Local SEO Specialist Needed (Google Business Profile + Local Rankings) at Pearlm

Local SEO Specialist Needed (Google Business Profile + Local Rankings)
Job location: Saint Louis, MO.

Overview
We are a well-established mental health practice based in St. Louis, Missouri, looking for an experienced Local SEO specialist to help improve visibility, rankings, and authority within a 20-mile radius of ZIP code 63141.

This is not a national SEO project. We are focused on Google Business Profile optimization, local search rankings, citations, and local authority building.

What we already have

A strong website

An optimized Google Business Profile

Regular Google Business posts

PPC handled separately

Key Responsibilities

Local keyword research and tracking

Google Business Profile optimization and ongoing improvements

Citation audit, cleanup, and submission

Local link building (ethical, relevant, no spam)

On‑page optimization for local service pages

Review strategy guidance (no fake reviews)

Monthly reporting with clear KPIs

Target Keywords (Examples)

St. Louis therapy

St. Louis therapist

St. Louis counseling

St. Louis mental health

Therapist near Creve Coeur

Counseling near Creve Coeur

Ideal Candidate

Have proven Local SEO experience (GBP + local rankings)

Understand E‑E‑A‑T, especially for healthcare/mental health

Be able to explain why you’re doing each task

Avoid shortcuts, spam links, or guarantees

Communicate clearly and professionally

Not a fit if

Promise #1 rankings

Focus only on backlinks

Don’t mention Google Business Profile

Can’t explain your strategy in plain English

Use PBNs or spammy directories

What Success Looks Like

Improved local keyword rankings

Increased Google Business Profile views, calls, and clicks

Cleaner, stronger citation profile

Steady growth in local visibility and authority

Budget
$300–$500 per month (Open to hourly or fixed monthly scope)

How to Apply
Send a brief background in Local SEO, examples of local ranking improvements, how you approach Google Business Profile optimization, tools you use, and what you would focus on in the first 30 days.

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