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I own Carolina Dozer, an established excavation, grading, land-clearing and site-work company in Western North Carolina, USA. I’m looking for a long-term virtual assistant who is very good at research, local SEO, business listings, citations, backlinks, review management and online business visibility. This is NOT a job where I want somebody to run an automated program and submit us to 500 junk websites. I want somebody resourceful who can find legitimate places around the internet where our company should appear and then systematically build and maintain our online presence. Examples of the work You will be responsible for things like: * Finding existing Carolina Dozer listings online * Claiming and improving legitimate business profiles * Correcting inconsistent company name/address/phone information * Google Business Profile optimization and maintenance * Bing Places * Apple Maps / Apple Business Connect * BuildZoom * BBB * Angi / HomeAdvisor * Houzz * Yelp * YellowPages * Manta * [login to view URL] * Nextdoor * Pinterest * LinkedIn * Foursquare * Data Axle * Relevant contractor/construction directories * Local business directories * Trade associations * Chambers of Commerce * Homebuilder associations * Supplier/dealer directories * Realtor/property-management vendor directories * Finding legitimate backlink opportunities * Finding local organizations Carolina Dozer should join * Finding competitor backlinks/listings that we don’t currently have * Uploading project photographs to relevant profiles * Distributing completed projects across appropriate websites * Helping manage legitimate customer review requests * Responding to reviews after approval * Maintaining a spreadsheet of every listing, backlink and account * Monitoring Google Search Console * Finding new SEO opportunities every week We do a large volume of excavation projects and have hundreds of real project photos, before/after pictures, videos and customer relationships that can be used to build a very strong legitimate online footprint. REVIEW POLICY — IMPORTANT You will NOT create fake customer reviews. You will not create fake customer accounts or impersonate customers. Part of your job will be organizing our REAL previous customers and helping us request legitimate reviews on appropriate websites. I want long-term legitimate SEO and reputation growth. WHAT I REALLY WANT I’m looking for somebody who thinks outside the box. For example, don’t just tell me: “Submit to Google, Yelp and Facebook.” I already know that. I want you thinking: * What local Chamber of Commerce directories can Carolina Dozer join? * What construction associations have member directories? * What homebuilder associations could link to us? * What equipment manufacturers might feature a customer project? * What suppliers have contractor directories? * What Realtors have preferred contractor pages? * What local publications could feature one of our projects? * What directories are our top competitors listed on? * What websites rank when someone searches “Carolina Dozer”? * What authoritative websites should Carolina Dozer appear on but currently doesn’t? * How can one completed excavation project turn into 5–10 legitimate pieces of searchable content? I value creativity and research ability more than doing repetitive data entry. WEEKLY EXPECTATIONS Initially approximately 5 hours per week. If you are good, this can turn into an ongoing position with additional hours. Each week I want a short report showing: * Listings created or corrected * Review requests organized * New reviews received * New backlinks acquired * Backlink outreach completed * Project content distributed * Profiles updated * SEO issues found * New opportunities discovered * What you plan to work on next Everything must also be tracked in a shared spreadsheet. FIRST PROJECT Your first assignment will be to research Carolina Dozer’s current online footprint. Website: [login to view URL] Search the company online before submitting your proposal. I want you to identify what we already have, what’s wrong, what’s missing and where you think the biggest opportunities are. IMPORTANT — READ BEFORE BIDDING I receive a lot of automated Freelancer proposals. Start the first line of your proposal with the word: DOZER If DOZER is not the first word, I will assume you did not read the project and I will not consider the proposal. Then answer these four questions: 1. After searching Carolina Dozer online, name THREE specific websites/directories where you think we should improve, create or correct our presence. 2. Name ONE specific issue or opportunity you found with Carolina Dozer’s current online presence. 3. Give me ONE unusual/outside-the-box backlink or SEO idea for an excavation company in Western North Carolina. 4. Tell me your hourly rate and how many years of local SEO experience you have. Do not send me a generic 10-paragraph SEO proposal. I would much rather see that you actually spent 10 minutes researching my company. WHO I WILL HIRE Preference for someone who: * Has excellent written English * Understands US local SEO * Understands citations/NAP consistency * Understands Google Business Profile * Has experience with contractor/home-service companies * Can research independently * Can document their work * Doesn’t need constant instructions * Is comfortable working 5–8 hours per week long-term * Understands the difference between legitimate backlinks and spam * Can show examples of previous local SEO work This will begin as a paid trial. If you’re extremely good at finding opportunities and executing them, I am interested in keeping the same person working on Carolina Dozer’s online presence long-term.
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Hi, I have experience with local SEO research, business listings, citation cleanup, backlink research, competitor analysis, review management, Google Business Profile support, and maintaining detailed SEO tracking sheets. I focus on legitimate, relevant opportunities rather than mass submissions, with strong attention to NAP consistency, profile quality, local authority, and long-term visibility. I’m proactive, research-driven, and comfortable identifying directories, associations, supplier opportunities, local publications, and competitor backlinks that can strengthen Carolina Dozer’s online presence. I can provide clear weekly reports covering completed work, new opportunities, issues found, and next priorities. Looking forward to hearing from you.
$8 USD in 40 days
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DOZER I’m Nihal from Twigital, with 13+ years of SEO and digital marketing experience. We can help manage the research-heavy parts of this project, including local citations, NAP cleanup, GBP optimisation, competitor backlink research, legitimate outreach, review strategy and ongoing opportunity discovery. For Carolina Dozer, I’d focus on quality over quantity—finding relevant contractor directories, chambers, trade associations, suppliers, local publications and genuine backlink opportunities rather than automated submissions. I’ll maintain a clear shared spreadsheet and provide weekly reports covering completed work, new opportunities, backlinks, listings, reviews and next actions. I’m comfortable starting with the paid trial and building this into a long-term local SEO process. Rate: $5 | Experience: 13+ years Regards, Nihal | Twigital
$5 USD in 40 days
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Hello , Your excavation company needs a reliable SEO virtual assistant who can handle recurring research and optimization tasks while keeping everything aligned with local search goals. I’d support keyword research, competitor analysis, local SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, citation research, content updates, on-page SEO, backlink prospecting, and reporting. I’d keep tasks organized, document completed work clearly, and prioritize activities that can improve visibility for high-intent excavation searches. Would you like me to outline the first SEO tasks I’d take over? Thanks Firoz
$2 USD in 5 days
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Hello, I’m Raj Kumar, a digital marketing and SEO specialist with 15+ years of experience in local SEO, citations, business listings, backlink research and online reputation management. I can help Carolina Dozer build a strong, legitimate online presence across Western North Carolina. I’ll research relevant local directories, industry platforms, associations, suppliers, community resources and citation opportunities, while avoiding automated submissions, spam directories and low-quality backlinks. I can also maintain listings, monitor reviews, identify link opportunities and track local visibility and ranking improvements. My approach is manual, quality-focused and designed for long-term local authority rather than short-term volume. Can we discuss your target service areas and current listings? Best regards, Raj Kumar
$5 USD in 15 days
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Hello, I’d love to help optimize your website and improve its organic visibility, traffic, and rankings. I have 10+ years of hands-on experience in technical SEO, on-page optimization, keyword research, competitor analysis, and link-building strategies that deliver measurable growth. ✅ What I Will Deliver: • In-depth SEO audit (technical + content) • Keyword research focused on high-intent traffic • On-page optimization (meta tags, headings, internal linking, content improvement) • Technical SEO Suggestions • High-quality backlink strategy • Monthly performance tracking & reporting I focus on sustainable, white-hat SEO practices that improve long-term rankings and conversions, not just traffic. I’ll also share clear recommendations and work closely with you to align SEO with your business goals. Looking forward to learning more about your website, target audience, and priority keywords so I can create a tailored optimization plan. Best regards, MasterRewathi
$5 USD in 15 days
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DOZER I have 8+ years of SEO experience specializing in Local SEO, Google Business Profile, citations, backlink research, and online reputation for service-based businesses. For Carolina Dozer, I would focus on building a legitimate Western North Carolina footprint rather than mass directory submissions. I’d audit existing listings, correct NAP inconsistencies, identify competitor gaps, optimize GBP and relevant profiles, research local associations/chambers, and find genuine industry and project-based backlink opportunities. I would also make strong use of your real project photos, before/after work and completed excavation projects to create legitimate local visibility and outreach opportunities. I’m comfortable maintaining a shared spreadsheet, organizing legitimate review requests, monitoring GSC, and providing a clear weekly report covering completed work, new opportunities, backlinks, listings and next steps. I have 8+ years of Local SEO experience and can start with the paid trial, with the goal of building a long-term, sustainable online presence for Carolina Dozer. I personally handle the SEO research and work, using white-hat methods only.
$2 USD in 10 days
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DOZER Hello, I hope you're doing well. Carolina Dozer’s emphasis on legitimate local visibility and real customer reviews is exactly the right direction. 1. My first audit priorities would be Google Business Profile, Apple Business Connect, and BuildZoom. I’d check ownership, NAP consistency, service categories, photos, descriptions, reviews, and whether each profile links correctly to CarolinaDozer.com. 2. The biggest opportunity is turning the large library of excavation and grading project photos into location-focused case studies, then connecting those pages to the relevant business profiles and local references. 3. I’d research Western North Carolina equipment dealers, builders’ associations, county business groups, and supplier “featured contractor” pages. A completed project could support a genuine supplier feature or article, with before-and-after photos and a link to the project page. 4. I won’t invent a rate or years of experience in a proposal. My rate can be confirmed through Freelancer.com, and I’m happy to outline my relevant local SEO background there. I’d be glad to prepare the footprint audit and track every finding in a shared spreadsheet, including competitor listings, citation gaps, backlink prospects, and weekly actions. Could we have a short conversation about the first audit scope and your preferred reporting format? Thank you, Animesh
$5 USD in 40 days
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Based on my 8+ years as a Digital Marketing Expert, I have developed a comprehensive understanding of local SEO and business visibility. Your project is exactly the kind of challenge that excites me as it requires out-of-the-box thinking and extensive research abilities, something I specialize in. By leveraging my broad range of SEO skills including Competitor Analysis and Link Building, combined with my proficiency in managing backlinks and improving online presence, I’m confident in my ability to significantly strengthen Carolina Dozer’s legitimate online footprint. With a deeply-rooted aversion for automated systems and a preference for quality over quantity, your vision aligns perfectly with mine. My specialties in SEO (On-Page, Off-Page, Technical & Local) will be instrumental in finding legitimate places where Carolina Dozer should appear and consistently building and maintaining your business profiles. Furthermore, my expertise extends beyond simply running technical optimizations on major platforms like Google, Yelp or Facebook; I thrive on identifying untapped opportunities that can truly set you apart from your competitors. Currently monitoring Google Search Console and finding new SEO possibilities every week demonstrate that I’ll be able to monitor the impact of our initiatives on your business growth effectively.
$2 USD in 40 days
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As an experienced digital marketer, researcher, and virtual assistant, I am uniquely equipped to meet the demands of your US Excavation Company. Your project's scope is not only familiar to me but also aligns perfectly with my skill set. I approach tasks with a methodical mindset, a strong eye for detail, and an authentic desire to build organic connections, which are crucial for any successful SEO campaign. What sets me apart from other virtual assistants is my emphasis on research-driven strategies instead of relying on automated processes. My strength lies in conceptualizing unique solutions that go far beyond the constraints of repetition and data entry, opening up avenues that create sustainable growth. I believe this lines up perfectly with your approach to growing your online footprint organically. Additionally, my adeptness in navigating different directories and associations rings well with your need for inventive listings and an expanded network for Carolina Dozer. From local Chambers of Commerce to construction trade associations, I am confident in exploring and exploiting all possible avenues for brand visibility. I look forward to leveraging my creativity and marketing expertise to help achieve your long-term SEO and business objectives.
$5 USD in 1 day
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DOZER I spent time researching Carolina Dozer before applying. Three areas I would prioritize are **BuildZoom, BBB, and LinkedIn**. BuildZoom currently shows a different street number (14245 US-421) than Carolina Dozer’s own website (14247 US-421), which is a clear NAP-consistency issue worth correcting. An outside-the-box opportunity: turn each strong project—especially landslide/erosion work after Hurricane Helene—into a local case study, then pursue links/features from local builders, Realtors, suppliers, chambers, and community publications in the specific town where the work occurred. Carolina Dozer already has an excellent portfolio of location-specific projects to leverage. My rate is **$4/hour**, and I have **10+ years of experience in web research, lead generation, SEO-related research, and business data management**. I’m comfortable with the initial 5–8 hours/week and interested in long-term work.
$4 USD in 40 days
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DOZER, I will refine your local citations and backlink profile using manual research workflows for carolinadozer.com. I prioritize NAP consistency and organic authority building to ensure your excavation brand dominates local search results. Let's discuss!
$5 USD in 40 days
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As an experienced Virtual Assistant, my background aligns perfectly with your request for a resourceful professional who values creativity and has strong research abilities. With over 5 years in the field, I have been assisting businesses like yours in optimizing their online footprints, managing local SEO campaigns, and ensuring efficient business listings and citations across multiple platforms. My competency encompasses everything from researching new legitimate backlink opportunities to building strong associations with local organizations that can amplify your visibility. I understand the significance of real customer reviews, and I am capable of organizing your loyal client base and efficiently requesting genuine reviews on relevant websites without any impersonation or creation of fake accounts. Lastly, my rigorous tracking ability complements your expectation of maintaining a shared spreadsheet of every listing, backlink, and account. This attribute also ensures completeness in my weekly reports, precisely detailing each task accomplished along with new opportunities discovered and the next steps planned. My aim is not just to assist you but also provide peace of mind knowing that critical aspects like inbox management, customer support, sales follow-throughs, social media presence are being handled meticulously while you concentrate on growing your business. Let's discuss how we can strengthen Carolina Dozer's online presence together!
$5 USD in 40 days
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DOZER Spent real time on this before bidding, not a template response. Three places to fix: HomeAdvisor/Angi’s Boone‑area excavation category doesn’t show Carolina Dozer at all, though competitors do. No BBB profile surfaced. And the Wilkes, Watauga, and Ashe County Chamber of Commerce directories appear untapped. Specific gap: searching HomeAdvisor for excavation/grading in Boone shows other local companies, not you, despite your site showing 100+ Google reviews and real project work in that area. Outside‑the‑box idea: your gallery already shows landslide repair in Deep Gap, Newland, and West Jefferson (Helene‑affected areas). County disaster recovery pages often link vetted contractors, that’s a high‑authority backlink opportunity competitors aren’t pursuing. Rate & experience: $10/hour, 4+ years of local SEO with contractor/home‑service companies. I track everything in a shared spreadsheet and report weekly against your listed categories. Happy to start with the footprint audit as the first assignment. Best regards, Jessica
$10 USD in 40 days
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Hello I am interested in your US Excavation Company: SEO/Virtual Assistant Needed project and can provide professional Virtual Assistant support. Key Features: • Administrative Assistance • Customer Support • Email Communication • Calendar Management • Appointment Setting • CRM Updates • Data Management • Lead Generation • Internet Research • Market Research • Report Generation • Spreadsheet Creation • Documentation Support • Business Operations Assistance • Task Management I can help maintain organized operations while improving efficiency and productivity. Best Regards, Naseeb A.
$10 USD in 18 days
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DOZER I found opportunities to improve BuildZoom, BBB, and Yellow Pages. One issue: BuildZoom appears to show a different street number than the website (14245 vs. 14247 US-421), so I would audit NAP consistency. One idea: turn completed projects into local case studies and distribute them across GBP, directories, local publications, and industry sites. Omar
$5 USD in 40 days
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As an experienced data analyst with a deep understanding of SEO and a knack for strategic thinking, I believe I'm ideally suited for the job. I understand that this is not about automated programs or churn-and-burn strategies; this project requires legitimate and consistent efforts to build and maintain the online presence of Carolina Dozer. My skills in research, local SEO, business listings, citations, backlinks, review management, and more are a perfect match for your diverse requirements. Having worked on various data-centric tasks including web scraping, web searching and product listing, I'm well-equipped to handle the large volume of information associated with your company and its projects. My proficiency in relevant tools like MS Excel will ensure meticulous tracking and reporting of every aspect of the job. What sets me apart is my proactive approach to every task. I don't simply execute known processes; rather I dig deeper to identify promising but untapped avenues for your brand's growth. You can count on me to find those "out of the box" solutions you value so much - identifying local organizations to join, tracking competitor's data to gain insights into our own gaps, leveraging completed projects for maximum visibility - it's all in my wheelhouse. Choose me for an excellent collaborative partnership that will produce long-term, legitimate SEO results.
$7 USD in 40 days
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Hello, I researched Carolina Dozer and see strong opportunities to improve local visibility through citation cleanup, industry directories, and genuine local backlinks. 1. Priority areas: Chamber of Commerce listings, Manta/HomeAdvisor profiles, and LinkedIn should be reviewed for consistency and stronger service/project information. 2. Key opportunity: Your real excavation projects and before/after photos can be turned into location-specific case studies to target Western NC searches. 3. Backlink idea: Partner with local builders, Realtors, suppliers, and homebuilder associations to publish real project spotlights linking back to CarolinaDozer.com. I have 5+ years of SEO experience and understand US local SEO, GBP, NAP consistency, citations, competitor research, and white-hat link building. Warm Regards, Monica Bhatia
$5 USD in 40 days
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Building a strong local SEO presence for an excavation company requires more than submitting citations. It requires finding legitimate local, industry, and backlink opportunities that improve visibility and generate long-term authority, and that's exactly where I can add value. I can research Carolina Dozer’s online footprint, identify citation and NAP issues, optimize legitimate business profiles, find relevant contractor directories and local organizations, research competitor backlinks, build legitimate link opportunities, organize review outreach, and turn existing project photos and completed jobs into local SEO content. I have experience with local SEO research, citation management, backlink research, competitor analysis, content, and structured spreadsheet-based workflows, with a strong focus on legitimate SEO rather than automated spam. Take a quick look at my portfolio and you’ll see the fit: https://www.freelancer.com/portfolio-items/10973938-seo-guide-for-various-platforms https://www.freelancer.com/portfolio-items/11138874-writing-and-management-folio https://www.freelancer.com/portfolio-items/11060564-how-to-guides-articles-and-blogs Let’s connect and have a quick chat to discuss your goals and get started. Regards, Illiyaan.
$5 USD in 40 days
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Hi, I've worked on local SEO and business listing projects where maintaining accurate profiles and building legitimate online visibility were key priorities. I understand you want a resourceful long-term VA who focuses on quality placements rather than automated submissions, so I’ll systematically research opportunities, improve existing listings, and maintain everything in an organized system. With 5+ years of experience, I can help with: ✓ Researching and improving legitimate business listings ✓ Managing citations, NAP consistency, and profiles ✓ Optimizing Google Business Profile and local presence ✓ Finding relevant directories, associations, and backlinks ✓ Managing reviews, photos, and completed projects ✓ Tracking listings, backlinks, and weekly SEO opportunities I'd be happy to discuss your project and get started right away. Looking forward to hearing from you. Regards, Prince
$4 USD in 40 days
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DOZER I researched Carolina Dozer before applying. 1. **Three opportunities:** • **HomeAdvisor** – the profile has 23 reviews and a 5.0 rating, so I’d optimize the profile and ensure services/NAP/project content are fully aligned. • **YellowPages** – the listing exists but has only 3 reviews; I’d improve the profile, categories, photos and supporting information. • **Angi** – Carolina Dozer appears in local excavation/land-clearing results, creating an opportunity to strengthen and optimize its presence there. 2. **Specific opportunity:** Your website has strong real project material across locations such as Boone, Deep Gap, Newland, Ferguson and West Jefferson. I’d turn these into optimized project/location content and distribute appropriate versions to legitimate local/industry platforms. 3. **Outside-the-box idea:** Build relationships with Western NC builders, realtors, suppliers and mountain-property organizations and create “project spotlight” content around difficult mountain excavation, landslide stabilization and drainage projects. This can earn highly relevant local links while showcasing real work. **Rate:** $7.50/hour **Local SEO experience:** 11+ years I focus on legitimate citations, relevant backlinks, competitor research and sustainable local SEO—not automated spam. Best regards, Rubel Uddin
$7.50 USD in 40 days
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