What does an SEO specialist do?

An SEO specialist spearheads the process of improving the ranking of a website on a search engine. Being a search engine optimisation specialist involves dealing with website optimisation for ranking through research, analysis, and testing. With gaining increased website traffic and brand awareness as cornerstones, an SEO specialist works to augment the search engine experience. In order to increase search engine ranking on the major search engines and improve site traffic, an SEO specialist’s day-to-day work mostly involves link building, keyword planning and content strategy.

You might hire an SEO specialist to:

  • Increase website ranking on popular search engines
  • Maximise the ROI through effective search engine marketing as an SEO specialist 
  • Optimise content, copy and marketing strategies to increase the website ranking 
  • Find and implement relevant keywords and insert them into the website as an on-page SEO specialist 
  • Increase digital brand awareness while growing the traffic on the website

Introduction

At [Company X], we are all about curating positive user experiences, digitally. We are looking out for a skilled and dynamic SEO specialist to help us deliver the same. As an SEO marketing specialist, the candidate will have to optimise web content. The SEO specialist job profile is heavily dependent on using SEO tools and conducting keyword research to create digital brand awareness. Since it is a job that is thoroughly research-oriented, the ability to work independently to increase website ranking goes a long way. Gauging insights from the research and channelling them into campaigns is something the prospective SEO specialist candidate should be adept at.

Objectives of this role

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of the website, and flesh out SEO strategies to improve the same 
  • Report to a senior SEO specialist, also known as an SEO manager regarding current processes and scope for improvement based on diligent analysis  
  • Leverage SEO tools, including Google Analytics to increase website ranking on search engines 
  • Help the company gain website traffic, increase sales/leads and improve overall engagement and footfalls through the web SEO specialist job role

Responsibilities

  • Devise and develop web optimisation plans for the company as an SEO specialist
  • Perform regular keyword research for the SEO success of the company
  • Manage SEO campaign costs, stay on the monthly budget as an SEO specialist
  • Execute test runs, identify trends and gather relevant results while working on SEO strategies
  • Coordinate with the website development team to ensure that the best SEO practices are executed throughout the website

Required skills and qualifications

  • Proven experience as an SEO specialist 
  • In-depth understanding of search engine algorithms 
  • Experience working with Google or Adobe Analytics as an SEO specialist  
  • Outstanding written and communication skills 

Preferred skills and qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, mass communication, media studies or another discipline
  • Prior experience working with a content management system
  • A diploma or certification in digital marketing or a related field
  • Working knowledge of the latest tools and industry trends that are within the scope of the SEO specialist job profile