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About Motoko Hunt

Motoko Hunt is a pioneer in international SEO and digital marketing, helping global brands succeed across Asian markets for over 25 years.

Motoko Hunt is a distinguished international SEO and digital marketing consultant with over 25 years of experience assisting multinational companies in expanding their online presence across Japan, Asia, and other global markets. In 1998, she founded AJPR, offering specialized services in Japanese SEO and SEM, which have significantly impacted the search marketing campaigns of numerous international brands.

Motoko’s expertise encompasses technical SEO, content strategy, and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising. Her deep understanding of the Asian market dynamics has made her a sought-after consultant for businesses aiming to penetrate these regions effectively.

As a thought leader in the industry, Motoko has contributed articles to esteemed publications such as Search Engine Journal and Search Engine Land, sharing insights on international SEO strategies and market trends. She is also a regular speaker at global search marketing conferences, offering seminars and training sessions on international search marketing and enterprise SEO in more than a dozen countries.

Motoko’s leadership roles include serving on the Board of Directors for the Paid Search Association from 2020 to 2023 and chairing the SEMPO APAC Committee from 2005 to 2015. Her contributions have been recognized with accolades such as the Best Consultant award at the US Search Awards in 2014 and the SEMPO President Award in 2009.

Beyond her professional endeavors, Motoko is passionate about bridging cultural gaps in digital marketing and empowering businesses to achieve global success through tailored online strategies.

Awards

Motoko and her clients have won multiple industry awards for performance.

38 Women Over 38 Who Inspire Us – 2014
SEMPO Presidents Award 2009
Best Search Consultant 2014 US Search Awards

Writing and Pontifications

Motoko also writes on her popular AJPR Blog and Global Marketing columns for Search Engine Journal and Search Engine Land.

Boards & Associations

Industry Awards Judge – Global, APAC, EMEA, EU, UK, Canada, and US Awards

Paid Search Association – Board Member 2020 – 2023

SEMPO – Board Member 2010 – 2012
SEMPO – APAC Committee Chair – 2005 – 2015