SEO and Content Specialist
- Industry Other
- Category Content Writer
- Location Kathmandu, Nepal
- Expiry date Jun 01, 2025 (Expired)
Job Description
Expert Education and Visa Services - SEO and Content Specialist
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Role Overview:
As the SEO Specialist & Content Writer, you will be a key player in driving organic growth for Expert Education and Visa Services. You will be responsible for both the technical optimisation of our website and the creation of high-quality, informative blog content that attracts and engages our target audience. This role requires a deep understanding of SEO principles, technical best practices, and exceptional writing skills with a focus on SEO.
Responsibilities:
- Technical SEO Expertise: Conduct comprehensive technical SEO audits, identify areas for improvement, and implement solutions to optimize website architecture, site speed, mobile-friendliness, crawlability, and indexability.
- Keyword Research & Strategy: Perform in-depth keyword research to identify relevant and high-potential keywords for both technical optimization and content creation, aligning with user intent and business goals.
- On-Page Optimization: Implement on-page SEO best practices, including optimizing meta descriptions, title tags, header tags, URL structures, internal linking, and image optimization for target keywords.
- Off-Page Optimization: Develop and execute off-page SEO strategies, including link building, directory submissions, and reputation management, to enhance website authority.
- SEO Content Creation: Write high-quality, engaging, and informative SEO-optimized blog posts, articles, guides, and other content formats that address the needs and questions of our target audience (prospective students and visa applicants).
- Content Strategy & Planning: Collaborate with the Marketing Manager to develop a content calendar and strategy that aligns with SEO goals and targets relevant keywords throughout the user journey.
- Performance Monitoring & Analysis: Track, analyze, and report on key SEO metrics (organic traffic, keyword rankings, conversion rates) using tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console, providing actionable insights and recommendations for improvement.
- Staying Updated: Keep abreast of the latest SEO trends, algorithm updates, tools, and best practices.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the web development team and other marketing team members to implement SEO recommendations and ensure a cohesive online presence.
- Local SEO: Optimize our online presence for local search, including Google My Business optimization and local citation building, to attract local inquiries.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven expertise of a minimum of 2 years in technical SEO and SEO content writing.
- In-depth understanding of search engine algorithms and ranking factors.
- Proficiency in using SEO tools for keyword research, site audits, and performance analysis (e.g., Google Keyword Planner, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz).
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills with a strong understanding of SEO writing principles.
- Experience with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data to drive SEO strategies.
- Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and basic website structure as it relates to SEO.
- Familiarity with Google Analytics and Google Search Console.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Computer Science, or a related field.
Skills:
- Technical SEO Audits & Implementation
- Keyword Research & Analysis
- On-Page Optimization
- Off-Page Optimization & Link Building
- SEO Content Writing (Blog Posts, Articles, Guides)
- Content Strategy & Planning
- SEO Performance Analysis & Reporting (Google Analytics, Google Search Console)
- Proficiency with SEO Tools (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs)
- Understanding of HTML & CSS (for SEO purposes)
- Local SEO
- Excellent Written and Verbal Communication (English)