Head of SEO (Freelance/Permanent Contract)

The Role

We are seeking a visionaryFreelance Head of SEOto take full ownership of our organic growth strategy. You won't just be executing tasks; you will be the architect of our search engine dominance. Your goal is to move beyond "traffic for the sake of traffic" and deliver organic revenue growth through a sophisticated, data-backed SEO roadmap.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Roadmap:Define and lead the global SEO strategy (Technical, On-page, and Off-page) aligned with our 2026 business goals.

• Technical Excellence:Conduct deep-dive audits (Core Web Vitals, Crawlability, Indexing) and work closely with developers to ensure a flawless technical foundation.

• Content Intelligence:Oversee Topical Authority mapping. Move beyond simple keywords to "Search Intent" clusters and EEAT-driven content strategies.

• AI Integration:Implement AI-assisted workflows for scale (content Briefing, Data analysis, Internal linking) while ensuring "Helpful Content" compliance.

• Performance Tracking:Manage the SEO budget and provide C-level reporting on Organic ROI, Share of Voice, and Conversion attribution.

• Leadership:Manage and mentor existing content writers or external agencies to ensure high-quality, SEO-optimized output.

Required Expertise

• Senior Experience:6+ years in SEO with a proven track record of scaling high-authority domains (SaaS, E-commerce, or Media).

• Data Stack:Expert mastery of GSC, Google Analytics 4, Screaming Frog, Ahrefs/Semrush, and Search Console Insights.

• The "Product" Mindset:You treat SEO as a product, not just a marketing channel. You understand how UX and SEO intersect.

• Business Acumen:You speak the language of "Revenue" and "LTV," not just "Rankings."

How to Apply

We don't want a standard pitch. Please provide:

1. Case Study:One specific example of a site you scaled from$X$to$Y$organic revenue.

2. The "First 30 Days":A brief outline of your audit process when taking over a new domain.

3. Tooling:Your preferred tech stack for 2026 SEO.

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