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Daniel D.

George, South Africa

$12/hr
4.7
7 jobs

Hi, I’m Daniel 👋 I’m an SEO Specialist passionate about helping businesses grow their online visibility through strategic SEO, AI-powered search optimization, and technical website improvements. I specialize in: Technical SEO audits & fixes On-page SEO optimization Keyword research & content strategy AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) AI-assisted SEO workflows WordPress & Shopify SEO Website optimization & performance improvements Backlink strategy & competitor analysis I’ve worked with businesses across the USA, Canada, the UK, and Africa, helping brands improve rankings, increase organic traffic, and generate more qualified leads through data-driven SEO strategies. What makes me different is my strong focus on the future of search. I actively stay updated with the latest developments in: Google Search & Core Updates AI search engines and AI Overviews ChatGPT, Gemini & generative search optimization SEO automation and AI tools Content optimization for modern search behavior I enjoy solving SEO problems whether it’s fixing technical issues, improving site structure, optimizing content, or building scalable SEO strategies that drive measurable results. Alongside SEO, I also build and maintain WordPress and Shopify websites, ensuring they are optimized for both users and search engines. I’m naturally curious, highly adaptable, and always eager to learn new systems, tools, and strategies. My mindset is simple: if there’s a challenge, I’ll find the solution. If you're looking for an SEO specialist who is proactive, detail-oriented, and genuinely invested in helping your business grow, let’s connect. Why Clients Work With Me ✔ Technical SEO Expertise ✔ AI & Modern Search Optimization ✔ Strong Communication ✔ Data-Driven Strategy ✔ WordPress & Shopify Experience ✔ Reliable & Results-Oriented Let’s grow your online presence together 🚀

  • SEO Audit
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Digital Marketing
  • Search Engine Indexing Optimization
  • Web Design
  • WordPress Development
  • WordPress
  • AI Agent Development
  • On-Page SEO
  • SEO Content
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • SEO Competitor Analysis
  • Content SEO
  • Custom Web Design
  • Shopify Website Design
Brett B.

East London, South Africa

$60/hr
5.0
23 jobs

Hello! I'm Brett, a Growth Specialist with a unique blend of skills in Conversion Rate Optimization, UX design and copywriting. With years of experience in the industry, and Google Certified, I can transform your site into one that consistently wins day after day. - CRO Audits - UX/UI Design and Research - Brand Audits - Conversion Rate Optimization - Competitive Audits - Logo Design I look forward to the opportunity to work together. Please feel free to contact me directly for any work queries.

  • Content Writing
  • Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Conversion Rate Optimization
  • SEO Writing
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Competitor Research
  • Logo Design
  • Scriptwriting
  • Brand Development
  • Brand Design
Cary C.

Gqeberha, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
2 jobs

I help Etsy sellers, Shopify brands, and eCommerce businesses create products that rank higher, attract buyers, and generate sales. I own and manage two active Etsy shops with more than **490 active listings**, giving me hands-on experience in product research, trend analysis, AI-assisted design, Etsy SEO, listing optimization, mockup creation, and digital product development. I understand what it takes to build products that are not only visually appealing but also commercially successful. I provide complete product development services—from researching profitable niches to creating original artwork, writing SEO-optimized listings, and producing professional mockups ready for Etsy, Printify, Shopify, and other eCommerce platforms. **My Services** • Etsy SEO audits and listing optimization • eRank keyword research and competitor analysis • Print-on-Demand product design (Printify, Printful & Shopify) • AI-generated artwork using Midjourney, ChatGPT, DALL·E, and Canva • Product mockups and lifestyle imagery • Etsy titles, descriptions, attributes, and SEO tags • Digital product creation including planners, journals, workbooks, templates, coloring books, clipart bundles, printable wall art, educational resources, and PNG collections • Product research and niche validation • Branding and marketing graphics Across my Etsy businesses I've created products including: • Apparel and T-shirt graphics • Mugs and drinkware • Tote bags and accessories • Journals and stationery • Blankets and home décor • Wall art and printable décor • Personalized gifts • Clipart bundles and commercial PNGs • Educational resources and coloring books • Digital downloads and Canva templates My process starts with research. I analyze Etsy trends, search demand, competitors, and customer intent before developing products that are original, commercially viable, and optimized for search visibility. Whether you need a complete Etsy listing, AI-generated artwork, high-converting mockups, digital products, or a full SEO strategy for your shop, I can help. If you're looking for someone who understands Etsy, print-on-demand, AI workflows, and digital product development from concept to launch, I'd love to work with you.

  • Illustration
  • AI Image Generator
  • AI Image Editing
  • Midjourney AI
  • Digital Art
  • T-Shirt Design
  • Poster Design
  • Image Editing
  • Social Media Graphic
  • Visual Design
  • Book Cover Design
  • Children's Book Illustration
  • Digital Illustration
  • Art Direction
  • Creative Direction
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Character Design
  • Concept Artistry
  • Generative AI
  • Graphic Design
Werner Leon L.

Welkom, South Africa

$15/hr
5.0
4 jobs

🔥 1367% Organic Traffic Growth | 40% Ranking Boost in 6 Months | 100+ Sites Optimized 🔥 I help businesses DOMINATE Google with data-driven SEO and lightning-fast, conversion-focused WordPress sites. From Figma → pixel-perfect WordPress to Shopify migrations, custom plugins, and Core Web Vitals optimization — I deliver measurable ROI. ✅ 11+ Years Agency Experience | Led Remote Teams of 8+ ✅ BSc Computer Science | Google, SEMrush, Ahrefs Certified ✅ Case Studies: 5x SaaS Traffic | 31% eCommerce Sales Uplift ✅ Full-Stack WordPress Developer, Custom Plugins and Theme Developer ✅ Performance Obsessed: Focused on fast loading times, mobile-friendliness, SEO best practices, and overall user experience. ✅Technical Support: Provide 24/7 client support, fostering strong relationships through proactive communication and rapid resolution of issues. Let’s turn your website into a lead-generating machine. Message me for a free SEO audit.

  • SEO Audit
  • Technical SEO
  • SEO Strategy
  • WordPress Plugin
  • WordPress e-Commerce
  • WordPress SEO Plugin
  • WordPress Optimization
  • Digital Marketing
  • WordPress Bug Fix
  • Google Analytics
  • SEO Backlinking
  • SEMrush
  • Google Analytics 4
  • WordPress Landing Page
Elanri D.

Johannesburg, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
8 jobs

Hello! I’m Elanri - an SEO & Organic Traffic Expert with over 12 years of experience, passionate about helping small to medium businesses grow online. I specialize in keyword research, on-page SEO, and content strategies that boost visibility, attract the right audience, and create long-term results. I specialize in helping small to medium businesses and creative brands strengthen their online presence through smart, sustainable SEO. My goal is to help your website rank higher on Google, attract quality organic traffic, and improve local visibility. By combining keyword optimization, on-page SEO, and content strategy, I create tailored, data-driven plans designed for steady, long-term growth — not quick fixes. How I Can Help You - Keyword Research: Finding the most valuable keywords to connect your business with people actively searching for your products or services. - On-Page Optimization: Implementing keywords in the meta data, title tags, headings, alt tags, internal/external linking, schema markup and URL structure. - Content Strategy: Develop a clear content roadmap to attract the right audience while improving SEO rankings and keep visitors engaged. This includes identifying what topics to cover & how to structure your pages and blogs. - Content Creation & Optimization: Create and implement SEO-friendly content that connects with your audience while boosting your search rankings. - Audits, Analytics & Reporting: Tracking your website’s SEO performance, identifying growth opportunities, and providing clear, actionable insights to help your business rank higher and attract more organic traffic. - Google Business Profile Setup & Management: Create and optimize your Google Business Profile (GBP) to boost local SEO, increase visibility in search results, and build credibility with customers in your area. - Competitive Analysis: Analyze competitor strategies to help your website rank higher, attract more traffic, and outperform similar businesses in your niche. Tools I’m Proficient In - Audit, Analysis & Reporting: Semrush, Ahrefs, WebCEO, Whatsmyserp - Keyword & Content Research: Keyword Planner, Ubersuggest, Google Trends, AnswerThePublic - Technical SEO: Screaming Frog, PageSpeed Insights, Core Web Vitals - Search Engine Tools: Google Search Console, Google Analytics (GA4), Yoast SEO (WordPress), Bing Webmaster Tools Recent Projects & Work - Managed a 20,000+ page international casino affiliation website, overseeing on-page SEO, content strategy, and optimization to drive organic traffic and improve search rankings. - Increased keyword positions for a multiple location HVAC company in Nevada, US - boosting brand visibility and attracting more local customers. - Achieved multiple #1 Google rankings across South Africa for a makeup agency by implementing location-specific SEO and managing their Google Business Profile. - Created a full keyword and content strategy for a time and date calculation website, improving site structure, keyword targeting, and overall search performance. - Currently managing SEO for an international SaaS-driven company, focusing on organic growth, keyword strategy, and performance tracking. - Working with a local clothing boutique to expand its visibility and rank nationally across South Africa. - Configured SEO tools and executed on-page SEO for an international hair cosmetic brand, optimizing 200+ product / category pages for better search visibility. I’m also highly skilled in WordPress website design, using the Divi theme. I’ve built over 200 websites from scratch - each custom designed to reflect the client’s brand and perform well in search results. If you’re looking for a passionate SEO freelancer who’s excited to help your business get found, attract more customers, and grow online, I’d love to partner with you and make it happen!

  • SEO Audit
  • Local SEO
  • SEO Strategy
  • On-Page SEO
  • Yoast SEO
  • SEMrush
  • Google Search Console
  • SEO Writing
  • Divi
  • SEO Setup & Configuration
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • Elementor
  • SEO Performance
  • WordPress Website Design
  • Organic Traffic Growth
Shayma V.

Ladysmith, South Africa

$25/hr
5.0
81 jobs

Thank you for stopping by! Are you trying to increase your online presence? Or would you like to give your content efforts a boost? I’m here to help. My experience in SEO, Digital Marketing, and Content Management spans over 6 years. I have served 8 digital marketing agencies based in the USA among many other projects. I have worked with various clients and projects, from e-commerce stores to B2B businesses, SaaS platforms, and brick-and-mortar businesses. Here’s a detailed overview of my skillset and experience: SEO: - Strategies and Audits: Planning and auditing for suggestions and fixes - Off-Page: Link building, white hat SEO methods, and outreach - On-Page SEO: Technical SEO fixes and on-page optimization - Keyword Research and Competitor Analysis Other Digital Marketing Tools: - Google Search Console - Google Analytics - Google Business Profile Content Management: - Marketing - Strategy and Development - Audits and Planning Calendars Copywriting: My specialties are in the following niches: relationships, mental health, parenting, health, wellness, traveling, medical writing, SEO, and digital marketing. I can write the following: - Blogs - Landing pages - Social media posts - Marketing materials - Newsletters - Ads Other Skills: - Project Management: I have handled small to large teams - WordPress, Shopify, and WooCommerce Management - Social Media Marketing and Management - Google Ads - Facebook and Instagram Ads - Customer Services - Client Account Management in Agencies - Email Marketing - Canva Bookkeeping: I can perform the following: Use the Pastel program, perform Supplier and Customer Invoices, Credit and Debit notes, process Payments and Receipts, Bank Reconciliations, General journals, General ledger, VAT control accounts (South African), Inventories, Trial Balance, Balance Sheets, and Income Statements. I also have experience in the Sales and Marketing field. I worked in a transport (trucking company) for 5 years where I handled load schedules and all admin duties. I have good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. I'm in the process of learning graphic design using PhotoShop. And I'm also learning CSS, Python, Javascript, PHP, and MySQL.

  • SEO Audit
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Blog Writing
  • Content SEO
  • Content Marketing
  • Digital Marketing
  • Article Writing
  • Content Strategy
  • English
  • Content Management
  • Recipe Writing

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