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What's Cool About This Job.

The SEO Marketing Manager, Lead will specifically focus on on-page optimization, will be responsible for enhancing our website’s visibility, optimizing on-page elements, and ensuring that our content and structure align with best SEO practices. This person will have a strong analytical mindset, and a passion for crafting high-performing, search-optimized content. You will collaborate closely with content creators, designers, and developers to drive organic traffic, improve user experience, and increase search engine rankings.

The day to day.

On-Page SEO Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive on-page SEO strategies to improve website rankings and user engagement. Optimize existing content and identify opportunities for new content that aligns with target keywords and search intent.

Keyword Research & Optimization: Conduct keyword research using industry-standard tools (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs, Google Keyword Planner) to identify high-potential keywords. Ensure content is optimized around targeted keywords, including in-page elements like titles, meta descriptions, headings, and URLs.

Content Optimization: Work closely with the content and copywriting team to optimize site copy for SEO, ensuring content is informative, engaging, and relevant while adhering to SEO best practices. Implement content updates and revisions to boost keyword relevancy and search engine visibility.

Site Structure & Technical SEO: Collaborate with developers and web designers to ensure optimal site structure, internal linking, and URL structure. Conduct regular audits to identify technical SEO issues such as broken links, page speed issues, mobile responsiveness, and crawl errors.

On-Page Elements & User Experience: Continuously monitor and optimize on-page elements, including title tags, meta descriptions, image alt text, header tags, and schema markup. Ensure that pages are mobile-friendly, fast-loading, and easy to navigate to improve overall user experience.

Competitor Analysis: Monitor competitor websites and SEO performance to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improving our SEO strategy.

AI & AEO Optimization: Experiment with AI-powered search (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini) and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)/Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) strategies to future-proof organic search performance.

SEO Analytics & Reporting: Track the performance of on-page SEO efforts using analytics platforms such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEO tools (e.g., Ahrefs). Provide regular reports on keyword rankings, organic traffic growth, bounce rates, and other relevant metrics.

Collaboration & Cross-functional Support: Work closely with other marketing teams, including content, social media, PPC, and design, to ensure that all aspects of our digital marketing strategy align with on-page SEO goals.

SEO Trends & Best Practices: Stay up to date with the latest SEO trends, algorithm updates, and industry best practices to continually refine and adapt SEO strategies.

Your skills and expertise.

Experience: 5+ years of experience in SEO, with a strong focus on on-page optimization and content. Experience in content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Shopify, etc.) and SEO tools is essential.

Technical Skills

In-depth knowledge of on-page SEO best practices, keyword optimization, and HTML.

Proficiency with SEO tools such as Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, or similar platforms.

Strong understanding of site architecture, page speed optimization, mobile-first indexing, and user experience principles.

Basic knowledge of technical SEO, including schema markup, redirects, and canonical tags.

Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions to improve SEO performance.

Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate SEO recommendations clearly.

Project Management: Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

The Perks and Benefits.

Company Stock Options (Every employee is an owner in the company)

Great Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)

Fertility Benefits (IVF/Fertility drug coverage)

HSA Company contribution $500 for employee / $1000 for family

401(k) with a 4% match

Disability Insurance

Paid Family and Caregiver’s Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Vacation Time (Who doesn’t like time off)

One-time $500 payment to set up your home office

4 Company Wellness Days a year

1 floating holiday

$100 monthly wellness allowance to spend on what you want

Access to free on-demand fitness classes

Free subscription to Calm

Pet Insurance

On-going education through LinkedIn Learning, Workday Learning and our Career Growth Portal

At WP Engine, we strive to have the broadest possible view of diversity, going beyond visible differences to include the background, experiences, skills, and perspectives that make each person unique. WP Engine is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Base Salary Range

$100,000.00 - $150,000.00

We believe that compensation should be reflective of the impact you have within the organization relative to the market value of your role. The estimated base salary range for this position is as listed above. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay. Our salary ranges are determined by job role and responsibilities and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for salaries for the position nationwide. The actual base pay will vary based on various factors including job-related skills and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. Your talent acquisition partner can share more about the total rewards package at WP Engine including any additional total rewards components such as equity, variable pay plans (if applicable), and benefits during the hiring process.

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Employment type Employment type Full-time

Job function Job function Marketing and Sales

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Qualifications

Experience: 5+ years of experience in SEO, with a strong focus on on-page optimization and content
Experience in content management systems (e.g., WordPress, Shopify, etc.) and SEO tools is essential
In-depth knowledge of on-page SEO best practices, keyword optimization, and HTML
Proficiency with SEO tools such as Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, Moz, or similar platforms
Strong understanding of site architecture, page speed optimization, mobile-first indexing, and user experience principles
Basic knowledge of technical SEO, including schema markup, redirects, and canonical tags
Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze data, generate insights, and make data-driven decisions to improve SEO performance
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate SEO recommendations clearly
Project Management: Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
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Benefits

Company Stock Options (Every employee is an owner in the company)
Great Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)
Fertility Benefits (IVF/Fertility drug coverage)
HSA Company contribution $500 for employee / $1000 for family
401(k) with a 4% match
Disability Insurance
Paid Family and Caregiver’s Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Vacation Time (Who doesn’t like time off)
One-time $500 payment to set up your home office
4 Company Wellness Days a year
1 floating holiday
$100 monthly wellness allowance to spend on what you want
Access to free on-demand fitness classes
Free subscription to Calm
Pet Insurance
On-going education through LinkedIn Learning, Workday Learning and our Career Growth Portal
$100,000.00 - $150,000.00
We believe that compensation should be reflective of the impact you have within the organization relative to the market value of your role
The estimated base salary range for this position is as listed above
Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay
Your talent acquisition partner can share more about the total rewards package at WP Engine including any additional total rewards components such as equity, variable pay plans (if applicable), and benefits during the hiring process
South Carolina, United States $60,000 - $65,000 1 month ago
Charleston County, SC $90,000 - $120,000 2 weeks ago
Senior Performance Marketing Manager, Google Charleston County, SC $75,000 - $90,000 3 weeks ago
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Greenville, SC $90,000 - $120,000 2 weeks ago
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$90,000.00
$90,000.00
$90,000.00
$90,000.00
$90,000.00
$50,000.00
South Carolina, United States $80,000 - $110,000 2 weeks ago
Charleston, SC $120,000 - $150,000 1 week ago
Columbia, SC $120,000 - $150,000 1 week ago

Responsibilities

The SEO Marketing Manager, Lead will specifically focus on on-page optimization, will be responsible for enhancing our website’s visibility, optimizing on-page elements, and ensuring that our content and structure align with best SEO practices
This person will have a strong analytical mindset, and a passion for crafting high-performing, search-optimized content
You will collaborate closely with content creators, designers, and developers to drive organic traffic, improve user experience, and increase search engine rankings
On-Page SEO Strategy: Develop and implement comprehensive on-page SEO strategies to improve website rankings and user engagement
Optimize existing content and identify opportunities for new content that aligns with target keywords and search intent
Keyword Research & Optimization: Conduct keyword research using industry-standard tools (e.g., SEMrush, Ahrefs, Google Keyword Planner) to identify high-potential keywords
Ensure content is optimized around targeted keywords, including in-page elements like titles, meta descriptions, headings, and URLs
Content Optimization: Work closely with the content and copywriting team to optimize site copy for SEO, ensuring content is informative, engaging, and relevant while adhering to SEO best practices
Implement content updates and revisions to boost keyword relevancy and search engine visibility
Site Structure & Technical SEO: Collaborate with developers and web designers to ensure optimal site structure, internal linking, and URL structure
Conduct regular audits to identify technical SEO issues such as broken links, page speed issues, mobile responsiveness, and crawl errors
On-Page Elements & User Experience: Continuously monitor and optimize on-page elements, including title tags, meta descriptions, image alt text, header tags, and schema markup
Ensure that pages are mobile-friendly, fast-loading, and easy to navigate to improve overall user experience
Competitor Analysis: Monitor competitor websites and SEO performance to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improving our SEO strategy
SEO Analytics & Reporting: Track the performance of on-page SEO efforts using analytics platforms such as Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and SEO tools (e.g., Ahrefs)
Provide regular reports on keyword rankings, organic traffic growth, bounce rates, and other relevant metrics
Collaboration & Cross-functional Support: Work closely with other marketing teams, including content, social media, PPC, and design, to ensure that all aspects of our digital marketing strategy align with on-page SEO goals
SEO Trends & Best Practices: Stay up to date with the latest SEO trends, algorithm updates, and industry best practices to continually refine and adapt SEO strategies

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