SEO & AI GEO Specialist for Event-Based Aura Photography Company (Long-Term)

We are looking for an experienced SEO & AI GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) Specialist to help grow the organic visibility of our website over the long term. Our company specializes in Aura Photography for corporate events, brand activations, conferences, weddings, and private events across the United States. Before applying, please make sure you understand what aura photography is and are comfortable creating SEO strategies around this niche. We have already completed a significant amount of SEO work and are looking for someone who can take it to the next level—not someone starting from scratch. Our goal is to achieve top rankings for competitive keywords while also increasing our visibility in AI-powered search platforms such as ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity. Responsibilities Perform keyword research and identify new opportunities Optimize existing pages and create an on-page SEO strategy Improve technical SEO where needed Build high-quality backlinks through ethical outreach Optimize internal linking and site structure Monitor Google Search Console and Google Analytics Develop and execute an AI GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) strategy Improve our visibility in AI-generated search results and answer engines Recommend and implement schema markup where appropriate Identify content gaps and create an SEO content roadmap Track rankings, traffic, conversions, and provide monthly reports Requirements Proven SEO experience with successful case studies Experience with AI SEO / GEO strategies Strong understanding of Google ranking factors Experience with Google Search Console and Google Analytics Experience with Ahrefs, Semrush, Screaming Frog, or similar tools Understanding of EEAT and topical authority Ability to explain your strategy rather than simply completing tasks Excellent English communication Nice to Have Experience working with event companies Local SEO experience Experience with Astro, Next.js, or modern static websites Digital PR experience Citation building and local directory optimization Please Answer These Questions What websites have you ranked to the first page of Google? Have you worked on AI GEO / Generative Engine Optimization? How do you optimize websites for ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity? What is your backlink strategy? Which SEO tools do you use daily? Have you worked with local SEO? How do you measure SEO success? Have you worked with event businesses or photography businesses? What would you improve first if you reviewed our website? Please include examples of your work and results. Project Details Website Size: Medium Duration: 12+ months Experience Level: Intermediate to Expert Long-term collaboration preferred We're looking for someone proactive who stays current with both traditional SEO and the rapidly evolving AI search landscape. This is a long-term role focused on sustainable growth through technical SEO, content strategy, authority building, and AI visibility—not shortcuts or spam tactics.