SEO & Directory Listings Specialist Needed

Job ID: 38932257

Budget: £10 – £20 GBP

Job Title: SEO & Directory Listings Specialist

Location: Remote/UK-Based (preferably)

Job Type: Freelance/Contract

Overview:
We are seeking a results-driven and skilled SEO & Directory Listings Specialist to help optimize our website for the ECO4 Scheme, a government-backed initiative for homeowners in England looking to make energy-efficient improvements. This role will involve both on-page SEO and the management of directory listings to ensure maximum visibility and conversion.

Responsibilities:
1. SEO Management:
• On-Page SEO: Conduct keyword research, optimize website content, meta tags, headers, images, and internal linking structure to improve organic rankings.
• Technical SEO: Improve website speed, mobile optimization, and ensure compliance with SEO best practices, including fixing any crawl errors.
• Local SEO: Focus on local SEO targeting homeowners in England, including optimizing for location-based keywords and creating content that appeals to this demographic.
• Backlink Strategy: Build and manage a high-quality backlink profile, focusing on relevant home improvement, energy-saving, and local websites.
• Content Optimization: Suggest and implement changes to website content to improve SEO performance, ensuring that it aligns with the ECO4 scheme and the needs of homeowners in England.
• Tracking and Reporting: Use tools like Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEO platforms (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs) to monitor traffic, keyword rankings, and conversions. Provide monthly reports detailing performance and progress.
2. Directory Listing Management:
• Identify High-Quality Directories: Research and identify relevant free UK-based directories for the home improvement sector, ensuring they align with ECO4 and energy-saving initiatives.
• Directory Submissions: Submit business listings to these directories, ensuring all listings are consistent, accurate, and optimized with the right keywords, description, and contact information.
• Review Monitoring: Monitor customer reviews on directories like Yell.com, FreeIndex, Hotfrog, and others. Respond to reviews professionally and help build a positive reputation online.
• Track Directory Performance: Analyze the traffic and leads generated from these directory listings, providing insight into which directories are bringing the most valuable results.
• Update Listings Regularly: Ensure directory listings are updated as needed, keeping the information relevant and accurate.
3. Reporting & Optimization:
• Performance Reporting: Create regular reports on the effectiveness of both SEO efforts and directory listings, including traffic, keyword ranking, and lead generation.
• Action Plan & Strategy Updates: Based on results, optimize the SEO and directory listing strategy to improve lead generation and conversion rates.

Key Skills & Requirements:
• Proven experience in SEO, including keyword research, on-page optimization, link building, and technical SEO.
• Familiarity with local SEO, specifically for UK homeowners and the ECO4 scheme.
• Experience with directory listings for business visibility and lead generation, especially in the home improvement sector.
• Proficiency in SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, etc.
• Excellent understanding of backlinking strategies, content optimization, and site structure.
• Strong ability to track progress, analyze results, and generate actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate and report findings effectively.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience working on home improvement or energy efficiency websites is a plus.
• Understanding of the ECO4 Scheme and its relevance to homeowners in England.
• Knowledge of the UK directory market and listing platforms for businesses.

Compensation:
This is a contract/freelance position with compensation based on experience and results. We offer competitive pay based on the scope of work and results achieved.

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume along with examples of previous SEO work and directory listing experience. Include a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you’d be a good fit for this role. Be sure to highlight any relevant experience working with home improvement or energy-saving businesses.