Hire a Dedicated SEO Specialist
SEO is a long-term compounding channel that rewards consistent, structured effort. Our SEO specialists combine technical proficiency (crawlability, Core Web Vitals, schema markup) with content strategy (keyword mapping, intent alignment, content gap analysis) and authority building (link acquisition outreach). They operate inside your team's processes, attend relevant marketing meetings, and deliver monthly reports with clear interpretation — not vanity metric summaries. They have experience across e-commerce (product and category page SEO), SaaS (product-led content), and local service businesses (local SEO and Google Business Profile).
Monthly rate
Part-time
$500 – $900/mo
Full-time
$1,000 – $1,800/mo
Western equivalent: ~$6,000/mo
Save up to 70% vs AU/UK/US hire
Why Codalyst Tech
Company-backed — not freelance
You hire through us — a registered company with a clear contract, NDA protection, and an escalation path if anything goes wrong.
Company-backed contract — not a freelancer agreement
Exclusive assignment — not shared across clients
Pre-vetted and interview-approved before you commit
Onboarded within 7 business days
What they do
Responsibilities
What your dedicated SEO Specialist will own as part of your team.
- Monthly technical SEO audit and issue prioritisation
- Keyword research and opportunity identification
- On-page optimisation (titles, meta, headings, content, schema)
- Content gap analysis and editorial calendar recommendations
- Internal linking strategy and implementation
- Link acquisition outreach (1–4 links/month depending on plan)
- Google Search Console and Analytics 4 monitoring
- Monthly ranking and traffic report with written commentary
Expertise
Core skills
Tooling
Tools & platforms
Services this role delivers
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Where this role adds value
Industries we serve with this role
A dedicated SEO Specialist delivers measurable impact across 10 industries. Click any card to learn how we work within that sector.
E-Commerce
Online retail businesses selling physical or digital products — from single-brand Shopify stores to multi-vendor marketplaces and D2C brands scaling to 7+ figures.
- Cart abandonment rates above 60% with no structured recovery workflow
- Inventory data spread across Shopify, spreadsheets, and warehouse software
Healthcare
Private clinics, specialist practices, allied health providers, telehealth platforms, and health-tech startups — digitising clinical and administrative workflows while navigating data compliance requirements.
- Appointment booking managed through phone and email — high no-show rates
- Patient records in paper or legacy systems that cannot talk to each other
Legal
Law firms, barristers' chambers, legal tech startups, and in-house legal teams — modernising document-heavy, process-intensive operations while meeting strict confidentiality requirements.
- Document review and due diligence consuming billable hours that should not be
- Matter intake and onboarding done through email chains with no tracking
Logistics & Supply Chain
Freight forwarders, 3PLs, courier companies, warehouse operators, and supply chain technology providers — managing complex, time-sensitive operations across multiple locations and partners.
- Shipment status visible internally but not to customers — constant inbound enquiries
- Driver scheduling and route optimisation done manually or in spreadsheets
Education
Private schools, tutoring companies, online course creators, EdTech startups, and vocational training providers — building and scaling digital learning experiences and administrative systems.
- Student enrolment and onboarding managed through email and spreadsheets
- Course content delivered through generic platforms that do not match the brand
Real Estate
Property agencies, property management companies, developers, buyers' agents, and PropTech startups — digitising property listings, lead management, and portfolio administration.
- Lead management spread across email, portal notifications, and sticky notes
- Property listings manually duplicated across portals (REA, Domain, website)
Construction & Trades
Builders, subcontractors, project managers, civil engineering firms, and construction tech startups — digitising site operations, project tracking, and subcontractor coordination.
- Project progress tracked in spreadsheets with no single version of truth
- Variation and change order management done through email with no audit trail
Fitness & Wellness
Gyms, personal trainers, yoga studios, wellness centres, online fitness coaches, and health app startups — managing memberships, bookings, and digital content delivery.
- Class bookings managed through WhatsApp or phone — confirmation chaotic
- Membership billing on manual cycles with high failed payment rates
Restaurants & Hospitality
Independent restaurants, cafe groups, franchise operators, catering companies, and food delivery brands — managing orders, reservations, POS operations, and digital marketing.
- POS system fees per terminal eating into already-thin margins
- Online ordering platform commissions (15–30%) eliminating delivery profitability
Cleaning & Facilities
Residential cleaning companies, commercial cleaning contractors, facilities management firms, and cleaning franchise operators — managing scheduling, staff, quotes, and recurring client relationships.
- Job scheduling done through WhatsApp or phone with frequent miscommunication
- Quote generation manual and slow — losing jobs to faster competitors
Common questions
Everything you need to know before hiring a dedicated SEO Specialist.
You hire a specific person — not a rotating pool. We match you with a vetted professional based on your stack, domain, and working style, you conduct a technical interview before committing, and the person is assigned exclusively to your project for the duration of the engagement. They work within your timezone overlap window, join your team's communication tools (Slack, Teams), and participate in your sprint ceremonies. We handle HR, payroll, equipment, and benefits on our side. You direct the work.
Yes — always. We present 1–2 matched candidates with their CV, portfolio, and a summary of why we think they fit your requirements. You interview them before any engagement begins. If the first candidates are not right, we keep searching at no extra cost until you find someone you want to work with.
Technical fixes (crawl errors, Core Web Vitals) often show indexation improvements within 4–8 weeks. Ranking gains for competitive keywords take 3–6 months of consistent on-page and link work. Traffic that compounds meaningfully typically builds from month 4 onward. Any agency promising first-page rankings in 30 days is misrepresenting how search engines work.
No — and you should be cautious of anyone who does. Search rankings are determined by Google's algorithm, which weighs hundreds of factors including the competitiveness of your niche, domain age and authority, content quality, and technical health. We guarantee the quality and execution of our work — audits, on-page optimisation, content production, and link acquisition — and we measure progress transparently.
Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) is UTC+5. This creates a 3–5 hour overlap with UK/EU mornings, a 4–6 hour overlap with Middle East business hours, and an async-friendly relationship with US/Canada (with a 2–4 hour overlap possible with early starts). We set timezone expectations upfront and ensure a minimum 3-hour synchronous overlap per day with your team.
Ready to hire a dedicated SEO Specialist?
Tell us your requirements and timezone. We will present matched candidates within 7 business days.