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Aleena A Z.

Skokie, Illinois

$45/hr
5.0
23 jobs

I'm an SEO content writer and SEO strategist. My work ranks #1 on Google and gets pulled into AI answers like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. I handle the full stack: keyword research, competitive gap analysis, content-cluster strategy, on-page SEO, and the writing itself. A lot of SEO writers stop at the writing. I work as an SEO strategist too: I run the keyword research, competitive analysis, and on-page strategy that gets a page ranking, structure each piece to win both a Google position and an AI-search citation (AEO/GEO), and read the GSC and SEMrush data afterward to confirm it moved. That full-stack range is why clients keep me on as their SEO expert. If a page isn't earning traffic, the words on it aren't doing their job. Recent work: • #1 on Google for "limit order crypto" and "stop limit order crypto" (Gemini Cryptopedia), outranking Coinbase and Binance Academy • Rewrote a hosting money page (ScalaCube); the post-launch audit showed 11 commercial keywords up 1–3 positions, +3.5% keyword footprint, and clicks up 42% the next day ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Architected a multi-practice-area topical-authority cluster map for a law firm (Greenway), a repeat client who rated every project ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ • Ran a full multi-week technical SEO engagement for a crypto SaaS (Axxel AI): competitive analysis, site architecture, on-page templates, and a 17-page technical audit • Retained outdoor-living client (Sky View) writing weekly local + AI-search content for the Michigan market 💬 What Clients Say "Aleena did an excellent job writing articles for me. She delivered well-structured, engaging pieces every time, handled all SEO tasks—keyword research, optimization, and formatting—making the content perform even better. Reliable, professional, and easy to work with. Highly recommended!" — Kartikey, Greenway Lawyer "Aleena was a pleasure to work with from the start. Even though our engagement was brief, she brought genuine commitment to quality, communicated clearly throughout, and was accountable for the deliverable we asked of her. Any client looking for a reliable, professional content writer would be lucky to have her on their team." — Steven, Think Smart Education 🔥 What I Do • SEO content: long-form articles, pillar pages, comparison/BOFU content, location pages • Content strategy: topical-authority clusters, pillar architecture, content gap analysis • SEO strategy: keyword research, search-intent mapping, competitor gap analysis, on-page SEO • Technical SEO: site architecture, URL planning, on-page templates, technical audits • AEO / GEO: structuring content to be cited by ChatGPT, Perplexity & Google AI Overviews • Performance audits & reporting: GSC + SEMrush tracking, re-indexing diagnostics, recovery roadmaps • Content refreshes for outdated or underperforming pages 🧠 Niches I've Ranked In SaaS & B2B (CRM, sales, project management, DevOps) • Finance & FinTech (macro, trading, markets) • Crypto & Web3 • Legal • Local & home services (roofing, outdoor living) • Technical ☘️ How I Work Research (keyword clustering, SERP + intent analysis, competitor gaps) → Strategy (cluster mapping, topical authority, on-page plan) → Writing (E-E-A-T, human-first, AI-friendly passage structure) → QA (originality + accuracy checks, expert review) → Reporting (GA, GSC, SEMrush, Surfer). 🔧 Tools Google Search Console • SEMrush • Ahrefs • SurferSEO • Asana • Grammarly 🔑 Searchable SEO content writer • SEO writer • SEO strategist • SEO expert • SEO specialist • blog writer • content writer • legal writing • keyword research • on-page SEO • topical authority • AEO • GEO • SaaS content writer • fintech writer • local SEO If you want content that ranks on Google, gets cited by AI, and actually brings in traffic, let's talk.

  • SEO Audit
  • SEO Strategy
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • SEO Writing
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • On-Page SEO
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Search Engine Marketing
  • Content Writing
  • Content Strategy
  • Article Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Website Content
  • Copywriting
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • B2B Marketing
  • SaaS
  • Financial Writing
  • Blockchain, NFT & Cryptocurrency
  • Legal Writing
Fahim R.

Skokie, Illinois

$25/hr
4.8
12 jobs

Hi, I'm Fahim! A seasoned Website Development, eBook Publishing, SEO, and Social Media Marketing expert dedicated to helping businesses, authors, and entrepreneurs build a strong online presence and achieve measurable growth. Why Work With Me? 100% Client Satisfaction – Proven track record of success 5+ Years of Expertise – Industry-refined skills in digital marketing Data-Driven Approach – Insights-driven strategies for optimal results Fast Turnarounds – Efficient project management without compromising quality Core Services: Website Design & Development: Custom Website Design & Development WordPress, Shopify & Wix Development Responsive & Mobile-Friendly Design Landing Page Design & Optimization E-Commerce Website Development Website Speed Optimization Website Maintenance & Support Website Migration & Redesign API Integration & Third-Party Service Integration Payment Gateway Integration (Stripe, PayPal, etc.) CRM, Email Marketing & Automation Integration Contact Forms & Custom Functionality Website Security, Backup & Performance Optimization Book Publishing & eBook Services: eBook Formatting (Kindle, EPUB & PDF) Paperback & Hardcover Formatting Book Cover & Interior Design Amazon KDP Publishing & Setup ISBN & Publishing Assistance Book Editing & Proofreading Audiobook Production & Publishing Author Website Development Book Marketing & Promotion Book Launch & Distribution Support SEO: Keyword Research & Optimization On-Page SEO (Meta Tags, Content Optimization) Technical SEO (Site Speed, Mobile-Friendliness) Link Building & Off-Page SEO Social Media Marketing: Strategy Development & Content Creation Social Media Management (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn) Paid Advertising (Facebook Ads, Instagram Ads, LinkedIn Ads) Engagement & Community Building Tools I Use: SEO: Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush Website: WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Elementor, WooCommerce Marketing: Meta Business Suite, Google Ads, Hootsuite, Mailchimp Let's Work Together! Whether you're looking to build a professional website, publish your book, improve your SEO rankings, grow your social media presence, or increase sales through digital marketing, I'm here to help. Let's turn your ideas into results and grow your business together! Expertise: Website Development, WordPress, Shopify, Wix, API Integration, Payment Gateway Integration, SEO, Technical SEO, Local SEO, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, eBook Formatting, Kindle Publishing, Amazon KDP, Book Publishing, Author Website, Book Marketing, Landing Pages, E-Commerce, WooCommerce.

  • SEO Audit
  • Shopify SEO
  • Web Design
  • Digital Design
  • Website
  • Graphic Design
  • SEO Writing
  • SEO Backlinking
  • All in One SEO
  • Social Media Management
  • Social Media Ad Campaign
  • Google Ads
  • Off-Page SEO
  • Ebook Design
  • Ebook Formatting
  • Book Cover Design
  • API Integration
Omar Z.

Chicago, Illinois

$35/hr
4.2
23 jobs

📩 Share your website and receive a complete SEO audit within 24 hours, including a technical health report, keyword opportunity map, and a clear action plan tailored to your business. ✅ Always available for strategy calls or interviews, and I respond to all messages within an hour. I'm an SEO specialist with 10+ years of experience helping businesses grow through search. Today, SEO is no longer just about ranking on Google. It's about being discoverable across search engines, AI powered platforms, and answer engines. That's why I combine traditional SEO with AI SEO, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) to help businesses stay ahead of how people search today. My approach is practical, data driven, and built for long term success. I don't rely on shortcuts or outdated tactics. Instead, I create search strategies that make your website easy for Google, Bing, AI search platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini, and answer engines to understand while delivering an excellent experience for real users. Before optimizing anything, I take the time to understand your business, audience, and competitors. I research how your customers search, the questions they ask, the keywords they use, and how AI platforms surface information in your industry. This research becomes the foundation of a strategy based on data rather than guesswork. My expertise includes Technical SEO, Local SEO, On Page SEO, Content Strategy, AI SEO, GEO, AEO, Core Web Vitals, structured data, entity optimization, semantic SEO, internal linking, website architecture, and conversion focused SEO. I also ensure websites are optimized for featured snippets, AI generated answers, local search results, and evolving search experiences. Over the past 10+ years, I've helped businesses improve organic visibility, resolve technical SEO issues, increase qualified traffic, strengthen local search presence, and boost conversions. 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐈 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑: 🔴 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐄𝐎 𝐅𝐢𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Your website’s technical health decides how easily Google can crawl, index, and rank your pages. I begin by identifying issues that silently block your visibility and prevent your site from reaching its full potential. I handle: • Crawl and indexing issues • Core Web Vitals and site speed improvement • Broken links, redirects, and URL structure fixes • Mobile responsiveness issues • Robots txt and sitemap optimization • Duplicate content cleanup • Thin pages and low value content repair • Technical errors that reduce search visibility 🟣 𝐎𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐄𝐎 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 Once the technical structure is solid, I optimize your pages for clarity, relevance, and user intent. This ensures search engines understand your content, and users find what they need without confusion. I work on: • Keyword placement and intent based optimization • Title tag and meta description rewriting • Header structure improvement H1 to H6 • Internal linking for authority flow • Clean content layout and readability • Removing fluff, weak content, and UX barriers 🟡 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐞𝐲𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 My keyword research is focused on real user behavior, not random keyword lists. I build strategies that reflect how people search and what topics truly matter in your industry. I work with: • Search intent analysis • Keyword clusters and topic mapping • Content rewrites and optimization • New page recommendations • Competitor content gap analysis • Long term evergreen content planning 🟢 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 Rankings improve when your domain becomes a trusted source. I strengthen your authority using ethical and data backed methods that improve credibility in Google’s eyes. I deliver: • Schema markup and structured data • High quality link planning without spam • Internal link flow optimization • E E A T aligned content improvements • Conversion ready landing page suggestions 𝐓𝐎𝐎𝐋𝐒 𝐈 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐊 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 • Google Search Console • Google Analytics • Ahrefs • SEMrush • Screaming Frog • Surfer SEO • PageSpeed Insights • Keyword Planner • GSC Insights Tools 𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐈 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐄 I explain everything in simple English. No technical jargon, no overwhelming reports. You will receive clear updates, action steps, and real explanations behind every decision so you always know what is happening and why. 𝐖𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐂𝐓 • Steady month over month improvement • Honest communication with weekly updates • A long term strategy you can rely on • A website that becomes stronger, faster, cleaner, and more profitable I focus on building sustainable SEO systems, not temporary tricks that disappear after a month. 📅 Share your website today to get your 24 hour SEO audit, technical report, and a complete roadmap to start improving your rankings right away.

  • SEO Audit
  • Technical SEO
  • Local SEO
  • Shopify SEO
  • SEO Backlinking
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • SEO Performance
  • SEO Competitor Analysis
  • SEO Setup & Configuration
  • Ecommerce SEO
  • Off-Page SEO
  • All in One SEO
  • On-Page SEO
  • Surfer SEO
  • Content SEO
Alan M.

Burr Ridge, Illinois

$60/hr
5.0
1 jobs

Experienced SEO strategist with skills in content editing, copywriting, and affiliate marketing with a focus on digital sports media and iGaming brands. Some example sites include Action Network, VegasInsider, SportsHandle, Yardbarker, USBets, New York Post, Chicago Tribune, and The Philadelphia Inquirer.

  • SEO Audit
  • Technical SEO
  • WordPress
  • SEO Writing
  • SEO Competitor Analysis
  • On-Page SEO
  • SEMrush
  • Moz
  • Ahrefs
  • Google Analytics
  • Copy Editing
  • Copywriting
  • Surfer SEO
  • HTML
  • Affiliate Marketing
Dave S.

Chicago, Illinois

$97/hr
5.0
197 jobs

* eBay SEO, PPC, and PPS (pay-per-sale) expert. * Guest as eBay SEO expert on Seller Community Podcast, Online Seller UK, 2 Amazon Sellers and a Microphone, Digital Marketers Organization, and So You Wanna Sell on eBay. * Top Rated Plus Upwork freelancer with over 175 happy clients. * Proprietary, five-phase, hands-on eBay SEO process. * Higher sales and conversion rates for eBay sellers of most sizes. * Exclusive techniques, including optimizing for search index trimming. * Traditional white hat SEO methods, as applied to eBay. * Technical SEO specific to the unique structured data framework at eBay. * Focus on both increasing listing visibility and decreasing search displacement. * Proprietary keyword algorithm specific to eBay search. * Extensive study of the dependence on exact match keywords by Cassini. * Top three ranking factors in Best Match, the default search algorithm at eBay. * Massive, ongoing library of eBay SEO documentation dating back to 1995. * Veteran eBay seller since 2009 with over 1,900 transactions and 100% positive feedback. * eBay SEO services provider since 2013. Some of the industries I have served on eBay include the following: * High end audio cables * Garmin smart watches * Rare antique coins * Truck and semi horns * Automotive repair products * Long range metal detectors * Soviet era collectibles * Gel nail polish * Industrial drawer slides * Himalayan salt products * New and used computer components * Tractor replacement parts * Generator oil and air filters * Chaga mushroom products * Historical map prints * Personalized childrens backpacks * Outdoor hiking gear and apparel * Employee recognition coins * Rivet guns and parts * Competitive jump ropes * Smart car products * Commercial disinfectant equipment * Personalized Christmas ornaments * Baby sling wraps * Japanese calligraphy art * Video game controllers * Home air filters * Fashion sunglasses * Airplane model kits * Shilajit resin products * Clarity enhanced diamonds * High definition cables * Pop up market tents * Aerial lift equipment * Novelty and funny t-shirts * Industrial sanding products * Modern indoor furniture * Personalized greeting cards * Acrylic phone accessories * Steel podiatry instruments * Childrens fashion jewelry * Shoe shine products * Vitamins and supplements * Automotive touch-up paint * Fall protection equipment * Bathtubs and whirlpools * Vintage audio gear * Memory foam mattresses * Professional sports memorabilia * Cabinetry hardware * Mens vintage clothing * CDs and DVDs * Car seat covers * Pocket stones and crystals * Classic mens watches * Designer silk corsets * Color coded office labels * New and used smartphones * Aromatherapy oils and diffusers * Mens urban wear * Fundraising and gift items * LED lighting fixtures * Bath and beauty products * Premium earbuds and headphones * Custom fine jewelry * Mens grooming products * Designer womens shoes * Costume apparel and accessories * Home exercise equipment * Book publishing services * Sports and event tickets * Leg compression sleeves * Mold making silicone Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm CT.

  • SEO Audit
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • eBay Marketing
  • eBay Motors
  • Market Analysis
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Product Listing Ad
  • Product Marketing
  • eBay PPC
  • eBay
Kai B.

Chicago, Illinois

$55/hr
5.0
25 jobs

Specialty: Search Engine Optimization (SEO), especially technical audits of e-commerce sites, both in English or German. Experience with a large variety of sites and industries, from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies, B2B and B2C. (Please take a look at my Employment History below.) If your site is not ranking well, I'll tell you exactly why that is and how to fix it. I don't perform miracles, but I can quickly put your site on a solid organic search foundation. I can also teach you how to do some of the SEO work yourself and how to apply best practices going forward. I've taught corporate SEO workshops and trained many people new to SEO.

  • SEO Audit
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • SEO Keyword Research

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