Uzma A.
Local SEO & AI Search Specialist | GMB Optimization | Maps Rankings
🏆 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗿𝘂𝘀𝗵 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗘𝗢 & 𝗔𝗜 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 🏆 5+ 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀 𝗢𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 🏆 𝟭𝟬𝟬+ 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 I help local businesses dominate Google Maps, increase local visibility, and generate more qualified leads through advanced Local SEO and Google Business Profile (GBP) optimization. With expertise in Local SEO, Google Business Profile management, citation building, local content strategy, technical SEO, and AI-powered search optimization, I create growth strategies that help businesses appear where customers are actively searching and ready to buy. My experience spans home service industries, including HVAC, plumbing, pest control, cleaning, roofing, contractors, real estate, and other local service businesses that depend on phone calls, form submissions, and booked appointments. 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲 ✔ Google Business Profile (GBP) Optimization & Management ✔ Google Maps Ranking Strategies ✔ Local SEO Audits & Competitor Analysis ✔ Citation Building & NAP Consistency Management ✔ Service Area Business SEO ✔ Local Content & Location Page Optimization ✔ Review & Reputation Management ✔ Technical SEO for Local Businesses ✔ AI Search Optimization (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini & AI Search Engines) ✔ Local Lead Generation Strategies 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗲𝘃𝗲 • Higher visibility in Google Search and Google Maps • More phone calls, leads, and booked jobs • Stronger local brand authority and trust • Improved rankings for high-intent local keywords • Consistent business information across the web • Long-term organic growth without relying entirely on paid advertising My approach combines proven Local SEO strategies with modern AI search optimization techniques to help businesses stay visible as search behavior continues to evolve. I focus on measurable business outcomes not vanity metrics helping companies turn local search visibility into real customers, revenue, and sustainable growth. If you're looking for a Local SEO specialist who understands Google Business Profile optimization, Maps rankings, local search algorithms, and AI-driven search visibility, let's connect. Best Regards, Uzma Akhtar. #LocalSEO #GoogleBusinessProfile #GoogleMapsSEO #GoogleMapsRanking #GBPOptimization #LocalBusiness #SEOExpert #TechnicalSEO #CitationBuilding #ReputationManagement #LeadGeneration #SmallBusinessGrowth #AISEO #AISearch #ChatGPTSEO #PerplexityAI #GeminiAI #SearchOptimization #DigitalMarketing #SEMrushCertified #SEOConsultant #LocalMarketing #OrganicGrowth #BusinessGrowth #Freelancer
Earnings and projects
Last 6 months ÷ 6
Last 6 months: $2.3k
Billed in all: $2,453$2.5k
$764 in the last 6 months
Across 5 contracts
Earnings, last 30 days
Skill rankings: Top 23% in Content SEO
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