Increase organic search traffic to your website with a remote SEO Specialist who handles on-page and off-page optimization, keyword research, link building, and content optimization. Simera’s vetted remote professionals will make an immediate impact to your business’s visibility and rankings.
SEO Specialist
score
93
Highlight:
US Experience
Exp:
5 years
Monthly Salary (USD)
$2,200.00
SEO Specialist
score
94
Highlight:
Training & Management
Exp:
15 years
Monthly Salary (USD)
$5,600.00
SEO Specialist
score
97
Highlight:
Growth Marketing
Exp:
6 years
Monthly Salary (USD)
$4,100.00
SEO Specialist
score
93
Highlight:
Team Leader
Exp:
12 years
Monthly Salary (USD)
$3,100.00
Junior
$
50000
Mid-level
$
85000
Senior
$
120000
Junior
$
25000
Mid-level
$
45000
Senior
$
65000
Junior
$
30000
Mid-level
$
50000
Senior
$
75000
Detailed candidate profiles
Interview Video Responses
Time-zone compatibility
Full-time and part-time
AI-powered vetting
Immediate availability
Qualified candidates in seconds
No up-front costs
English certified
1. Optimize title tags, meta descriptions, headings, URLs, and internal linking.
2. Improve content quality, keyword usage, and readability.
1. Ensure proper indexing and crawlability.
2. Improve site speed, mobile-friendliness, and site architecture.
3. Fix broken links, duplicate content, and sitemap/robots.txt issues.
1. Develop SEO-driven content calendars.
2. Collaborate with writers and marketers to create optimized content.
3. Update and repurpose existing content for better performance.
1. Build backlinks from reputable sources.
2. Manage local SEO (Google Business Profile, citations, reviews).
3. Outreach to partners and publishers for collaborations.
1. Track rankings, organic traffic, and conversions.
2. Provide reports to stakeholders with insights and recommendations.
• Increase website’s search engine rankings and organic visibility.
• Drive qualified traffic that aligns with business goals.
• Ensure the website follows Google’s best practices and avoids penalties.
• Stay updated with SEO trends, algorithm updates, and industry shifts.
• Collaborate with developers, designers, content writers, and marketers.
• Analytical thinking – ability to interpret data and adjust strategy.
• Technical knowledge – understanding of HTML, CSS, site architecture, structured data, and web performance.
• Content optimization – writing and editing with SEO in mind.
• Keyword research expertise – identifying search intent and opportunities.
• Problem-solving – diagnosing ranking drops, technical errors, or penalties.
• Communication skills – explaining SEO recommendations to non-technical stakeholders.
• Adaptability – staying current with algorithm changes.
Keyword Research & Competitor Analysis
Google Keyword Planner
SEMrush / Ahrefs / Moz
AnswerThePublic
Analytics & Reporting
Google Analytics 4 (GA4)
Google Search Console
Data Studio (Looker Studio)
Technical SEO
Screaming Frog SEO Spider
Sitebulb
PageSpeed Insights / GTmetrix
Ahrefs Site Audit
Content & On-Page
Surfer SEO / Clearscope
Grammarly & Hemingway (for readability)
CMS tools (WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, etc.)
Backlink & Off-Page SEO
Ahrefs (backlink analysis)
Majestic
BuzzStream / Pitchbox (outreach tools)
• Problem-Solving → Can diagnose sudden ranking drops or traffic dips.
• Project Management → SEO touches dev, design, content, PR—they need to coordinate.
• Creativity → Finding unique content opportunities and link-building angles.
• Persistence → SEO takes time; you want someone patient and methodical.
• Guarantees #1 rankings (nobody can promise that).
• Focuses only on backlinks without content/technical strategy.
• Relies on “secret hacks” instead of transparent, proven methods.
• Overuses jargon without clear explanations.
• Short-term mindset (SEO is a long game).
Proven Track Record
Strong Analytical Skills
Technical Knowledge
Content & Strategy Mindset
Communication & Teaching Ability
Adaptability & Curiosity
Business-Oriented Thinking
• Can you share an example of a project where you significantly improved organic traffic or rankings?
• What’s the most challenging SEO problem you’ve solved, and how did you approach it?
• Which industries or types of websites have you worked on (e-commerce, SaaS, local businesses, blogs, etc.)?
• Imagine our site dropped 30% in organic traffic overnight. Walk me through how you’d diagnose the issue.
• How do you ensure a website is crawlable and indexable by search engines?
• Which technical SEO issues do you usually check first in an audit?
• Have you worked with schema markup or structured data? Can you explain why it matters?
• How do you decide which keywords to target for a new piece of content?
• If you had to optimize a blog post that’s getting impressions but low clicks, what steps would you take?
• How do you balance SEO optimization with keeping content engaging for readers?
• Can you give an example of repurposing or updating content that led to better rankings?
• What’s your approach to building high-quality backlinks?
• How do you evaluate if a backlink opportunity is worth pursuing?
• How would your off-page strategy differ for a local business vs. a global brand?
• Which metrics do you track to measure SEO success?
• How would you explain the ROI of SEO to a non-technical stakeholder?
• What’s the difference between a “vanity metric” and a meaningful SEO KPI?
• Google rolls out algorithm updates regularly. How do you stay current, and how do you adjust strategy after an update?
• Can you share a recent SEO trend you think businesses should pay attention to?
• What’s your opinion on AI-generated content and how it fits into SEO today?
• If marketing wants quick results but you know SEO takes time, how would you set expectations?
• How do you collaborate with developers, designers, and content writers?
• What’s your process for prioritizing SEO tasks when resources are limited?
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