Local SEO Specialist (Google Maps Ranking Expert)

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

SALARY

$1,500-$2,500

HOURS PER WEEK

40

DATE UPDATED

Mar 22, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

Local SEO Specialist (Google Maps Ranking Expert) + WordPress/Elementor + AI + Website Admin — Full-Time

PRIMARY ROLE:
Rank local businesses in the Google Maps 3-Pack (Map Pack). If you cannot show proof of Map Pack rankings, do NOT apply.

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MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Google Maps / Local SEO (Top Priority)
- Rank Google Business Profiles (GBP) in the Map Pack
- Improve Google Maps ranking performance using Local Falcon or Local Viking grid tracking
- Optimize categories, services, posts, attributes, and photos
- Fix NAP/citation inconsistencies
- Resolve duplicates, spam listings, and suspensions
- Rank competitive U.S. home-service niches (plumbing, roofing, concrete, HVAC, electrical, and other contractor services)

WordPress + Elementor (Supports Local SEO)
- Build or update service and city pages
- Improve Core Web Vitals and site speed
- Fix plugin, hosting, DNS, and SSL issues
- Optimize silo structure and internal linking for SEO

Website Maintenance / Administration
- Update plugins, themes, and WordPress core
- Manage backups and restoration points
- Monitor uptime and fix site errors
- Handle DNS, SSL, and hosting tasks
- Resolve plugin conflicts and performance issues
- Improve caching, CDN configurations, and overall site stability

AI Skills (Required)
- Perform Local SEO audits and identify ranking issues
- Troubleshoot technical issues (speed, CLS/LCP, plugin conflicts, Elementor errors)
- Generate and validate schema (JSON-LD)
- Improve workflow efficiency (SOPs, QA, audits)
- Support content creation (service pages, city pages, GBP posts, FAQs)

SOP Execution
- Follow detailed SOPs accurately
- Maintain consistency across a large volume of websites
- Create or update SOPs when needed
- Use AI to improve SOPs and workflows
- Document steps clearly
- Maintain high quality and consistency at scale

Leadership and Training
- Guide or train junior tea ---------- mbers when needed
- Help others follow SOPs
- Delegate simple tasks
- Provide clear instructions and feedback
- Support a collaborative, results-focused environment

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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Minimum 3 years of Local SEO experience
- Proven Map Pack ranking results (must show evidence)
- Strong WordPress and Elementor skills
- Website maintenance and admin experience
- Strong AI skills (audits, troubleshooting, schema, workflows, content)
- Comfortable training or guiding tea ---------- mbers
- Excellent English
- Full-time availability (40 hours per week)
- Stable power and internet setup

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FULL-TIME — FIXED MONTHLY SALARY
Include your expected monthly salary (USD) in your Loom video.

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APPLICATION PROCESS:
LOOM VIDEO REQUIRED (10–15 minutes)
Applications without a Loom video will NOT be considered.

PART 1 — DESCRIBE
- Your name and location
- Years of Local SEO experience
- Your exact role in past Local SEO or Map Pack projects
(Were you solo or part of a team? What tasks were you responsible for?)
- Your step-by-step Google Maps ranking strategy
- Your experience training or guiding tea ---------- mbers
- Expected monthly salary (USD)

PART 2 — SHOW (Screen Share Required)
- 2–3 Google Business Profiles you personally ranked
- Local Falcon or Local Viking grids before and after
(Explain what you did to improve the results)
- A WordPress or Elementor website you worked on
- Your website maintenance/admin work, including:
- Plugins
- Backups
- Hosting panel (cPanel, Cloudways, etc.)
- SSL and DNS tasks
- How you use AI for:
- Local SEO audits
- Technical troubleshooting
- Schema generation
- Content support

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ABOUT US
We are a U.S.-based digital marketing company specializing in lead generation for the home services industry. We build, grow, and maintain a large portfolio of websites and online assets focused on strong performance, search visibility, and user experience. As we continue to expand our digital footprint, we are looking for skilled, long-term tea ---------- mbers who can help us create new sites, improve existing ones, strengthen SEO strategies, and support our growth initiatives. Our team works remotely, follows clear SOPs, and uses AI to improve efficiency and accuracy across all workflows.

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