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Mariia G.

Miami, Florida

$60/hr
5.0
113 jobs

๐Ÿ”ฅ Top 1% in Search Engine Optimization Expert | 300+ websites launched | $22M+ profit for my clients in 2025 โšก Boosts organic conversion +20% & organic traffic +100% YoY ๐Ÿ’Ž ONLY 1 SLOT LEFT FOR JUNE 2026 โœจ PRE-BOOKING FOR JULY 2026 IS OPEN ๐Ÿค Trusted by Yelp, Semrush, HubSpot & 600+ other companies ๐ŸŽฏ Scale Up Organic Traffic Growth Expert for Local Service-based Businesses ๐Ÿ“Š Growth Results ๐Ÿ“Š - HVAC Company (Florida): SEO Specialist. #1 all local keywords, $300k first year organic revenue - Interior Design Studio (Ohio): On-Page SEO & Content SEO. 10 high-ticket clients/month, $4M first-year revenue from SEO - General Contractors (California): Search Engine Optimization. +75% lead-to-estimate conversion, 3ร— revenue in 2025 - Plumbing Company (Canada): SEO Audit + SEO Strategy. +200% organic traffic via SEO strategy - Roofing Company (Massachusetts): Technical SEO & Content SEO & SEO Backlinks. 60 clicks/day, $10M organic revenue (2-year engagement) - Foundation Repair Company (Canada): AI Search Engine Optimization. 10 closed deals/month from AI-driven SEO โ˜„๏ธ Who I Work With โ˜„๏ธโ€จ - General contractors and home-service businesses building predictable local SEO systems with search-driven lead flow - Professional service businesses moving from low-margin jobs to high-value projects via Search Engine Marketing - Growing local companies focused on more rankings, calls, booked projects and service-area optimizationโ€จ - Multi-location service brands that need scalable SEO Setup & Configuration across multiple regions ๐Ÿ’ผ About Me ๐Ÿ’ผ ๐Ÿ“ฑ 300+ websites launched & promoted via On-page SEO & SEO Writing ๐Ÿ’ฐ $100M+ revenue generated for clients (2024-2025) ๐Ÿ’ป 30+ years in Search Engine Optimization & On-Page SEO (if you count my 3x senior speed and 500+ launched companies) ๐Ÿš€ 11+ years in IT | 8+ years in Senior Search Engine Optimization Expert, SEO Specialist ๐Ÿ“ˆ Average +60% conversion growth after SEO audits ๐ŸŒ 750+ clients worldwide - from local contractors to Fortune 500 & Inc. 5000 ๐Ÿ“ž 90+ local service businesses generating 10,000+ calls per day ๐Ÿ›๏ธ 100+ Home Improvement websites with +50% revenue growth QoQ ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Featured expert: SEMrush, HubSpot & Ahrefs (Local SEO) ๐Ÿ’ผ Fortune 500 collaborations - leading SEO specialist ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Based in Miami, FL (EST) ๐Ÿ’Ž Why Clients Choose Me ๐Ÿ’Ž Most local service businesses fail to grow because potential customers never find them in search. I help business owners build a proper SEO Strategy that drives real leads, not just traffic. My focus - strategic Local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, Content SEO + SEO Backlinking strategies that boost visibility and trust in competitive local markets. I blend data-driven SEO Performance, competitor insights, and local marketing frameworks to turn underperforming businesses into high-impact, lead-generating machines. ๐Ÿ’ก Process: from research and strategy to growth audit and roadmap, 360* SEO Specialist included SEO web development, Content SEO, SEO Keyword Research, SEO Backlinking, and my full marketing support - Google Analytics integration, CMS analysis, sales consulting, marketing, and sales funnel building. ๐Ÿ“š My Expertise ๐Ÿ“š โ€ข SEO Keyword Research: uncovering high-intent local keywords that drive qualified leads. โ€ข Technical SEO: improving crawlability, speed, and site structure for stronger rankings. โ€ข On-Page SEO: optimizing pages, metadata, and content to boost visibility and conversions. โ€ข Off-Page SEO & Local Link Building: earning authoritative US and local backlinks that elevate trust and domain strength (DR 40+, traffic 1500+). โ€ข SEO Audits & Strategy: revealing growth opportunities and building clear, actionable SEO roadmaps. โ€ข SEO Writing & Content: creating service-focused content that ranks, engages, and converts. ๐Ÿ›  Tools & Process ๐Ÿ›  Google Tools: Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Google Tag Manager, Google Trends SEO Research Tools: Ahrefs, SEMRush, Screaming Frog Websites CMSs: WordPress, Weblium, Wix, Webflow, Strapi CMS AI Tools: ChatGPT, Midjourney, Perplexity, Gemini, Claude SEO Plugins: Yoast SEO, RankMath, All in One SEO (AIOSEO) SEO Writing Tools: Surfer SEO, Grammarly, Hemingway, Jasper AI Management: ClickUp, Jira, Asana Collaboration: Google Drive, Dropbox, Slack ๐Ÿš€ Letโ€™s Grow Your Company in 2026! ๐Ÿ“… Book your Search Engine Optimization Consultation. Iโ€™ll audit your website, optimize content, and turn your local SEO into a growth machine. โšก Only a few consultation slots are available this month. Letโ€™s scale your business with high-end SEO Performance.

  • SEO Audit
  • Technical SEO
  • Local SEO
  • SEO Strategy
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • On-Page SEO
  • SEO Backlinking
  • Off-Page SEO
  • Google Analytics
  • Organic Traffic Growth
  • SEO Writing
  • Content Writing
  • SEO Performance
  • Content SEO
  • Blog Content
  • SEO Competitor Analysis
  • SEO Setup & Configuration
  • WordPress SEO Plugin
  • AI Content Writing
Josh A.

Kansas City, Missouri

$50/hr
4.9
49 jobs

I'm a hands-on SEO specialist and SEO team lead with a decade of SEO, website and client management experience. If you're looking for an SEO project manager to inspire the team and deliver consistent results, I can help you achieve that. I have worked with a few digital agencies, and I can tell you what works and what doesn't. I will work with you to get clear wins and build strategies that keep clients happy. Here is a list of what I do as an SEO manager, web design manager, and content manager. SEO: - Website SEO setup (RankMath, Yoast SEO, AIOSEO, Google Search Console and Google Analytics Setup) - Keyword research - Competitor analysis - Backlink analysis - Google Business Profile setup and optimization - Site structure improvements - Local SEO (NAP consistency and citation building) - Schema implementation - Generative engine optimization (GEO) - AI overview (SGE) optimization - Voice search optimization - Core web vitals optimization - Negative SEO monitoring - Google EEAT implementation - Strategic link building and digital PR sourcing - Technical SEO optimization (improving crawling, indexing, and internal links) - Mobile SEO optimization - Website backup and security (captcha, firewall) - SEO reporting (traffic, keyword positions, clicks, impressions, and opportunities tracking) - SEO team management (managing link builders, content writers, PR agencies, and media buyers) Content: - Keyword research and comprehensive website content audits - Content gap analysis and competitive research to uncover ranking opportunities - Search intent and topical mapping to build content authority, including technical content optimizations (page speed, core web vitals, mobile-first design, and readability) - Content strategy planning (developing topic clusters, pillar pages, and managing the full content lifecycle from ideation to publication) - On-page SEO optimization (meta tags, headings, schema markup, internal linking, and URL structure) - Creation and optimization of high-intent, E-E-A-T-focused content (blog posts, landing pages, and long-form resources) - Local SEO content strategy (location pages, localized topic clusters, and Google Business Profile optimization) - Google guidelines compliance (Helpful content, spam policies, YMYL, and quality standards) - Content compliance and risk management (accessibility (WCAG/ADA), FTC disclosures, brand voice consistency, and legal/regulatory alignment) - Content performance tracking (monitoring, analysis, and reporting on KPIs) - Content team leadership (writing detailed content briefs, copy editing, workflow management, and publishing oversight) Web Design: - Manage multiple client websites, driving organic traffic growth, keyword rankings, and revenue-focused outcomes - Manage a team of WordPress web designers, overseeing website builds, redesigns, migrations, and ongoing maintenance - Ensure all client websites are built with modern, responsive, mobile-first designs that deliver excellent user experience and fast loading speeds - Direct site architecture, navigation structure, and layout decisions to create intuitive and conversion-friendly websites - Implement and maintain strong website security measures, including SSL certificates, 2FA, regular security audits, malware protection, updates, and vulnerability fixes - Manage multiple client websites simultaneously, performing routine maintenance, performance monitoring, and timely issue resolution - Collaborate with the design team to maintain brand consistency, high design quality, and adherence to best practices across all projects - Conduct regular website audits to identify improvement opportunities in design, speed, usability, and technical performance for Core Web Vitals, smooth functionality, and reliable uptime - Handle plugin and theme management, and ongoing technical support for client websites - Ensure all websites meet accessibility standards (WCAG/ADA) and current web design best practices - Provide clients with clear recommendations on website improvements, redesigns, and long-term maintenance strategies - Report to the digital marketing manager and participate in client communications, providing strategic recommendations on SEO, website enhancements, and security best practices

  • SEO Audit
  • Technical SEO
  • Local SEO
  • SEO Strategy
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • On-Page SEO
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • WordPress
  • Digital Marketing
  • SEO Backlinking
  • Off-Page SEO
  • SEO Writing
  • Google Analytics
  • Search Engine Marketing
  • Content SEO
Colton H.

Provo, Utah

$70/hr
4.9
44 jobs

I have done professional SEO, Google Analytics, and Google Search Console management for over 5+ years and it is my absolute passion. Hard Skills: โญ๏ธ Search Engine Optimization (SEO) โญ๏ธ SEO Audit and Analysis โญ๏ธ Local SEO โญ๏ธ Google Business Profile (Google My Business) โญ๏ธ SEO Strategy โญ๏ธ Keyword Research and Strategy โญ๏ธ Technical SEO โญ๏ธ On-Page Optimization โญ๏ธ SEO Backlinking โญ๏ธ SEO Content โญ๏ธ Google Analytics โญ๏ธ Conversion Tracking through Google Analytics โญ๏ธ Google Tag Manager โญ๏ธ Google Search Console โญ๏ธ Website Health Monitoring Soft Skills: ๐ŸŒ€ Communication - Prompt, clear, and concise communication is essential to business productivity and success. ๐ŸŒ€ Leadership - If you can't empower others in their roles, your growth will stagnate. ๐ŸŒ€ Time Management - Time is our scarcest resourceโ€”let's use it wisely. ๐ŸŒ€ Project Management - Learn to prioritize the 20% of activities that get 80% of the results (and on time) ๐ŸŒ€ Problem Solving - Ask the right questions to get to the root of the problem, then tailor the right solution. ๐ŸŒ€ Work Ethic - Hire me and you'll see just how hard I work. I am a data-driven individual who thrives on diagnosing complex problems and creating elegant solutions to those problems. This drive allows me to empower individuals in their businesses. Whether you're trying to increase organic traffic, optimize your conversion rates, or drive online sales, I'm your guy. Let's connect and build something great together.

  • SEO Audit
  • Technical SEO
  • Local SEO
  • SEO Strategy
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Shopify SEO
  • Facebook Advertising
  • Google Ads
  • Facebook
  • Google
  • SEO Backlinking
  • SEO Performance
  • WordPress SEO Plugin
  • SEO Content
  • SEO Keyword Research
Daniel L.

Bayou Vista, Texas

$30/hr
5.0
2 jobs

โ˜‘๏ธ WordPress Website Developer, WordPress Designer, SEO Specialist, and Elementor Expert i have ๐—ผ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐Ÿณ ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€ of experience helping businesses build professional, ๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต-๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด websites that not only look great but also ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ธ ๐˜„๐—ฒ๐—น๐—น on Google, ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ ๐—ณ๐—ฎ๐˜€๐˜, generate ๐—น๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜€, and help businesses reach their ๐—ด๐—ผ๐—ฎ๐—น๐˜€ in a shorter amount of time through better design, stronger SEO, and a more ๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐—ณ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ป๐—ฐ๐—ฒ. ๐—œโ€™๐—บ ๐——๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—Ÿ., and over the years Iโ€™ve worked with businesses across healthcare, real estate, law firms, medical companies, eCommerce brands, WooCommerce stores, agencies, startups, local businesses, coaching businesses, construction companies, and many other industries. Some clients come to me for a complete WordPress website, others need a website redesign, SEO improvements, WordPress bug fixes, or help improving conversions and user experience. Every business has different goals, and my job is to create a website that supports those goals properly instead of just giving clients another generic website that looks the same as everyone else. ๐— ๐˜† ๐—ฏ๐—ฎ๐—ฐ๐—ธ๐—ด๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ป๐—ฑ covers everything related to WordPress website development, WordPress website design, responsive web design, Elementor, Elementor Pro, Divi, Astra, WPBakery, WooCommerce, landing pages, website revamps, Figma to WordPress, UI/UX design, website optimisation, and SEO. I also work heavily with on-page SEO, technical SEO, off-page SEO, SEO audits, keyword research, website structure optimisation, mobile responsiveness, and speed optimisation to help websites perform better for both users and search engines. ๐—œโ€™๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€ working inside WordPress and understand the platform inside out. Whether itโ€™s building a website from scratch, redesigning an outdated website, improving a slow WordPress website, fixing layout issues, optimising responsiveness across devices, or creating SEO-focused pages designed to convert better, I handle the entire process myself from start to finish. ๐—ข๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ฝ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ about working with me is that I focus on the bigger picture rather than just the design itself. A website should help a business grow, attract the right audience, build trust, improve visibility on Google, and create a better experience for visitors. I take the time to understand the business, the audience, and what the website actually needs to achieve so the final result is not only visually professional but also commercially effective. ๐—ข๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐˜†๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜€ Iโ€™ve worked with all major WordPress page builders and themes including Elementor, Divi, Astra, WPBakery, WooCommerce integrations, custom layouts, responsive frameworks, SEO tools, analytics integrations, and conversion-focused website structures. I stay updated with modern web design trends, SEO practices, mobile responsiveness standards, and performance optimization to ensure the websites I build remain current, fast, and effective long-term. ๐—œ ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฎ๐—น๐—น๐˜† ๐—ต๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐—น๐—ฒ the work myself rather than outsourcing projects, which means clients get direct communication, consistency throughout the project, better attention to detail, faster turnaround times, and a final website thatโ€™s properly built from the ground up. My goal is always to create websites that are professional, responsive, SEO-friendly, easy to manage, and built with long-term business growth in mind. ๐—œ๐—ณ ๐˜†๐—ผ๐˜‚โ€™๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ someone experienced in WordPress website development, WordPress design, Elementor, WooCommerce, SEO, website optimisation, landing pages, UI/UX, responsive web design, or complete WordPress website revamps, feel free to reach out. Iโ€™d be happy to discuss your project and see how I can help. ๐—™๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—น ๐—ณ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐˜๐—ผ send me a message here on Upwork so we can discuss everything in detail and make sure weโ€™re aligned on your goals. Iโ€™d also be happy to offer a free initial Zoom call to better understand your requirements and see how we can move things forward. ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐˜„๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—ฐ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ต๐—ผ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ณ๐˜‚๐—น๐—น๐˜† ๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด ๐˜๐—ผ๐—ด๐—ฒ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ๐—ฟ.

  • SEO Audit
  • WordPress Website
  • WordPress
  • WordPress Development
  • WordPress SEO Plugin
  • Website
  • Website Redesign
  • WordPress Website Design
  • Web Development
  • Web Design
  • Elementor
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • Off-Page SEO
  • On-Page SEO
  • WordPress Bug Fix
  • CSS
  • HTML
  • Javassist
  • WooCommerce
Jesse B.

Austin, Texas

$30/hr
5.0
7 jobs

๐ŸŒ About Me I am a highly experienced Shopify, Webflow, Wordpress, Core PHP, Framer, React.js, Next.js, Node.js, AI Solutions, and SEO Expert with over 10 years of proven experience helping startups, agencies, and established brands build high-performing digital experiences that drive growth, visibility, engagement, and conversions. My expertise extends beyond traditional web design and development. I specialize in creating modern, scalable, SEO-driven, and AI-powered websites, web applications, and eCommerce platforms that leverage automation, intelligent workflows, and the latest technologies to improve search rankings, user experience, operational efficiency, and overall business performance. With strong expertise in React.js, Next.js, Node.js, WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, and Framer, I develop everything from custom business websites and enterprise platforms to headless CMS solutions, SaaS applications, eCommerce stores, and AI-powered digital products. My development approach focuses on performance, scalability, security, and conversion optimization while following modern industry standards and best practices. As an experienced SEO Specialist, I help businesses increase organic traffic and online visibility through comprehensive SEO strategies, including Technical SEO, On-Page SEO, Off-Page SEO, Local SEO, eCommerce SEO, Core Web Vitals Optimization, Schema Markup, Keyword Research, Content Strategy, Link Building, AI Search Optimization (AEO), Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and Search Experience Optimization (SXO). I help businesses build fast, scalable, SEO-optimized, AI-powered, and conversion-focused digital experiences that not only look great but also generate measurable business results.

  • SEO Audit
  • SEO Strategy
  • Shopify
  • WordPress
  • Web Design
  • Ecommerce Website Development
  • Figma
  • AI Development
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • SEO Localization
  • Voice Search SEO Audit
  • SEO Penalty Removal
  • Citations
Scott J.

Carlsbad, California

$80/hr
5.0
89 jobs

U.S.-based SEO Expert that exclusively does SEO. My playbook blends precise SEO Keyword Research with Technical SEO fixes and On-Page SEO polish, then proves the gains inside Google Analytics. What I deliver: โ€ข SEO Audit + roadmap โ€“ Comprehensive site review covering architecture, content gaps, conversion flow, competitive moves, and SEO Backlinking opportunities. โ€ข Technical SEO deep-dive โ€“ Crawl, speed, indexation, Core Web Vitals. You get a plain-English action plan and a prioritized to-do list. โ€ข Keyword-led content strategy โ€“ I map every target phrase to intent, funnel stage, and on-site placement so new pages rank fast and existing ones climb. โ€ข On-Page SEO upgrades โ€“ Smarter headlines, schema, internal links, and UX tweaks that lift rankings without rewriting your entire site. โ€ข Authority-building SEO Backlinking โ€“ Editorial links only, earned through digital PR and partnerships rather than spam. Why teams keep me: Proven in tough niches โ€“ From enterprise cybersecurity to national retail, my strategies outrank even the toughest competition. Transparent numbers โ€“ Weekly dashboards in Google Analytics and Looker Studio track keyword movement, leads, and revenue. You know what youโ€™re paying for. Tools and tech: Ahrefs โ€ข SEMrush โ€ข Screaming Frog โ€ข GA4 โ€ข Search Console โ€ข WordPress โ€ข Webflow โ€ข Shopify, etc. Let's rehab your rankings, tighten your funnel, and turn organic search into a sales channel you can bank on.

  • SEO Audit
  • Technical SEO
  • Local SEO
  • SEO Strategy
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • On-Page SEO
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • Google Analytics
  • SEO Backlinking
  • Content SEO
  • Organic Traffic Growth
  • Off-Page SEO
  • SEO Performance
  • WordPress
  • Webflow
  • Google Search Console

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