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Hire a Top Rated SEO, GEO and AEO Specialist on Upwork
You can hire me, Ibrahim Niloy, on Upwork as your SEO specialist through a fixed-price project or an hourly contract. I’m a Top Rated freelancer with a 100% Job Success Score and 7+ years of experience in technical SEO, ecommerce SEO, GEO, AEO and LLM SEO.
Hiring through Upwork gives you public reviews to check, milestone-based payments and Upwork’s payment protection.
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- Replies in 0–4 hours
- Milestone-based payments
- Available 30+ hrs/week
To hire an SEO specialist on Upwork, check their Job Success Score, talent badge, completed jobs and written reviews, then start with a small fixed-price project such as an audit before committing to ongoing work.
My Upwork SEO Specialist Profile at a Glance
On this page you’ll find my verified Upwork profile facts, the fixed-price projects you can order today, what clients say in their own words, what it costs, and how to evaluate any Upwork SEO specialist before you hire.
Every fact below can be checked on my Upwork profile.
What does Top Rated mean on Upwork?
Top Rated is a badge Upwork gives to freelancers with a strong record of positive client feedback. According to Upwork’s guide to Top Rated and Rising Talent badges, Top Rated represents the top 10% of talent on the platform, and Upwork re-checks eligibility every two weeks. That means the badge has to be earned again and again, not just once.
What does a 100% Job Success Score mean?
The Job Success Score (JSS) measures client satisfaction over time. Upwork’s explanation of the Job Success Score says it considers client feedback, how contracts ended and long-term relationships, and that top freelancers typically score 90% or higher. A 100% score means every client outcome counted so far has been positive.
Don’t take my word for it. Open my Upwork profile and check every number yourself.
Fixed-Price SEO Projects You Can Order on Upwork
Fixed-price projects let you buy a defined result at a set price, with payment held by Upwork until the work is delivered. These are the projects in my Upwork catalog (prices at the time of writing):
Complete SEO audit with an actionable SEO strategy
- 2 days delivery
Technical SEO fixes: crawlability, indexing and website errors
- 2 days delivery
GEO audit, AI SEO audit and GEO optimization
- 8 days delivery
GEO, AEO, SEO and LLM SEO to boost rankings on AI and search
- 4 days delivery
Prices shown are starting prices at the time of writing. Final price depends on your site size and scope.
Which project should you start with?
Match your problem to the right starting point. Need something bigger, like a site migration or monthly SEO? Send me a message on Upwork or compare options on my pricing page.
Upwork SEO Specialist Reviews: What Clients Say
These quotes are copied from my public Upwork work history. Each job shown below was rated 5.0 stars.
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hired me again
“I have used MD. IBRAHIM multiple times because he is great! He always over delivers and goes out of his way to make sure his work exceeds expectations.”
“Ibrahim is really a 5-star contractor. He worked well with our whole team.”
“Ibrahim is a joy to work with. Dedicated professional and highly knowledgeable in SEO/GEO/AEO.”
“I had such a great experience with MD. IBRAHIM. He went above and beyond the scope of work.”
“Excellent SEO strategist!”
“He is the best, never disappoints!”
Upwork’s own summary of my completed jobs highlights clients endorsing me most often for being:
- Committed to quality
- Accountable for outcomes
- Collaborative
- Clear communicator
Several clients hired me more than once, which is the strongest signal any freelancer can show. You can also see case studies and results screenshots in my portfolio.
How to Hire an SEO Expert on Upwork: Step by Step
Choose a project or send a message
Order a fixed-price project directly, or message me with your website and goal.
Agree on scope
We confirm deliverables, timeline and milestones inside Upwork, so everything is documented.
Fund the milestone
Upwork holds the payment until you approve the work.
Get your results
You receive the audit, fixes or report, with a short call or written walkthrough if needed.
Continue or close
Many clients move from a one-time project to a monthly SEO contract once they see the first results.
How much does it cost to hire an SEO expert on Upwork?
SEO freelancer rates on Upwork vary widely by experience, location and specialty.
My Upwork rates
My rate is $25 per hour, and my fixed-price projects start from $59. Ongoing monthly SEO is priced by scope. You can also compare bundles in my AI SEO packages.
Upwork freelancer
- Public reviews
- Payment protection
- Direct contact with the person doing the work
- Lower cost
- You need to vet carefully, since quality varies
Agency
- Large teams for enterprise projects
- Higher fees
- Less direct access to the strategist
I work directly with every client and bring in my five-person team (two SEO specialists, a Meta Ads expert, a video editor and a social media manager) when a project needs more hands.
What should you look for when hiring an SEO expert?
Use this checklist on any candidate, including me. My guide on hiring an SEO specialist lists the interview questions I’d ask any candidate, including me.
A Job Success Score of 90% or higher and a Top Rated badge.
Written reviews that mention specific results, not just “good job.”
Experience on your platform: WordPress, Shopify, WooCommerce or custom sites.
A clear process that starts with an audit.
Honest answers about timelines. Anyone who guarantees #1 rankings is a red flag.
Frequently Asked Questions About Hiring an SEO Specialist on Upwork
Is hiring an SEO specialist worth it?
Yes, if organic search can bring you customers. A specialist finds the technical, content and authority issues holding your site back and fixes them in the right order, which usually saves more time and ad spend than it costs.
What is the average hourly rate for an SEO freelancer on Upwork?
Rates vary by experience, specialty and location, from entry-level freelancers to senior consultants charging much more. My rate is $25 per hour, and many clients prefer fixed-price projects starting from $59.
How do I know if an Upwork SEO freelancer is legit?
Check for a Job Success Score, a talent badge such as Top Rated, ID verification, completed jobs with written reviews and a portfolio with real screenshots. Start with a small fixed-price project before signing a long contract.
How can I evaluate a candidate's technical SEO skills?
Ask them to review one page of your site and explain the top three issues they see. A real technical SEO specialist will mention specifics like indexing status, canonical tags, Core Web Vitals or schema, not general advice.
How do I write a job post for an SEO specialist on Upwork?
Include your website URL, platform (WordPress, Shopify, etc.), main goal (more traffic, leads or sales), current problems, budget range and timeline. Clear posts attract better proposals.
What interview questions should I ask an SEO candidate?
Ask how they would audit your site, how they measure success, what results they achieved for a similar business, how they handle AI search, and how long they expect results to take.
Can I hire an SEO specialist within 24 hours on Upwork?
Yes. With fixed-price projects you can order and start the same day. I usually reply within 0 to 4 hours.
How long does it take for a hired SEO expert to show results?
Technical fixes can show improvements within a few weeks of Google recrawling your pages. Meaningful ranking and traffic growth usually takes three to six months, depending on competition and your starting point.
Hire a Top Rated SEO Specialist on Upwork Today
You don’t have to take my word for anything on this page. The badge, the 100% Job Success Score and every review are public on Upwork, and fixed-price projects let you test my work with a small first step.
Ready to start? Hire me on Upwork, book a consultation or contact me directly with your website and goals.
Key takeaways
- I'm a Top Rated SEO, GEO and AEO specialist on Upwork with a 100% Job Success Score.
- Fixed-price projects start from $59 for an audit and $180 for technical SEO fixes.
- Every review and badge is publicly verifiable on Upwork.
- Start small with an audit, then scale to monthly SEO once you see results.
About Ibrahim Niloy
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Ibrahim Niloy is a Certified Full Stack Digital Marketer and AI SEO specialist with 7+ years of experience in technical SEO, ecommerce SEO, GEO, AEO and LLM SEO. He is a Top Rated AI SEO specialist on Upwork with a 100% Job Success Score, working with businesses in the USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Italy and Bangladesh. He also shares how he built his freelance career in his Upwork profile optimization guide.
