Service
Freelance
SEO Consultant
SEO consultant, SEO specialist, referencer: different names for the same job — improving a site's visibility on search engines. As a freelance SEO consultant, I work with you directly — no project manager, no sales layer standing between us.
Three ways to work together
Unlike an agency, a freelance SEO consultant adapts to the format that actually fits your need and your budget.
One-off SEO audit
A full diagnostic of what's already there — technical, content, authority — with an action plan prioritized by impact. A usable deliverable even without ongoing follow-up.
Monthly SEO retainer
A monthly subscription for continuous progress: regular on-page optimization, link building, and reporting on real rankings and organic traffic.
Site launch support
SEO built in from the design stage of a new site or a redesign: architecture, semantic content clusters, structured data — before it even goes live.
Tools I use
A tight selection of tools I know in depth, rather than a stack of licenses billed to the client.
Freelance SEO consultant instead of an agency: what changes
One point of contact, from diagnosis to execution
No account manager standing between you and the person doing the work. Communication is direct, decisions move faster, and accountability is clear.
Dual SEO & development expertise
Technical recommendations are written and implemented by the same person — no translation gap between consultant and developer, no ticket sitting in a queue.
Lower overhead costs
No agency margin to fund on every billed hour. The budget goes directly into the work being done, not into sales overhead.
Transparency & measurable KPIs
Clear reporting on ranking changes, organic traffic, and KPIs agreed on upfront. You know exactly what was done, and why.
Frequently asked questions
What exactly is a freelance SEO consultant?
A freelance SEO consultant (also called an independent SEO specialist) is a professional who improves a site's visibility on search engines without belonging to an agency. They work across the three pillars of SEO — technical, content, authority (link building) — and deal with you directly, with no account manager or project lead standing between diagnosis and execution.
What's the difference between an SEO consultant and an SEO specialist?
In practice, they're just two names for the same job. What matters is the actual content of the engagement, not the job title — always ask for a concrete breakdown of the work involved.
How much does freelance SEO cost?
A one-off SEO audit is typically priced based on the size and technical complexity of the site. A monthly retainer is usually a recurring fee, sized to the real volume of work (on-page optimization, content production, link building). Support for a site launch depends on the scope of the project. In every case, an accurate quote requires a diagnostic of your current situation first — I don't price blind.
How long does it take to see SEO results?
SEO isn't an instant lever: the first effects of a technical or on-page optimization usually show up within 4 to 8 weeks, the time it takes search engines to recrawl and reassess the changed pages. Meaningful progress on competitive keywords typically takes 3 to 6 months. Be wary of any promise of fast results on competitive queries — that's a red flag, not a selling point.
Why choose an SEO consultant who is also a developer?
A significant share of technical SEO issues (Core Web Vitals, JavaScript rendering, structured data, migrations without losing rankings) require direct changes to the code. With an SEO consultant who isn't a developer, those recommendations get passed on to your technical team, with the risk of misinterpretation or different priorities along the way. Here, diagnosis and fix come from the same person, which removes that loss of information.
Do you work with all types of sites (WordPress, e-commerce, SaaS)?
Yes, the principles of SEO carry across platforms, but how they're applied differs: a WordPress site has its own plugin and performance constraints, e-commerce needs careful handling of product pages and duplicate content, a SaaS product with React rendering raises specific rendering and indexing questions. The initial audit identifies the constraints specific to your platform before any recommendation is made.
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