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Ramin A.

Bailey's Crossroads, Virginia

$50/hr
5.0
8 jobs

I help individuals, organizations, companies and brands create and improve credible profiles across various Wiki-based platforms. I am a professional US-based Wiki consultant and expert in Wiki-based platforms with extensive experience helping clients assess notability, review available references, and understand the requirements for creating valid Wiki profiles. With a strong understanding of Wiki policies and guidelines across various Wiki platforms, I provide expert guidance on research, drafting Wiki content, editing, and navigating platform requirements. To get started, send me the project name, your official website for verification, and any relevant source material you already have. I’ll review the details and provide a clear recommended plan and next steps.

  • Wikipedia
  • Wiki
  • Media Pitch
  • Content Writing
  • Article Writing
  • Public Relations
  • Brand Management
  • Digital Marketing
  • Copywriting
  • Online Research
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Fact-Checking
  • Copy Editing
  • Online Reputation Management
  • Creative Writing
  • Technical Writing
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • MediaWiki
DeAnna M.

Victoria, Virginia

$20/hr
4.9
37 jobs

A passion for writing does not stop with a novel. It adapts to modern times and across many fields. Feel confident knowing an expert will help your project. When I write, it is to pull emotions from my readers and have them realize the story without dragging them through thousands of wasted words. Whether it is writing an article for a local business or crafting worlds with vivid tales. My writing skills never change. I write across varied forms and lengths, offering my clients the best in whatever they need written. What I offer as a developmental editor: knowledge of how specific groups of people interact with one another. As a cultural anthropologist, I am an expert in culture, real or fiction. We all abide by rules our societies set, whether through social interactions or expectations. I see these patterns clearly and notice when someone's behavior deviates from the norm and what is expected from them. In your world, you create the rules; I am simply here to make sure characters follow them. I edit as I would my own works of fiction. I have a need to know why character's stay quiet when others demand answers. I see their strengths and how they propel the character in their quest. When a weakness is discovered, I flesh it out. If it cannot help the character or drive the plot, then I offer ways to strengthen. If the weakness is purposeful, why? If not, let's fix it. People are allowed to have them, but building those weaknesses into strengths is ultimately what a writer wants. Relatability is how readers identify with your characters. When I read, my mind is already categorizing each word into plots, sub-plots, and movement that will propel the story. Every word must have purpose and I excel at finding it. There will be nothing left untouched in my analysis. Having a keen eye is basic in developmental editing. What you need is an expert on how people act and interact with one another. Someone who can elevate your story and fill in the areas that could be seen as boring or weak. This is more than a contract, it is a partnership to create something elevated from the normal. My Editing Skills and Experience: I work across nearly every method of writing. Whether it is fiction, non-fiction, legal, B2B, social media platforms, or singular projects, I am able to bring my knowledge to the table and help my clients with their projects or businesses. I am pro-AI. It is a great tool to use, but a human touch is always needed. Nearly 80% of my clients use AI and it is my job to humanize it for clarity. What is Technical Writing/Editing? I am a full-stack developer, but my main focus is on the language itself. Landing pages, product descriptions, even the code itself. I am confident enough to create and edit landing pages to meet your business's voice and theme as well as send out the coded HTML to designers. This area of experience is meant for B2B or even B2B2Cs as it requires more technical knowledge.

  • Proofreading
  • Writing
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Adobe Creative Suite
  • Microsoft Office
  • Beta Reading
  • Developmental Editing
  • Creative Writing
  • Content Writing
Elvira M.

Lexington, Virginia

$25/hr
4.8
437 jobs

Content writer, copy editor, and medical content specialist with almost 400 completed projects and a 100% Job Success Score. Core Formats & Deliverables: Healthcare & Medical: Medical blog posts, healthcare procedure pages, patient education materials. Academic & Research: Academic reports, journal essays, research whitepapers, manuscript proofreading. Technology & Business: Tech whitepapers, B2B blog content, technical manuals, marketing copy. Creative & Books: Book editing, developmental editing for screenplays, manuscript critiques. Why Clients Choose Me: I combine native English language skills with a strategic eye for structure and flow. I ensure your technical reports, educational content, or marketing materials read flawlessly. Fluent in UK and US English conventions. Whether you need a one-off copy edit for a whitepaper or ongoing content writing support for your business, I deliver clear, precise, and profitable copy. . Let's discuss your content goals.

  • Medical Writing
  • SEO Content
  • Blog Writing
  • Copywriting
  • Health & Wellness
  • Science & Medicine
  • Content Management
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Article Writing
  • Content Marketing
Christopher A.

Arlington, Virginia

$95/hr
4.9
130 jobs

I’m Chris Abraham, a senior SEO consultant with deep experience in technical SEO, on-page SEO, AI SEO, GEO, AEO, indexing, site speed, schema, Google Search Console, WordPress, Yoast, Cloudflare, Bing Webmaster Tools, and full-stack website optimization. I help clients fix the problems that usually sit underneath vague complaints like “our traffic dropped,” “Google is not indexing our pages,” “our site is slow,” “our content is not ranking,” “our local visibility is weak,” or “we need to understand how AI search changes SEO.” My work is practical and hands-on. I audit the site, identify what is blocking visibility, and then help clean up the technical, content, and structural issues that are holding it back. That can include crawlability, indexing, redirects, 404s, duplicate content, thin content, metadata, internal linking, schema markup, Core Web Vitals, image optimization, Google Search Console issues, Bing Webmaster Tools, Google Analytics setup, Yoast SEO configuration, Cloudflare setup, and WordPress performance cleanup. I have been building and optimizing websites since 1994 and working with open-source content management systems since 1999, including WordPress, Drupal, Movable Type, Plone, Squarespace, and other CMS platforms. I am comfortable working inside older, messy, inherited sites as well as newer builds that need a stronger SEO foundation. I also work with the newer AI search layer: AI SEO, GEO, AEO, AIO, LLM SEO, LLMO, generative search optimization, and search everywhere optimization. In plain English, that means making your site clearer, better structured, more authoritative, and easier for systems like Google AI Overviews, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, Bing, and other answer engines to understand, summarize, and cite. I use AI tools carefully as part of my workflow, especially for metadata, content expansion, keyword coverage, topic gaps, FAQs, title and description variants, and improving page clarity. I do not use AI as a substitute for SEO judgment. It is a tool, not a strategy. Local SEO and Google Business Profile optimization are also part of my background. I help businesses align their websites, service pages, location pages, business profiles, categories, services, photos, and structured data so their local presence is cleaner and more consistent. My SEO philosophy is simple: better sites tend to perform better. Fast pages, clean structure, useful content, accurate metadata, proper schema, strong internal links, crawlable architecture, and trustworthy signals still matter. Shortcuts usually create more cleanup work later. Recently, one client chose to work with me instead of Neil Patel’s team because they wanted direct, senior-level SEO help rather than a large-agency process. If your site has technical SEO problems, indexing issues, weak local visibility, slow pages, schema gaps, messy redirects, thin content, or unclear AI search visibility, I can help diagnose the problem and turn it into a practical plan.

  • SEO Audit
  • Google Search Console
  • Yoast SEO
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • SEO Setup & Configuration
  • SEMrush
  • SEO Performance
  • Google Webmaster Central
  • Search Engine Marketing
  • Google Search
  • Website Optimization
  • WordPress
  • Search Engine Indexing Optimization
Keyvan M.

Arlington, Virginia

$30/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I am a Ph.D. engineer and quantitative analyst with over 10 years of experience in mathematical modeling and time-series analysis. My expertise lies in developing advanced analytical methods that are applicable in both scientific and financial contexts. I specialize in designing adaptive Kalman filters, time series modeling, implementing particle swarm optimization, and performing regression modeling to extract actionable insights from complex datasets. My ability to simplify technical findings ensures clear communication with diverse stakeholders. Whether you need to enhance predictive modeling for financial markets or implement sophisticated analytics in research, I bring a unique blend of technical proficiency and practical experience to help you achieve meaningful results. Let's discuss how I can support your project and drive impactful outcomes.

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Physics
  • Optimization Modeling
  • Machine Learning
  • Office 365
  • Python
  • Data Entry
  • Data Engineering
  • Data Analysis
  • Chemistry
  • Nanoengineering
Paige G.

Alexandria, Virginia

$175/hr
4.8
414 jobs

Licensed to practice law in California (Bar #191925) and DC (Bar #461320). Former litigator. Currently represent and advise individuals, businesses and non-profits on a wide variety of matters: • Intellectual property and entertainment law: advise writers, artists, filmmakers and media content producers on clearance, rights and fair use issues; represent producers in disputes over copyright ownership and infringement; • Legal malpractice and professional misconduct; • Employment and HR; wage & hour, prevailing wage matters; • Commercial leases and landlord-tenant matters; • Contract negotiation and drafting; • Resolving disputes with vendors and other businesses; • Advise clients on legal and business matters concerning social media, transmission of communications via digital media, misappropriation of digital content, disclaimers and privacy; • Trademark law: Registration of trade and service marks; advise clients regarding the protectability of their marks. Writing experience: Expert writer with JD and MBA degrees. More than two decades of writing and editing experience. Able to turn technical jargon into language that is easily comprehensible to the general public.

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Creative Writing
  • Business Writing
  • Legal Consulting
  • Academic Editing
  • Essay Writing
  • Report Writing
  • Research Proposals
  • Article Writing
  • Writing
  • Academic Proofreading
  • Research Papers
  • Startup Consulting
  • Trademark

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