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Farhan I.

Cumming, Georgia

$20/hr
5.0
1 jobs

โœ… Available for strategy calls, consultations, and interviews โœ… Fast response time, usually within 1 hour โœ… Shopify Store Audit & Conversion Review Available I help businesses build search visibility across Google and AI powered search platforms including ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Perplexity, Gemini and other conversational search experiences. With 10+ years of SEO experience and 250+ websites worked on, I combine traditional SEO with GEO, AEO, semantic SEO, entity optimization, topical authority, technical SEO and conversion focused content strategies to help businesses get discovered, trusted and chosen. My approach is not about producing endless backlinks or chasing outdated SEO tactics. I focus on building a technically strong, authoritative and search friendly website that can perform across traditional search and AI driven discovery. ๐Ÿš€ ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ˆ ๐‚๐š๐ง ๐‡๐ž๐ฅ๐ฉ ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก โœ… GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) โœ… AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) โœ… AI Search Optimization โœ… Google AI Overviews Optimization โœ… ChatGPT, Perplexity & Gemini visibility โœ… Entity SEO & Knowledge Graph Optimization โœ… Semantic SEO & Topical Authority โœ… Search Intent & Content Optimization โœ… On Page & Technical SEO โœ… E E A T Optimization โœ… Structured Data & Schema Markup โœ… JSON LD Implementation โœ… Internal Linking & Site Architecture โœ… Keyword & Topic Research โœ… Competitor & SERP Analysis โœ… Local SEO & Google Business Profile โœ… Shopify, WooCommerce & WordPress SEO โœ… E commerce SEO โœ… SEO Content Strategy โœ… Content Refresh & Content Pruning โœ… Core Web Vitals & Website Performance โœ… Crawlability, Indexation & Technical Audits โœ… Google Search Console & GA4 Analysis โœ… SEO Strategy, Tracking & Reporting ๐Ÿ” ๐Œ๐ฒ ๐Œ๐จ๐๐ž๐ซ๐ง ๐’๐„๐Ž ๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐š๐œ๐ก I look beyond individual keywords and focus on topics, entities, intent, context and authority. I analyze what Google and AI search systems are looking for, identify content gaps, strengthen topical coverage, improve site architecture, implement structured data and optimize content so your brand can become a more credible source for both search engines and AI systems. For AI search, I focus on making important information clear, structured, factual, contextually connected and easy for search systems to understand and reference. ๐Ÿ› ๏ธ ๐“๐จ๐จ๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ˆ ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐Ÿ‘‰ Google Search Console ๐Ÿ‘‰ Google Analytics 4 ๐Ÿ‘‰ Ahrefs ๐Ÿ‘‰ Semrush ๐Ÿ‘‰ Screaming Frog ๐Ÿ‘‰ Sitebulb ๐Ÿ‘‰ Google Keyword Planner ๐Ÿ‘‰ Google Trends ๐Ÿ‘‰ PageSpeed Insights ๐Ÿ‘‰ Chrome DevTools ๐Ÿ‘‰ Looker Studio ๐Ÿ‘‰ Rank Math ๐Ÿ‘‰ Yoast SEO ๐ŸŒŸ ๐–๐ก๐ฒ ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐Œ๐ž? โ˜‘๏ธ 10+ Years of SEO Experience โ˜‘๏ธ 250+ Websites Worked On โ˜‘๏ธ Technical + Content + Authority SEO โ˜‘๏ธ GEO & AEO Focused Strategies โ˜‘๏ธ AI Search Optimization โ˜‘๏ธ White Hat, Sustainable SEO โ˜‘๏ธ Data Driven SEO Decisions โ˜‘๏ธ Shopify, WordPress & WooCommerce Expertise โ˜‘๏ธ Custom Strategy Instead of One Size Fits All SEO Whether you need to recover organic traffic, build topical authority, improve technical SEO, increase qualified leads or prepare your website for the AI search era, I can build a strategy around your actual business goals. ๐Ÿ“ฉ Send me your website and Iโ€™ll identify the biggest SEO and AI search opportunities I see. Letโ€™s build search visibility that works across Google, AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity and the next generation of search.

  • Off-Page SEO
  • On-Page SEO
  • SEO Performance
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • SEO Audit
  • SEO Backlinking
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • SEO Strategy
  • SEO Setup & Configuration
  • Technical SEO
  • SEO Competitor Analysis
  • SEO-Based Website
  • All in One SEO
  • Local SEO
  • Off-Page SEO Report
  • Yoast SEO
  • Ecommerce SEO Audit
  • On-Page SEO Report
  • Ecommerce SEO
Mason N.

Mooresville, North Carolina

$200/hr
5.0
493 jobs

Top 1% Expertly-Vetted SEO Expert | 10+ Years of SEO Experience | Fortune 50 SEO Manager | 320+ 5-Star Jobs | ChatGPT/AI Optimization | Hi There! I am an SEO Expert who has 10 years of SEO experience. I have worked in-house at multiple Fortune 500 companies and have advised hundreds of websites on how to improve their SEO rankings, traffic and revenue. My work has driven millions of dollars in incremental revenue for my clients. Proven by my plentiful 5-star reviews, I have the skill set and work ethic to help your website thrive in Search Engines like Google and Bing as well as AI engines such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, etc. As a SEO Product Manager at a Fortune 50 company and a successful SEO Freelancer, I am working around the clock to help websites of all sizes improve their rankings and traffic. A few of the many website's I've personally worked on/consulted SEO for: โ€ข Lowes โ€ข Footlocker โ€ข Marthastewart โ€ข Urban au โ€ข Jhmi edu โ€ขNlm.nih gov โ€ข Agati โ€ข Staud Clothing โ€ข Oxfordmedicalsimulation โ€ข Myinterviewpractice โ€ข Delallo Many more! (Reach out and I can provide an example related to your industry) Core Skills: AIO / AEO / GEO / LLM / AI Search Optimization On-page SEO Technical SEO Off-Page SEO Content Marketing SEO Audits Shopify SEO Wordpress SEO Ecommerce SEO SEO Consulting Forensic SEO Consulting Online Reputation Management Content Strategy SEO Copywriting and much more! I look forward to hearing from you! MasonNelsonSEO

  • On-Page SEO
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • SEO Audit
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • SEO Strategy
  • Technical SEO
  • Google Search Console
  • Shopify SEO
  • Local SEO
  • Digital Marketing
  • Marketing Audit
  • Search Engine Marketing
  • SEO Competitor Analysis
  • Ecommerce SEO
  • AI Product Management
  • AI Consulting
Kelvin B.

Bronx County, New York

$70/hr
4.4
449 jobs

I help serious companies rank higher, convert better, and grow faster with real SEO and strategic SEM campaigns. Iโ€™m Kelvin โ€” an Expert-Vetted SEO Consultant and Web Strategist with over $500,000 earned on Upwork, 400+ successful projects, and a 100% Job Success Score. My clients include venture-backed startups, growth-stage brands, and Fortune 500 teams in biotech, legal, SaaS, hospitality, medical, e-commerce, and B2B services. Before freelancing full-time, I worked in software and full-stack web development. That background means I donโ€™t just identify issues โ€” I implement clean, scalable solutions that drive rankings, revenue, and retention. Most โ€œSEOโ€ freelancers hand you recycled checklists. I give you strategy, execution, and accountability โ€” and I do it myself. No outsourcing. No bloated audits. Just honest, performance-focused work. - What I Specialize In - Technical SEO: - Site audits (indexing, crawlability, Core Web Vitals, page speed) - Schema markup, canonicalization, robots.txt/sitemaps - Domain structure and internal linking strategy On-Page SEO & Content Strategy: - Keyword research (local, national, long-tail, clustering) - Competitor analysis & opportunity mapping - Content briefing, metadata, header optimization - Conversion-aligned copy guidance (I write, edit, or collaborate) Off-Page SEO: - Backlink audits & disavows - Digital PR / white-hat link acquisition - Link gap analysis and anchor strategy WordPress/Shopify/Wix/Squarespace SEO Design & Development: - Full builds, redesigns, or migration to SEO-optimized - Theme customization, UX/IA improvements, and mobile-first frameworks - Booking system integration, e-commerce SEO architecture AI-Forward SEO: - Generative Engine Optimization (structured content, FAQ/schema, entity clarity) - Preparing your content and site structure to surface in AI and LLM-driven search results Tools I Work With: - SEMrush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Google Search Console, GA4 - WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, Squarespace - How I Work - - I charge $70/hour and bill hourly through Upwork. That gives us the flexibility to: - Work iteratively and adjust scope based on data - Avoid underbidding or cutting corners to fit an arbitrary flat rate - Prioritize high-impact tasks that actually move the needle - Time spent on strategy, planning, messaging, presentations, and reporting is billable โ€” because itโ€™s where the real value lives. Youโ€™ll receive: --Clear weekly updates - Transparent time tracking - Outcome-based communication - Track Record - - Expert-Vetted (Top 1% of freelancers on Upwork) - 350+ completed projects | 100% Job Success - 8,900+ hours tracked - $500,000+ earned - 80%+ repeat client rate - US-based | Native English | Work in your time zone - Client Feedback Highlights - - โ€œKelvin is the first SEO I've worked with who actually explains why things matter โ€” and delivers what he promises.โ€ - โ€œTruly professional. No fluff, just strategic thinking and honest feedback. ROI was immediate.โ€ - โ€œWeโ€™ve worked with agencies before โ€” none came close to the transparency and results we got from Kelvin.โ€ Ready to Rank ? Letโ€™s make sure your site is actually working for your business. Whether you're launching, rebuilding, or recovering โ€” Iโ€™ll guide you through it, execute the work, and deliver clean results. Send a message to get started โ€” Iโ€™ll respond within 24 hours (usually much faster).

  • Google Analytics
  • Off-Page SEO
  • On-Page SEO
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • SEO Strategy
  • SEMrush
  • Yoast SEO
  • Content SEO
  • Google Ads
  • Organic Traffic Growth
  • Fortune 500 Company
  • WordPress
  • HTML5
  • JavaScript
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
Ian H.

Kennesaw, Georgia

$60/hr
5.0
62 jobs

Iโ€™m an SEO specialist with 9+ years of experience helping businesses grow their organic visibility, generate qualified traffic, and turn search into real business results. 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, Iโ€™ve been working independently with my own clients, helping businesses improve search rankings, site performance, lead generation, and overall search visibility. Alongside SEO, I have 3+ years of experience managing Google Ads campaigns, particularly for local service businesses. I focus on high-intent search campaigns, keyword research, negative keyword management, conversion tracking, geographic targeting, and optimizing campaigns toward qualified leads rather than simply maximizing clicks. My core SEO focus areas include: โ€ข Keyword research & content strategy โ€ข Technical SEO โ€ข On-page optimization โ€ข Local SEO โ€ข SEO audits โ€ข Website migrations & troubleshooting โ€ข Google Search Console & Analytics Iโ€™m experienced with WordPress, Shopify, Webflow, Wix, Magento, and Squarespace, as well as tools including Ahrefs, SEMrush, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Google Ads. If youโ€™re looking for someone who understands both organic and paid search and is focused on turning search traffic into measurable business results, Iโ€™d love to help your business grow.

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

Harris County, Texas

$30/hr
5.0
5 jobs

๐Ÿš€ Get a Data-Driven Website Analysis + Onsite/off Page optimization + a Customized SEO Action Plan That Actually Delivers Results ๐Ÿš€ Hi, Iโ€™m Filipe de Oliveira Silva, an experienced SEO Manager with 15+ years of proven success in driving organic growth. I specialize in On-Page, Off-Page, Technical SEO, and AI-driven search strategies that align with how Google really works today.. We help businesses improve their chances of being recommended by AI platforms like ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Perplexity. Right now, when potential clients ask AI tools for a recommendation in your industry, those platforms are already recommending someone. Just not you. This is not traditional SEO. It is about positioning your business where search is moving, inside AI-generated answers. And if your competitors get there first, they will capture that demand before you even know it is happening. How we do it: Visibility: We ensure AI systems can properly read, understand, and access your business. This includes structured data implementation, AI crawler configuration, and website clarity so every major AI platform knows who you are, what you do, and where you operate. Credibility: We strengthen your authority with clear service definitions, content that AI can confidently reference, and trust signals that position your business as a valid recommendation. Presence: We build the signals that influence AI recommendations over time, including citations, reviews, directory consistency, and overall brand clarity across the web. ๐Ÿ’ก Why Work With Me? Search is evolving fast. From E-E-A-T principles to entity-based SEO, Core Web Vitals, and AI-powered search (SGE) I stay ahead so your business stays visible. I donโ€™t believe in shortcuts or outdated tactics. ๐Ÿ‘‰ My approach is 100% white-hat, future-proof, and ROI-focused. ๐ŸŽฏ What You Can Expect โœ” A complete website audit with clear insights โœ” A custom SEO roadmap tailored to your business goals โœ” Execution that drives measurable growth (not vanity metrics) โœ” Transparent reporting with weekly updates + performance tracking ๐Ÿ’ก Core Expertise ๐Ÿ”น On-Page & Technical SEO Meta tags, headings, and content optimization Internal linking & site architecture Technical audits (crawlability, indexing, canonicalization) Sitemap & robots.txt optimization Core Web Vitals & performance improvements Error handling (301, 404, redirects) ๐Ÿ”น Off-Page & Authority Building High-quality, natural link building Guest posting & PR outreach Local SEO & Google Business Profile optimization Directory listings & citations Social signals & content promotion Video, image & content distribution strategies ๐Ÿ›  Tools & Platforms I Use Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz Pro, KWFinder, Ubersuggest Google Analytics & Search Console Screaming Frog, AnswerThePublic, SpyFu WordPress SEO tools: Yoast, Rank Math, AIOSEO Performance tools: PageSpeed Insights, GTmetrix Project tools: Trello, Asana, Google Drive ๐Ÿš€ My Promise I focus on what truly matters: ๐Ÿ‘‰ Sustainable rankings ๐Ÿ‘‰ Better user experience ๐Ÿ‘‰ Higher conversions & ROI No fluff. No black-hat risks. Just smart, scalable SEO strategies that grow your business over time. ๐Ÿ“ฉ Letโ€™s connect and discuss how I can help you outperform your competitors. Warm Regards,

  • Link Building
  • SEO Backlinking
  • SEO Strategy
  • Digital Marketing
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Social Media Lead Generation
  • Brand Development
  • Branding
  • Marketing
  • Sales Lead Lists
  • Lead Generation
  • Outreach Strategy
  • Influencer Marketing
  • Artificial Intelligence

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