WordPress SEO for Cleveland Ohio Photographer

Job ID: 39927112

Budget: $250 – $750 USD

My Cleveland wedding-photography site sits on WordPress and already has the usual “basic” SEO plugins and meta tags in place, yet I’m still buried below the top results. I want to break into the first positions for these specific local keywords: “Photographer Cleveland Ohio”, “Wedding photographer Cleveland”, and “Wedding Photographers Cleveland, Ohio”. Ranking for “Photographer Cleveland” would be a nice bonus, but it’s not the primary goal.

The job is straightforward: take the foundation that exists and push it to a level where Google can no longer ignore the site. That will involve tightening on-page elements, polishing technical factors, and building a smart, location-focused backlink profile. WordPress familiarity is non-negotiable—whether you prefer Yoast, Rank Math, or direct theme edits is up to you—as long as everything is documented in Google Search Console and Google Analytics so progress is crystal-clear.

Deliverables I expect:
• Detailed audit highlighting current issues and missed opportunities
• Implementation of fixes and enhancements (meta titles, headers, schema, image alt text, page speed tweaks, mobile UX, internal linking)
• A Cleveland-centric off-page strategy: QUALITY backlinks tied to wedding venues that I already use, citations, and Google Business Profile optimization
• Pre- and post-work reports outlining actions taken and ranking movement for each target keyword

I’ll provide full admin access, brand assets, and content as needed. Please share examples of local SEO wins, your estimated timeline to see measurable rank improvements, and any questions you have about the site.