The Best Freelance SEO Specialists to Hire in 2025

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Rocket's Leader
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Anonymous
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SEO Coordinator
AMER
Location
$70,000
Salary
$34/hr
Hourly Rate
87%
Approval Rating
Coordinates SEO projects and collaborates with content teams. Demonstrated ability in managing multiple client accounts.
Link Building
The Antagonists
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Anonymous
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Public
SEO Specialist
AMER
Location
$100,000
Salary
$48/hr
Hourly Rate
85%
Approval Rating
Creative in crafting unconventional SEO campaigns. Expert in high-risk, high-reward digital marketing strategies.
SEO Tools
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The Electric Mouse
Content Marketing Specialist
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Anonymous
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Public
EMEA
Location
$80,000
Salary
$38/hr
Hourly Rate
92%
Approval Rating
Delivers engaging content that boosts user engagement and search rankings. Extensive experience in keyword research and social media promotion.
Featured Skills
On-Page Optimization
The Pokémon Trainer
SEO Consultant
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Anonymous
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Public
AMER
Location
$90,000
Salary
$43/hr
Hourly Rate
95%
Approval Rating
Expert in organic search strategies with over 5 years of experience. Proven track record of improving site visibility and keyword rankings.
Featured Skills
Google Analytics
The Antagonists
SEO Specialist
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Anonymous
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Public
AMER
Location
$100,000
Salary
$48/hr
Hourly Rate
85%
Approval Rating
Creative in crafting unconventional SEO campaigns. Expert in high-risk, high-reward digital marketing strategies.
Featured Skills
SEO Tools
The Rock-type Trainer
SEO Analyst
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Anonymous
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Public
APAC
Location
$65,000
Salary
$31/hr
Hourly Rate
90%
Approval Rating
Analyzes website performance and implements SEO best practices. Strong background in data-driven search engine optimization.
Featured Skills
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The Rival
SEO Strategist
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Anonymous
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Public
APAC
Location
$95,000
Salary
$46/hr
Hourly Rate
94%
Approval Rating
Focuses on competitive analysis and market research to enhance online visibility. Strong problem-solver with a data-driven approach.
Featured Skills
Technical SEO
Rocket's Leader
SEO Coordinator
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Anonymous
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Public
AMER
Location
$70,000
Salary
$34/hr
Hourly Rate
87%
Approval Rating
Coordinates SEO projects and collaborates with content teams. Demonstrated ability in managing multiple client accounts.
Featured Skills
Link Building
The Water Trainer
Digital Marketing Strategist
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Anonymous
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Public
EMEA
Location
$75,000
Salary
$36/hr
Hourly Rate
88%
Approval Rating
Skilled in content optimization and link building strategies. Focused on leveraging analytics to boost search performance.
Featured Skills
Keyword Research
Rocket's Member
Keyword Research Specialist
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Anonymous
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Public
EMEA
Location
$60,000
Salary
$29/hr
Hourly Rate
89%
Approval Rating
Specializes in identifying high-potential keywords to drive traffic. Enthusiastic about SEO trends and new tools.
Featured Skills
Content Strategy
The Evolution Pokémon
Link Building Specialist
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Anonymous
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Public
APAC
Location
$85,000
Salary
$41/hr
Hourly Rate
96%
Approval Rating
Experienced in building relationships for link acquisition and outreach. Passionate about enhancing brand authority through quality backlinks.
Featured Skills
Google Analytics
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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>