Laiba M.
Local SEO Specialist | AI SEO Expert | Claude SEO, LLM SEO, SEO
Local SEO Expert | Google Maps Rankings | Google Business Profile | AI SEO, GEO & AEO Is your business struggling to rank in Google Maps, attract local customers, or get discovered in AI-powered search results? I help local businesses improve their search visibility, strengthen their Google Business Profile, increase qualified website traffic, and build a stronger presence across traditional and AI-powered search platforms. My approach combines Local SEO, Technical SEO, AEO (Answer Engine Optimization), GEO (Generative Engine Optimization), and AI Search Optimization to help businesses become easier to discover when potential customers search for their services. 📍 Local SEO & Google Maps Optimization My primary focus is helping local and service-based businesses improve their visibility in Google Search and Google Maps. ▸Google Business Profile (GBP) optimization ▸Google Maps and Local 3-Pack ranking strategies ▸Local keyword research and competitor analysis ▸Local SEO audits and actionable improvement plans ▸Service-area and city landing page optimization ▸Local citations and NAP consistency ▸LocalBusiness and relevant schema markup ▸Review strategy and reputation optimization ▸Internal linking and location-page architecture ▸Local SEO tracking, reporting, and performance analysis 🤖 AI SEO, GEO & AEO Optimization Search is evolving beyond traditional blue links. I help businesses strengthen their online presence so their brand, services, and expertise are easier for AI-powered search systems to understand and potentially reference. ▸Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) ▸Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) ▸Google AI Overviews readiness ▸ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity visibility research ▸Entity-based SEO and semantic content optimization ▸Structured Q&A content and relevant schema markup ▸Brand mention and citation opportunity analysis ▸AI search visibility audits and monitoring ▸AI search visibility depends on relevance, authority, competition, and platform-specific systems. Rankings or citations cannot be guaranteed. ⚙️ Technical SEO ▸A technically sound website supports both local search performance and broader organic visibility. ▸Comprehensive technical SEO audits ▸Crawlability and indexation analysis ▸Robots.txt and XML sitemap optimization ▸Canonical tags and redirect issues ▸Core Web Vitals and page-speed improvements ▸Broken internal links and website architecture ▸Duplicate metadata and heading issues ▸Structured data implementation and validation ▸Mobile usability and JavaScript SEO reviews 🎯 My SEO Approach I focus on identifying the problems that prevent businesses from being discovered and turning those findings into a practical implementation plan. My process: 1. Audit your website, Google Business Profile, and local competitors. 2. Identify technical SEO issues and local ranking opportunities. 3. Research high-intent keywords and relevant service areas. 4. Prioritize fixes based on impact, effort, and business goals. 5. Implement agreed improvements across your website and local presence. 6. Monitor rankings, organic traffic, Google Maps visibility, and conversions. 🏢 Who I Help ▸ HVAC and home service businesses ▸Plumbers, electricians, and contractors ▸Landscaping and irrigation companies ▸Clinics and professional service providers ▸Multi-location and service-area businesses ▸Local businesses seeking stronger organic and AI search visibility 📊 What You Can Expect ✔️ A clear, prioritized SEO action plan ✔️ Practical recommendations focused on implementation ✔️ Better website structure and local search relevance ✔️ Improved Google Business Profile optimization ✔️ Transparent reporting and measurable performance tracking ✔️ An integrated strategy for traditional search and emerging AI search platforms 📩 Let's Improve Your Local Search Visibility Send me your website URL and target service area. I'll help identify the Local SEO gaps, Google Maps opportunities, technical issues, and AI search improvements worth prioritizing for your business. Let's build a stronger local presence that helps the right customers find your business.
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $6.4k
Billed in all: $21,384$21k
$805 in the last 6 months
Across 72 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 11% in Search Engine Optimization
Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.
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