Role Overview
Upwork is hiring a mid-level Ethical Off‑Site SEO Specialist Needed — High‑Quality Link Building Only (No. This is a contract remote role, with the team based in Remote. Part of Upwork's Seo hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
We are a UK‑based interiors and furniture company seeking a reliable, ethical, and proven SEO professional to manage our off‑site SEO and link‑building strategy.
We are not looking for mass submissions, PBNs, automated tools, or any form of spam.
We want quality, relevance, and long‑term domain authority growth.
What We Need
A specialist who can deliver genuine, editorial‑grade backlinks through ethical methods such as:
Guest posts on real, niche‑relevant websites
Outreach to interior design, architecture, home improvement, and lifestyle blogs
High‑authority resource links
Brand and product mentions and citations
Partnerships, interviews, and feature placements
Local UK‑relevant link opportunities
Competitor backlink gap analysis and strategic acquisition
What We Do Not Want
Please do not apply if your strategy includes:
PBNs
Link farms
Automated submissions
Spammy directories
AI‑generated blogs with no traffic
Fiverr‑style bulk link packages
Any “guaranteed DA 50+ links” that are obviously fake
We will check every link manually.
Requirements
We are looking for someone with:
A proven track record in ethical link building
Case studies or examples of successful off‑site SEO campaigns
Understanding of UK markets (preferred but not essential)
Ability to research and secure contextually relevant placements
Strong communication and transparent reporting
Ability to work long‑term with consistent monthly deliverables
I previously founded a digital agency in 2008 and have long‑standing experience with SEO, so I’m fully aware of best practices and will immediately recognise low‑quality or outdated tactics.
Deliverables
Monthly link‑building plan
Outreach list before execution
100% transparent reporting (URLs, metrics, traffic, context)
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Ethical Off‑Site SEO Specialist Needed — High‑Quality Link Building Only (No position at Upwork?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Upwork. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Ethical Off‑Site SEO Specialist Needed — High‑Quality Link Building Only (No role at Upwork remote?
Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in Remote, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.
What does a Ethical Off‑Site SEO Specialist Needed — High‑Quality Link Building Only (No at Upwork earn?
Upwork has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Ethical Off‑Site SEO Specialist Needed — High‑Quality Link Building Only (No role at Upwork posted?
This role was posted on April 25, 2026 (50 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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