Freelance SEO/AEO Strategist

SmartBug Media

SEO Strategist enhancing SEO performance for SmartBug clients. Collaborating on keyword research, audits, and implementation of SEO services.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60 - $75 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build SEO services and best practices, including keyword research, website SEO audits, implementing Schema, link building, SEO analytics, and implementation of all on-page and off-page SEO activities
Conduct SEO audits of client website performance
Map content strategies to the buyer journey, identifying gaps and prioritizing high-impact topics for organic acquisition.
Develop detailed SEO content briefs, including semantic clusters, recommended structure (Hn), internal linking, and on-page optimizations.
Build analytics reports on keyword and site rankings, site domain performance, backlinks, on-page performance, and organic traffic trends
Diagnose and resolve organic traffic and SEO issues
Set up proper performance tracking on-site domains
Implement Google Search Console and Google Analytics
Inform client services and web team of algorithm updates and SEO news
Advise on best practices around domain, sub-domains, and site architecture
Provide expertise as needed for complex SEO problems/opportunities
Other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.A. or B.S. degree is required
French and English proficiency
5-8 years of progressive SEO experience with a digital marketing agency or in-house team
Proven track record and hands-on experience successfully developing and implementing SEO strategies for multi-domain and multinational websites
Comprehensive knowledge of organic search and search engine ranking algorithms, including both on-page and off-page SEO activities
Expert knowledge working with SEO platforms and tools; for example, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Search Console, Semrush, Moz, Screaming Frog, Schema.org
Proficiency and knowledge of web development best practices and processes (code ability is not required)
Advanced skills in reporting and Excel/Google Sheets, including pivot tables and advanced functions
Experience with HubSpot or marketing automation platforms preferred yet not required
Proven experience finding, analyzing, and assimilating market and customer data into SEO strategies
Experience presenting to clients or executive-level team members preferred
Excellent writing skills and a strong understanding of best practices for SEO-friendly content
Proficiency in Google Suite
Experience working remotely in similar roles is strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Marketing SmartBug Media is a full-service digital marketing agency specializing in leveraging the HubSpot platform to help businesses grow. They offer a range of services including HubSpot onboarding, marketing, sales, service, content, commerce, and operations hubs. SmartBug Media assists clients across various industries like healthcare, education, manufacturing, and SaaS with demand generation, revenue operations, paid media, web services, sales enablement, and customer success strategies. They focus on increasing marketing and sales effectiveness through proven strategies, automation, and hands-on training. Their accolades as a highly decorated HubSpot digital agency underscore their commitment to creating scalable solutions for predictable, resilient growth. Freelance SEO/AEO Strategist Job not on LinkedIn 🔥 3 minutes ago 🇺🇸 United States – Remote 💵 $60 - $75 / hour ⏰ Full Time 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior 📈 SEO Marketing 🗣️🇫🇷 French Required Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Build SEO services and best practices, including keyword research, website SEO audits, implementing Schema, link building, SEO analytics, and implementation of all on-page and off-page SEO activities
Conduct SEO audits of client website performance
Map content strategies to the buyer journey, identifying gaps and prioritizing high-impact topics for organic acquisition.
Develop detailed SEO content briefs, including semantic clusters, recommended structure (Hn), internal linking, and on-page optimizations.
Build analytics reports on keyword and site rankings, site domain performance, backlinks, on-page performance, and organic traffic trends
Diagnose and resolve organic traffic and SEO issues
Set up proper performance tracking on-site domains
Implement Google Search Console and Google Analytics
Inform client services and web team of algorithm updates and SEO news
Advise on best practices around domain, sub-domains, and site architecture
Provide expertise as needed for complex SEO problems/opportunities
Other responsibilities as assigned. 🎯 Requirements
B.A. or B.S. degree is required
French and English proficiency
5-8 years of progressive SEO experience with a digital marketing agency or in-house team
Proven track record and hands-on experience successfully developing and implementing SEO strategies for multi-domain and multinational websites
Comprehensive knowledge of organic search and search engine ranking algorithms, including both on-page and off-page SEO activities
Expert knowledge working with SEO platforms and tools; for example, Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager, Search Console, Semrush, Moz, Screaming Frog, Schema.org
Proficiency and knowledge of web development best practices and processes (code ability is not required)
Advanced skills in reporting and Excel/Google Sheets, including pivot tables and advanced functions
Experience with HubSpot or marketing automation platforms preferred yet not required
Proven experience finding, analyzing, and assimilating market and customer data into SEO strategies
Experience presenting to clients or executive-level team members preferred
Excellent writing skills and a strong understanding of best practices for SEO-friendly content
Proficiency in Google Suite
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Hard Skills & Tools

SEOkeyword researchwebsite SEO auditslink buildingSEO analyticson-page SEOoff-page SEOreportingExcelGoogle Sheets

Soft Skills

writing skillscommunicationanalytical skillsclient presentationproblem-solving