Travel Website SEO Audit & Development Strategy

Job Title
SEO Specialist for Travel Websites (Audit & Strategy)

Description
I am looking for an experienced SEO specialist to support two projects:
1. Kids Go Travel (existing website www.kidsgotravel.com)
o Perform a complete SEO audit.
o Identify improvements in technical SEO, site speed, content, internal linking, and mobile performance.
o Deliver a clear action plan with practical recommendations.
2. Sri Lanka & Maldives (new website – currently in development)
o Advise on the correct site structure, URL setup, categories, and internal linking before the site is built.
o Develop a keyword strategy targeting international markets (UK, UAE, India, Netherlands).
o Once the site is live, provide on-page SEO guidance (meta tags, headings, content optimization).

What I am looking for:
• 3–5+ years of proven SEO experience, preferably in the travel/hospitality sector.
• Solid knowledge of WordPress and SEO plugins (RankMath, Yoast, or similar).
• Experience with international SEO and targeting multiple markets/languages.
• Skilled with SEO tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, GA4, and GSC.
• Ability to provide clear, actionable advice and optionally support implementation.

Scope & Hours
• Initial project: approx. 15–20 hours total (covering both Kids Go Travel audit and Sri Lanka & Maldives strategy).
• Possible extension for ongoing optimization and monitoring.

Deliverables
• A written SEO audit & recommendations for Kids Go Travel.
• A structure & keyword strategy document for Sri Lanka & Maldives.
• Follow-up call or written explanation to discuss findings.

Budget
Initial phase is expected to be around 15–20 hours. My target budget for this first stage is $300–350 total. Please provide a proposal within this range.

Language
English (Dutch is a plus, but not required).