LOOKING FOR CANDIDATES BASED IN THE UNITED STATES
Position: SEO Specialist
Work Hours: Flexible with few hours PST overlap
Salary: $900 - $1,800 per month
About the Company:
Support Shepherd is a growing digital marketing agency specializing in SEO and content marketing. We work with clients across various industries to help them improve their online visibility and drive organic traffic to their websites.
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and innovative SEO Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will be an expert in all aspects of Search Engine Optimization, including technical SEO, linking strategies, keyword research and SEO strategy, and content creation. A strong emphasis on utilizing AI tools for optimization and content generation is essential. The candidate should excel in research, strategy formulation, and implementation, ensuring our website not only ranks highly in search engine results but also delivers a compelling user experience.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough keyword research to identify high-potential targets.
- Analyze top Google page one headings to inform our SEO strategy.
- Perform competitor content audits and content gap analysis to identify opportunities.
- Build and maintain content calendars, aligning with SEO goals.
- Develop content outlines or briefs based on Google page one SERP analysis.
- Optimize web pages and blog posts for maximum SEO impact.
- Implement and oversee on-page SEO strategies.
- Conduct backlink audits and devise strategies for link building and linkable asset creation.
- Track keyword performance and adapt strategies accordingly.
- Produce regular reports on ranking, organic traffic, and other key SEO metrics.
- Utilize AI tools for content creation, SEO analysis, and strategy optimization.
- Stay abreast of the latest SEO and AI trends and technologies, and integrate these into our SEO practices.
- Other related duties as requested.
- Proven experience in SEO, Digital Marketing, or a related field.
- Demonstrable expertise in planning and implementing backlink campaigns.
- Working knowledge of Google Analytics, backlink tools, and AI-powered SEO tools.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and turn insights into actionable strategies.
- Excellent communication skills, capable of crafting and presenting clear, compelling reports and presentations.
- Problem-solving aptitude, with a creative approach to overcoming challenges.
- Experience with technical SEO aspects such as site speed optimization, schema markup, and crawl budget management.
- Ability to create high-quality, SEO-optimized content and linkable assets.
- Familiarity with content management systems and SEO plugins.
TBD