Local SEO Specialist: Manual Maps Citations & High DA Backlink Building

Project Overview I am looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Local SEO Specialist to help build local authority for our clients. Your primary focus will be creating high-quality, manual Maps citations and securing high Domain Authority (DA) backlinks to drive local organic visibility and improve Google Map Pack rankings. This is for a business that has 3 locations. This is an initial project that will lead to ongoing, long-term work across multiple client accounts if the quality of the deliverables meets our agency’s standards. Key Responsibilities & Deliverables - Maps & Local Citations: Manually build and verify local citations on top-tier, relevant directories. - NAP Consistency: Ensure strict accuracy for Name, Address, and Phone Number (NAP) across all submissions to avoid duplicate or conflicting listings. - High DA Backlinks: Secure high-quality, relevant backlinks from high DA/DR websites (guest posts, niche edits, local sponsorships, or resource pages). - Comprehensive Reporting: Provide a clean, organized spreadsheet (Google Sheets) detailing all live links, the DA of each placement, submission status, and any created login credentials. Requirements & Qualifications - White-Hat Only: No PBNs, automated software (e.g., GSA, RankerX), spammy blog comments, or low-quality forum links. All work must be done manually. - Proven Experience: Demonstrated history of improving local search rankings and Map Pack visibility. - Quality Control: Ability to ensure that the citations and links you build actually get indexed by Google. - Communication: Fluent in English with the ability to provide weekly progress updates. To Apply, Please Answer the Following: - Can you provide a redacted sample report of past citation and backlink work you’ve done for a local business? - What is your process for ensuring that the links and citations you build are successfully indexed by Google? - Do you use any automated tools for your submission process, or is it 100% manual? - What standard packages do you offer? Please specify the exact number of manual citations and high DA links you will provide, your pricing for that package, and your expected turnaround timeline.