SEO Virtual Assistants
Virtual SEOS is the only virtual assistant company that works exclusively in SEO. You can hire top SEO professionals through multiple hiring models based on your requirements.
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Meet Our Top SEO Virtual Assistants
Tanbir Masum
- Virtual SEOs member since 15/06/2021
Masum is an SEO Manager with 7 years of experience. He leads SEO projects and helps businesses grow by improving their online visibility. Masum has strong skills in technical SEO, keyword strategy, content planning, and team management.
- SEO
- Advanced Keyword Strategy
- Content Planning & SEO Roadmapping
Md. Tamim
Senior SEO Specialist
- Virtual SEOs member since 15/06/2021
Tamim is a Senior SEO Specialist with 5 years of experience. He helps businesses get more conversions by improving their search engine rankings. He has skills in technical SEO, on-page SEO, and content strategy. He is proficient in using Google Search Console, Ahrefs, SEMrush, etc., as SEO tools.
- SEO
- Competitor Analysis
- Content Audits
Nafiz Eqbal
Technical SEO Specialist
- Virtual SEOs member since July 15, 2021
Nafiz Ekbal is a Technical SEO Specialist with 4 years of experience. He focuses on optimizing website infrastructure. His main responsibility is to ensure that search engines can efficiently crawl, index, and rank content.
- SEO
- Technical SEO
- Speed Optimization
Yasir Arafat
E-Commerce SEO Specialist
- Virtual SEOs member since June 17, 2023
Arafat is an E-Commerce SEO Specialist with 5 years of experience. His main goal is optimizing online stores to increase qualified traffic and sales. Arafat focuses on technical SEO, product page optimization, structured data implementation, and content planning for e-commerce platforms.
- SEO
- E-Commerce SEO Strategy
- Technical SEO
Sabirad Islam Arnob
Local seo specialist
- Virtual SEOs member since May 03, 2022
Sabirad has 3.5 years of experience in Local SEO. She is an expert in improving local search visibility to generate high-quality nearby organic leads. He is responsible for optimizing Google Business Profiles (GBP), managing local citations, and building location-based content strategies.
- SEO
- Local SEO
- GMB Optimization
Aminul Islam Emon
Link Building Specialist
- Virtual SEOs member since 28/03/2022
Emon is a Link Building Strategist with 3 years of experience. He specializes in developing and executing effective link-building campaigns. Emon is skilled in outreach, guest posts, competitor backlink analysis, and building relationships with good websites.
- SEO
- Backlink Gap Analysis
- Competitor Backlink Analysis
Tahmid Wafee
SEO Content Strategist
- Virtual SEOs member since June 29, 2023
Tahmid Wafee is an SEO Content Strategist with 4 years of experience. His responsibility is to create content plans that help websites rank higher and attract the right audience. Tahmid is an expert in keyword research, topic clustering, and optimizing content.
- SEO
- SEO Content Strategy
- SEO Copywriting
Mou
SEO Analyst
- Virtual SEOs member since August 29, 2024
Mou is an SEO Analyst with 2 years of experience in data-centric SEO strategy. She works on analyzing website performance, tracking keyword rankings, and identifying opportunities for growth. Mou is skilled in using SEO tools like Google Search Console, Google Analytics, SEMrush, Ahrefs, etc.
- SEO
- SEO Data Analysis
- Website Performance Auditing
Hiring Guide
Want to hire an SEO Virtual Assistant but not sure where to start? Read our hiring guidelines to find the right one.
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Our SEO Virtual Assistant Service
We help you save time and grow online with dedicated SEO support. Our virtual assistants work behind the scenes to keep your business moving forward.
WordPress SEO Virtual Assistant
We optimize your WordPress site for better rankings and user experience. From pages to posts, everything is managed with care.
Off Page SEO Virtual Assistant
We build your online authority through smart link building and outreach. Our focus is on improving visibility and credibility.
Technical SEO Virtual Assistant
We fix technical issues that hold back your website’s growth. From site speed to indexing, we make sure everything runs smoothly.
On-Page SEO Virtual Assistant
We optimize every element on your website to boost rankings and enhance user experience. From meta tags to content structure, we make sure your pages are search-engine friendly.
Local SEO Virtual Assistant
We make your business easy to find for local customers. From Google Business Profile optimization to local citations, we boost your visibility in local search results.
E-commerce SEO Virtual Assistant
We help your online store get noticed by optimizing product pages, category pages, and site structure. Our strategies drive traffic, increase conversions, and grow your sales.
Find SEO Experts with Related Skills
- SEO Manager
- Senior SEO specialist
- SEO Analyst
- Technical SEO Specialist
- Link building Specialist
- Content SEO Specialist
- Local SEO Specialist
- E-commerce SEO Specialist
- International SEO Specialist
- SEO Copywriting
Why Choose SEO Virtual Assistant Service
24/7 Support
Our SEO VAs are available in every time zone, no matter where you are. Our 24/7 availability makes us a top choice with next-level support.
Test Trial
We are the only SEO agency that offers a free 7-day trial. After committing to a project, we provide a test trial to ensure you feel comfortable and experience a smooth transition.
Flexible Hiring Model
Our motto is to provide SEO support to everyone who wants to work with our SEO Virtual Assistants. Our customizable hiring model fits everyone.
Free Manager Support
For every project, we assign a dedicated project manager at no extra cost. We ensure quality, meet deadlines, and maintain effective communication throughout the process.
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SEO Virtual Assistant Hiring Guide
When you want to hire an SEO VA, your goal is to find someone who can assist with everything related to your website’s organic growth. So, before hiring an SEO VA, you need to consider your budget, hiring model, and the responsibilities of your assistant. This guide will help you hire the best candidate based on your requirements.
What is an SEO Virtual Assistant?
An SEO virtual assistant is a remote search engine specialist who performs all SEO-related tasks to improve the organic growth of a business.
They are responsible for better website online visibility on search engines like Google, Bing, etc. Our team of virtual assistants provides highly specialized, results-driven services in a cost-effective and flexible manner.
When Should You Hire an SEO Virtual Assistant?
Hiring a Virtual Assistant is the flexibility of the work process. You don’t need to set up an office or maintain a boring schedule. In terms of cost acquisition, this time saving mode is always on.
In SEO, there are different types of tasks with specific timelines, so you need a package service or hire multiple specialists.
When you hire an SEO virtual assistant, you can measure your employees’ workload over time. So calculate your efficiency, hire them based on your needs, and make payment only for what you need to pay.
What Does an SEO Virtual Assistant Do?
Keyword Research & Planning
Keyword research and topic planning are some of the basic responsibilities of an SEO Virtual Assistant. To begin, the SEO VA researches your business, niche, target audience demographics, and SEO needs. Most importantly, to meet your customers’ needs, they identify pain points by researching relevant keywords.
Website Conversion Funnel
Website design and optimization of CTAs (Calls-to-Action) are part of website funnels. An optimized sales funnel converts traffic into potential customers. Mapping the customer journey includes the Awareness, Consideration, Decision, and Post-Purchase stages.
High-quality content creation plays a vital role in this process, as the intent and tone of the content set the direction for the user. Optimizing landing pages, conducting A/B testing, and tracking funnel performance are significant responsibilities for an SEO VA.
Website Conversion Funnel Includes:
- Research on Customer Journey
- Keyword Research for Each Funnel Stage (TOFU, MOFU, BOFU)
- Creating Funnel-Specific Content
- Proper Internal Linking Between Funnel Stages
Website Architecture Building
Another responsibility an SEO VA handles is designing a user-friendly website structure that is easy for visitors to navigate. Since VAs are independent thinkers, they can bring innovative web structures that are more appealing to customers.
They also build a logical site layout so search engines can easily crawl the site. The VA inputs SEO strategies into the site’s structure, implementing SEO-friendly URL structures and creating an internal linking strategy.
UI/UX Recommendations
UI (User Interface) and UX (User Experience) are important components of the Website Conversion Funnel and Architecture. Mobile-friendly optimization, page speed performance, conversion rates, and user behavior are influenced by UI/UX.
An experienced SEO VA can help research and implement SEO strategies that enhance the user experience and contribute to a user-friendly website. However, the actual creation of a user-friendly website interface requires a professional UI/UX designer.
Topical Map Creation
Content Outline & Content Planning
Research, Your Competitor
When an SEO VA researches competitors properly, half the job is done. It gives a clear idea of what works in your business industry.
So, this is one of the most important tasks your SEO virtual assistant should handle. At Virtual SEOS, we offer a free consultation with strong and detailed competitor research to help you get started.
On-Page SEO
On-Page SEO tasks include:
- Keyword optimization in content
- Title tag and meta description optimization
- Maintaining proper heading structure
- Using internal and external links for a better user experience
- Making sure the content is helpful and easy to read
Technical SEO
Technical SEO is necessary for improving the backend structure of your website so that search engines can crawl, index, and rank it properly.
Technical SEO tasks include:
- Improving website speed and performance
- Making sure the site is mobile-friendly
- Fixing broken links and crawl errors
- Creating and submitting sitemaps
- Using proper URL structure and redirects
- Securing the site with HTTPS
- Ensuring your site is indexable by search engines
Speed Optimization
Speed Optimization includes:
- Compressing large images
- Reducing unnecessary code and scripts
- Using browser caching and lazy loading
- Choosing better hosting
- Using a CDN for global speed
- Making sure your site works fast on mobile
Fixing issues based on Core Web Vitals like:
- Largest Contentful Paint (LCP) – how fast your main content loads
- First Input Delay (FID) – how quickly your site responds to clicks
- Cumulative Layout Shift (CLS) – making sure things don’t move around while loading
Off Page SEO
Off-Page SEO is building credibility from outside of your website. Other people from your industry or users who actually recommend your information, service, product, or activity help boost your site’s authority.
This is actually an organic promotion of your business. But you need to follow some steps and guidelines to get high-quality backlinks.
Off-Page SEO tasks include:
- Competitor Backlink Analysis
- Monitoring Backlink Profile
- High-Quality Backlink Building (e.g., Guest Posts, Editorial Backlinks)
- Creating Foundation Backlinks
- Social Media Engagement & Brand Mentions
- Digital PR & Influencer Partnerships
- Local SEO (Google My Business Optimization & Citation Building)
- Online Reviews & Reputation Management
Voice Search Optimization
Social media & SEO integration
Sharing content on different social media platforms does not directly impact website traffic but can direct the audience to your site. Thus, the SEO assistant utilizes social channels like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Our SEOs optimize social profiles that reflect your brand, then schedule posts and publish regularly. This links social activity back to your main site.
Reporting & Performance Monitoring
To know your website’s condition, you need to monitor its performance consistently. You should know where you’re getting conversions from, whether there are any issues with your website, what your traffic graph looks like, and how to improve even more.
We check website performance using tools like Google Analytics and Google Search Console. Our SEO experts regularly monitor keyword rankings. The SEO VA analyzes traffic data to identify trends and opportunities. We keep track of conversion rates and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
Benefits of Hiring an SEO Virtual Assistant
- Hiring an SEO VA is a cost-effective solution instead of an in-house employee. It saves on salaries, benefits and overhead costs.
- SEO VAs handle specific, time-consuming SEO tasks so that you can focus on other strategic work of your business.
- You only need to pay for the SEO work that has been done.
- They can work with flexible working hours based on your business needs.
- You can set your own work guidelines and regulations with your SEO VA.
- They are quick to adapt to your changes in requirements.
- An SEO virtual assistant can scale the workload as needed without signing a long-term contract.
- Anyone, from anywhere, can hire top global SEO talent remotely.
Qualifications to Check Before Hiring an SEO Virtual Assistant
As an SEO virtual assistant, it’s very common to be familiar with Google algorithm updates. Google makes many changes every year through these updates, such as Panda, Penguin, Hummingbird, RankBrain, and Core Updates. The SEO expert should be able to track Google’s core updates. For example, Google has shifted to mobile-first indexing, so now our website must be mobile-friendly. Knowledge of these algorithm updates ensures that your SEO specialist is always ready to adapt to current ranking factors.
An SEO virtual assistant should be comfortable working with CMS platforms like WordPress, Joomla, Shopify, Magento, and Wix. They have to know how to use the built-in tools of these platforms, such as adding meta tags, optimizing images, and managing content .When an SEO professional knows a website’s CMS well, it helps create a well-designed, structured, and optimized website.
An experienced SEO VA should be proficient with SEO tools such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, Screaming Frog, Fraise.io, Surfer SEO etc. These are widely used tools for researching, tracking, and monitoring SEO performance.
An SEO VA should have knowledge of how to work with plugins. For example, in WordPress, WP Rocket can be used to optimize your website’s speed. For on-page SEO, Rank Math and Yoast SEO plugins are very popular. There are also Redirection plugins to manage 301 redirects and identify 404 errors. For SEO analysis and audits, they can use plugins like SEMrush SEO Writing Assistant and Site Kit by Google.
An SEO VA must be an analytical person to interpret data, analyze SEO metrics, and create reports. These will help them track performance, identify problems, and make data-driven strategies.
Communication skill is most important for an SEO Virtual Assistant. Your SEO VA has to be able to explain their strategy to you in a simple way and be ready to take action based on feedback and updates.
We know certifications are not a guarantee of success, but if someone holds certifications from reputable sources like Google, HubSpot, SEMrush, or Coursera, it is definitely a plus. This indicates that the candidate has the knowledge and training in SEO best practices.
How to Choose the Right SEO Virtual Assistant
Identify the Specific Tasks You Want
First, identify what support you actually need from an SEO VA. The tasks can be
- Website SEO audit.
- Keyword research and planning.
- On-page and off-page optimization.
- Content optimization or creation.
- Technical SEO
- Backlink building and outreach.
Look for Relevant SEO VA Experience
Consider Their Availability & Time Zone
Review Testimonials and References
Don’t forget to review testimonials and references. Look for feedback from previous clients to assess the virtual assistant’s reliability, skill level, and overall performance. You can contact references to validate their abilities.
Common Interview Questions to Ask When Hiring Your SEO VA
1. How can you help me with SEO for my business?
2. Do you have any research or past experience working with my competitors?
3. What SEO tools are you proficient in?
4. Can you share examples of successful SEO strategies you’ve implemented?
5. How do you stay updated on SEO trends?
6. What is your approach to start a SEO campaign?
7. How do you handle tight deadlines or urgent tasks?
8. How much time and what things do you need from me?
9. How will you measure and report SEO performance?
10. How much time do you need to complete my task?
Budget Alignment
When hiring an SEO VA, you need to set your budget for the task. A professional SEO VA will help you find a solution that fits your budget and provide a detailed cost calculation.
Discuss the project workload and timeline with your VA, then find out their charges and calculate the total estimated budget.
Request a Trial Task
When setting your budget for hiring an SEO virtual assistant, it’s a good idea to start with a trial task. This will help you understand their work process and culture.
Besides this, it gives you a chance to check the quality of their work before paying them. You can assess how they meet your goals.
Examples of trial tasks can be anything related to SEO, such as keyword research, SEO recommendations, on-page audit for a specific page, or analyzing a competitor’s backlink profile, etc.
How Much Does a Virtual SEO Assistant Cost?
- The average cost to hire an SEO virtual assistant is between $5 and $10 per hour. Here is a full breakdown of the cost of hiring a virtual SEO assistant:
| Level | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|
| Entry-level SEO VA | $4 – $5/hr |
| Mid-level SEO VA | $5 – $7/hr |
| Expert-level SEO VA | $8 – $10/hr |
| Monthly (Full-time) | $350 – $1500/mo |
Hiring a virtual SEO expert is more cost-effective than employing an in-house team member. Remote collaboration reduces overhead expenses like office space, utilities, and additional resources.
You cannot stop your in-house employee’s salary, but hiring an SEO Virtual Assistant gives you financial flexibility as you will pay on an hourly work basis. Once your SEO-related tasks end, you can pause the work and restart the process whenever needed.
Cost of hiring an SEO VA depends on several factors, such as hiring terms (hourly, part-time, full-time, or task-based). Here are six key factors that influence the cost:
You can hire an SEO virtual assistant on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. The pricing will vary depending on the model. For short-term projects, you can first determine the specific tasks to be completed. Then, calculate or request an estimate from our VA regarding the number of hours required. Allocate the time based on the task and pay on an hourly basis, making the pricing more specific and task-dependent.
Part-time or full-time hiring is the best option for long-term, ongoing SEO projects. This approach allows you to start from scratch and track your performance over a specific period. Typically, in this scenario, VAs handle the entire project, including keyword research, content creation, On page SEO, Off page SEO and performance matrix analysis. The cost of hiring a part-time or full-time VA will depend on the size and scope of the project.
If you want to hire an experienced SEO Virtual Assistant, they will charge more than a junior analyst. An SEO specialist with advanced knowledge in SEO and proven track record, will provide premium support. You can easily screen them through Virtual SEOS with personalized support.
The type of tasks you outsource from the SEO VA will mostly fix the charge. The pricing varies for SEO audits, keyword research, on-page SEO, link building, technical SEO, performance tracking, reporting, etc. You pay for the tasks you need.
Long-term project durations offer more opportunities to negotiate or receive discounted rates compared to short-term projects. Trusting our SEO Virtual Assistants for a long period will always be rewarded and appreciated.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Hiring an SEO Virtual Assistant
- Not defining clear SEO goals before hiring; identify the tasks you need to hire for and assign them according to your priority.
- Failing to maintain a proper hiring process; you have to know your VA’s SEO experience and proven track record so that you can rely on their strategy.
- Skipping a trial period; start with a trial phase to adapt to the culture and work process.
- Not providing proper onboarding; when you hire an SEO VA, you need to provide the necessary information, tools, and guidance to meet your expectations.
- Expecting instant results; SEO is a long-term organic process to grow your business, and you must have patience to see the results.
- Lack of proper communication; discuss every possible opportunity related to your task to provide a clear understanding of your business niche.
- Avoiding cultural and time zone difference issues; you need to clearly define your rules and working hours when hiring an SEO VA.
- Focusing only on quantity over quality; SEO requires high-quality research to find the best ways to improve rankings on SERPs. For example, one well-researched keyword can generate more traffic and leads than multiple unnecessary keywords, which ultimately reduces costs and increases efficiency.
- Achieve higher rankings and visibility
- Improve your SEO strategies with Virtual SEOs
- Get 24/7 Dedicated SEO VA support
Tips for Collaborating with an SEO Virtual Assistant
- Set deadlines for tasks. Check everything is completed on schedule.
- Use project management tools for task assignment, tracking and collaboration.
- Give feedback to your virtual assistant to help them improve and stay motivated.
- Focus on quality over quantity in all tasks and strategies.
- Trust their experience and expertise.
- Monitor the performance of SEO efforts. Also, adjust strategies as needed.
- Ask for regular, detailed reports on SEO performance and progress.
Where To Look For A Qualified SEO Virtual Assistant?
Virtual SEOS is the best platform to hire an SEO Virtual Assistant. You can hire top 3% talent across the country from us.
Though you can look for your virtual SEO assistant on job-hunting platforms such as LinkedIn, Fiverr, or Upwork, this will take time to find the best one. First, you need to post a detailed job description, and then you have to go through the screening process.
Does this process sound a bit more time-consuming and hassled? It is, indeed, but not with Virtual SEOS. With us, we take over the SEO responsibilities from your side and work solely to get your desired results.
You can take a trial with our SEO VA. When you feel comfortable with us, we will start our real journey.
So, hire your SEO Virtual Assistant with a 30 min free consultation. Let’s set an appointment and see how we can help you.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! We offer a risk-free trial so you can evaluate the quality of our SEO Virtual Assistants before hiring.
Yes, our SEO VAs are flexible to work in your preferred time zone.
The cost to hire an SEO VA depends on the experience level, hiring model, and project size. Here is an approximate breakdown:
- Entry-level: $5–$6 per hour
- Mid-level: $7–$8 per hour
- Expert-level: $9–$10 per hour
We also offer monthly full-time pricing starting at ~$750/month.
We use Slack, Zoom, Trello, email and WhatsApp for communication with clients. You can set priorities, assign tasks, and receive updates as per your workflow.
Your satisfaction is our priority. If you’re not happy with your assigned VA, we’ll replace them quickly at no extra cost.
Yes, there is a dedicated project manager to track performance, deadlines, and quality.
You can get started within 1–2 business days.
Absolutely. We can easily add more SEO VAs based on your project needs.
You can use any time-tracking tools like Time Doctor, Hubstaff, or Clockify to monitor your SEO VA’s working hours and productivity. We’re flexible with the tools you prefer.
If you want to evolve your digital performance and learn more about how our SEO services can help, get in touch with the team today.