Hassam Nasir
Writer/Editor
Summary
Eight-year veteran writer and editor specializing in PC hardware, smartphone/tablet, gaming, gadgets, and technology. Expert in creating engaging content for a geek and tech-savvy audience, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and managing projects independently.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance
Tom's Hardware
06.2024 - Current
- Write two or three original, exclusive news reports daily, providing insider insights and breaking developments within the PC hardware and tech industry, demonstrating exceptional technical proficiency.
- Create detailed and technical CPU comparisons, delivering comprehensive 'Face-Off' articles that cater to the demands of PC hardware enthusiasts.
- Produce detailed PC hardware 'how-to' guides, catering to the needs of advanced users and enthusiasts.
Hardware Commerce Writer (Remote)
XDA Developers
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Authored a multitude of articles focusing on e-commerce for a wide-ranging audience, utilizing the site's proprietary CMS, EMAKI.
- Proactively pitched and developed feature article ideas, showcasing a strategic and creative approach to content planning.
- Strictly followed formatting guidelines to maintain a consistent and professional appearance of published content. Adhered to Google's content value guidelines, ensuring high-quality, search engine-friendly material.
- Updated existing evergreen articles written by previous writers to the latest guidelines and incorporated the most up-to-date information, ensuring the latest guidelines adherence and accuracy of the content.
Managing Editor (Hardware)
Appuals.com
11.2017 - 04.2024
- Coordinated Amazon-Affiliate content and topics with editor and chief.
- Conducted editorial meetings with staff members to collaborate and review proposed publication suggestions.
- Organized material, determined area of emphasis, and wrote stories according to prescribed editorial style and format standards.
- Proofread, edited, and evaluated final copy to verify content aligned with established guidelines (more than 15 articles per day).
- Hired, trained, and provided daily direction for 7-10 team members.
- Delegated and tracked each staff member's assignments to ensure deadlines adherence.
- Enhanced Amazon-Affiliate revenue generation by 95% over 4 months by introducing several strategies.
- Researched, developed and pitched stories that reflected unique sensibilities related to technology.
- Performing ongoing keyword research including discovery and expansion of keyword opportunities for topics related to Computer World.
- Tracked, reported, and analyzed website analytics.
- Performed ongoing keyword discovery, expansion and optimization.
- Researched and implemented search engine optimization recommendations.
- Researched and analyzed competitor advertising links.
- Developed and implemented link building strategy.
- Recommended changes to website architecture, content, linking and other factors to improve SEO.
- Outreach several other active websites to build better link profile.
Freelance
PCguide
12.2024 - Current
- Source, vet, and present timely deals on PC components and peripherals to help the community make informed purchasing decisions.
- Regularly update evergreen articles for accuracy and longevity.
- Provide occasional coverage of news content in the absence of designated news reports, ensuring timely and accurate dissemination of information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Department of Computer Science - UBIT
Karachi, Sindh 07.2016 - 20191
Skills
- Tech writing & reviewing
- Research expert
- PC Hardware benchmarking
- Wordpress expert
- Strong graphic and visual sense
- SEO optimization
- Amazon Affiliate content
- Custom CMS proficiency
- Audience engagement
- Product knowledge
- Exceptional time management
- Mobile troubleshooting
- Basic image/video editing
- Teamwork and collaboration
Timeline
Freelance
PCguide
12.2024 - Current
Freelance
Tom's Hardware
06.2024 - Current
Hardware Commerce Writer (Remote)
XDA Developers
11.2021 - 02.2024
Managing Editor (Hardware)
Appuals.com
11.2017 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Software Engineering
Department of Computer Science - UBIT
07.2016 - 20191
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