Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Content Writer Job Description

A search engine optimization (SEO) content writer is responsible for creating content for a website or blog that optimizes the client’s results in search engines.

They may prepare dialogue, articles, databases or other text for the blog or website. SEO content writers may be employed by internet service companies, work as freelancers, or be employed as dedicated in-house writing staff. 

Typical Job Duties

• Liaise with client or manager in order to gain thorough understanding of their SEO goals and objectives

• Apply trade secrets to written material in order to increase search engine rankings of the piece, website or blog

• Review and edit existing text, ensuring that it is SEO friendly

• Obtain list of keywords and terminology from client or manager

• Prepare articles or text based on the keywords

• Send to client or manager for approval or publication