senior SEO Consultant

Judith Rosby Senior Performance Marketing Manager

Ash Stronge Senior Performance Marketing Consultant

Efrat Seidenfeld Senior Performance Marketing Consultant

Rebecca Kimchi Senior SEO Consultant

Alisa Goz SEO Consultant

Matti Gross Performance Marketing Associate

Alex Lewis Operations & HR Manager

Abigail Askren SEO Associate

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Ari Nahmani
CEO & Founder

Ari has been working in SEO for over 16 years, and marketing & IT for more than 20. Ari founded Kahena in 2011 as a boutique search marketing agency which quickly grew into an industry leading firm. His core competency is SEO, with specialties in technical SEO, keyword research & user intent, large-site architecture, web analytics, and data analysis. As CEO, Ari's day-to-day responsibilities are split between hands-on strategy and execution on specific accounts, business development, recruiting, operations, and company culture. Ari lives in Zichron Yaacov with his wife and 3 daughters. When he does make time for hobbies, Ari enjoys reliving his past as a musician, gadget tinkering, or brewing pretentious pour over coffee.

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Rachel Slovin
COO

Rachel has been part of the Kahena team since the beginning. In that time, she has watched Kahena grow from the startup stage to a mid-size company. Rachel has proven herself over the years an as SEO expert, a successful manager, and most recently as Managing Director, coaching the team through obstacles and successes. She enjoys the challenges that come along with complex campaigns and loves the feeling of seeing how her SEO efforts have paid off. A true veteran at Kahena, Rachel makes sure to keep the team informed on the latest in SEO news and her pop-culture knowledge remains unmatched. While not at work, Rachel can be found dining out with friends at an up and coming restaurant, learning mixology, or catching up on TV.

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Daniel Frank
VP of SEO & Analytics

Daniel is an expert in all related to Marketing Automation, Data, and Technical SEO. Throughout his career, Daniel has built skills in many areas of Information Technology including SEO, Website Development, Business Analysis and Project Management. Although he is far away in Scotland, Daniel has a profound influence on the team and workflow. Daniel has lived all over the world with his wife and daughter including New Zealand, Israel, England, Brazil, and Scotland. In his spare time he enjoys snowboarding, travelling, and programming.

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Shaun Friedlander
VP of Performance Marketing

Shaun brings years of experience in the world of PPC and Search Engine Marketing, as well as a wealth of dad jokes. When not kicking ass in adwords, Shaun can be found gardening, making beard oil, and enjoying beer o’clock. Shaun lives with his wife, Sarah, and 2 sons in Efrat. While he was born in South Africa, Shaun was raised in Atlanta, Georgia but does not have a southern accent.

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Michael Barnett
Director of Client Engagement & Success

Michael is responsible for the complete post-sales lifecycle of all Kahena's clients. Through strategic guidance and partnership, Michael ensures clients derive maximum value from the digital marketing consulting offered by the Kahena team. Michael's work focus is to ensure Kahena exceeds customer satisfaction targets, while building a positive team culture. During his down time, Michael runs, eats, sleeps... and repeats! Michael lives in Beit Shemesh, just outside Jerusalem with his wife, he currently has 4 sons and one daughter-in-law!

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Ben Heligman
Director of SEO

Ben is an integral part of the Kahena team as a senior project manager on some of our most important ecommerce clients. His specialties are retail e-commerce strategy and technical SEO. It can be said that he has taught the current team everything they know. When not off exploring the Far East with his wife Ruthie, Ben enjoys carpentry, ceramics, DIY projects, traveling, hiking, yoga, and relaxing with a soothing cup of tea.

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Tom Ritchie
Senior Performance Marketing Team Lead

Tom has a background spanning multiple areas of digital performance marketing. Before joining Kahena he spent over a decade specializing in education and tourism verticals, giving him ample exposure to global markets, complex attribution models, and developing strategic campaigns. Based in the South West of the UK, Tom spends his free time between family, photography, and (watching) rugby.

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Nicole Simon
Senior Performance Marketing Lead

Nicole dove into the world of online advertising over 5 years ago after a brief stint of working in medical research. She is passionate about performance marketing and is constantly looking to grow. Originally from Toronto, Nicole relocated to New Jersey where she is desperately trying to find other Maple Leaf's fans. She enjoys everything outdoors and travelling with her husband.

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Jonas Pickholtz
Senior Technical SEO Manager

Jonas utilizes his diverse professional background to help his SEO clients achieve their digital marketing goals. A full-stack web developer Bootcamp graduate, sales expert, ESL teacher, and former audio engineer, Jonas has a thirst for knowledge and prides himself on his ability to adapt. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, Jonas’ love/hate relationship with Cleveland sports has taught him a lot about pride, patience, and dealing with negative emotions. Nothing is given, everything is earned. When he’s not in the office, you can find Jonas busy in the kitchen, camping with friends, or relaxing on the couch.

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Luke Marden
Senior SEO Consultant

Based just outside of Stratford upon Avon, in the center of England, Luke has expertise in SEO, CRO, and data analysis. Having worked agency side for most of his career, Luke has almost a decade of experience in the search engine space. A self-professed data geek and music lover, Luke can often be found playing bass guitar or learning new types of code when he isn’t working on Kahena’s B2C enterprise accounts.

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Tom Brennan
Senior SEO Consultant

Tom has been working in digital for over a decade, specializing in SEO with core competencies in strategy creation, keyword research, competitor analysis, and on-page optimizations for both ecommerce and lead generation websites. When not working hard at Kahena, Tom frequently performs in musical theatre productions in his home town on the south coast of England, and also enjoys singing and playing guitar at open mic evenings.

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Judith Rosby
Senior Performance Marketing Manager

Judith works on online advertising platforms for B2B and eCommerce clients. Originally from NYC, Judith brings her love of exploring into her work through her data analysis skills and deep love of discovery. Always asking the tough questions, she never shies away from a challenge. When she’s not at work, she enjoys hiking with her husband and children and everything that has to do with nature and the beauty of things that grow.

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Ash Stronge
Senior Performance Marketing Consultant

Ash has worked across in Performance Marketing for 9 years and in that time has helped achieve success across a number of E-commerce and lead generation clients. He has run campaigns within multiple industries ranging from multinational retailers to SaaS companies and almost everything in between. Ash loves analysing customer journeys and optimising the offering to help to achieve overall goals and using as well as leveraging online advertising platforms to provide solutions that will achieve the business objectives.

When not at work, Ash enjoys spending time with his wife, and two young children, Daithí and Maitiú, coaching at the local football team and trying to get to the gym a few times a week.

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Efrat Seidenfeld
Senior Performance Marketing Consultant

Efrat is a Performance Marketing Associate and has been part of the Kahena team since July 2021. Originally from New Jersey, Efrat came into the world of online marketing after graduating from IDC in June 2021. Efrat is very hard-working, passionate, and enjoys a good challenge. When not at work, Efrat can be found cooking, sketching, and spending time with her Husband.

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Rebecca Kimchi
Senior SEO Consultant

Rebecca has been working in the world of online marketing and content for over 15 years. While not advocating for the Oxford comma, she can be found building and designing new furniture with her husband, playing legos with her son, or running in the fields with her dog. Rebecca originally hails from Virginia, but left the green hills to live near the Mediterranean Sea.

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Alisa Goz
SEO Consultant

Alisa is an SEO Consultant with a passion for turning data into strategy. After studying in New York and eventually making her way to Tel Aviv, she found her home in the world of SEO — where creative problem-solving meets performance-driven results. Outside of work, Alisa enjoys biking along the Tel Aviv coastline, learning to surf, and exploring the city’s coffee scene. She’s driven by curiosity, storytelling, and helping brands grow through thoughtful, user-focused digital strategies.

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Matti Gross
Performance Marketing Associate

Matti is a strategic, data-driven marketer who grew up in upstate New York and now lives in Jerusalem with his wife and two sons. After earning his MBA and building a foundation in strategic consulting, he transitioned into performance marketing, where he brings analytical rigor and structured problem-solving to his work as an Associate Performance Marketing Analyst. When he’s not analyzing data, Matti is usually out on the trails—mountain biking on both traditional and e-bikes—or at home perfecting his home-made bagel recipe.

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Alex Lewis
Operations & HR Manager

Originally from Tampa, Florida, Alex has now been in Israel for almost 7 years. Her professional journey ranges from working in the luxurious travel and tourism industry to the dynamic world of high-tech, cybersecurity, and digital marketing. Alex is the definition of someone who is bubbly, loyal, and an effective communicator. Her favorite hobbies include spending time with her fiance and dog in the beautiful Israeli nature, trying new restaurants, and traveling!

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Abigail Askren
SEO Associate

Originally from Washington State, Abigail brings a background in communications and a curiosity about how digital spaces shape perception and influence decision-making. Drawn to the “why” behind behavior, she found in SEO the ideal blend of psychology, strategy, and measurable growth, approaching her work with both structure and creativity to help brands build meaningful, lasting visibility. Outside of work, she enjoys photography, cooking, discovering great coffee and wine, and spending time in nature.

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We are Hiring
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We’re always looking to fill search marketing positions. If you are a total noob, don’t worry! We’ll train you quickly and work you very hard – but in a few short months, you’ll start becoming a pro. Think you got what it takes? Read on, padawan!

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[H2] Our Manifesto

Remember life before Google? It’s amazing how quickly it’s become the place you go when you need to find just about anything.So, it goes without saying, when a company’s potential customers turn to Google, or any other search engine, looking for the product or service they provide, the more prominent the results, the better.

Well, climbing up that mountain of results can be an arduous, even bewildering journey. To succeed, you need an experienced guide by your side with killer instincts and a sixth sense – an ever-curious search engine companion who knows the way and who’ll take your hand while confidently saying, “Come with me.”That’s exactly how we see ourselves at Kahena.

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[H2] Privacy Policy
Last Updated On 03-Mar-2024Effective Date 03-Mar-2024 This Privacy Policy describes the policies of Kahena Digital Marketing Ltd., Israel, email: [email protected], phone: +1-240-466-1732 on the collection, use and disclosure of your information that we collect when you use our website ( https://www.kahena.com ). (the “Service”). By accessing or using the Service, you are consenting to the collection, use and disclosure of your information in accordance with this Privacy Policy. If you do not consent to the same, please do not access or use the Service.We may modify this Privacy Policy at any time without any prior notice to you and will post the revised Privacy Policy on the Service. The revised Policy will be effective 180 days from when the revised Policy is posted in the Service and your continued access or use of the Service after such time will constitute your acceptance of the revised Privacy Policy. We therefore recommend that you periodically review this page.
[H3] Information We Collect:
We will collect and process the following personal information about you:NameEmail
[H3] How We Use Your Information:
We will use the information that we collect about you for the following purposes:Marketing/ PromotionalTargeted advertisingIf we want to use your information for any other purpose, we will ask you for  consent and will use your information only on receiving your consent and then, only for the purpose(s) for which grant consent unless we are required to do otherwise by law.
[H3] How We Share Your Information:
We will not transfer your personal information to any third party without seeking your consent, except in limited circumstances as described below:Ad serviceAnalyticsData collection & processWe require such third party’s to use the personal information we transfer to them only for the purpose for which it was transferred and not to retain it for longer than is required for fulfilling the said purpose.We may also disclose your personal information for the following: (1) to comply with applicable law, regulation, court order or other legal process; (2) to enforce your agreements with us, including this Privacy Policy; or (3) to respond to claims that your use of the Service violates any third-party rights. If the Service or our company is merged or acquired with another company, your information will be one of the assets that is transferred to the new owner.
[H3] Retention Of Your Information:
We keep your information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this privacy notice unless otherwise required by law. We may need to retain certain information for longer periods such as record-keeping / reporting in accordance with applicable law or for other legitimate reasons like enforcement of legal rights, fraud prevention, etc. Residual anonymous information and aggregate information, neither of which identifies you (directly or indirectly), may be stored indefinitely.
[H3] Your Rights:
Depending on the law that applies, you may have a right to access and rectify or erase your personal data or receive a copy of your personal data, restrict or object to the active processing of your data, ask us to share (port) your personal information to another entity, withdraw any consent you provided to us toprocess your data, a right to lodge a complaint with a statutory authority and such other rights as may be relevant under applicable laws. To exercise these rights, you can write to us at [email protected]. We will respond to your request in accordance with applicable law.Do note that if you do not allow us to collect or process the required personal information or withdraw the consent to process the same for the required purposes, you may not be able to access or use the services for which your information was sought.
[H3] Cookies Etc.
To learn more about how we use these and your choices in relation to these tracking technologies, please refer to our Cookie Policy.
[H3] Security:
The security of your information is important to us and we will use reasonable security measures to prevent the loss, misuse or unauthorized alteration of your information under our control. However, given the inherent risks, we cannot guarantee absolute security and consequently, we cannot ensure or warrant the security of any information you transmit to us and you do so at your own risk.
[H3] Third Party Links & Use Of Your Information:
Our Service may contain links to other websites that are not operated by us. This Privacy Policy does not address the privacy policy and other practices of any third parties, including any third party operating any website or service that may be accessible via a link on the Service. We strongly advise you to review the privacy policy of every site you visit. We have no control over and assume no responsibility for the content, privacy policies or practices of any third party sites or services.
[H3] Grievance / Data Protection Officer:
If you have any queries or concerns about the processing of your information that is available with us, you may email our Grievance Officer at Kahena Digital Marketing Ltd., Israel, email: [email protected]. We will address your concerns in accordance with applicable law.Privacy Policy generated with CookieYes.

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[H1] Cookie Policy
Effective Date: 03-Mar-2024
Last Updated: 03-Mar-2024
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[H3] What are cookies?
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are and how we use them, the types of cookies we use i.e, the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used, and how to manage the cookie settings.
Cookies are small text files that are used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when the website is loaded on your browser. These cookies help us make the website function properly, make it more secure, provide better user experience, and understand how the website performs and to analyze what works and where it needs improvement.
[H3] How do we use cookies?
As most of the online services, our website uses first-party and third-party cookies for several purposes. First-party cookies are mostly necessary for the website to function the right way, and they do not collect any of your personally identifiable data.
The third-party cookies used on our website are mainly for understanding how the website performs, how you interact with our website, keeping our services secure, providing advertisements that are relevant to you, and all in all providing you with a better and improved user experience and help speed up your future interactions with our website.
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[H3] Manage cookie preferences
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[H2] SEO

We offer best-in-class Search Engine Optimization services focused on sustainable, data-driven growth. Beyond SERP ranking improvement, we’re laser focused on business driven KPIs & ROI. We’re experts in Technical SEO, and utilize search market research and optimized copy to delight both engines and your users.

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[H2] PPC

Kahena provides industry leading online advertising strategy and execution: paid search, retargeting, programmatic display, shopping, and paid social. Whether targeting ROAS or MQLs, our PPC team is exceptional at optimizing towards your business goals.

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[H2] eCommerce

From our organic and paid search optimization, to the most advanced replatformings, expect enterprise-level eCommerce experience from Kahena. We’ve got deep knowledge of every major platform, and integrate seamlessly with eCom, Marketing, and IT/Dev teams.

[H2] B2B Lead Generation

Our niche-targeted B2B search marketing campaigns have deep integrated feedback loops with your marketing and sales teams to ensure leads are qualified. At the end of the sales cycle, you’ll see revenue directly attributed back to our optimized campaigns and content.