We are in search of a highly experienced Drupal SEO leader based in Chicago or the midwest that has a successful track record doing on and off site optimization for Drupal sites. We need a person that will help cut through the competitive online landscape to secure us top rankings in the search results driving serious traffic to our online apartment review and ratings business.
DoNotRent.com is a Chicago based national apartment review and ratings site where renters can search and write good or bad review about apartments, student housing and rental homes. We provide information on apartments and rental market data. The site also includes a platform for landlords and property managers to market their properties and connect with renters. We recently launched a new site and will be launching a more user friendly mobile site in the next 60-90 days.
Responsibilities:
Lead development and execution of SEO strategy
Define SEO success metrics, develop and manage reporting, and analyze and communicate performance to key stakeholders
Utilize web analytics and other tools to research, analyze, and monitor customer, competitor, technological and demographic trends so that market opportunities may be realized and implemented.
Define, prioritize, and manage execution of key SEO tactical initiatives, including keyword analysis, on-site optimizations, content development, site auditing, link-building, and competitive analyses
Remain current on the latest industry trends, guidelines, and search algorithm changes
Required Skills:
5+ years of SEO experience
Experience working as a SEO Manager, Director of online marketing, analyst or SEO specialist or similar role in which you were responsible for the organic SEO of your site.
Extensive knowledge of the search engine industry, industry standards, best practices, search engine algorithms and ranking strategies.
Must have in-depth analytical skills in interpreting web analytics data, formulating conclusions, developing strategies based on analysis and experience with web analytics/technology applications.
Solid understanding of SEO issues involving site architecture, keyword generation, search-optimized content, link building strategies, and blog optimization.
Strong background in web analytics, including expertise in Google Analytics and Webmaster Tools
Knowledge of basic web design principles and technologies, and their SEO implications, including HTML, JavaScript, CSS, AJAX, DNS, robots, etc.
Proficient in quantitative analysis and Excel
Excellent organizational and project management skills
SAMPLES NEEDED:
URLs of Web sites you’ve worked on that are demonstrably improved due to your specific contributions
This position is contract to permanent hire or an equity partnership for the right individual. Please send your resume and URL's of sites you worked on to: support at donotrent.com