SEO / AEO / GEO Specialist Needed for TopITFirms.co (B2B IT Directory)

We are looking for an experienced SEO, AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), and GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) specialist to improve the organic visibility and AI discoverability of our IT services directory platform, TopITFirms.co. TopITFirms.co is a global directory of IT companies, software development firms, AI agencies, digital marketing agencies, and technology service providers. The platform currently contains thousands of company profiles, category pages, location pages, and informational content. Our goal is to increase: Organic traffic from Google and other search engines Visibility in AI-powered search experiences (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, AI Overviews) High-intent B2B lead generation traffic Topical authority in IT services, software development, AI, and digital transformation categories Scope of Work SEO Complete technical SEO audit Crawl and indexability analysis Internal linking optimization Schema markup implementation recommendations Category and location page optimization Programmatic SEO recommendations Content gap analysis Competitor analysis EEAT improvements Core Web Vitals recommendations Sitemap and indexing strategy Keyword research and content clustering AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) FAQ optimization Featured snippet optimization Question-based content strategy Structured data enhancements Entity optimization Conversational search optimization GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) Optimization for AI search engines and LLMs AI citation strategy Entity-based content architecture Knowledge graph optimization Content structure improvements for AI retrieval Recommendations to increase visibility in ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude, and Google AI Overviews Deliverables Detailed audit report Prioritized action plan Keyword opportunity list Competitor gap analysis Technical SEO recommendations AEO implementation roadmap GEO implementation roadmap Content recommendations Schema recommendations Internal linking recommendations Monthly growth opportunities Required Experience Please apply only if you have proven experience with: Large-scale SEO projects Directory or marketplace websites Programmatic SEO Technical SEO Schema markup AI Search / GEO optimization B2B SaaS or B2B lead generation websites To Apply Please include: Relevant SEO/AEO/GEO case studies Examples of directory or marketplace websites you have optimized Tools you use (Ahrefs, Semrush, Screaming Frog, Sitebulb, etc.) Your process for improving AI search visibility Estimated timeline and pricing We are looking for a long-term partner if the initial audit and strategy deliver strong value.