About the Role Project-based contract — Remote (worldwide) Pay: $1,000 per project (fixed, paid on verified completion). We are growing the domain authority of our website and need an SEO expert with DEEP understanding of SEO and backlinks. Responsibilities: • Backlink profile audit (risks, toxic links, gaps) • Competitor backlink-gap analysis and target list building • Outreach-driven link building (guest posts, digital PR, niche edits, directories) • Anchor-text diversification plan • Bi-weekly reporting with links earned and metric movement Requirements: • Deep proven understanding of off-page SEO (backlink specialist) and how backlinks move rankings • 2-3 backlink wins with real metrics • Ahrefs/Semrush proficiency • Strong English outreach writing • White-hat ONLY — no PBNs, link farms, or spam (instant disqualification) Screening questions: 1. Share 2-3 backlink wins with metrics. 2. How do you vet a site before pursuing a link? 3. Confirm you work 100% white-hat. How to Apply: Click Apply on this posting and answer the screening questions. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted through Hubstaff Talent. About Smart AI Marketing Lab Company: Smart AI Marketing Lab — an AI-first growth marketing agency working with clients worldwide. | Tagline: A Remote-First AI Marketing Team, Built for Startups About: Smart AI Marketing Lab exists to give startups, ecommerce brands and tech teams the marketing firepower of a big agency — without the big-agency price tag. Senior strategists set the direction; AI does the heavy lifting. Remote-first team across multiple countries and time zones, serving clients worldwide. Services: AI Automation, Ecommerce SEO, SaaS SEO, Performance Marketing (Google, Meta, TikTok Ads), Conversion Rate Optimization, Email/SMS (Klaviyo), AI Search Visibility (AEO/GEO) Location: Remote-first, worldwide