SEO Specialist in Philadelphia, PA

SEO Specialist Job Description

This professional formalizes search engine optimization (SEO) strategies and helps lead the technology team in their implementation efforts across all websites and brand extensions. The SEO specialist works closely with marketing and product development teams, as well as agency partners, and serves as a functional expert for inbound linking strategies. Candidates for this role must have in-depth knowledge of online media and SEO, including keyword selection and utilization. Critical-thinking and communication skills are also essential. Knowledge of search engine marketing (SEM) is typically valued. Employers may also seek candidates with general knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and web analytics, and marketing or business development experience.

Typical seo specialist duties:

Planning, executing and managing SEO strategy and implementing SEO best practices to ensure websites and brand extensions are optimized for ranking on major search engines

Monitoring search terms, rankings and analytics continuously to gauge the performance of websites and make recommendations for improvement

Serving as a functional expert for inbound linking strategies and monitoring redirects, click rate, bounce rate and other performance metrics

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Salary for SEO Specialist in Philadelphia, PA

76599 - 104559

25th percentile

76599

The candidate is new to the role and building the needed skills, experience and autonomy.

50th percentile

89123

The candidate has the experience to perform core responsibilities without direct supervision and is comfortable with the role’s processes and subject matter.

75th percentile

104559

The candidate delivers value beyond the stated job duties, has advanced qualifications and experience, and is ready for the next career level.

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