Job Brief:

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented SEO Junior (Backlinking) specialist to join our SEO team. In this role, you will primarily focus on building high-quality backlinks to improve our website's domain authority and search engine rankings. The ideal candidate has a basic understanding of SEO principles and is eager to grow in the field while learning the intricacies of backlinking strategies. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to kick-start their career in SEO and digital marketing.

Responsibilities:

• Research and identify potential backlink opportunities on relevant and authoritative websites.
• Reach out to bloggers, influencers, and webmasters to acquire backlinks through outreach efforts, guest posting, and collaborations.
• Monitor backlink profiles to ensure the quality and relevance of acquired links.
• Submit websites to online directories, forums, and industry-related resources for backlink generation.
• Assist in content creation for link-building efforts, such as crafting outreach emails or suggesting topics for guest posts.
• Track and report on backlink performance, including the number of backlinks acquired, their impact on search rankings, and overall domain authority growth.
• Stay updated on backlinking trends and strategies, ensuring compliance with Google's link-building guidelines.
• Collaborate with the SEO team to align backlinking strategies with broader SEO goals and initiatives.
• Disavow harmful or spammy links, ensuring the backlink profile remains clean and beneficial to SEO performance.
• Utilize SEO tools (such as Ahrefs, Moz, SEMrush) to identify link-building opportunities and analyze the effectiveness of ongoing efforts.

Skills Required:

• Basic understanding of SEO principles, with a focus on backlinking and off-page SEO techniques.
• Proficiency in backlink research and outreach, with some experience in email outreach and negotiation.
• Familiarity with SEO tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, Moz, or Google Search Console.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, capable of managing multiple outreach campaigns at once.
• Effective written communication skills, especially in crafting professional outreach emails and pitches.
• Detail-oriented mindset, with a focus on building high-quality, relevant backlinks.
• Knowledge of SEO guidelines related to link-building, including Google’s best practices for acquiring links.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the SEO team, content creators, and external partners to achieve shared goals.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt, staying up-to-date on the latest trends and algorithm updates related to link-building.
• Basic knowledge of content management systems (CMS) like WordPress is a plus.