Shopify SEO & GEO Specialist Needed (National E-Commerce Brand)

We are seeking an experienced independent SEO/GEO specialist to support a Shopify e-commerce client in the health and wellness space. The company sells insoles nationwide throughout the United States and is looking to improve both traditional organic search visibility and visibility within AI-powered search engines such as ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, and Google’s AI Overviews. This is not a local SEO project. We are focused on national organic growth, increased qualified traffic, improved rankings, and stronger AI search presence. Current Environment * Shopify storefront * National U.S. audience * On-page SEO currently graded approximately A- * GEO / AI Search Optimization currently graded approximately C- * Existing traffic is relatively low as the store is newly launched Due to client confidentiality, website information and access will not be provided during the initial proposal stage. What We Are Looking For We are not looking for cookie-cutter SEO packages or automated monthly reports. Instead, we want a partner who can clearly define: * What work will be completed each month * What deliverables will be provided * What tools you use * How success is measured * What improvements you would prioritize given the information above Please Include in Your Proposal 1. Your experience with Shopify SEO 2. Your experience optimizing for AI Search / GEO 3. Sample monthly deliverables you would provide 4. Whether content creation is included 5. Whether technical SEO implementation is included 6. Whether schema and structured data optimization are included 7. Whether backlink acquisition is included 8. Expected monthly workload and hours 9. Monthly pricing structure 10. Typical timelines before meaningful results are seen Example Deliverables We Would Expect to See Addressed * Technical SEO audits and implementation * Product page optimization * Collection page optimization * Internal linking improvements * Schema markup enhancements * Entity optimization * AI search optimization (ChatGPT, Gemini, Perplexity, AI Overviews) * Competitor analysis * Keyword and topical authority research * Content recommendations and briefs * Monthly reporting with actionable insights * Ongoing optimization roadmap Preference will be given to independent freelancers rather than agencies. U.S.-based freelancers or those available during Eastern Time business hours are preferred. This engagement may become a long-term monthly retainer for the right partner.