WordPress Website & Local SEO Specialist | Part-Time, Long-Term Opportunity

WordPress Website & Local SEO Specialist | Part-Time, Long-Term Opportunity

Company: Hartmann Window Cleaning
Location: Remote (Philippines)
Employment Type: Part-Time, Long-Term
Compensation: $7–$10 USD per hour, based on experience
Trial Period: Initial 30-Day Paid Trial
Schedule: Typically 10–20 hours per week, with additional hours possible during the initial optimization phase

About Our Company

Hartmann Window Cleaning is a growing, faith-based and veteran-owned residential and commercial exterior cleaning company based in Weatherford, Texas, USA.

Our services include window cleaning, soft house washing, pressure washing, gutter cleaning, and solar panel cleaning.

We have built a strong reputation through exceptional customer service, quality workmanship, and a commitment to serving our customers, our team, and our community.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for an experienced WordPress Website & Local SEO Specialist to help improve our website, strengthen our online visibility, and generate more qualified leads.

We are looking for a long-term working relationship with someone who wants to grow alongside our company.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced professional who can independently manage, maintain, and optimize our WordPress website while implementing effective SEO strategies.

This is not an entry-level position. We are looking for someone with proven, hands-on experience in WordPress management, technical SEO, on-page SEO, and local search optimization.

The position will begin with a 30-day paid trial period to evaluate technical abilities, communication, reliability, and overall fit.

During the initial phase, additional working hours may be available or required to conduct a comprehensive website evaluation, develop an SEO strategy, and implement priority improvements.

After the initial evaluation and optimization work, we anticipate a regular schedule of approximately 10–20 hours per week for ongoing website maintenance and SEO management.

This position has the potential to develop into a larger part-time or full-time opportunity depending on performance, business growth, and company needs.

Key Responsibilities

1. WordPress Website Management

Maintain, update, and improve our existing WordPress website.

Edit existing pages, images, content, and website layouts.

Create and optimize new service pages and location-specific landing pages.

Troubleshoot technical problems, broken links, and website errors.

Ensure mobile responsiveness, user-friendly navigation, and professional appearance.

Maintain website security, backups, plugins, and updates.

Improve website speed, functionality, and overall user experience.

2. Search Engine Optimization (SEO)

Conduct a comprehensive initial SEO audit.

Develop and implement a prioritized SEO improvement strategy.

Perform local keyword research targeting our services and geographic areas.

Optimize page titles, meta descriptions, headings, website content, and internal links.

Identify and resolve technical SEO issues.

Improve website structure, indexing, and crawlability.

Implement relevant schema markup and structured data.

Evaluate competitors and identify opportunities to outperform them.

Stay current with Google SEO best practices and algorithm changes.

3. Local SEO & Search Visibility

Improve organic search visibility in Weatherford, Fort Worth, Aledo, and surrounding Texas communities.

Optimize service pages for relevant local search queries.

Support Google Business Profile optimization and local search consistency.

Identify opportunities for legitimate local citations and relevant backlinks.

Develop strategies to improve visibility in both traditional search engines and AI-powered search results.

Help position our company as a trusted exterior cleaning provider throughout our service areas.

4. Website Analytics & Performance Reporting

Utilize Google Search Console and Google Analytics 4.

Monitor website traffic, organic search visibility, keyword performance, and conversions.

Track completed improvements and their results.

Provide regular progress reports with measurable performance indicators.

Recommend additional opportunities to improve website performance and generate leads.

Initial 30-Day Trial & Website Evaluation

During the initial trial period, we expect the selected candidate to:

Conduct an initial review of our website's design, performance, technical health, and SEO.

Identify issues and opportunities for improvement.

Research our competitors and local search market.

Present a prioritized SEO and website optimization strategy.

Recommend an implementation timeline and estimated hours required.

Begin implementing approved priority improvements.

Provide a summary of completed work, findings, and next steps at the end of the trial.

Our goal is to establish a clear strategy and determine whether the candidate is a strong fit for a long-term partnership.

Required Qualifications

Proven professional experience with WordPress and SEO.

Strong background in on-page, technical, and local SEO.

Demonstrated ability to improve website search visibility and organic performance.

Experience with Google Search Console and Google Analytics 4.

Proficiency with WordPress SEO tools such as Rank Math or Yoast.

Experience troubleshooting WordPress website issues.

Understanding of website speed, mobile optimization, indexing, and structured data.

Ability to conduct website audits and develop practical SEO action plans.

Strong written English communication skills.

Excellent organization, reliability, and attention to detail.

Ability to work independently, communicate progress, and meet agreed-upon deadlines.

Applicants must have previous professional experience and be able to provide examples of their work and results. We are not seeking beginners or candidates who are still learning the fundamentals of WordPress or SEO.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with US-based businesses.

Experience with home service companies or local service businesses.

Familiarity with Google Business Profile and local search optimization.

Experience with tools such as Ahrefs, SEMrush, Screaming Frog, or similar SEO platforms.

Understanding of AI Search Optimization, Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and emerging search trends.

Basic knowledge of HTML and CSS.

Experience improving website conversions and generating qualified leads.

Work Schedule & Compensation

Hourly Rate: $7–$10 USD, depending on qualifications and demonstrated experience.

Trial Period: Initial 30-day paid trial.

Initial Workload: Hours may exceed 20 per week during the initial website evaluation, strategy development, and implementation phase, as mutually agreed upon.

Ongoing Workload: Approximately 10–20 hours per week following the initial optimization phase.

Schedule: Flexible, with reasonable availability for communication and meetings during US Central Time business hours.

Long-Term Opportunity: Potential for increased responsibilities, additional hours, and eventual full-time employment based on performance and business needs.

We value long-term relationships and are looking for someone interested in becoming a dependable part of our company's continued growth.

What We're Looking For

We want someone who takes ownership of their work, communicates proactively, and genuinely cares about achieving results.

The ideal candidate will:

Identify opportunities instead of waiting to be told what needs improvement.

Recommend practical solutions and explain their reasoning.

Communicate clearly about project progress and priorities.

Deliver quality work on time.

Focus on meaningful improvements rather than simply completing tasks.

Demonstrate honesty, integrity, and accountability.

Be interested in building a stable, long-term professional relationship.

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit the following information:

Introduction: Tell us about yourself and your professional WordPress and SEO experience.

Portfolio: Provide links to 2–3 WordPress websites you have personally worked on and explain your responsibilities.

SEO Results: Share examples of measurable SEO improvements you have achieved, such as increased organic traffic, improved keyword rankings, or additional leads.

Tools & Skills: List the WordPress builders, SEO platforms, analytics tools, and technical tools you have experience using.

Availability & Rate: Confirm your availability, requested hourly rate in USD, and whether you can accommodate additional hours during the initial optimization phase.

Short Introduction Video: Submit a 1–2 minute video introducing yourself, highlighting your professional experience, and explaining why you believe you would be a good fit for our company.

Website Review: Visit ---------- and briefly identify two or three opportunities you believe could improve our website's performance, local SEO, or user experience.

Please include examples of actual work you have personally completed rather than generic SEO recommendations.

Also, please start off your respnse to this post with "Let's Go Sooners!"

Important: We are specifically seeking an experienced professional interested in a long-term opportunity. Please apply only if you meet the qualifications and can demonstrate your experience.

We look forward to finding the right person to grow with our team!

Hartmann Window Cleaning