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Nitish C.

Indore, India

$10/hr
5.0
2 jobs

⭐ Results-Driven Full SEO Specialist & Link Building Expert (4+ Years) I help businesses and e-commerce brands scale their organic search footprint and build bulletproof domain authority. With over 4 years of hands-on experience, including leading organic strategy for performance-focused agencies like YourRankers and Growth Technologist before transitioning to my current independent freelance practice, I build white-hat SEO frameworks designed to capture high-intent traffic and turn it into revenue. I do not try to be everything to everyone. As a specialized freelancer, I focus deeply on three core pillars: 🔍 1. FULL-STACK SEO SPECIALIST I optimize your website from the ground up to ensure search engines can seamlessly crawl, index, and rank your content over your competitors. • Technical SEO Audits: Deep-dive log file analysis, crawl budget optimization, and resolving indexation blocks. • Core Web Vitals: Improving page speed, fixing LCP/CLS issues, and enhancing mobile responsiveness. • On-Page Optimization: High-yield keyword research, search intent mapping, semantic schema markup deployment, and internal linking architecture. • E-commerce & Local SEO: Complete architecture optimization for Shopify/WooCommerce and localized Google Business Profile (GBP) ranking. 🔗 2. LINK BUILDING & AUTHORITY EXPERT A great website won't rank without trust. I execute aggressive, pure white-hat outreach campaigns to build high-quality backlink profiles that move the needle. • High-Authority Outreach: Secured contextual backlinks from real, high-DR websites (no public blog networks or spammy directories). • Guest Posting & Digital PR: End-to-end management from pitching editorial content to securing contextual links. • Advanced Link Strategies: Competitor backlink poaching, broken link building, and resource page optimization. • Link Profile Hygiene: Conducting anchor text audits and toxic backlink disavowal to keep your site safe from algorithm updates. 🤝 WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME ✔ 4+ Years of Real-World Experience: Proven track record running dedicated organic search and outreach campaigns. ✔ Pure White-Hat Strategy: No short-sighted hacks. I build clean, sustainable equity that protects your site from core updates. ✔ Agency-Tested Execution: Bringing the exact frameworks I used to scale traffic at top agencies directly to your project. ✔ Direct Communication: As an independent freelancer, you work directly with me, no account managers or middlemen. 📩 Let’s talk about your project goals. Drop me a line to discuss your site’s current roadblocks, and I’ll map out a clear, actionable strategy to scale your search visibility.

  • Technical SEO
  • SEO Strategy
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Digital Marketing
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Google Analytics 4
  • SEO Backlinking
  • Looker Studio
  • SEO Competitor Analysis
  • SEMrush
  • SEO Audit
  • Google Search Console
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • Ecommerce SEO
  • Link Building
  • Guest Post
  • Content SEO
  • AI Content Writing
  • Off-Page SEO
  • Off-Page SEO Report
Sunil K.

Nurpur, India

$5/hr
4.6
177 jobs

🔍 About Me: 🚀 SEO Consultant | 10+ Years | Google Rankings + AI Search Visibility (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity) SEO professional with 10+ years of experience in white-hat SEO, specializing in Technical SEO, On-Page SEO, Off-Page SEO, Local SEO, Google Business Profile Optimization and Link Building. I work independently, providing personalized SEO solutions and am not part of any agency. Why clients trust me: 🔸 150+ Projects Completed 🕔 38,000+ Hours Worked 💎 Top Rated Plus ⭐ 10+ years in SEO | 3+ years in AI SEO, GEO, AEO & LLMO ⭐ Ranked 10+ websites on ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Overviews & Perplexity ⭐ I help businesses across the USA, Europe, Canada, and Oceania rank higher on Google and get cited by AI search engines — turning visibility into qualified traffic and real growth. I work independently, so you get direct communication, personalized strategy, and full accountability — no account managers, no handoffs. What I specialize in: ✔️ Technical SEO, On-Page & Off-Page SEO ✔️ Local SEO & Google Business Profile (GBP) Optimization ✔️ Link Building & Guest Posting ✔️ AI SEO, GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) & LLMO ✔️ Content Strategy & Topical Authority ✔️ WordPress & E-commerce SEO (Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow) ✔️ YouTube SEO & Video Optimization ✔️ GA4, GTM & Conversion Tracking ✔️ Full SEO Audits & SEO Consulting AI search results you can expect: ✅ AI Search Rankings (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Google AI) ✅ Entity Authority Building ✅ GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) Success ✅ Increased AI Citations & Brand Visibility ✅ Improved Search Presence for Local Service Keywords I've ranked 10+ websites on ChatGPT, Gemini, Google AI Overviews, and Perplexity. As search shifts toward AI answers, I build the entity authority, structured content, and citations that get your brand mentioned — not skipped. How I work — a clear, proven roadmap: 🔍 Audit → find what's holding you back ⚙️ Optimize → fix technical and on-page issues ✍️ Create → build content that ranks and answers intent 📊 Monitor → track rankings, clicks, and traffic 📈 Grow → scale authority and results sustainably ✅ Tools I Use SEMrush, Ahrefs, Google Search Console, GA4, GTM, Schema Tools, GTMetrix, SpyFu, Ubersuggest, Keyword Planner, OpenAI, Yoast, Rank Math, SEOquake, and more. Clean technical SEO, quality backlinks, search-intent-driven content, and transparent reporting with measurable results. Every strategy is customized to your goals — never a copy-paste checklist. ✅ Why Work With Me 🚀 SEO strategies built for Google rankings + AI search visibility 🚀 User-focused content aligned with search intent 🚀 Clean technical SEO, quality backlinks, and sustainable growth 🚀 Transparent reporting with measurable results 🏆 Recent Results ✔ Improved AI search visibility for a healthcare brand through E-E-A-T optimization ✔ Increased organic impressions by 40–60% through SEO improvements ✔ Improved local visibility for multi-location businesses I provide customized SEO roadmaps with clear priorities: Audit → Optimize → Create → Monitor → Grow 📌 Available 20–40 hours/week (Monday–Saturday). 📩 Send me your website and I'll deliver a free SEO & AI visibility audit. What's your primary goal — more rankings, more traffic, or stronger AI presence? Message me and let's map out your next steps. Warm Regards, Sunil Kumar ------ You can find me on Upwork by the following profile keywords ------ AI SEO Expert | GEO Consultant | AEO Specialist | LLMO Expert | SEO Specialist | Technical SEO Expert | On-Page SEO | Off-Page SEO | Local SEO Expert | GBP Optimization | AI Search Optimization | ChatGPT SEO | Google AI Overview SEO | Perplexity SEO | SEO Consultant | SEO Strategist | WordPress SEO | E-commerce SEO | Shopify SEO | SEO Audit Expert | Link Building | Content SEO | Schema Markup | GA4 & GSC Expert | YouTube SEO | Entity SEO | Semantic SEO | AI Visibility Consultant | Lead Generation Consultant |

  • Local SEO
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • Content SEO
  • SEO Audit
  • Off-Page SEO
  • On-Page SEO
  • SEO Writing
  • SEO Backlinking
  • Google Local Business Optimization
  • Community Management
  • Search Engine Marketing
  • Facebook
  • SMO
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Content Creation
Muhammad A.

Multan, Pakistan

$20/hr
4.8
652 jobs

Top Rated Plus 🏆 | Local SEO Specialist | Google Business Profile (GMB/GBP) | Citation Building | Link Building | Technical SEO | SEO Audits | On-Page SEO | Keyword Research Hi, I’m Muhammad Amir, 5+ years experince. helping local & service-based businesses rank higher on Google Search + Google Maps (Local 3-Pack) and turn that visibility into calls, leads, and sales. Are you facing any of these problems? ❌ Your business is not showing in Google Maps ❌ Competitors are ranking above you in the Local Pack ❌ Your website isn’t getting calls/leads from organic traffic ❌ Google Business Profile is suspended / not optimized / not getting results ❌ NAP is inconsistent across directories ❌ Website has technical SEO issues (indexing, speed, crawl errors) If yes — you’re in the right place ✅ 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈 𝐃𝐨 (𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐄𝐎 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬) I specialize in Local SEO Optimization, Google Business Profile (GMB/GBP) Optimization, Citation Building, White-Hat Link Building, Technical SEO, On-Page SEO, and SEO Audits to grow rankings and real business results. ✅ My goal is simple: 📍 Improve local visibility → 📞 Increase calls/leads → 💰 Grow revenue 🧠 My Local SEO Strategy (Proven Process) 🔎 Step 1: Local SEO Audit + Competitor Research I analyze your current rankings, competitors, local pack factors, GMB/GBP health, website SEO, citations, backlinks, and technical issues. 🛠 Step 2: Fix the Foundation (Technical SEO + On-Page SEO) I resolve the SEO blockers that stop Google from trusting your website: ⚡ Site Speed / Core Web Vitals 🧭 Indexing & Crawlability (GSC issues, robots.txt, sitemap) 🔁 Redirects / Canonicals / URL structure 🏷 Meta titles/descriptions + headings (H1/H2/H3) 🧩 Schema Markup (LocalBusiness, Service, FAQ, Review) 🔗 Internal linking + content optimization 📍 Step 3: Google Business Profile (GMB/GBP) Optimization This is the #1 asset for local rankings 🔥 ✅ Setup / Audit / Fixes ✅ Categories, services, keywords & locations ✅ Business description + products/services optimization ✅ Posts strategy, Q&A, photos, tracking ✅ Local 3-Pack ranking improvements 🧾 Step 4: Citation Building + NAP Consistency Google trusts businesses with consistent local data ✅ 📌 Manual citations on trusted directories 📌 NAP cleanup (Name/Address/Phone consistency) 📌 Duplicate listing guidance 📌 Authority signals to boost maps rankings 🔗 Step 5: White-Hat Link Building (Safe + Powerful) I build authority the right way (no spam) ✅ 🌐 Niche + local backlinks 📍 Geo-relevant links for local pack growth ✍️ Outreach-based link building 🧱 Backlink strategy to increase Domain Authority ✅ My Core SEO Services 📌 Local SEO Optimization 📌 Google Business Profile (GMB/GBP) Optimization 📌 Local SEO Audit + Technical SEO Audit 📌 Citation Building + Cleanup (NAP) 📌 Keyword Research (Local + Service Keywords) 📌 On-Page SEO (Titles, Meta, Headings, Content, Internal Links) 📌 Technical SEO (Speed, Indexing, Crawl, GSC Fixes) 📌 Link Building (White Hat Backlinks) 📌 Content Optimization for Local Pages (Service/City Pages) 📌 WordPress SEO + Shopify SEO 🏆 Best For Industries Like: 🏠 Home Services: HVAC, Plumbing, Roofing, Electricians, Pest Control, Cleaning, Landscaping ⚖️ Professional: Lawyers, Accountants, Real Estate, Consultants 🏥 Health: Dentists, Chiropractors, Clinics, Therapists, Med Spas 🍔 Food: Restaurants, Cafes, Bakeries, Catering 🛍 Retail: Local shops, showrooms, stores 🚗 Automotive: Repair shops, detailing, towing, dealers 🛠 Tools I Use 🔍 Ahrefs • SEMrush • Moz • Screaming Frog • SurferSEO 📊 Google Search Console • GA4 (Google Analytics) • GBP Insights 🌟 What You Get Working With Me ✅ Keyword-focused Local SEO plan for your area ✅ Manual work (no automation spam) ✅ Strong local signals + authority improvements ✅ Clear action steps + transparent reporting ✅ Focus on real leads & sales, not “empty rankings” 📍 I’ve worked with businesses targeting locations in USA, UK, Canada & Australia and helped them improve visibility in Google’s Local Pack / Maps results. 🤝 If you want to dominate local search, rank higher on Google Maps, and get more calls/leads — message me now. 📩 Send me your website + location + main services, and I’ll share a quick view of what’s missing + what we should fix first 🔥 Muhammad Amir Keyword tags: Google My Business Management | Google My Business Reinstatement | Map Pack SEO | Local Search Ranking | Google Maps Marketing Strategy | Reputation Management | Review Optimization | Business Listing Optimization | Online Visibility Growth | Local Lead Generation | Location-Based Marketing | Geo-Relevant SEO | Local Brand Authority | Multi-Location Local SEO | Franchise SEO | Service-Based Business Marketing | Small Business SEO Strategy | Local Organic Growth | Search Visibility Improvement | Local Competitor Analysis | Local Market

  • Technical SEO
  • Local SEO
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Google My Business Optimization
  • Google Local Business Optimization
  • Business Consulting
  • Local Citation
  • On-Page SEO
  • SEO Audit
  • Website Audit
  • Google My Business
  • Google My Business Listing
  • SEO Backlinking
  • SEO Competitor Analysis
  • Keyword Research
  • Google Maps
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • SEO Localization
  • LinkedIn
  • LinkedIn Sales Navigator
Moatez B.

Manouba, Tunisia

$9/hr
5.0
23 jobs

Give me your website, and I'll turn it into a Local SEO lead-generating machine. That's my promise. 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗶𝘀 𝗺𝘆 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. As a dedicated 𝗦𝗘𝗢 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁, I helped local businesses turn search visibility into real leads and revenue through proven 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗘𝗢 strategies. ✅ 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝗥𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 | 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗦𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗲 | 𝟱-𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 ✅ 𝟰+ 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗘𝗢 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 & 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝗘𝗢 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 ✅ 𝟭𝟬𝟬% 𝗪𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲-𝗛𝗮𝘁, 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀 My approach is 100% 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮-𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻. Every decision, from keyword targeting to technical fixes, is backed by real search data and performance tracking, never guesswork. As a 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗘𝗢 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁, I combine 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗘𝗢, 𝗢𝗻-𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 & 𝗢𝗳𝗳-𝗣𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝗘𝗢, and 𝗔𝗜-𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity & Google AI Overviews) to build SEO plans that increase traffic, improve rankings, and deliver measurable business results, not short-lived tricks. I stay closely aligned with the 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗘𝗢 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 and Google algorithm updates, using only 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲-𝗵𝗮𝘁, 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀 that protect your rankings long-term instead of risking penalties for a quick win. Whether you need a 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗘𝗢 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 to dominate map-pack rankings or a full-scope 𝗦𝗘𝗢 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁 for nationwide growth, every strategy is tailored to your goals, never one-size-fits-all. 𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗪𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞 𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗘𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 ⤵︎ 1️⃣ 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁: I map your current visibility across Google, AI Overviews, and AI chat tools, and pinpoint exactly where you're losing ground. 2️⃣ 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆: You get a prioritized roadmap tied to business outcomes, not vanity metrics. 3️⃣ 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: I execute the technical, content, and local fixes myself. No handoffs, no delays. 4️⃣ 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴: Monthly tracking against === 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗦 === 📌 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟-𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗢 ✔ Advanced Manual SEO Audits & Implementation ✔ On-Page SEO & Content Optimization ✔ Off-Page SEO & White-Hat Link Building ✔ Keyword Research & Gap Analysis ✔ Site Structure & Internal Linking Optimization ✔ Technical SEO Fixes (Indexing, Crawlability, Core Web Vitals) ✔ SEO Decline Assessment & Traffic Recovery ✔ E-E-A-T Optimization & "Helpful Content" Compliance ✔ Competitor Analysis & SEO Benchmarking ✔ Local SEO (Google Business Profile, Maps SEO, Citations) ✔ Content Strategy & SEO Copywriting 📌 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝗘𝗢, 𝗔𝗘𝗢 & 𝗚𝗘𝗢 (𝗠𝗢𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗖𝗛) ✔ AI Visibility Audit for Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini ✔ AI-Optimized Content Strategy & Entity-Based SEO ✔ Structured Data & Knowledge Graph Setup ✔ Semantic SEO & Topical Authority Building ✔ Voice Search & LLM-Optimized Content 📌 𝗠𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗟𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗟 & 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗛 𝗦𝗘𝗢 ✔ French-Language Keyword Research & Content Optimization ✔ International SEO & hreflang Setup ✔ English ↔ French On-Page Optimization ✔ Local SEO for France, Belgium, Canada & Switzerland 📌 𝗘-𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥𝗖𝗘 𝗦𝗘𝗢 (𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗳𝘆, 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗲, 𝗪𝗶𝘅) ✔ Product & Collection Page Optimization ✔ Conversion-Driven Keyword Research ✔ Platform-Specific Technical SEO Fixes ✔ On-Site Content & Meta Optimization ✔ Backlink Strategy for E-Commerce Authority ✔ CRO-Focused SEO Enhancements 📌 𝗦𝗘𝗢 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 & 𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 ✔ Comprehensive SEO Roadmap Development ✔ Weekly / Monthly Ranking & Traffic Reports ✔ Performance Tracking & KPI Monitoring ✔ Competitor Strategy Analysis ✔ Actionable Recommendations & Implementation Guidance ⭐ 𝗪𝗛𝗬 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗦𝗘 𝗠𝗘 ✔ 100% Job Success: proven, reliable delivery ✔ Bilingual English & French: a rare edge for francophone markets ✔ Data-backed decisions, never guesswork ✔ White-hat only: safe, sustainable, algorithm-proof ✔ Transparent monthly reporting on rankings & traffic ✔ Fast, clear communication Let's uncover the opportunities your website is missing. 📩 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗦𝗘𝗢 𝗮𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 and let's turn your search visibility into traffic, rankings, and revenue. SEO Expert | SEO Specialist | Technical SEO | Local SEO | AI SEO | AEO | GEO | On-Page SEO | Off-Page SEO | SEO Audit | French SEO | Multilingual SEO | International SEO | hreflang | WordPress SEO | Shopify SEO | WooCommerce SEO | Wix SEO | SaaS SEO | Ecommerce SEO | Content SEO | SEO Copywriting | Link Building | White-Hat Backlinks | Keyword Research | Competitor Analysis | Google Business Profile | Google Maps SEO | Local Citations | Core Web Vitals | Schema Markup | Semantic SEO | Entity SEO | Google AI Overviews | ChatGPT SEO | Search Engine Optimization

  • Technical SEO
  • Local SEO
  • SEO Strategy
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • SEO Audit
  • SEO Content
  • On-Page SEO
  • Off-Page SEO
  • SEO Performance
  • WordPress SEO Plugin
  • SEO Competitor Analysis
  • SEO Localization
  • SEO Backlinking
  • Google My Business Optimization
  • Google My Business Listing
  • Google My Business
  • SEO Writing
  • Ecommerce SEO
  • Wix SEO Wiz
  • SEO Setup & Configuration
Arthur R.

Haifa, Israel

$50/hr
4.9
60 jobs

I’m a growth-focused digital marketer with 6+ years of hands-on experience, helping businesses grow traffic, leads, and revenue by aligning SEO, content, CRO, and analytics into a single, coherent strategy. I’ve worked with SaaS, fintech, web infrastructure, e-commerce stores and content-heavy platforms, supporting both early-stage and established companies across Europe, LATAM, and English-speaking markets. My strength lies in connecting marketing channels and turning data into clear, actionable growth decisions. I am the best fir for companies that want a marketer who can think strategically, execute independently, and connect the dots across channels. I take a hands-on, execution-first approach: I don’t work in silos or deliver generic reports — I analyze, implement, test, and optimize continuously. 🛠️ ---- What I can help you with - Growth-oriented SEO & content strategies - Conversion-focused content optimization - Funnel analysis & CRO insights - Keyword research and intent mapping - Performance analysis using GA, GSC, and custom dashboards - Supporting paid acquisition and retention strategies with organic insights 📊 ---- Data & execution I’m an advanced user of Google Analytics and Google Search Console, and I use Python and Google Sheets to automate analysis, identify patterns, and prioritize actions by impact. I’m also comfortable working directly with HTML/CSS and CMS-level code, which allows me to bridge the gap between marketing, content, and development. 🤝 How I work - Highly organized and structured - Clear, proactive communication - Comfortable collaborating with founders, developers, designers, and writers - Focused on measurable business outcomes Feel free to reach out to discuss your project!

  • SEO Strategy
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • On-Page SEO
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • Content Strategy
  • SEMrush
  • Google Search Console
  • Content SEO
  • WordPress SEO Plugin
  • SEO Audit
  • SEO Writing
  • Translation
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Website Content
Stefan C.

Belgrade, Serbia

$60/hr
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✅ Upwork's SEO Top 10 Ranked | ✅ Strategy-Led SEO | ✅ 100+ 5-Star Reviews (see what they have to say!) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Stefan was 100% the most experienced, knowledgeable, and hardest working SEO we have EVER used. You will NOT find anyone like him - he is truly one of a kind. He is the absolute real deal who will definitely deliver results and increased rankings, even in the most toughest industry. From our experience, we guarantee that he will boost your rankings." ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Stefan is ridiculously talented at SEO! In a very short time, we were ranking on Google and getting organic traffic and revenue. He's on the bleeding edge of his craft, he knows how to expertly use AI to generate content that drives revenue. If you are looking for a guy to get great backlinks and write fantastic SEO content. This is your guy!" Search visibility no longer stops at Google. Your customers still search there, but a growing share of high-intent research now starts inside ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini, and Google's AI Overviews. Winning now takes a holistic strategy built for both the ranking signals Google rewards and the entity, structure, and authority signals that decide whether an LLM cites you. That's what I do. With over 10 years of hands-on experience, I move fast, work smart, and only charge for the hours I spend, no fluff, no padding. My clients don't pay for project managers or unnecessary meetings, they pay for real work, delivered efficiently and on time. From in-depth audits to advanced on-page, technical, and generative-search optimization, everything I implement is built to move the needle, whether that's climbing the rankings for a keyword that converts or getting your brand cited when a buyer asks ChatGPT or Perplexity for a solution. You won't get recycled templates or automated reports, just work tied to outcomes you can measure across both search and AI. === LET'S TALK === Message me your domain and your #1 goal, and I'll tell you exactly how I'd get your brand ranking on Google and surfaced across AI engines. 📌FULL SERVICE SEO: ✔ Advanced Custom SEO Strategies ✔ On-page SEO ✔ Keyword Research ✔ Site Structure Development ✔ Internal Link Building (Reverse Virtual Silo) ✔ Traffic Recovery ✔ E-E-A-T Optimization ✔ Optimization to Meet "Helpful Content" Criteria ✔ SEO Decline Assessment ✔ Competitor Analysis ✔ Local SEO Management ✔ Due Diligence SEO ✔ Content Strategy Creation ✔ SEO Copywriting 📌 GEO / AEO / AIO SERVICES (Optimization for ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude, Gemini & AI Overviews): ✔ AI Visibility & Share-of-Voice Audit ✔ Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) ✔ Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) ✔ Google AI Overviews & AI Mode Eligibility ✔ AI-First Content Strategy Creation ✔ Answer-First & Question-Based Content ✔ Entity & Semantic SEO ✔ Structured Data & Knowledge Graph Setup ✔ AI Prompt Testing & Brand Appearance Tuning 📌 LINK BUILDING: ✔ Super-power guest posts (DR of 70+); ✔ Mid-power guest posts (DR of 50+); ✔ Creative outreach link building (competitor-benchmark campaign); I specialize in building only HIGH-QUALITY backlinks from relevant websites through guest blogging and editorial links. I vet each link opportunity to ensure they meet all requirements including: ☑ Domain Rating: 50+ ☑ Minimum Monthly Traffic: 1,000+ ☑ Real Keyword Rankings ☑ Moz Spam Score: < 1% ☑ No Google Penalties (no dips in traffic) ☑ Relevant to your industry ☑ Isn't part of a PBN 📌 PENALTY REMOVALS I work with any website that has experienced either an overnight drop in traffic or a steady SERP decline. The output of my report would be the exact reasons of the drop and to-dos to bring your site back on track (what to add or remove from the site in terms of content/basics/tech/code/links etc). - Google Helpful Content classifier recovery: This involves identifying and removing low-quality, AI-generated, or irrelevant content that has caused Google to place a classifier on the entire site (a sharp drop in a website's recent traffic history may indicate such a classifier). - E-E-A-T classifier recovery: I enhance the website’s EEAT by optimizing critical site pages, including About us, Editorial policies, Author bios, and working on external citations. - Algorithmic penalties I repair: Google Penguin penalties (2, 2.1, 3.0, 3.1, 3.2, 4.0+ ), Google Panda penalties (1, 2, 3, 4+). - Google manual penalties I repair (given by real people from Google SQT/SQE team): Google unnatural inbound links, Google unnatural outbound links, Google pure spam penalties, Google thin content penalties, Google poor content quality penalties. Note: I'm committed to making every campaign a success, which is why I only work with clients who can invest $2,000+ monthly. Below this threshold, it's simply too difficult to compete in most industries, and I won't take your money knowing we can't achieve a positive ROI.

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  • SEO Strategy
  • Shopify SEO
  • SEO Setup & Configuration
  • SEO Writing
  • On-Page SEO
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What does an SEO manager do?

An SEO manager controls how search engines crawl, index, and rank a website by managing technical infrastructure and on-page content structure. This role bridges the gap between engineering constraints and marketing goals to secure organic visibility. You diagnose why pages fail to appear in results and implement fixes that help algorithms understand site architecture. The work requires constant monitoring of search performance data to validate changes and guide future optimizations.

  • Configure robots.txt files and submit XML sitemaps to direct crawler access toward high-value pages while blocking low-priority areas. Manage canonical tags and redirect chains to resolve duplicate content issues that dilute ranking signals across multiple URLs.
  • Implement structured data markup on key pages to enable rich results and help search engines interpret content context accurately. Organize internal linking structures and descriptive URL paths so algorithms can discover new content and establish topical authority without manual intervention.
  • Analyze coverage reports and performance metrics in Google Search Console to identify indexing errors or drops in visibility for critical pages. Troubleshoot specific URL inspection failures and iterate on technical fixes based on observed changes in search result appearance and traffic patterns.

How to hire an SEO manager on Upwork

Step 1: Post a job

Define your search visibility goals and technical requirements clearly to attract qualified candidates. Use the Job Post Generator powered by Uma™, Upwork's Mindful AI to draft a precise description from a few sentences about your needs. You can write a new post, update a saved draft, or reuse an existing post to save time.

  • Specify whether you need technical SEO fixes like robots.txt configuration or strategic content optimization for Shopify stores.
  • List required tools such as Google Search Console so candidates know which platforms they must master.
  • Include expected deliverables like sitemap submissions or structured data implementation to set clear expectations.

Step 2: Evaluate candidates

Look for proof of improved crawlability and indexation in past projects rather than generic claims. Uma can run instant video interviews and build shortlists with side-by-side comparisons to help you assess fit quickly.

  • Review case studies showing how the candidate resolved coverage errors or fixed canonicalization issues.
  • Check for experience with local SEO tactics if your business relies on geographic search visibility.
  • Verify their ability to interpret Search Console data to drive specific on-page changes.

Step 3: Interview your top choices

Discuss their approach to diagnosing indexing problems and optimizing site structure for search engines. Schedule and conduct interviews within Upwork Messages to receive an immediate transcript and summary after each session.

  • Ask how they prioritize fixes when multiple crawl errors affect site performance.
  • Request examples of structured data they implemented to enhance search result appearances.
  • Explore their method for monitoring ranking changes after deploying technical updates.

Step 4: Agree on scope and begin work

Set clear milestones for audits, implementation, and reporting to track progress effectively. Use Upwork Messages and the contract workroom for communication and project management, plus identity verification, payment protection, hourly tracking, and project funds for security.

  • Define specific outputs like updated sitemaps or revised robots.txt files for each milestone.
  • Agree on reporting frequency for indexing status and performance metrics from Google tools.
  • Establish protocols for testing changes before full deployment to avoid traffic drops.

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How much does hiring an SEO manager cost?

Hiring an SEO manager typically costs $500-$2,500 per project, depending on scope and experience. Final pricing depends on technical complexity, site size, required integrations, source-material quality, revision needs, and the freelancer's experience level.

Technical audit

$500-$1,000/project

Entry-level to mid-level
  • Identify indexing errors and blocked resources
  • Validate XML structure and submission status
  • Rank fixes by impact on search visibility

On-page optimization

$1,000-$2,000/project

Mid-level
  • Rewrite titles and descriptions for key pages
  • Organize content hierarchy with H1-H3 tags
  • Connect related pages to improve discovery

Structured data implementation

$2,000-$3,500/project

Mid-level to senior-level
  • Add JSON-LD code for rich result eligibility
  • Test code with Google Rich Results tool
  • Guide developers on maintaining schema fields

Local SEO setup

$3,500-$5,000/project

Senior-level
  • Update business details and categories
  • Correct name, address, and phone consistency
  • Create process for generating customer feedback

Comprehensive SEO strategy

$5,000-$8,000/project

Expert-level
  • Map topics to business goals and user intent
  • Identify gaps in rival content and backlinks
  • Schedule technical and content tasks over six months

Frequently asked questions

Is hiring an SEO manager worth it?

For most businesses, yes: hiring an SEO manager is worthwhile. This role fixes technical barriers that prevent search engines from reading your site and organizes content so users find it. You gain a dedicated owner for crawlability, indexing, and performance monitoring rather than managing these tasks ad hoc.

How do I evaluate SEO manager candidates?

Look for candidates who explain how they use Google Search Console to diagnose indexing errors and fix them. A strong candidate describes specific actions like updating robots.txt rules, correcting canonical tags, or submitting sitemaps to resolve coverage issues.

What is the difference between technical SEO and content strategy?

Technical SEO focuses on making sure search engines can crawl and index your pages correctly. Content strategy involves organizing topics and keywords so those indexed pages match user intent.

Do SEO managers handle local search optimization?

Many SEO managers include local SEO in their scope if your business serves specific geographic areas. They optimize location-specific pages and manage business listings to improve visibility in local map packs.