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Jasmine K.

Chicago, Illinois

$50/hr
4.9
17 jobs

I am a passionate photographer based in Chicago, IL. With a BA in Photojournalism, I bring a keen eye for detail and a compelling narrative to her work. My journey into photography is uniquely shaped by my past as a carpenter and furniture maker, a background that has deeply influenced my creative vision and approach. I specializes in studio, street, and event photography, capturing moments with a blend of technical skill and artistic flair. My diverse experiences allow me to see beauty and tell stories in unexpected places, making each photograph a reflection of her dynamic perspective.

  • Photo Editing
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Capture One Pro
  • Microsoft Office
Omar Z.

Chicago, Illinois

$35/hr
4.2
23 jobs

๐Ÿ“ฉ Share your website and receive a complete SEO audit within 24 hours, including a technical health report, keyword opportunity map, and a clear action plan tailored to your business. โœ… Always available for strategy calls or interviews, and I respond to all messages within an hour. I'm an SEO specialist with 10+ years of experience helping businesses grow through search. Today, SEO is no longer just about ranking on Google. It's about being discoverable across search engines, AI powered platforms, and answer engines. That's why I combine traditional SEO with AI SEO, Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) to help businesses stay ahead of how people search today. My approach is practical, data driven, and built for long term success. I don't rely on shortcuts or outdated tactics. Instead, I create search strategies that make your website easy for Google, Bing, AI search platforms like ChatGPT and Gemini, and answer engines to understand while delivering an excellent experience for real users. Before optimizing anything, I take the time to understand your business, audience, and competitors. I research how your customers search, the questions they ask, the keywords they use, and how AI platforms surface information in your industry. This research becomes the foundation of a strategy based on data rather than guesswork. My expertise includes Technical SEO, Local SEO, On Page SEO, Content Strategy, AI SEO, GEO, AEO, Core Web Vitals, structured data, entity optimization, semantic SEO, internal linking, website architecture, and conversion focused SEO. I also ensure websites are optimized for featured snippets, AI generated answers, local search results, and evolving search experiences. Over the past 10+ years, I've helped businesses improve organic visibility, resolve technical SEO issues, increase qualified traffic, strengthen local search presence, and boost conversions. ๐’๐„๐‘๐•๐ˆ๐‚๐„๐’ ๐ˆ ๐Ž๐…๐…๐„๐‘: ๐Ÿ”ด ๐“๐ž๐œ๐ก๐ง๐ข๐œ๐š๐ฅ ๐’๐„๐Ž ๐…๐ข๐ฑ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐…๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง Your websiteโ€™s technical health decides how easily Google can crawl, index, and rank your pages. I begin by identifying issues that silently block your visibility and prevent your site from reaching its full potential. I handle: โ€ข Crawl and indexing issues โ€ข Core Web Vitals and site speed improvement โ€ข Broken links, redirects, and URL structure fixes โ€ข Mobile responsiveness issues โ€ข Robots txt and sitemap optimization โ€ข Duplicate content cleanup โ€ข Thin pages and low value content repair โ€ข Technical errors that reduce search visibility ๐ŸŸฃ ๐Ž๐ง ๐๐š๐ ๐ž ๐’๐„๐Ž ๐Œ๐š๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐„๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐š๐ ๐ž ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐  Once the technical structure is solid, I optimize your pages for clarity, relevance, and user intent. This ensures search engines understand your content, and users find what they need without confusion. I work on: โ€ข Keyword placement and intent based optimization โ€ข Title tag and meta description rewriting โ€ข Header structure improvement H1 to H6 โ€ข Internal linking for authority flow โ€ข Clean content layout and readability โ€ข Removing fluff, weak content, and UX barriers ๐ŸŸก ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐Š๐ž๐ฒ๐ฐ๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ฒ My keyword research is focused on real user behavior, not random keyword lists. I build strategies that reflect how people search and what topics truly matter in your industry. I work with: โ€ข Search intent analysis โ€ข Keyword clusters and topic mapping โ€ข Content rewrites and optimization โ€ข New page recommendations โ€ข Competitor content gap analysis โ€ข Long term evergreen content planning ๐ŸŸข ๐€๐ฎ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐“๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ข๐ง๐  Rankings improve when your domain becomes a trusted source. I strengthen your authority using ethical and data backed methods that improve credibility in Googleโ€™s eyes. I deliver: โ€ข Schema markup and structured data โ€ข High quality link planning without spam โ€ข Internal link flow optimization โ€ข E E A T aligned content improvements โ€ข Conversion ready landing page suggestions ๐“๐Ž๐Ž๐‹๐’ ๐ˆ ๐–๐Ž๐‘๐Š ๐–๐ˆ๐“๐‡ โ€ข Google Search Console โ€ข Google Analytics โ€ข Ahrefs โ€ข SEMrush โ€ข Screaming Frog โ€ข Surfer SEO โ€ข PageSpeed Insights โ€ข Keyword Planner โ€ข GSC Insights Tools ๐‡๐Ž๐– ๐ˆ ๐‚๐Ž๐Œ๐Œ๐”๐๐ˆ๐‚๐€๐“๐„ I explain everything in simple English. No technical jargon, no overwhelming reports. You will receive clear updates, action steps, and real explanations behind every decision so you always know what is happening and why. ๐–๐‡๐€๐“ ๐˜๐Ž๐” ๐‚๐€๐ ๐„๐—๐๐„๐‚๐“ โ€ข Steady month over month improvement โ€ข Honest communication with weekly updates โ€ข A long term strategy you can rely on โ€ข A website that becomes stronger, faster, cleaner, and more profitable I focus on building sustainable SEO systems, not temporary tricks that disappear after a month. ๐Ÿ“… Share your website today to get your 24 hour SEO audit, technical report, and a complete roadmap to start improving your rankings right away.

  • SEO Audit
  • SEO Backlinking
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • SEO Performance
  • SEO Competitor Analysis
  • SEO Setup & Configuration
  • Shopify SEO
  • Ecommerce SEO
  • Technical SEO
  • Local SEO
  • Off-Page SEO
  • All in One SEO
  • On-Page SEO
  • Surfer SEO
  • Content SEO
Yeng Kong M.

Chicago, Illinois

$200/hr
5.0
56 jobs

I am a professional commercial product and portrait photographer. I specialize creating images with a minimalistic and elegant style whether it is for personal or business's uses. All inquires for projects will be given an estimated projected cost after an initial consultation.

  • Photo Editing
  • Photography
  • Lifestyle Photography
  • Product Photography
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Event Photography
  • Photo Color Correction
  • Adobe Lightroom
  • Nature Photography
  • Portrait Art

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