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Common jobs to be done for freelance SEO specialists

<h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Keyword Research</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Identifying high-traffic keywords relevant to client’s industry.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Analyzing competitor keyword strategies to find gaps.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Using tools to discover long-tail keyword opportunities.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Categorizing keywords into primary and secondary groupings.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">On-Page SEO Optimization</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Crafting SEO-friendly meta titles and descriptions.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Optimizing header tags for better content structure.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Ensuring proper image alt text for accessibility and SEO.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Improving internal linking strategy for site navigation.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Conducting content audits to improve keyword targeting.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Technical SEO</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Conducting site speed audits and implementing improvements.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Setting up and optimizing XML sitemaps for search engines.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Fixing crawl errors identified in Google Search Console.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Implementing structured data markup for rich snippets.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Link Building</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating high-quality content for outreach and backlinks.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Identifying and reaching out to relevant industry influencers.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Analyzing existing backlink profiles for improvement opportunities.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Monitoring competitor backlinks for new opportunities to pursue.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Content Strategy</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Developing a content calendar aligned with SEO goals.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Conducting audience research to tailor content offerings.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Optimizing existing content for higher search engine rankings.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Coordinating with writers to ensure keyword integration.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Analytics and Reporting</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Setting up Google Analytics and Google Search Console.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Regularly analyzing traffic sources and user behavior.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating monthly reports on SEO performance metrics.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Adjusting strategies based on data-driven insights and trends.</div></div>