Web Platform & Technical SEO Manager

Mission and Overview

Above the Bar Marketing is a leading provider of digital marketing for lawyers and law firms. We are committed to delivering exceptional solutions to our clients and fostering long-term partnerships.

The Web Platform & Technical SEO Manager is responsible for owning and maintaining ATB’s proprietary WordPress-based website platform, ensuring all client sites are technically sound, accessible, secure, and optimized for search performance. This role oversees WordPress management, hosting and DNS configuration, technical SEO execution, accessibility compliance, and troubleshooting across all live client websites.

This position serves as the technical authority for website launches, platform stability, and continuous optimization, working closely with SEO, Content, Strategy, and Account teams to ensure seamless execution and scalability.

Performance will be measured by

Stability, uptime, and performance of all hosted client websites

Successful and timely website launches and migrations

Reduction in technical SEO errors and platform-related issues

Improvements in site speed, Core Web Vitals, and crawlability

Compliance with ADA / WCAG accessibility standards

Quality, consistency, and scalability of platform processes

Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Demonstration of leadership aligned with ATB values

Key Responsibilities

WordPress Platform Management

Own and manage ATB’s proprietary WordPress-based content management platform

Maintain WordPress core, themes, plugins, and platform standards

Manage Elementor frameworks, templates, and reusable components

Ensure platform security, performance, and scalability

Hosting, DNS & Site Launches

Administer SiteGround hosting environments

Configure, manage, and troubleshoot DNS records (A, CNAME, MX, SSL)

Repoint domains and migrate websites as needed

Lead website go-live processes, including DNS propagation checks, SSL validation, and final QA

Technical SEO

Own all technical SEO aspects across client websites

Optimize crawlability, indexing, site architecture, and URL structure

Manage sitemaps, redirects, canonicalization, and technical clean-up

Improve page speed, Core Web Vitals, and overall site health

Accessibility & Compliance

Implement and maintain ADA / WCAG accessibility standards

Identify and resolve accessibility issues related to themes, plugins, and layouts

Ensure accessibility best practices are integrated into platform workflows

Troubleshooting & Platform Support

Serve as escalation point for complex website and platform issues

Diagnose and resolve WordPress conflicts, hosting issues, DNS errors, and plugin or Elementor failures

Partner with internal teams to resolve cross-functional technical issues

Platform Optimization & Documentation

Improve platform workflows, standards, and documentation

Recommend and implement performance, security, and scalability enhancements

Stay current on WordPress, SEO, hosting, and accessibility best practices

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

5+ years of experience managing WordPress websites or web platforms

Strong knowledge of DNS, hosting environments, and site migrations

Advanced understanding of technical SEO best practices

Experience with Elementor and WordPress page builders

Familiarity with ADA / WCAG accessibility standards

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Experience working in an agency or multi-client environment preferred

Experience using project management tools such as Monday.com preferred

MS Office / Google Workspace

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement

Supportive and collaborative team environment