This is a remote position.
Contract: Independent Contractor
Work Schedule: 9am - 6pm Salt Lake City, UT Time with 1 hour unpaid lunch
Client Timezone: Salt Lake City, UT, USA
Responsibilities:
Content Strategy & Optimization:
- Create, optimize, and manage 60-90 blog posts per month to drive organic traffic.
- Conduct keyword research to identify high-value topics and optimize content for search intent.
- Perform on-page SEO optimizations (titles, meta descriptions, headers, internal linking, etc.).
- Monitor and analyze blog performance to refine content strategy and improve traffic.
Technical SEO:
- Audit and resolve technical SEO issues (site speed, mobile-friendliness, URL structure, crawling and indexing, etc.).
- Collaborate with the development team to implement SEO best practices across the site.
- Ensure proper use of structured data, schema markup, and other advanced SEO techniques.
Organic Traffic Growth & Performance Analysis:
- Analyze traffic data, identify growth opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations.
- Keep up-to-date with Google algorithm changes and adjust strategies accordingly.
- Develop reports that clearly show SEO performance, goals, and key metrics.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Work cross-functionally with marketing, content, and design teams to ensure SEO best practices are being followed.
- Provide training and guidance to junior team members on SEO fundamentals and techniques.
Requirements
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of SEO experience, including significant experience at Google or with Google Search.
- Proven track record of increasing organic traffic and improving keyword rankings.
- Strong understanding of Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and other SEO tools (Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, etc.).
- Solid understanding of content marketing strategies, keyword research, and on-page SEO techniques.
- Experience with technical SEO, including site audits, speed optimization, mobile-first design, and structured data.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to think analytically.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with e-commerce SEO (if applicable to our product line).
- Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) like Shopify, or similar platforms.
- Basic HTML/CSS knowledge to assist with on-page optimizations.
- Ability to stay ahead of SEO trends and adjust strategies as necessary.
Independent Contractor Perks
- HMO Coverage for eligible locations
- Permanent work from home
- Immediate hiring
- Steady freelance job
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