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Josh A.

Kansas City, Missouri

$30/hr
4.9
51 jobs

I’m an SEO expert with 10 years of hands-on experience in SEO strategy and content, and in managing both SEO teams and client accounts. My expertise are: - WordPress website development and maintenance - On-page SEO - Off-page SEO (link building) - Technical SEO - AEO (Answer engine optimization / Google AI overviews) - Local SEO - Content strategy, planning, writing, and team management - GEO (Generative engine optimization) - Digital PR and media buying - EEAT optimization - Google Core Web Vitals optimization - Search Intent optimization - Content quality and topical authority optimization - YMYL optimization - SEO audit - AI brand visibility optimization (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, Grok, Claude, Microsoft Copilot) - Structured data optimization (schema markup optimization) - Entity SEO - Content management and SEO team management - SEO project management

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

Miami, Florida

$74/hr
5.0
108 jobs

I've worked extensively in paid Google Ads, social media ads, SEO, AI optimization and helping brands show more in Chat GPT. I founded and grew two AI SEO/PPC agencies to over 200 employees each. I’ve managed over 1,500 projects. I'm a practitioner with an extensive previous client list, extensive management and technical knowledge. I love data driven marketing and anything technical, especially AI SEO & PPC. I've helped DoorDash, Uber, Airbnb, Sugarfina, Akamai, Cloud Flare, Cisco, Webex, Yellow Pages, and many more grow through organic and paid traffic and analytics.

  • Google Analytics
  • On-Page SEO
  • SEO Audit
  • SEO Backlinking
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • SEO Strategy
  • SEMrush
  • Google Ads
  • Google Search Console
  • Ahrefs
  • Google Tag Manager
  • Search Engine Optimization Report
  • PPC Campaign Setup & Management
  • WordPress
  • SEO Software
Syed Naveed M.

Los Angeles, California

$30/hr
4.2
19 jobs

🚀 🚀 🚀 BEYOND RANKINGS: SEO THAT DELIVERS REAL BUSINESS GROWTH🏆🏆🏆 ✨✨✨Hey there! I transform search visibility into actual revenue. While others chase vanity metrics, I focus on what matters: converting visitors into customers.🎖🎖🎖 ➡️ My Approach: Strategy First, Always Before touching a line of code, I dig deep to understand: ✅Your core business objectives ✅Your ideal customer's search behavior ✅How to align content with your unique brand voice ✅What will actually drive conversions, not just traffic ➡️ The Hard Questions Worth Asking ✅Is your content strategy aligned with latest algorithm changes? ✅Is your site structured for sustainable rankings AND sales? ✅Is your website optimized to convert visitors, not just attract them? ✅Have you implemented semantic search to future-proof your visibility? 🌍Platform-Specific Expertise I've developed specialized techniques for today's most popular platforms: ⚡ SHOPIFY | ⚡ WORDPRESS | ⚡ KAJABI | ⚡ WIX | ⚡ SQUARESPACE | ⚡ SHOWIT The Complete SEO Ecosystem 🌐 🎯 Discovery & Analysis ✅Website Audit that uncovers hidden opportunities ✅Competitor Analysis that reveals what's working in your space ✅Keyword Research focused on business impact, not just volume ✅Search Intent Mapping to understand what your customers really want 📊 Technical Foundation ✅Technical SEO implementation that search engines reward ✅Analytics configuration that reveals meaningful insights ✅Toxic backlink removal to protect your domain authority 📈 Growth Implementation ✅On-page optimization that satisfies both users and algorithms ✅Strategic keyword deployment for maximum visibility ✅Off-page SEO that builds lasting authority ✅Transparent reporting that shows actual business results 🤝The Extra Mile Guarantee When we work together, you get: ✅Direct access with 24/7 support ✅Cross-timezone flexibility for global businesses ✅40+ dedicated weekly hours to your success ✅Regular, jargon-free progress updates 💥💥💥Ready to Transform Your Online Presence?💎💎💎 Let's turn your website from a digital brochure into a lead-generating powerhouse. One conversation could change your business trajectory – let's make it happen.

  • SEO Performance
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • SEO Audit
  • SEO Backlinking
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • SEO Competitor Analysis
  • SEO Content
  • SEO Writing
Matthew W.

San Diego, California

$50/hr
4.9
59 jobs

I help brands get found in Google today and cited by AI tomorrow. I'm a Top Rated Plus SEO specialist with $100K+ earned on Upwork and a track record of turning search into a client's number-one growth channel. Most SEO is either technical work nobody can read, or content nobody can find. I do both, and I add the layer almost no one is doing yet: AI-search optimization (GEO and AEO), so your brand shows up inside ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews, in addition to Google Search . A few results: -Grew a startup's organic traffic 430% and made search its number-one acquisition channel. -Turned organic into the number-one revenue channel for a national ecommerce store, ahead of paid and direct, on $1M+ in tracked revenue. -Built the technical and structured-data foundations (schema, llms.txt, answer-first content) that get brands quoted by AI assistants. What I do, end to end: -Technical SEO: audits, crawlability, Core Web Vitals, indexation, schema -On-page and content built around real buyer intent -AI-search (GEO/AEO): structured, quotable content that AI engines cite -Shopify and ecommerce SEO -Local and international SEO -Measurement you can trust: GA4, Search Console, clean attribution I work mostly with tech and SaaS, ecommerce, and music and creative brands, and I'm equally happy owning the strategy or rolling up my sleeves on the fixes. Clients tend to say the same things: clear communicator, reliable, and finally makes SEO make sense. If you want to grow without relying solely on PPC and paid ads, send me a message and tell me what you're trying to grow.

  • Google Analytics
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • SEO Strategy
  • Technical SEO
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Facebook Ads Manager
  • Marketing
  • Content Writing
  • Instagram Ad Campaign
  • Google Ad Manager
  • Facebook Marketing
  • SEO Writing
  • Article Writing
  • SEO Content
  • SEO Software
  • Schema Markup
Kevin W.

San Diego, California

$25/hr
4.9
66 jobs

Is your website getting traffic but not converting visitors into paying clients? Do you want to get a new website designed for your website? Are you looking for a full rebrand for your business or practice? These are problems I can help you solve. I am Kevin, a web designer with a track record of building websites that do not just look great, they drive real business results. I specialize in Wix, Shopify, Squarespace, and WordPress, helping small businesses, coaches, e-commerce brands, and service providers build a powerful online presence they are proud of. One of my Wix clients in the fire service space saw a over 60% increase in both traffic and employment applications within 3 months of launch, the result of combining clean design, intuitive navigation, and a frictionless journey for applicants looking for employment from first click to sending application request. What I deliver: ✅ Conversion focused web design and full redesigns across Wix, Shopify, Squarespace, and WordPress ✅ Mobile first, responsive layouts that look sharp on every device ✅ On page SEO built in from day one, no jargon, just results ✅ E-commerce setup and optimization for product-based businesses on Shopify and Wix ✅ Landing pages engineered around a single, measurable goal ✅ Custom brand visuals and graphic assets via Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator How I work: ✅ Clear timelines and regular updates so you always know where your project stands ✅ Responsive communication ✅ Post launch support so your site keeps running smoothly after handover ✅ Clients return for follow up work because the results speak for themselves If you are ready for a website that works as hard as you do, hit the green Hire button and let us get started. Not sure yet? Send me a message. I respond quickly and I am happy to answer any questions before you commit to anything. Best regards, Kevin

  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Web Design
  • Web Development
  • Graphic Design
  • Wix
  • Squarespace
  • Shopify
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • UX & UI
  • Showit
  • Website Builder
  • WordPress
  • UX & UI Design
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Shopify Templates
  • Shopify SEO
  • Website
  • Website Customization
  • Website Redesign
  • Landing Page Optimization
Ian H.

Kennesaw, Georgia

$60/hr
5.0
61 jobs

I’m an SEO specialist with over 8 years of experience helping businesses grow their organic visibility. I began my SEO journey in 2017 at a digital marketing agency in Atlanta, where I eventually became SEO Lead and managed strategy for clients across multiple industries. Since 2021, I’ve been working independently with my own clients, helping them boost search rankings, improve site performance, and turn organic traffic into real results. My focus areas include keyword research, technical SEO, and on-page optimization. I’m experienced with WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, Wix, Magento, and Squarespace, and skilled in tools like Ahrefs, SEMrush, Google Analytics, and Search Console. If you’re looking for someone who’s strategic, detail-oriented, and genuinely invested in your growth, I’d love to help your business reach new heights in search.

  • On-Page SEO
  • Technical SEO
  • Research & Strategy
  • Competitive Analysis
  • Content SEO
  • B2C Marketing
  • B2B Marketing
  • Business with 10-99 Employees
  • Google Tag Manager

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