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Ben L.

Purley, United Kingdom

$30/hr
5.0
131 jobs
🚀 About Me: 15+ Years of Elite SEO Strategy & Execution Hi, I’m Ben Lowe. I help growth-stage startups, eCommerce brands, SaaS companies, and global enterprises dominate search with deeply strategic, data-powered SEO. Over the last 15+ years, I’ve built and led enterprise-level SEO strategies for brands across the UK, US, Europe, and beyond—scaling organic traffic, revenue, and brand authority in even the most competitive markets. From technical audits to AI-enhanced content frameworks and large-scale programmatic SEO, I specialize in high-performance SEO systems that scale intelligently and adapt to Google’s evolving algorithms. My approach blends technical depth, content authority, automation, and clear business strategy—because SEO shouldn’t just win traffic. It should win markets. 🔧 SEO Expertise That Drives Real Business Growth Unlike most “full-service” agencies or freelancers offering cookie-cutter SEO, I go deep. My services are built to scale with your brand’s ambition—whether that’s optimizing a 500K URL site, migrating a complex CMS, or building an editorial search strategy from scratch. 🧠 Technical SEO & Site Architecture Full-scale enterprise technical audits (crawl, indexation, rendering, UX) Scalable site structure design for large and multilingual websites Core Web Vitals optimization & JavaScript SEO (React, Vue, dynamic content) Advanced schema & structured data implementation Log file analysis, crawl budget optimization & rendering diagnostics 📚 Enterprise Content SEO & Editorial Strategy Entity-based SEO & semantic search optimization (Knowledge Graph, NLP, LSI) Topical map development, keyword clustering & content siloing High-scale editorial content planning for SaaS, publishers & marketplaces AI-powered content briefs, competitive benchmarking & on-page optimization SEO frameworks for content teams: workflows, quality control, reporting 🔗 Authority Link Building & Digital PR White-hat backlink acquisition via HARO, guest posts, thought leadership Competitor backlink analysis, gap closing & disavow strategy Linkable asset strategy: data journalism, surveys, industry reports SEO-driven PR campaigns that generate mentions, trust, and rankings ⚙️ AI, Automation & Programmatic SEO Large-scale programmatic content architecture (real estate, SaaS, travel, eCom) Scalable dynamic page generation via headless CMS/APIs SEO automation with Python (internal linking, redirects, keyword tracking) Custom dashboards with GA4, Looker Studio, and reporting APIs AI-SEO optimization for Google’s Search Generative Experience (SGE) 🌍 Local, International & Multilingual SEO Global SEO strategy across regions/languages with correct hreflang setup Country/language-based subdomain/subfolder strategies Local SEO optimization for franchises & multi-location brands International content localization & SERP targeting 🧰 Platform-Specific SEO Expertise Shopify, WooCommerce, BigCommerce SEO (eCommerce architecture) Webflow & WordPress (custom templates, plugin strategy, Core Web Vitals) Headless CMS (Prismic, Contentful, Sanity) & custom frameworks Deep experience optimizing JavaScript-heavy & complex CMS environments 📈 Real-World Results from the Frontlines of SEO I don’t just theorize SEO—I implement strategies that drive performance at scale. A few client highlights: +145% organic revenue increase for a fashion brand on Shopify through technical cleanup, AI-assisted content, and authority links 1,100+ new Top 3 keyword rankings for a global SaaS platform via content restructuring & semantic optimization 10,000+ URL SEO automation system deployed for a real estate programmatic platform—reducing crawl waste & boosting indexation 300+ high-quality backlinks for a fintech startup through a mix of PR, editorial outreach, and content strategy 🧩 What Sets Me Apart In a noisy SEO world filled with buzzwords and inflated guarantees, I take a data-driven, systems-based approach that’s focused on sustainable results and business value. 🏆 15+ Years of SEO Mastery — Across industries, platforms, and algorithms 🧩 Strategy + Execution — From roadmap to delivery, you get end-to-end expertise 💡 Content & Technical Hybrid — I bridge both worlds for complete optimization 🤖 AI-Enhanced, Automation-Driven — Scalable workflows powered by intelligence 📞 Senior-Level Communication — Weekly updates, transparent reporting, strategic clarity 📊 Results-Focused Mindset — Not just traffic, but revenue, authority, and ROI 🎓 Credentials & SEO Stack Education 📘 BA (Hons) Marketing – Metro London University Certifications 🧠 Moz Academy | WebFX SEO | SEMrush SEO Toolkit | Clearscope & Surfer SEO Mastery Tools & Tech 🛠️ Screaming Frog, Sitebulb, Ahrefs, SEMrush, Surfer SEO, Clearscope, GA4, Looker Studio, ChatGPT, Python, Zapier, ContentKing, Search Console, Tag Manager 🔄 SEO Has Evolved. Has Your Strategy? Content. Tech. Authority. AI. Time to scale—smart.
  • Yoast SEO
  • Search Engine Marketing
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Local SEO
  • Shopify SEO
  • Search Engine Optimization Report
  • SEO Audit
  • Off-Page SEO
  • Technical SEO
  • On-Page SEO
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • Competitive Analysis
  • SEO Strategy
  • CMS Development
Muhammad A.

Peshawar, Pakistan

$95/hr
5.0
126 jobs
You probably already know that finding the right online marketer for your business is a huge challenge in itself. You need someone who really gets the "big picture" of what you're trying to achieve with your business. You need someone who can translate every action they take into ROI. That's exactly where I come in! I'm Adil, a certified digital marketing specialist with 8+ years of experience. I'm well-versed in all major areas of digital marketing but I'm particularly skilled when it comes to SEO and content marketing. My process is simple. I help my clients in making the most out of internet marketing for their business. I offer a full range of SEO services as well as content creation & marketing services. If you're unsure about how these services can help you, let's chat. At the end of our first conversation, you'll have a clear idea of whether I can help you, and how I'll be doing it.
  • Yoast SEO
  • SEO Strategy
  • Ahrefs
  • Off-Page SEO
  • SEO Writing
  • Technical SEO
  • On-Page SEO
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • SEO Audit
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Organic Traffic Growth
  • Content Strategy
  • Content Audit
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Content Marketing
Slavko K.

Novi Sad, Serbia

$85/hr
5.0
65 jobs
🚀 I don’t just “do SEO.” I help brands engineer trust, visibility, and digital authority that compound over time — across Google, AI search, and media. 💼 Previously Top Rated on Upwork ✔ 100% client satisfaction ✔ 60+ clients served ✔ 300+ audits delivered Now offering next-level services that combine: ✅ E-E-A-T SEO Optimization ✅ Strategic PR Link Building (Thought Leadership Features) ✅ AI Search Visibility Protection ✅ SEO + UX Credibility Audits ✅ Brand Protection Through Digital Authority ✅ Silent Proof Asset Stacking Most freelancers promise traffic. I deliver systems that turn your brand into a trust signal for AI, Google, and real humans. If you’re a founder, SaaS company, healthcare brand, or agency looking to: • Strengthen your brand’s credibility • Get featured in trusted publications • Show up better in AI-generated summaries • Build long-term, defensible SEO visibility I’ll help you get there, with a sniper strategy built for the future of digital trust. 🎯 My specialty: Combining SEO, Digital PR, and credibility infrastructure — to help you stop chasing leads and start *attracting belief*. 💬 Message me to begin with: • A sniper SEO + UX credibility audit • A PR Link Plan for the media authority • Or a next-gen AI Trust Visibility Audit — showing how AI (like ChatGPT, Google SGE, Gemini) interprets your brand and why trust matters more than keywords
  • Yoast SEO
  • WordPress
  • Google Ads
  • Google Analytics
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Digital Marketing Strategy
  • SEO Audit
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • SEO Strategy
  • Technical SEO
  • SEO Backlinking
  • Off-Page SEO
  • Google Search Console
Ivan A.

Caracas, Venezuela

$20/hr
5.0
65 jobs
I am an SEO specialist. I create SEO strategies and optimized content to improve your ranking on Google's first page. I perform SEO audits, create Spanish SEO content, and provide tracking on Google Search Console to boost your business's online visibility and increase organic website traffic. My services include: SEO Audit SEO Strategies On-Page SEO Optimization Keyword Research Social Media SEO Management E-commerce SEO SEO/SEM Competitor Analysis Spanish SEO Content Optimization of Descriptions and Meta Tags Email Marketing 100% original content Blog Writing with AI Blog Writing without AI SEO for AI
  • Yoast SEO
  • Email Communication
  • Content Development
  • Content Strategy
  • Content Writing
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • SEO Writing
  • SEO Audit
  • Google Search Console
  • SEO Strategy
  • Google Keyword Planner
  • Article Writing
  • SEO Content
hemanta m.

Kathmandu, Nepal

$40/hr
5.0
63 jobs
This is Hemanta Maharjan, a Digital Marketing Strategist specializing in SEO, content strategy, organic search strategy, social media strategy, pay per click and conversion tracking. Currently working as an SEO analyst and online marketer for several companies and SEO consultant for couples of agencies. Have an experience of SEO since 2009 in different online industries that have a scope of online marketing] to add a qualitative and quantitative touch to marketing campaigns at a tactical and strategic level. Being an engineering graduate in Information Technology I believed working for both the users and robots for the success in any online business with proper tracking metrics, followed by optimization of strategies as per data, performance, and conversions. Approach: Here are my approaches for the promotion of the website Step 1: Website audit and Requirement Analysis Step 2. Keyword research and identification Considering latent semantic indexing, google auto-complete search, search volume, bid for keywords, google trend and Rankbrain as google's new important update Step 3. Optimize pages on title tag, meta tags, images, header with identified keywords Step 4. Promote keywords for search results ranking Step 5. Grow total impression counts and click for keywords on search result Step 6. Focus on keywords that have high Click Through Rate to drive more sales Step 7. Analyze website with google analytics and webmaster data to re-optimize for better performance Step 8. Focus on other social media platform to drive more traffic and add values for organic search result Step 9. Continuing with on page/off page optimization over time with a new strategy for growth. Step 10. Focus on user metrics, user interface, and user experience. PS: Research for new Whitehat techniques to drive more traffic. Besides regular optimization job, consider revenue model and your future planning with the business to plan SEO campaign accordingly.
  • Yoast SEO
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Search Engine Marketing
  • Google Webmaster Central
  • Campaign Management
  • Google Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Screaming Frog SEO Spider
  • SEMrush
  • SEO Audit
  • SEO Backlinking
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • Search Engine Marketing Strategy
  • Moz
Kathryn M.

Denver, United States

$65/hr
5.0
59 jobs
Engaging. Fresh. Targeted. You want to captivate your audience — whether you are developing a new site, refreshing an existing one, or developing ongoing content. I can provide you with unique, quality, SEO-driven results that project the image you'd like to convey, including: • Crisp, clear, and unique content - polished to your exacting standards and based on expertly researched keywords and synonyms with actual search volume. • SEO strategy and implementation that improves site ranking and gets attention. • Content strategy that targets the most effective use of your resources by building industry credibility and driving key business objectives. • Creative, original content pieces meeting or exceeding your precise protocol and guidance — articles, blogs, website content, landing pages, white papers, eBooks, press releases, case studies, social media posts, marketing email content, Ecommerce product descriptions, video and podcast scripting, and more.. • Client satisfaction with every opportunity. My extensive content and SEO success, plus proven operations and marketing background, have prepared me with broad and comprehensive communications skills that get results. Let’s take your business to the next level!
  • Yoast SEO
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • SEO Audit
  • SEO Writing
  • Content Creation
  • SEO Keyword Research
  • WordPress
  • Creative Writing
  • Content Writing
  • Blog Writing
  • Internet Marketing
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Article Writing
  • Proofreading

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How to Hire Top Yoast SEO Specialists

How to hire Yoast SEO specialists

Yoast SEO makes it easier to optimize your content for major search engines before you publish it to your WordPress site.

So how do you hire Yoast SEO specialists? Here are some tips for finding top Yoast SEO specialists on Upwork.

How to shortlist Yoast SEO professionals

As you’re browsing available Yoast SEO consultants, it can be helpful to develop a shortlist of the professionals you may want to interview. You can screen profiles using criteria such as:

  • Industry fit. You want a Yoast SEO contractor who understands your industry so they can create optimized content that will still resonate with your target audience. 
  • Project experience. Screen candidate profiles for specific skills and experience (e.g., performing keyword research with Google Keyword Planner).
  • Feedback. Check reviews from past clients for glowing testimonials or red flags that can tell you what it’s like to work with a particular Yoast SEO consultant.

How to write an effective Yoast SEO job post

With a clear picture of your ideal Yoast SEO specialist in mind, it’s time to write that job post. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project. 

An effective Yoast SEO job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From keyword research to on-site optimization, list all the deliverables you’ll need. 
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries or SEO tools, mention this here. 
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

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YOAST SEO SPECIALISTS FAQ

What is Yoast SEO?

Yoast SEO is a popular WordPress plugin for performing on-site search engine optimization (SEO) on your website. 

Here’s a quick overview of the skills you should look for in Yoast SEO professionals:

  • Yoast SEO
  • SEO writing
  • WordPress
  • Search engine marketing (SEM)

Why hire Yoast SEO specialists?

The trick to finding top Yoast SEO specialists is to identify your needs. Are you looking for someone to go through your blog content and write SEO meta descriptions for all your posts? Or is your goal to find SEO writers who know how to optimize their content through Yoast SEO before publishing directly to your WordPress blog? The cost of your project will depend largely on your scope of work and the specific skills needed to bring your project to life. 

How much does it cost to hire a Yoast SEO specialist?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced Yoast SEO professional may command higher fees but also work faster, have more specialized areas of expertise, and deliver a higher-quality product.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their Yoast SEO services more competitively. 

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project.

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