Romeo Jr M.
Local SEO Expert | Google Maps & GBP | AEO, GEO & AIO | SEO Specialist
I’m a Local SEO Expert and SEO Specialist with 10+ years of hands-on experience helping businesses improve their visibility in Google Search, Google Maps, local search results, and emerging AI-powered search experiences. My primary focus is Local SEO, Google Maps SEO, Google Business Profile optimization, GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), AIO (AI Search Optimization), on-page SEO, technical SEO, keyword research, content optimization, local citations, and link building. I work with local businesses, service-area businesses, multi-location businesses, eCommerce websites, agencies, and companies looking to build a stronger and more organized organic search presence. WHAT I CAN HELP WITH • Local SEO Strategy • Google Maps SEO • Google Business Profile Optimization • Google Business Profile Audit • Local Search Optimization • Local Ranking Improvement • Local Keyword Research • Local Competitor Analysis • Service Area SEO • Multi-Location SEO • Local Landing Page Optimization • Local Citation Building • Citation Cleanup • NAP Consistency • Local Directory Optimization • Local Link Building • Backlink Analysis • Competitor Backlink Research • On-Page SEO • Technical SEO • SEO Audits • Website SEO Analysis • Content Optimization • SEO Content Strategy • Internal Linking • Search Intent Optimization • Schema Markup & Structured Data • Google Search Console Analysis • Google Analytics Analysis • Indexing & Crawl Analysis • WordPress SEO • Shopify SEO • eCommerce SEO GEO – GENERATIVE ENGINE OPTIMIZATION I also focus on GEO, or Generative Engine Optimization, which involves improving the way a website and business information are organized so that modern search engines and AI-powered search systems can better understand the business, services, locations, expertise, topics, and relationships between entities. My GEO approach can include: • Entity optimization • Topical relevance • Search intent alignment • Content structure • Helpful FAQ content • Supporting topical content • Internal linking • Business and service information • Location relevance • Structured data • Author and business expertise signals • Content clarity and consistency AIO – AI SEARCH OPTIMIZATION As search continues to evolve, I also work on AIO and AI Search Optimization strategies designed to make website information easier for modern search systems to interpret and connect with relevant queries. This can involve improving content organization, topical coverage, entities, FAQs, structured information, supporting pages, internal links, and overall website relevance. I do not rely on promises of guaranteed AI citations, rankings, or AI Overview placement. Instead, I focus on improving the underlying website and information signals that help search systems better understand and evaluate a business. LOCAL SEO & GOOGLE MAPS For local businesses, I can work on the major areas that influence local search visibility, including: • Google Business Profile optimization • Business category research • Service and product optimization • Business description optimization • Local keyword research • Local competitor research • Local landing pages • Citation consistency • Directory cleanup • Local backlinks • Location-based content • Review-related content strategy • Google Maps competitor analysis • Local search tracking • Local SEO audits ON-PAGE & TECHNICAL SEO I can also evaluate and optimize the website itself, including: • Title tags • Meta descriptions • H1-H6 structure • URL structure • Image optimization • Alt text • Internal linking • Keyword targeting • Search intent • Content structure • Duplicate content • Indexing issues • Crawlability • Broken links • Redirects • Sitemap review • Robots.txt review • Canonicalization • Schema markup • Structured data • Basic technical SEO issues SEO TOOLS & PLATFORMS I have experience working with a wide range of SEO and digital marketing tools, including: Google Search Console Google Analytics Google Business Profile Google Maps Google Keyword Planner Google Tag Manager Google My Maps SEMrush Ahrefs Moz Majestic Screaming Frog BrightLocal Local Falcon AccuRanker Rank Math Yoast SEO WordPress Shopify Elementor Oxygen Canva Google Workspace and other SEO, content, analytics, and local search platforms. WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH ME I take a research-driven approach to SEO rather than applying the same checklist to every website. I start by understanding the business, target locations, services, competitors, website structure, current search visibility, and search intent. From there, I identify the areas that need the most attention and prioritize work based on potential impact. My goal is to create an SEO foundation that is organized, relevant, technically sound, and useful for both users and modern search systems. I can work independently as an SEO specialist, manage ongoing SEO campaigns, support an existing marketing team, or work behind the scenes for digital marketing agencies.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $13k
Billed in all: $137,841$138k
$2.6k in the last 6 months
Across 6 contracts
Across 21 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 5% in SEO Keyword Research
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
- #27Search Engine Optimization Report516 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #1Top 5%🇵🇭#1 of 40
- #57Google My Business1,107 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #4Top 5%🇵🇭#4 of 74
- #59Google Local Business Optimization799 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #3Top 7%🇵🇭#3 of 34
- #72SEO Localization916 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #2Top 8%🇵🇭#2 of 32
- #93Yoast SEO1,553 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #2Top 6%🇵🇭#2 of 88
- #176Organic Traffic Growth2,503 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #9Top 7%🇵🇭#9 of 102
- #330Off-Page SEO5,031 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #8Top 7%🇵🇭#8 of 261
- #385Local SEO5,176 freelancers · 🇵🇭 #12Top 7%🇵🇭#12 of 231