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Indearal S.

Los Angeles, California

$25/hr
4.9
30 jobs

I help Real Estate Investors (Carrot websites) and Law Firms generate more leads through SEO, Local SEO, and AI-driven search strategies (GEO/AEO). If your website is not bringing calls, seller leads, or client inquiries, the problem is usually: Wrong keyword targeting Poor site structure Weak local SEO signals Content that doesnโ€™t convert Thatโ€™s exactly what I fix. ๐Ÿก CARROT SEO (REAL ESTATE INVESTORS) This is my strongest niche. Iโ€™ve worked on multiple: Carrot SEO projects Investor websites WordPress โ†’ Carrot migrations โ€œSell My House Fastโ€ ranking campaigns I understand: โœ” Carrot structure (JSEO, VideoPost, internal linking) โœ” City + ZIP code page strategy โœ” Lead-focused SEO funnels โœ” Conversion optimization for motivated sellers โš–๏ธ LAW FIRM SEO (LEGAL SEO) I help law firms rank for high-value legal keywords and generate consistent cases. โœ” Practice area SEO (Personal Injury, DUI, Immigration, etc.) โœ” City-based landing pages โœ” EEAT optimization for legal authority โœ” Content that ranks AND converts ๐Ÿ“ LOCAL SEO (MAP PACK RANKING) โœ” Google Business Profile optimization โœ” Top 3 Map Pack ranking strategy โœ” Reviews & citation building โœ” Local keyword domination ๐Ÿค– AI SEO (GEO / AEO) I also optimize websites to appear in: ChatGPT answers Google AI Overviews (SGE) Voice search & featured snippets ๐Ÿ”ง WHAT I CAN DO FOR YOU: - Carrot SEO (Investor websites) - Real Estate SEO - Law Firm SEO - Technical SEO Audit - On-Page SEO Optimization - Keyword Research & Content Strategy - Google Business Profile Optimization - Internal Linking & Site Structure - SEO for Lead Generation ๐Ÿง  TOOLS I USE: ============== SEMrush | Ahrefs | Google Search Console | GA4 | Screaming Frog | GBP ๐Ÿ† WHY CLIENTS HIRE ME: โœ” Top Rated Freelancer (100% Job Success) โœ” Proven experience with Carrot websites โœ” Focus on leads, not just rankings โœ” Clear communication & fast execution ๐Ÿ“ˆ RESULTS YOU CAN EXPECT: ========================== Higher Google rankings More inbound leads Better conversion rates Strong local visibility ๐Ÿ“ฉ LETโ€™S WORK ============= If you need a Carrot SEO expert, real estate SEO specialist, or law firm SEO partner, send me a message.

  • Technical SEO
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Search Engine Marketing
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • Web Design
  • Online Sales Management
  • On-Page SEO
  • Digital Marketing
  • Off-Page SEO
  • SEO Backlinking
  • Web Development
  • SEMrush
  • Legal
  • Legal Writing
  • Keyword Research
  • Lead Generation
  • Google Local Business Optimization
  • Real Estate
Christian R.

New York, New York

$150/hr
5.0
190 jobs

๐Ÿ† Upwork Expert-vetted GEO / AI / SEO Consultant with a decade of experience, 98%+ job success rate, and a long list of fully satisfied clients, ready to enhance your online visibility and drive business growth. ===Core Offerings === Hourly Rate ๐Ÿ”ต Expert advice and insight via Zoom on an hourly basis ๐Ÿ”ต Training and Workshops Fixed-Rate (Milestones) ๐Ÿ”ต Campaign Strategy & Execution ๐Ÿ”ต Audit Reviews ๐Ÿ”ต Managed Content Production Service ๐Ÿ”ต Link-Building ๐Ÿ”ต White-Label SEO Deliverables === Previous Clients=== ""Chris is a really outstanding SEO professional. He understands the algorithms very well and thinks outside the box for rankings. I would definitely recommend him for anyone seeking an elite level consultant." - โญโญโญโญโญ Jan '24 "The call with Chris was incredibly insightful. His personalized approach and expertise made the consultation both valuable and engaging" โญโญโญโญโญ Feb '24 ===Industries=== ๐Ÿ’ผ B2B SEO Consulting ๐Ÿ“ Local Service Businesses โš–๏ธ Law Firms ๐Ÿซ Higher Ed. Organizations ๐Ÿ“ธ Photographers ๐Ÿ“ฑ Social Media Agencies ๐Ÿ‘“ Mixed Reality Agencies ๐Ÿšš Moving Companies ๐Ÿ… Coaches & Consultants ๐Ÿ˜๏ธ Real Estate Agencies === Philosophy === My philosophy hinges on the belief that a robust SEO presence begins with a strong technical foundation. Before diving into the nuanced strategies of SEO, I prioritize ensuring that your website is technically sound, providing the solid groundwork necessary for all subsequent optimization. Next, the focus shifts to maximizing your content authority, working meticulously to enhance the depth, breadth, and value of your content, positioning your website prominently within Google's Knowledge Graph. Content is King and is the backbone to a sound and evergreen SEO strategy. Lastly, I view link-building not as a default strategy, but a tactical tool deployed only when truly needed. My approach to link-building is rooted in the 'less is more' principle, emphasizing the importance of quality over quantity. I only leverage verified, authoritative websites to forge these crucial digital connections, thereby ensuring your links are not just numerous, but also credible and influential. === Roadmap to SEO Success === ๐Ÿ“ž Consult ๐Ÿ”Ž SEO Audit ๐Ÿ“– Strategize โœ… Execute ๐Ÿ“ฃ Promote === Other SEO Services === Understanding that each client has unique needs and circumstances, not all require an extensive SEO campaign. I offer specialized assistance for distinct scenarios and challenges that may emerge. My range of services includes, but is not limited to: ๐Ÿ“‰ Traffic Loss Analysis - Understanding the reasons for a sudden or gradual loss in website traffic, and implementing strategies to regain visibility and visitor engagement. ๐Ÿ–ฅ๏ธ Website Redesign Consultation - Providing expertise on maintaining SEO best practices during a website redesign, ensuring the new design boosts user experience and search engine rankings. ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ”ฌ Keyword Research - Identifying the most effective keywords for your industry or niche to improve organic search results and attract the right audience. ๐Ÿ“Š Competitive Analysis - Analyzing competitors' digital strategies to identify their strengths and weaknesses, providing valuable insights for your own SEO strategy. ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ’ป Website Acquisition Due Diligence - Assessing the SEO health and potential of a website before acquisition, ensuring that you're making a sound investment. ๐Ÿ“Local SEO - Optimizing your online presence to attract more business from relevant local searches. ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿซ SEO Training and Workshops - Offering customized training sessions for your team to understand and leverage SEO effectively. ๐Ÿ“– Content Strategy and Planning - Crafting a comprehensive content strategy, including blog posts, articles, and social media content, designed to boost SEO and engage audiences. ๐Ÿค“ WordPress SEO - Leverage my early-career experience as a WordPress Developer to optimize your WordPress site using tried-and-true best practices, ensuring your website ranks high on search engine results and attracts your target audience effectively. I utilize my deep understanding of the platform to enhance site structure, speed, mobile compatibility, and content for superior SEO performance. ==== After SEO ==== SEO is often the starting point of a comprehensive digital marketing strategy, setting the stage for a myriad of other complementary initiatives. By commencing with SEO, your digital marketing efforts can be further amplified in areas such as: - Content Marketing* - Pay-Per-Click (PPC) Advertising* - Affiliate Marketing* - Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)* - Social Media Marketing - Email Marketing - Online Reputation Management - Influencer Marketing * - While I do not directly offer services for all of the above, I do have vast experience with those items marked with an asterisk. I can also refer other top-rated freelancers and agencies to fulfill these other needs. Very much appreciate you taking the time to review my profile -Christian โญโญโญโญโญ

  • Technical SEO
  • Local SEO
  • SEO Strategy
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Generative AI
  • AI Consulting
  • AI Agent Development
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • Content Marketing Strategy
  • Web Content Strategy
  • On-Page SEO
  • Lead Generation Content Creation
  • SEO Audit
  • Organic Traffic Growth
  • Automation
Jeff R.

Buffalo, Missouri

$150/hr
5.0
81 jobs

๐๐ซ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ข๐ฅ๐ž ๐Ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐ž๐ฐ I help businesses acquire high-authority backlinks and media placements that increase rankings, trust, and visibility. With 15+ years of experience in SEO, I focus exclusively on link acquisition that improves rankings, strengthens domain trust, and supports long-term visibility across Google and AI-driven search platforms. No PBNs. No resold links. No shortcuts. ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐ˆ ๐ƒ๐จ I offer three core link building services: ๐‹๐ข๐ง๐ค ๐ˆ๐ง๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ Backlinks placed on niche-relevant websites to improve rankings and topical relevance. Typical timeline: 2โ€“4 weeks ๐€๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐‘ ๐๐ฅ๐š๐œ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ Backlinks published on media websites to build credibility, authority, and search visibility. Typical timeline: 3โ€“6 weeks ๐๐ซ๐ž๐ฆ๐ข๐ฎ๐ฆ ๐ƒ๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ญ๐š๐ฅ ๐๐‘ ๐๐ฅ๐š๐œ๐ž๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ Top-tier media placements designed to maximize brand authority, visibility, and exposure. Typical timeline: 3โ€“6 weeks ๐„๐ฑ๐ฉ๐ž๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ž โ€ข 15+ years in SEO and link acquisition โ€ข Top Rated Plus freelancer with a consistent 5-star track record โ€ข Experience across legal, construction, SaaS, crypto, and other competitive industries โ€ข Campaigns built for long-term performance, not short-term gains ๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐’๐ž๐ญ๐ฌ ๐Œ๐ฒ ๐€๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐š๐œ๐ก ๐€๐ฉ๐š๐ซ๐ญ โ€ข Focus on authority, not volume โ€ข Every placement is vetted for quality and relevance โ€ข No resold links, PBNs, or bulk networks โ€ข Strategy-driven link acquisition, not random placements ๐Ž๐ฉ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐ž๐ซ๐ฏ๐ข๐œ๐ž๐ฌ I also offer journalist outreach (HARO-style campaigns) for select projects. These campaigns take longer (3โ€“6 months) and are only recommended when a long-term strategy is appropriate. ๐‡๐จ๐ฐ ๐ˆ ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค โ€ข Focused on quality over volume โ€ข Limited number of active clients โ€ข Clear communication and expectations โ€ข Structured, repeatable process ๐–๐ก๐จ ๐ˆ ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค ๐–๐ข๐ญ๐ก Best suited for businesses that: are actively investing in SEO and understand the value of authority backlinks are looking for long-term growth, not shortcuts ๐๐ž๐ฑ๐ญ ๐’๐ญ๐ž๐ฉ If you're looking to build authority with high-quality backlinks and media placements, send me a message and Iโ€™ll help you determine the best approach.

  • Technical SEO
  • SEO Strategy
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • SEO Backlinking
  • Link Building
  • HARO Link Building
  • Outreach Strategy
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • Google Search Console
  • SEO Audit
  • SEO Content
  • SEO Competitor Analysis
  • On-Page SEO
  • Off-Page SEO
  • Ecommerce SEO
Mason N.

Mooresville, North Carolina

$150/hr
5.0
481 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: On-page SEO Technical SEO Off-Page SEO AIO / AEO / GEO / LLM Optimization 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

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

New York, New York

$75/hr
4.5
40 jobs

๐Ÿš€ About Me Iโ€™m a digital marketing specialist with over 8 years of experience enhancing businessesโ€™ online presence and driving growth. In addition to working directly with brands, I also partner with marketing agencies as a contractor, helping them execute and scale SEO and paid ads campaigns for their clients. My expertise includes SEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads, and marketing automation platforms like ActiveCampaign, allowing me to craft comprehensive, revenue-focused strategies tailored to each businessโ€™s needs. ๐ŸŒŸ Skills & Expertise 1. SEO Mastery: With years of experience in on-page optimization, technical SEO, and e-commerce SEO, I ensure your website ranks higher and attracts qualified traffic. 2. Google Ads Specialist: I design high-converting PPC campaigns that maximize ROI and deliver measurable results. 3. Meta Ads Expert: Utilizing advanced targeting and creative strategies to boost brand awareness and sales. 4. Marketing Automation: Streamlining your marketing efforts with platforms like ActiveCampaign to nurture leads and increase conversions. 5. Shopify Expertise: As a Shopify Partner, I optimize Shopify websites for SEO best practices to boost rankings and drive sales. 6. Local Business Growth: Helping local businesses scale by improving their online visibility through tactics such as Google Business Profile optimization to attract more customers. ๐Ÿ“ˆ Experience I've collaborated with businesses across various industries, including e-commerce, SaaS, B2B, local businesses, and even some notable Fortune 500 companies to implement effective digital marketing strategies. Whether it's improving search engine rankings, optimizing Shopify sites, or launching full-funnel ad campaigns, I focus on delivering results that matter. โœ… Why Choose Me 1. Over 8 years of experience providing comprehensive digital marketing solutions. 2. Proven track record of driving growth and increasing online visibility. 3. Transparent reporting and actionable insights for continuous improvement. 4. Digital marketing is my passion, I invest a lot of time and money to learn the latest trends in the industry to deliver the best results for my clients.

  • Technical SEO
  • Local SEO
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Shopify SEO
  • Google Search Console
  • Google Analytics
  • SEMrush
  • Facebook Advertising
  • Google Ads
  • Content SEO
  • WordPress
  • Instagram Ad Campaign
  • PPC Campaign Setup & Management
  • Google Ads Account Setup
Ashley M.

Miami, Florida

$90/hr
5.0
17 jobs

I am a Senior SEO Consultant who brings strategic guidance, structure, and direction to companies looking for more than basic SEO. I help teams understand what is holding their organic performance back and create clear plans that are realistic to implement. โžค HOW I WORK My approach combines strategic thinking with practical execution. I focus on identifying what actually matters for growth, prioritizing the work that moves the needle, and giving teams the clarity they need to take action. I work well with marketing, product, engineering, content, and leadership teams and can translate complex SEO needs into clear next steps. โžค SERVICES I OFFER โœ… SEO Strategy High-level planning, frameworks, priority roadmaps, and guidance for long-term growth. โœ… Technical SEO Audits, diagnostics, indexation improvements, site structure, migrations, and overall technical foundations. โœ… Content and Keywords Topic strategy, keyword research, content systems, and page-level recommendations for scalable publishing. โœ… AI SEO Optimization and content structuring to increase inclusion in AI overviews (AIO), LLMs and other generative search features. โœ… Ongoing Support Fractional SEO leadership, monthly consulting, and cross-functional collaboration with your internal teams. โžค BACKGROUND I have a mix of agency and in-house SEO experience, giving me exposure to a wide range of brands, team structures, and growth challenges. This variety shaped the way I work today by combining strategic thinking with clear, scalable execution. My projects have included travel, SaaS, B2B, eCommerce, automotive, and education tech clients, with experience ranging from supporting Norwegian Cruise Line on the agency side to building the SEO function in-house at Teachable. โžค WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Clients hire me when they need clarity, direction, and a senior point of view. I ask the right questions, spot issues quickly, and give structured recommendations that teams can follow without guesswork. My work is collaborative, transparent, and grounded in what supports long-term growth. โžค LET'S WORK TOGETHER If you need a partner who can assess your current SEO state, create a clear plan, and guide your team through high-quality execution, I can help. I support companies seeking a strategic consultant who understands both the big picture and the details needed to deliver results. - Tools: SEMRush, Ahrefs, Screaming Frog, Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Data Studio, Moz - Industries: SaaS, B2B, e-commerce, travel and hospitality, education tech, automotive, startups, global brands, and local service businesses - Markets: International SEO, USA, Canada, EMEA, Latin America

  • Technical SEO
  • Local SEO
  • SEO Strategy
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Shopify SEO
  • SEO Audit
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • On-Page SEO
  • Ecommerce SEO
  • Off-Page SEO
  • Marketing Strategy
  • SEO Competitor Analysis
  • SEO Backlinking
  • Link Building
  • Ecommerce SEO Audit

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