SEO Backlink Building Specialist
Worldwide
SEO Off-Page Specialist (Backlink Building & Guest Posting) We are seeking an experienced SEO Off-Page Specialist to improve our website's organic search rankings through high-quality backlink acquisition and strategic guest posting. Responsibilities - Build high-authority, relevant backlinks from reputable websites (DR 30+ preferred) - Conduct outreach to publishers, bloggers, and website owners - Secure guest posting opportunities on niche-relevant websites - Identify backlink opportunities through competitor analysis - Evaluate backlink quality and avoid spam or low-value links - Create or coordinate SEO-optimized guest post content - Maintain a backlink tracking spreadsheet with live URLs, DR, anchor text, and target pages - Report monthly on links acquired and SEO progress Requirements - 3+ years of proven off-page SEO experience - Strong understanding of Google's backlink quality guidelines - Experience with tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz, or Majestic - Ability to distinguish between high-quality editorial links and low-quality link schemes - Excellent outreach and relationship-building skills - Strong written English Preferred Qualifications - Existing relationships with publishers and blog owners - Experience in local SEO - Experience with service-based businesses - Understanding of anchor text optimization and topical authority - Ability to suggest new link-building opportunities beyond guest posting What We're Looking For - White-hat SEO only - No PBNs, spam directories, automated link building, or black-hat tactics - Focus on quality over quantity - Someone who can explain their strategy and provide measurable results When Applying, Please Include - Examples of backlinks you've acquired - The websites where you've placed guest posts - Average Domain Rating (DR) of your placements - Industries you've worked in - Your preferred outreach process - Which SEO tools you use - Your expected monthly rate
- Less than 30 hrs/weekHourly
- 1-3 monthsDuration
- IntermediateExperience Level
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- Ongoing projectProject Type
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- United StatesDallas5:42 PM
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