Freelance SEO Specialist for Web Design Agency

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Company Description

Caffeinated Communications Studio
A Visual Marketing Agency

Why are we so passionate about Visual Marketing? It’s quite simple, really. 

People form first impressions in a fraction of a second.
For brands, first impressions are 94% design-related.
We love people.
We love design.

Caffeinated Communications Studio is a Visual Marketing Agency based in Redmond, WA. We specialize in branding and custom WordPress website design + development but handle a wide range of print and digital design projects for clients from coast to coast.

If you are passionate about what you do, enjoy the challenge of a fast-moving work environment, and love coffee – or, at least, love coffee puns – Caffeinated Communications Studio could be the place for you!

Job Description

PRIMARY DUTIES

The primary role of the Freelance SEO Specialist is to support our Design & Development teams by performing onsite SEO services for new websites prior to or immediately after launch.

  • Perform Keyword Research to gain an understanding of what keywords and phrases are worth targeting, and why
  • Write unique page titles and page descriptions for client websites for optimal SEO positioning
  • Review site content with SEO best practices in mind, and make appropriate suggestions for improvement from an SEO perspective
  • Prepare and provide a document detailing results of the above as the deliverable

SECONDARY DUTIES

The secondary role of the Freelance SEO Specialist is to provide support for clients who want additional SEO services post-launch.

  • Review clients sites for SEO, usability, and crawling issues
  • Review ranking reporting, analytics, webmaster tools, and other SEO resources to resolve issues and explain fluctuations and metrics 
  • Help to redefine Caffeinated product offerings related to SEO, and assist updating product documentation as best practices evolve 
  • Consult with clients on internet marketing best practices
  • Consult with our web designers on best practices to improve website search engine rankings
  • Create and implement advanced SEO strategies as needed
  • Plan and implement SEM campaigns as needed
  • Stay current on Search Engine Optimization and Online Marketing topics by monitoring search industry websites, forums, blogs and news sources.

Qualifications

  • Demonstrable SEO experience (job, internship, or specialized secondary education)
  • Complete understanding of the search engine algorithms and their impact as well as keeping up to date with the latest trends in online marketing
  • Knowledge of SEO best practices and keyword research tools
  • Tactical experience with keyword research, content creation and optimization
  • Must have passion for role and attention for detail
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively with clients and team members
  • Excellent follow-through and strong desire to meet deadlines
  • Pro-active, able to work independently with little supervision or outside input
  • Results oriented

Additional Information

Compensation

$20-25/hour DOE

LOCAL APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN FIRST PRIORITY. The ability for us to meet in person as needed is a strong plus.

This is a contract position, ideal for a freelancer. Hours will vary depending on the quantity and size of sites that are in development. 

Please provide resume, references, and examples of work.