SEO Research

We are looking for an experienced SEO Specialist to conduct an in-depth keyword research, competitive analysis, and website audit of 19 websites to identify opportunities for organic growth. This role requires expertise in SEO tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, or Moz to uncover what keywords the site is currently ranking for, analyze competitors, and evaluate backlink strategies. Additionally, the SEO Specialist will provide on-site SEO recommendations to improve website optimization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Keyword Research & Analysis:
Conduct thorough keyword research to identify high-value keywords and search trends.
Provide insights on search volume, keyword difficulty, and ranking opportunities.
Identify long-tail keyword opportunities to improve search visibility.

2. Competitive Analysis:
Identify top competitors and analyze their SEO strategies.
Research competitor keyword rankings and discover areas for improvement.
Analyze where competitors are gaining backlinks and identify link-building opportunities.

3. Website & On-Site SEO Analysis:
Perform an SEO audit to evaluate technical SEO, site speed, and mobile-friendliness.
Analyze meta tags, headers, internal linking, and content structure for optimization.
Provide recommendations for on-page SEO improvements including content, schema markup, and UX enhancements.
Evaluate existing content gaps and suggest new content strategies to improve rankings.

4. Backlink Profile & Off-Page SEO Analysis:
Conduct a backlink audit to assess current link quality.
Identify toxic backlinks that may be hurting SEO performance.
Provide a strategy for link-building to improve domain authority and rankings.

Requirements:
-Proven experience in SEO analysis, keyword research, and competitive analysis.
-Proficiency with SEO tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz, Screaming Frog, or Google Search Console.
-Strong understanding of on-site SEO, technical SEO, and backlink analysis.
-Ability to create actionable SEO reports with insights and recommendations.
-Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
-Strong communication skills to present findings and recommendations.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience working with local brick and mortar businesses.
-Understanding of Google’s algorithm updates and SEO best practices.
-Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and WordPress for on-site SEO optimizations.

Project Deliverables:
-Keyword Research Report (including search volume, difficulty, and ranking opportunities).
-Competitive Analysis Report (showing top competitors, keyword gaps, and backlink strategies).
-On-Site SEO Audit (with detailed recommendations for technical and content optimizations).
-Backlink Profile Analysis & Strategy.

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To Apply:
Please submit your resume, along with:

-Examples of previous SEO reports or audits you’ve conducted.
-A brief explanation of your approach to keyword research and competitive analysis.
-Your availability and estimated timeline for this project.

We look forward to working with an SEO expert who can provide valuable insights and help us enhance our website’s organic performance!