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Job Description
Local SEO Expert Needed for Gymnastics Business in Dubai (Google Search + Google Maps Rankings)
We are looking for a highly experienced Local SEO specialist to help our gymnastics business rank at the top of Google organic search results and Google Maps in Dubai.
Website:
ggdxb.com
Business:
Rhythmic gymnastics classes for children in Dubai, UAE.
We have already worked with several SEO experts over the past 5 years. Some progress was made, but we are now looking for someone highly skilled who can help us dominate our local market and outperform competitors.
## Main Goal
We want to rank in top positions for high-intent local keywords such as:
- gymnastics classes dubai
- rhythmic gymnastics dubai
- kids gymnastics dubai
- gymnastics for girls dubai
- rhythmic gymnastics UAE
- gymnastics classes near me
- kids activities dubai
We also want stronger visibility in:
- Google Maps
- Google Business Profile rankings
- Local “near me” searches
## We Need Someone Who Understands
- Local SEO
- Google Maps ranking factors
- Google Business Profile optimization
- Technical SEO
- On-page SEO
- Local link building
- Citation building and cleanup
- Local keyword strategy
- Schema markup
- Competitor analysis
- Local content strategy
- Review/reputation strategy
- UAE/Dubai local SEO behavior
## IMPORTANT
Please do NOT apply if your strategy is:
- spam backlinks
- AI-generated low-quality content
- black-hat SEO
- fake traffic
- generic monthly reports without real ranking improvements
We are only interested in long-term, white-hat SEO strategies that produce real business growth.
## In Your Proposal Please Include
1. businesses you successfully ranked
2. Examples of Google Maps ranking improvements
3. Competitive keywords you ranked for
4. Screenshots or proof of results
5. Your strategy for outranking competitors in local search
6. Your approach for improving Google Maps rankings
7. SEO tools you use
8. Estimated timeline for measurable improvements
9. Your first recommendations after reviewing our website
## Bonus Points If You Have Experience With
- Kids activities businesses
- Sports academies
- Fitness businesses
- Education/training centers
- Dubai/UAE local SEO
We are looking for a long-term SEO partner who can help us become the leading gymnastics brand in Dubai search results.
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This role was posted on June 18, 2026 (yesterday). 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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