Local SEO Specialist for Verve Platform

SEO Specialist – Phase 1 Setup for Verve (Base44, Local SEO, Quick Ranking Boost)

We’re launching Verve (vervesa.co.za) — a South-African platform connecting users to wellness, exploration, and nightlife experiences, built on Base44 (no-code).

We need an SEO specialist to complete a full local SEO setup so key pages begin indexing and ranking as soon as possible.

Objectives (Phase 1 Only)

Optimize all live Base44 pages for Johannesburg / Pretoria / Gauteng

Complete keyword research and map terms to existing pages

Implement on-page SEO (titles, meta, H1/H2, alt text, internal links)

Configure Google Search Console and GA4

Submit sitemap, request indexing, and fix crawl errors

Create local signals (location keywords, schema if available)

Build an automated KPI dashboard for weekly tracking

Provide a handover playbook + Loom video so we can monitor results

Scope of Work

1. Local Keyword Research & Mapping

30–40 high-intent, location-based keywords

Grouped into Wellness, Exploration, Nightlife

Assign each keyword to a Base44 page

2. On-Page Optimization (Base44 Editor)

Add/update meta titles & descriptions with target keywords

Optimize H1/H2 headings and body copy

Insert internal links between related pages

Add descriptive alt text to all images

Improve mobile and page-speed settings (within Base44 options)

3. Technical & Local Setup

Connect Google Search Console and GA4

Generate and submit XML sitemap

Request indexing of all optimized pages

Insert location keywords (city/suburb) in titles and content

Add basic LocalBusiness schema if Base44 allows

4. KPI Automation & Reporting

Create a Google Sheets or Data Studio dashboard pulling from GSC

Track: indexed pages, impressions, clicks, CTR, average position

Provide baseline report after setup

5. Knowledge Transfer

1–2 page SEO Playbook: how to add new pages & monitor KPIs

Loom walkthrough of all tools and dashboard

Deliverables (End of Week 1)

Keyword research file + page mapping

Updated on-page SEO for all live pages (≈8–10)

Connected & verified GSC + GA4

Submitted sitemap + indexing requests

Automated KPI dashboard

Baseline performance report

SEO Playbook + Loom video

Requirements

All tools must be created under our Verve account

Full transparency on every change made

Budget: $55
Timeline: 5–7 days

Include examples of local SEO quick-launch projects, tools you’ll use, and how you’ll execute within Base44.High potential for recurring work.