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Pei Yin C.

San Diego, California

$25/hr
4.6
14 jobs

China, Taiwan,United States Digital Marketer: --Digital marketing strategy implement --Google AdWords and Facebook Ad Plan --Website Project Management --Mobile Application Managment --UI/UX Optimization --SEO,SEM,A/B Testing --Chinese Website Content Chinese translator,Mandarin Interpreter --Website Translation --Video Translation --Ad copy Translation --Translation English Mandarin --Translation English Chinese UI/UX and Graphic Designer: --Website Design --Mobile App UI Design --Brand CI Design --Product Brochure Design --Newsletter Design --Banner Design --Presentation Design

  • Google Analytics
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Translation
  • Microsoft Word
  • English
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Graphic Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • WordPress
  • Google Ads
  • English to Chinese Translation
Roman L.

Santa Monica, California

$75/hr
5.0
21 jobs

๐ŸŒŸ Transform Your Online Presenceโ€”Results That Speak for Themselves ๐ŸŒŸ After a creative sabbatical pioneering artistic AI and cutting-edge crypto projects, I'm back to deliver exceptional SEO, neuromarketing, and digital strategy solutions tailored to today's dynamic online environment. Why Partner With Me? โœ”๏ธ Proven Track Record: Over $70K earned on Upwork, 20 successful jobs, and nearly 1,200 logged hours reflect my commitment to client success. โœ”๏ธ SEO Mastery: I've driven traffic to both enterprise-scale websites with 400,000+ indexed pages and local niche businesses looking to dominate their markets. โœ”๏ธ Published Expertise: Author of "SEO: Facts and Fiction" and the groundbreaking study "Twitter, the Dark Side". I demystify digital marketing and produce measurable results. โœ”๏ธ Innovation-Driven: My recent deep dive into AI and cryptocurrency isn't just a detourโ€”it's expanded my strategic toolkit, bringing fresh, future-proof perspectives to your projects. Let's partner up to amplify your online presence and turn bold ideas into profitable realities. Ready for measurable results and genuine growth? Let's talk.

  • Google Analytics
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • SEO Audit
  • Google Ads
  • Market Research
  • Internet Security
  • HTML5
  • Web Design
  • Search Engine Marketing
  • HTML
Syed Naveed M.

Los Angeles, California

$30/hr
4.2
19 jobs

๐Ÿš€ ๐Ÿš€ ๐Ÿš€ BEYOND RANKINGS: SEO THAT DELIVERS REAL BUSINESS GROWTH๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ† โœจโœจโœจHey there! I transform search visibility into actual revenue. While others chase vanity metrics, I focus on what matters: converting visitors into customers.๐ŸŽ–๐ŸŽ–๐ŸŽ– โžก๏ธ My Approach: Strategy First, Always Before touching a line of code, I dig deep to understand: โœ…๏‚ทYour core business objectives โœ…๏‚ทYour ideal customer's search behavior โœ…๏‚ทHow to align content with your unique brand voice โœ…๏‚ทWhat will actually drive conversions, not just traffic โžก๏ธ The Hard Questions Worth Asking โœ…๏‚ทIs your content strategy aligned with latest algorithm changes? โœ…๏‚ทIs your site structured for sustainable rankings AND sales? โœ…๏‚ทIs your website optimized to convert visitors, not just attract them? โœ…๏‚ทHave you implemented semantic search to future-proof your visibility? ๐ŸŒPlatform-Specific Expertise I've developed specialized techniques for today's most popular platforms: โšก SHOPIFY | โšก WORDPRESS | โšก KAJABI | โšก WIX | โšก SQUARESPACE | โšก SHOWIT The Complete SEO Ecosystem ๐ŸŒ ๐ŸŽฏ Discovery & Analysis โœ…๏‚ทWebsite Audit that uncovers hidden opportunities โœ…๏‚ทCompetitor Analysis that reveals what's working in your space โœ…๏‚ทKeyword Research focused on business impact, not just volume โœ…๏‚ทSearch Intent Mapping to understand what your customers really want ๐Ÿ“Š Technical Foundation โœ…๏‚ทTechnical SEO implementation that search engines reward โœ…๏‚ทAnalytics configuration that reveals meaningful insights โœ…๏‚ทToxic backlink removal to protect your domain authority ๐Ÿ“ˆ Growth Implementation โœ…๏‚ทOn-page optimization that satisfies both users and algorithms โœ…๏‚ทStrategic keyword deployment for maximum visibility โœ…๏‚ทOff-page SEO that builds lasting authority โœ…๏‚ทTransparent reporting that shows actual business results ๐ŸคThe Extra Mile Guarantee When we work together, you get: โœ…๏‚ทDirect access with 24/7 support โœ…๏‚ทCross-timezone flexibility for global businesses โœ…๏‚ท40+ dedicated weekly hours to your success โœ…๏‚ทRegular, jargon-free progress updates ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅReady to Transform Your Online Presence?๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿ’Ž Let's turn your website from a digital brochure into a lead-generating powerhouse. One conversation could change your business trajectory โ€“ let's make it happen.

  • SEO Performance
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • SEO Audit
  • SEO Backlinking
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • SEO Competitor Analysis
  • SEO Content
  • SEO Writing
Muhammad Rohail J.

Mountain House, California

$25/hr
5.0
12 jobs

๐Ÿš€ Your website should do more than look good it should generate leads, build trust, and grow your business. I'm a Senior WordPress Designer & Developer with 8+ years of experience creating modern, fast, and SEO-optimized websites for startups, SaaS companies, small businesses, and eCommerce brands. I combine strategy, UI/UX design, WordPress development, and SEO to build websites that not only look premium but also deliver real business results. What I can help you with: โœ… Custom WordPress Website Development โœ… Figma to WordPress (Pixel-Perfect) โœ… Elementor & Gutenberg Development โœ… Website Redesign & Modernization โœ… Landing Pages That Convert โœ… WooCommerce Store Development โœ… UI/UX Design in Figma โœ… On-Page SEO & Technical SEO โœ… Website Speed Optimization (Core Web Vitals) โœ… Mobile Responsive Design โœ… Website Maintenance & Support I don't just build websitesโ€”I solve business problems. Before starting any project, I take the time to understand your goals, target audience, and customer journey. This helps me create websites that improve user experience, increase conversions, and strengthen your online presence. My process: โ€ข Understand your business objectives โ€ข Design clean, user-friendly interfaces in Figma โ€ข Develop scalable and responsive WordPress websites โ€ข Optimize for speed, SEO, and performance โ€ข Test across all devices and browsers โ€ข Deliver a website that's easy to manage and built for long-term growth Why clients choose me: โœ” 8+ Years of Professional Experience โœ” Clean & Modern UI/UX Design โœ” Pixel-Perfect Figma to WordPress Development โœ” SEO-Friendly Website Structure โœ” Fast Communication & Reliable Delivery โœ” Long-Term Support After Launch Whether you need a brand-new website, a complete redesign, a high-converting landing page, or ongoing WordPress support, I'm here to help you build a website that works as a powerful business asset. Let's discuss your project and create a website that helps your business grow.

  • SEO Setup & Configuration
  • WordPress
  • Website Redesign
  • Elementor
  • WordPress Development
  • Web Design
  • CMS Development
  • Web Development
  • Shopify
  • Wix
  • WooCommerce
  • WordPress Optimization
  • Figma
  • Shopify Development
  • Shopify Website Design
  • Landing Page Design
  • Responsive Design
  • Local SEO
  • Conversion Rate Optimization
  • Webflow
Sheraz S.

Sacramento, California

$25/hr
4.9
27 jobs

๐†๐„๐Ž | ๐€๐ˆ๐Ž | ๐€๐„๐Ž | ๐“๐ž๐œ๐ก๐ง๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐„๐Ž | ๐Ž๐ง-๐ฉ๐š๐ ๐ž & ๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ-๐๐š๐ ๐ž ๐’๐„๐Ž | ๐†๐จ๐จ๐ ๐ฅ๐ž ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐’๐„๐Ž | ๐‹๐‹๐Œ ๐’๐„๐Ž โญ๏ธ Trusted SEO Specialist | Local, Technical & AI-Driven Optimization ๐Ÿ•’ 10,000+ hours of SEO expertise with agencies & global brands โœ… 5+ years of experience across multiple industries โœ… 175+ successful SEO projects delivered โœ… ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ•+ ๐ฐ๐ž๐›๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ค๐ž๐ โœ… ๐“๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐›๐ฒ ๐›๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ ๐š๐œ๐ซ๐จ๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ+ ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ โœ… Consistent record of driving measurable search growth Maximize your ROI! With my proven ๐—”๐—œ-๐—ฑ๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ป ๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ข strategies, clients experience up to 3 times more traffic and 50% higher conversions. Letโ€™s turn visitors into loyal customers and fill your pockets while climbing those search rankings! Over the past 5 years, Iโ€™ve helped local businesses, startups, and agencies turn search visibility into real revenue. My work goes beyond traffic; itโ€™s about meaningful growth that lasts. I build strategies that attract the right audience, improve rankings, and convert visitors into paying customers. Iโ€™ve worked with real estate groups, eCommerce stores, SaaS startups, and digital agencies in different parts of the world. Each project presents an opportunity to gain a deep understanding of a business, analyze its competitors, and develop an SEO roadmap that yields clear results. Clients often describe my process as structured, honest, and impact-focused. ๐— ๐˜† ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ฒ ๐—Ÿ๐—ผ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ข & ๐—š๐—ผ๐—ผ๐—ด๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—•๐˜‚๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜€ ๐—ข๐—ฝ๐˜๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜‡๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป: I help brands become visible where it matters, their local market. From Google Business Profile setup to review management and location-based ranking, every detail is handled to increase calls and visits. ๐—ง๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐—ต๐—ป๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฎ๐—น ๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ข & ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฏ๐˜€๐—ถ๐˜๐—ฒ ๐—”๐˜‚๐—ฑ๐—ถ๐˜๐˜€: I use real data from Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, and Google Search Console to uncover what holds a site back. I fix indexing issues, broken structures, and slow load times, ensuring your site performs smoothly on every device. On-Page SEO: Great SEO starts on your own website. I fine-tune every element that shapes how search engines and people experience your content. From optimizing titles, meta tags, and internal links to improving page speed, layout, and keyword placement, I make your site easier to find and more enjoyable to explore. Every change is based on data, intent, and user experience, helping your pages rank higher and convert visitors into loyal customers. Off-Page SEO: Your website deserves more than links it needs real authority. I focus on building that through genuine relationships and strategic outreach. From HARO placements and SaaS link-building campaigns to guest posts on trusted sites, digital PR, and high-authority backlinks, every link I create adds long-term value. I also handle brand mentions, local citations, and geo-targeted backlinks to boost credibility, trust, and rankings where it matters most. ๐—”๐—˜๐—ข, ๐—š๐—˜๐—ข & ๐—Ÿ๐—Ÿ๐—  ๐—ฆ๐—˜๐—ข: Search is changing fast. I apply advanced strategies for AI-driven and answer-engine results, making sure your brand shows up not just on Google, but across voice and generative search experiences. ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜ & ๐—ž๐—ฒ๐˜†๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ ๐—ฆ๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐˜๐—ฒ๐—ด๐˜†: Using tools like Surfer SEO and SEMrush, I map keywords to intent and craft content outlines that actually rank. I focus on readability and relevance, not keyword stuffing. ๐—œ๐—ป๐—ฑ๐˜‚๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—œโ€™๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐—ช๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต: Real Estate โ€“ optimized property sites that now dominate local results E-Commerce โ€“ improved visibility for Shopify and WooCommerce stores SaaS & Tech โ€“ structured SEO systems that support long-term user acquisition Local Services โ€“ dentists, law firms, and agencies that doubled local calls and traffic ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ ๐“๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐’๐„๐Ž ๐“๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ˆ ๐‘๐ž๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ž๐ง โ€ข Ahrefs โ€ข SEMrush โ€ข SurferSEO โ€ข Frase โ€ข GSC โ€ข GA4 โ€ข Screaming Frog โ€ข BrightLocal โ€ข Whitespark โ€ข Yoast โ€ข Rank Math โ€ข AI-powered insights ๐—” ๐—™๐—ฒ๐˜„ ๐—›๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐—น๐—ถ๐—ด๐—ต๐˜s Helped a real estate firm triple organic leads within four months through GEO SEO and Google Maps optimization. Improved a Shopify storeโ€™s loading speed from 6s to under 2s, increasing organic traffic by 180%. Helped a SaaS startup scale from zero to 30K monthly organic visits in less than a year through data-driven keyword planning and technical cleanup. SEO today isnโ€™t about tricks; itโ€™s about understanding how people search and making sure your brand shows up with value. I approach every project with curiosity, precision, and a focus on results. If youโ€™re looking for a reliable SEO partner who treats your growth like their own, letโ€™s talk. ๐“๐€๐†๐’: Local SEO | Google Business Profile Optimization | On-Page SEO | Off-Page SEO | Technical SEO | Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) | Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) | AI SEO | AIO SEO | LLM SEO | Link Building | Guest Posting | Keyword Research & Optimization | Website SEO Audit | eCommerce SEO

  • Off-Page SEO
  • On-Page SEO
  • SEO Audit
  • SEO Backlinking
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • Technical SEO
  • Local SEO
  • Ecommerce SEO
  • Guest Post
  • Page Speed Optimization
  • SEO-Based Website
  • Google My Business Optimization
  • Google My Business Listing
  • Google My Business
  • Local Citation
Anurag C.

Fresno, California

$20/hr
4.6
24 jobs

Modern SEO is no longer just about keywords, itโ€™s about Semantic Search and LLM (Large Language Model) visibility. We need our website copy to be authoritative, conversion driven and structured so that AI search engines (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Claude) and Googleโ€™s Search Generative Experience (SGE) can easily parse, categorize and recommend our brand. My methodology integrates LLM SEO, AI Search Optimization and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) with established SEO best practices, ensuring content is highly crawlable, semantically structured and citation-ready for large language models. #What I Do ๐Ÿ” LLM SEO / GEO: Retrieval-ready content, strong trust signals, and structured FAQs built for AI answers. ๐Ÿ” Technical SEO: Crawlability, indexation, site architecture, Core Web Vitals, and schema implementation. ๐Ÿ” On-Page & Content SEO: Intent mapping, internal linking, E-E-A-T optimization, and natural AI-assisted content. ๐Ÿ” Off-Page & Backlinking: Authority building with clean, risk-aware link strategies. ๐Ÿ” Local SEO: GMB optimization, local landing pages, and proximity-based relevance. ๐Ÿ” SEO Audits: End-to-end diagnostics across content, technical SEO, and Google Search Console. ๐Ÿ” LLM Prompt โ†’ Page Mapping: Prompt engineering to uncover gaps and guide content creation. ๐Ÿ” Social Media Marketing: Repurposing SEO content into high-engagement social posts. What Sets Me Apart AI-first visibility: Built for AI Overviews and LLM retrieval without compromising classic rankings. Search intent mastery: Pages structured for humans, models, and algorithms alike. Measurable outcomes: Higher impressions, stronger inclusion in AI answers, and improved organic conversions. Risk-aware execution: Clean technical foundations, compliant backlinking, and sustainable growth. 1. Initial SEO Audit & Baseline Comprehensive technical SEO audit covering full site crawl, indexing, crawlability, crawl errors, redirects, canonical tags, XML sitemap, robots.txt, and structured data review. Core Web Vitals, page speed, mobile usability, and overall site architecture analysis to improve performance and user experience. Identification of duplicate content, thin pages, broken links, and other site health issues impacting search visibility. On-page SEO audit including keyword optimization, metadata, heading structure, internal linking, and content gap analysis. Off-page SEO and backlink audit to assess backlink quality, toxic links, domain authority, and link-building opportunities. Evaluate visibility in Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity Structured data enhancements to improve AI citation and discoverability Recommendations to increase authoritative mentions and references 404 errors and broken internal links check Redirect chains and loops check Missing or duplicate metadata check Orphaned pages check Thin or outdated content check Structured data errors check Indexing conflicts check Cannibalization between pages check Crawl budget inefficiencies check Missing buying guides and comparison pages check Blog opportunities targeting commercial keywords check FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) check 2. SEO Strategy & Roadmap Prioritize keywords by Search volume, Ranking difficulty, Commercial intent, Revenue potential Keyword research mapped to search intent and business goals Content and optimization roadmap Backlink acquisition strategy (ethical, white-hat only) AI-assisted content workflow Defined KPIs and success metrics 3. On-Page SEO Deliverables Optimized page titles, meta descriptions, headers, internal links etc Content optimization for existing pages SEO briefs for new content creation EEAT-aligned content improvements Implementation guidance or direct execution 4. Technical SEO Deliverables Page speed and Core Web Vitals improvement recommendations Indexing, sitemap and robots.txt optimization Schema markup recommendations and implementation Mobile usability and accessibility checks Ongoing technical issue tracking and resolution documentation 5. Content & AI-Driven SEO Deliverables AI-assisted content drafts (blogs, landing pages, service pages) Human-edited, publication-ready SEO content in clear, fluent English Content refresh and optimization of under performing pages Prompt frameworks for repeatable AI content generation (if applicable) 6. Off-Page SEO & Backlink Deliverables Monthly backlink acquisition plan Outreach tracking and backlink reports Authority-building recommendations Toxic link identification and mitigation guidance Tools & Process SEMrush, Ahrefs, SurgeGraph, Google Search Console, Frase, WordPress Ready to Win in AI and Search? Share your visibility goals, and Iโ€™ll create a quick action plan with audit insights, priority fixes, and a 30-60-90 day roadmap tailored to your site. Click "๐ˆ๐ง๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ž" or ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐ฆ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐š๐ ๐ž me with your website URL to get FREE SEO insights and a custom step-by-step plan to help grow your business. Thanks!

  • Link Building
  • Off-Page SEO
  • On-Page SEO
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • SEO Audit
  • SEO Backlinking
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • SEO Strategy
  • Technical SEO
  • SEO Competitor Analysis
  • Local SEO
  • Shopify SEO
  • Google Search Console
  • Ecommerce SEO
  • AI Content Writing
  • Google Analytics 4
  • Google My Business Optimization
  • SEO Content
  • Organic Traffic Growth
  • All in One SEO

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